After a slight traumatic experience of giving birth with my first son, I was doing research on how to have better labor experience. And the idea of having a doula came up. I prayed for one and found Kathie on doulamatch.net .
She was prompt to respond to my texts, always asking me if I have any questions/concerns, and assuring me that she's there for me.
When the time finally came for me to give birth, she was there with every contractions, every breaths, encouraging me and reminding me that everything is working together for me to have the baby. Even when I felt I want to give up, she was there to pick me up. Her soft voice and her calm demeanor was just what I needed during that time. She even reminded my husband to just love me (in between contractions).
When people asked me about my birthing experience this time around they're astonished on how I did it without epidural. I always say I wouldn't have done it without my doula and my husband beside me. Kathie is really a heaven sent and an answered prayer.
-Melissa Darudono
January 05, 2017
Amour Doula Services
Birth Fee: $1000