Testimonial for Katie Richardson, CD(DONA)
Katie was an amazing source of support for me and my husband as we prepared for the birth of our daughter, the day she was born and postpartum. I had planned a natural birth at a hospital with a doula, and when I met Katie I just knew she was the one to coach us through our birth. At about 35 weeks we learned our little girl was breech and despite our efforts to get her to turn she wouldn’t budge.
Katie helped us modify our birth plan and on “birth day” was with us before the c-section and in the recovery room. Thank goodness she was there! We were able to get our daughter to latch immediately -- this was something I was VERY concerned about with a planned c-section and Katie helped us put a plan in place to succeed. Shortly after the first feeding I had some complications related to the procedure and was not able to hold our daughter. Katie was an absolute godsend. She helped my husband kangaroo with the baby, made sure I was as comfortable as I could be and communicated with our family members about what is going on. Had she not been there I am not sure what we would have done.
We also elected to do placenta encapsulation. The pills were delivered two days after the birth, and I think they really helped me avoid the baby blues. After we came home from the hospital she came over and listened to me as I worked through my birth experience. She helped me remember the positive things, provided VBAC resources and lactation support.
Even though I didn’t have the natural birth I had always dreamed of I am so glad Katie was with us on that day. I cannot recommend her enough!
-Lauren Douglass
February 27, 2017
Katie Richardson, CD(DONA)
Nashville Doula Katie/Placenta Encapsulation
Birth Fee: $1200
