Testimonial for Katie Richardson, CD(DONA)
When we got pregnant with our second child, I knew we were going to need to find a doula. We had one for our first birth while living in Kentucky and were able to have an awesome, intervention free experience. We interviewed several people, and as soon as we met and talked to Katie we knew she was right for us. I loved how easy she was to talk to, and she really fit well with me and my husband's laid-back personalities. She immediately felt like a friend.
I got pre-eclampsia about 2 weeks before my due date, which was so NOT in my birth plan! I wasn't induced immediately, and Katie was there for me during those four days when I wasn't sure if I should go in to induce or wait a bit longer for labor. She provided me emotional and factual support, assuring me I could still have the birth I wanted even though it wasn't what I had expected.
During labor, I want a calm, low key experience. I need to be reminded to change positions, cold wet washcloths for my hot hands, water, and some words of encouragement during the harder contractions. Katie did all this and more, without me asking. She just knew. It was exactly what I needed. I was able to have a natural birth, despite being induced with a Foley bulb.
I really can't say enough good things about Katie, I think she is awesome and if we have a third baby, we will definitely ask her to be our doula again. Thank you Katie!
-Amelia Allen
November 13, 2016
Katie Richardson, CD(DONA)
Nashville Doula Katie/Placenta Encapsulation
Birth Fee: $1200
