Testimonial for Kerry Reynolds, CD(DONA), CHCE
Kerry and Cara both provided fantastic birth support before, during, and after delivery. Prenatal support by both ladies was great, from the prenatal workshop to the email updates. Kerry's post-delivery visit at home was also welcome as a way to close out my birth experience emotionally and touch base one more time. The crucial piece of their service was the labor support, of course, and that is truly where I feel like Kerry contributed invaluable support to make my birth experience a success.
My first son was born via emergency C-section and the experience left much to be desired, so this time, I wanted to try for a VBAC and was determined to set myself up for success where at all possible. This included hiring a doula. I felt a connection with Kerry and Cara and could picture either one being a participant in my birth experience, which is why we went with them. I didn't end up laboring at home due to unexpectedly high blood pressure, but Kerry was on call that day and met us at the hospital. She made the room comfy with essential oils and provided sound advice at every decision point along the way, and provided support to my husband as he helped me. When our son was born, he ended up needing a quick trip to the NICU (he was fine and came back soon after), but my husband went with him, and Kerry stayed with me. Truly, she fulfilled every reason we had hired a doula- support for me, support for my husband, impartial third party advice to help us stick to our birth plan, and cheering squad. At the end of the day I got the VBAC I desired, and the experience really was what I had wanted, bringing closure to my prior birth experience. I also think hiring a doula made the hospital staff take my desire for a VBAC more seriously, and they stuck to my birth plan impressively. Would highly recommend Kerry and Cara for anyone wanting a doula's support in their birth, especially those aiming for a VBAC.
-Meghan Bodnar
September 19, 2017
Kerry Reynolds, CD(DONA), CHCE
Birth In Bloom
Birth Fee: $2250 to $3000
Postpartum Rate: $50 to $55
