Testimonial for Kim Turton Palmatary
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
Kim Turton Palmatary
My Doula Birth
Birth Fee: $1450 to $1750
Postpartum Rate: $40 to $45
