Testimonial for Katie Richardson, CD(DONA)
From a Husband's perspective: When my wife informed me that she'd like to get a Doula to assist with the birth of our first child, I'll admit - I had no clue what a Doula was. I thought it was probably something we'd have to buy off Amazon...So after a bit of research, I was on board, but admittedly hesitant. As husband and first time father-to-be, I was initially worried that if we hired a Doula, that I'd be pushed aside or overshadowed; and not be able to be a strong presence for my wife. I quickly realized that I could not have been more wrong! Hiring Katie was one of the best decisions we made throughout the entire birthing process. Katie's warm personality immediately made us feel comfortable. We met multiple times leading up to birth to discuss our plan and expectations. She was professional every step of the way, very qualified and well-prepared. For me, what really stood out about Katie (other than the aforementioned - again coming from a guy's perspective) was that she never made me feel excluded or like I wasn't a part of the process. Her calm demeanor and knowledge of how to handle each situation my wife was facing, all while helping me handle those same situations from a different pt. of view, alleviated any stress I/we had (trust me, I had plenty). She helped me feel confident and never over-stepped. She helped w/ various birth positions, applied heating pads, massaged her back, offered countless words of encouragement and positive support; and so much more... We were a team - while I concentrated on holding my wife's hand or helping her stay focused, Katie was doing everything else to help minimize pain, keep her calm, or explain to her what she was experiencing. Katie never complained during the entire 24 hour labor and gave me time to rest when needed. Hiring Katie took the weight off my shoulders and allowed me to be present and to enjoy the best experience of my life. We will definitely hire Katie again!
-Chris Carr
June 13, 2017
Katie Richardson, CD(DONA)
Nashville Doula Katie/Placenta Encapsulation
Birth Fee: $1200
