Testimonial for Katie Schram
I can't recommend Katie enough! I have delayed providing a review because there are really no words to use when someone helps/guides you through one of the most painful/emotional times of your life so all I can do is share what she did for me and once you experience labor then you will understand. I will quickly state that we will be calling Katie for any future deliveries though!
I originally wanted a doula because this was my first labor and wanted to make sure we had someone to support not just me but my husband as well. My labor and delivery lasted around 30 hours, went against everything we had in our birth plan, resulted in a c-section and I required an additional surgery a few hours after the c-section. Katie never left my side and only slept when I was drugged to sleep for 1.5 hours. She was there to provide support when my husband and I were having to make tough decisions that conflicted with our birth plan but never pressured us or made us feel like we were making a wrong decision. I expected I would have back labor due to family history but I could have never predicted how painful it would be but Katie "held my hips together" through the majority of my contractions. I remember calling her name because my midwife was trying to apply pressure but Katie's touch was more effective.
There are plenty more examples i can list of reasons why Katie is an amazing doula during labor and delivery but I'll quickly run out of space. After we were home for a few days Katie came to visit our sweet daughter and offered some post-partum support as well (tips and education on post-partum depression) but we also chatted about the birth more which was really appreciated because it goes by quickly and your emotions are on overdrive. I should also mention prior to labor she checked in a few times via text and gave me some tips. Overall, was there for me and my husband before, during and after labor. <3
-Nicole Gledhill
August 12, 2018
Katie Schram
Peaceful Doula
Birth Fee: $1100 to $1300
