Testimonial for Katie Richardson, CD(DONA)
I can’t recommend Katie highly enough!! Just book her to be your doula and let this be an easy decision during this crazy time! I had a goal for a medication free birth and with Katie we were able to do it! My husband and I took her extremely informative birthing class and I was so impressed by her knowledge, experience, and overall demeanor that we decided that night when class let out that we wanted her with us during this special time. One thing that impressed me most about Katie was her way of communicating. She was available and helpful before, during, and after the big day. And when the time came, Katie was texting with me- day and night- throughout my 2 days worth of laboring at home and my husband slept (one of us needed to be rested at least)! I didn’t want to go to the hospital too early (part of the reason to hire a doula) but boy when those contractions come with such intensity it’s easy to want to jump the gun. Katie would simply ask me about a pain management technique we’d previously talked about (and in the moment I couldn’t remember by myself). This way of diverting my attention was excellent in calming me down and giving me other options- mind you this is all happening in the wee morning hours when normally we would all be asleep!! She’s equally as stellar in the L&D room. Katie brought things that turned the room into a very calm place, even the nurses and midwife commented how they appreciated what she had done. She knows these tricks with counter pressure that are AMAZING. I think at one point my husband tried to do what she had done and I immediately asked for Katie’s pressure back. She stayed in touch and came back to the house afterward for a follow up which was wonderful. I really can’t sing her praises highly enough! Thank you Katie for everything!!
-Jordan Murphy
January 30, 2019
Katie Richardson, CD(DONA)
Nashville Doula Katie/Placenta Encapsulation
Birth Fee: $1200
