We were put in touch with kim through the south community birth program here in Vancouver. Kim was recommended to us as someone who could provide the strong emotional support i needed to believe i could have a successful vbac after a horrible first birthing experience that had ended in an emergency c-section.
Kim came prepared with a bag full of tools and tricks to help me try every labouring position and an infinite well of patience and reassurance she drew upon anytime i needed to know everything was on track and that i COULD do this.
kim supported us through 7 hours of labour and a subsequent hour of pushing to have a beatiful 9lb 8oz baby boy vaginally. In doing so she helped me believe in my body and gave me new confidence in myself as a woman.
From my husband: As the husband, i thought i might be cut out of the picture with a doula there supporting my wife. But kim made it clear that i was the primary support person and she was there to support me and my wife - and she really did. Her knowledge of the hospital and good relationship with staff reassured me that our birth would go smoothly. Most important was her positive attitude - in her mind there was no doubt that my wife and i would have a successful vbac which made us believe it was possible.
We would definitely kim to anyone looking for a doula, and especially if you are hoping for a vbac!
thank you kim!
-rj o
August 30, 2016
My Doula Birth
Birth Fee: $1450 to $1750
Postpartum Rate: $40 to $45