Testimonial for Kaeleigh Terrill
I could not have given birth to my second baby without Kaeleigh. I thought second labors were supposed to be "easier" and though mine was much faster than the first time around, it was a rollercoaster ride of super speedy dilation that I could hardly keep up with. Kaeleigh provided constant attention, calm but deeply focused moral support, and actual physical support -- she kept her hands on my lower back through EVERY SINGLE CONTRACTION. This made the pain manageable in a way I cannot describe. I've not had an epidural but I would say Kaeleigh came as close to being a human version of one as any human can get. Kaeleigh was easy to reach when my labor started and advised us when to leave for the hospital, which we needed, since the rules of the first birth didn't apply. When Kaeleigh met us in triage, she was warm but got right to work, easing the pressure of the contractions and checking in with me on how I was doing. She reminded me throughout that I was capable and that my body was doing exactly what I needed it to, which was hugely relieving, given the overwhelming pace of the labor and me being convinced I couldn't keep up without interventions. The moment I remember best, though, was during the pushing. I'd told Kaeleigh that with my first baby, I pushed for 3 hours and, ultimately, the midwife brought a doctor in to do a vacuum extraction. It was super painful and, in the moment, demoralizing, after a 24 hour labor and just SO MUCH pushing. So, as I was pushing my second baby out, I yell-sobbed to my husband, "I can't do this," and Kaeleigh said, softly but firmly, "This isn't last time. You can do this." She hit the nail on exactly what I didn't realize I was feeling in that moment. I had so much fear about what my body didn't do last time and Kaeleigh saw that. She released something for me. After 20 minutes, I had pushed my baby out. I can't thank Kaeleigh enough for helping me overcome that trauma. She's an insightful, gifted, and committed doula!
-Katie Schorr
February 21, 2018
Kaeleigh Terrill
Generative Bodies
Postpartum Rate: $45 to $60
