Testimonial for Kaya Edwards
I just had my first child last week with Kaya by my side. After a pregnancy, years in the making/planning, I found myself alone facing my upcoming birth and very scared.
I found Kaya off her doula collective's website and knew as soon as I saw her picture that she was the one for me. She was always very open and genuine during our visits and was so compassionnate when I hit bumps in the road. I texted her numerous times during the nights before my baby was born and she was always quick to reply and supportive.
I had planned on receiving an epidural as soon as labor became too intense to handle, but it ended up flying along and there wasn't time. I never felt alone or overwhelmed though because Kaya kept me grounded and reminded me that I was "in the right place, doing the right thing" - one of her affirmations that really spoke to me. She gave me a beautiful set of birth mantra/affirmation cards on our first prenatal visit that I used every day the last few weeks of my pregnancy and helped me feel calm when I was scared and anxious.
I have only warm and glowing things to say about Kaya! She is truly made to be a doula and the mothers who get to have her by their side are incredibly lucky. I didn't have a partner so I truly appreciated and noticed everything she did for me, from helping me with comfort measures (she gives a mean lower back rub!) to taking beautiful pictures I will treasure forever (she even captured my expression when I first saw my baby!).
If you are even half-way thinking about hiring a doula I highly suggest that you meet for tea with Kaya!
-Savannah Gilbert
December 18, 2016
Kaya Edwards
Cowichan Doula
Birth Fee: $950 to $1250
Postpartum Rate: $30 to $35
