With our first child, my wife had an unplanned C-section. We had a hard time expressing our desires and navagating the medical system in the midst of all that pressure. Though we were overjoyed to have a happy, healthy child, my wife was plagued by "what-ifs" and I felt insecure about how well I'd played my role in supporting her.
Kira did an excellent job in preparing us for the birth of our second child and reassuring and supporting us. In particular Kira helped me to know I was doing what needed to be done, and she was able to give us valuable perspective on what the doctors and nurses were telling us. My wife ended up having a second C-section, but this time, we don't look back with regrets. My wife knows she did all she could, and I don't feel like I let her down.
I'd imagine that for most people looking for a doula, a C-section is a negative outcome. However, in some cases it is necessary, and Kira's expertise and calm, reassuring demeanor helped us immensley in spite of the difficulties with the birth. We would whole-heartedly recommend Kira to anyone else looking for a doula.
-Ben Sloan
November 05, 2018
MINE-R-T Doula Company
Birth Fee: $1500
Postpartum Rate: $45