Testimonial for Kristi McCarty
My fiancé and I met Kristi about half way into my pregnancy. The first thing that grabbed me was her mention of Ina Mae's book, Spiritual Midwifery. I felt a connection right away as I was just delving into the book myself. I knew that we'd share similar principles about the birthing experience. After meeting for a coffee with Kristi, my fiancé and I were just in love. Kristi was so warm and reassuring. I explained to her how difficult my pregnancy had been and her compassion and empathy meant so much at that time. She is after all a Mumma to four gorgeous babes herself!! Kristi met with us a few more times throughout the duration of my pregnancy. We talked at length about what was important to us for our birthing experience and Kristi wanted nothing more than to help us realize our dream for bringing our babe into the world. She was a great resource for knowledge. She was so interested in how I was feeling and so readily willing to help wherever she could. My labour ended up being a long ordeal. Days of false alarms. I became frustrated and discouraged at times and Kristi kept in close contact, continually offering support and the kindest words of encouragement and great advice! When it was go time Kristi was on her way as soon as I said the word - coffees in hand! My labouring experience at home was beautiful. I quickly realized before we even left for the hospital that I didn't want Kristi to leave my side. Her presence was super reassuring. She stayed so calm and her energy was perfect. She guided me quickly into finding my rhythm, my 'birthing song' and my safe place through the intense pain. To be honest, my idea of a totally natural, vaginal birth was flipped on its head. Through epidural and a caesarean Kristi made me feel like a true Mumma warrior - she made sure that even though things didn't unfold as I'd planned, my birthing story could still be beautiful. And it really was. This lady is a rockstar and one awesome human being.
-Trina Schoenit
April 11, 2017
Kristi McCarty
Hatch Doula Support
Birth Fee: $1400
Postpartum Rate: $30
