Testimonial for Katie Immel
I was pregnant with my first baby and knew that I couldn't read enough or talk to enough people to have the knowledge and experience that a doula might have. I had heard of doulas and thought it would be a great asset to a birth. But I was new to Ohio and had no idea how to find one or how i would find someone that I wanted to be present at such an intimate affair! Plus my husband was in medical school at the time and I knew he would be skeptical of a person coming in to be a part of things that wasn't a doctor or midwife.
My midwife recommended Katie and, after the birth, my husband and I both agree that she was the best thing that could've happened to our pregnancy and birth. Katie made us feel so cared for and helped us relax into the experience of pregnancy and birth. My husband felt so empowered to be a part of the birth and I lost any anxiety I had about not knowing enough to advocate for myself. I would recommend her highly. She's the perfect combination of sweet and tough, friendly and no-nonsense. We are moving away from Ohio soon and my biggest regret is that we won't be able to have Katie at our next birth.
-Sarah D'Alessandro
January 20, 2017
Birth Fee: $800
