Testimonial for Katie Richardson, CD(DONA)
Unfortunately, on a scale of one to five, I give Katie 2.5 stars from my experience. I write this so that future clients understand my experience and make a decision for themselves. Katie was very nice and kind. She met with us twice prior to birth. That was great and she put me at ease. However, once I actually went into labor, she text me and gave me support but was not there when I went to Vandy. She held off and that was not the agreement that I thought we had. I asked her to come once I got checked in. She showed up hours later. After explaining to family members that we wanted a doula and for them to show up before she got there. It was embarrassing. Furthermore, the midwives and nurses kept asking where my doula was. Once she got there she provided support to myself and my husband. I appreciate her for that. However, for the money I paid, I wanted her there when I asked her to come. Not hours later... I needed her. I was only at the hospital in labor from 2am to 11am. She showed up around 7am. I feel like I paid a lot of money for a few hours of work. After baby was born, I had issues with breastfeeding and I would have loved for her to have been supportive in that effort.
-Amber Russell Overcast
October 25, 2018
Katie Richardson, CD(DONA)
Nashville Doula Katie/Placenta Encapsulation
Birth Fee: $1200
