Testimonial for Katie Richardson, CD(DONA)
We HIGHLY recommend Katie. She attend my first and second birth. My first birth was lengthy and involved a few complications. Being a first time mom, having Katie to talk to, text with and be with me in person was crucial. She was great to help with understanding at what point of labor I was in, when to head to the hospital, helping understand what was going on while at the hospital and providing techniques when things were not progressing. My husband was skeptical at first of hiring a doula but after our first daughter was born, he said she was worth every penny. We decided to have her back for our second birth as well. Things were very different this time around and progressed much more quickly. Without Katie I feel confident I would have had my baby at home or in the car, neither of which we were planning or prepared for. She walked me through laboring at home and let me know when it was time to head to the hospital. She was on site before we arrived and was extremely helpful for the 30 minutes we were at the hospital before our baby was born. Katie was a better "pushing coach" than all the nurses combined. It so helpful to have someone on your side that you have a relationship with to help you through the process. My unmedicated birth was exactly what I wanted. Katie new how important this was to me after things did not go as I wished the first time so she was ready with her camera phone to capture the precious moments after our second daughter was born. From my first contractions, through laboring at home, then at the hospital, pushing, new baby's arrival and processing what just happened after a very quick labor - Katie was so wonderful. If we have a 3rd I will have her with us again. We just love her and recommend her to anyone interested in having a doula (which everyone should do!)
-Mary Chris
March 26, 2017
Katie Richardson, CD(DONA)
Nashville Doula Katie/Placenta Encapsulation
Birth Fee: $1200
