Testimonial for Kimberly Sebeck

Why Kimberly? I desired a beautiful, peaceful, empowering birth. I wanted to be surrounded by supportive, encouraging, patient, positive energy that would remind me that I am strong and capable. I needed an advocate so that my husband and family would not have to navigate the unknowns of labor, birth, hospitals, protocol or paperwork alone. I desired knowledge beforehand on breast-feeding, comfort measures, nutrition and newborn care. I needed the reassuring presence of another woman who had been there and who honored my beliefs, hopes and dreams about birth. I wanted my family to be taken care of so that they wouldn’t worry, my husband to feel confident and involved during labor so he wouldn’t feel helpless and my baby to be born to a mother who was able to truly devote her whole self in labor thanks to the feeling of a safe and nurturing environment. And finally, I wanted someone that I felt comfortable with, someone that knew how to help me during my pregnancy, labor and post-partum journey, someone that was dedicated to mothers and babies and truly loved every moment of her calling. This was why I chose a Doula and why I chose Kimberly Sebeck. She tirelessly provided whatever I needed throughout my entire pregnancy, labor, delivery and post-partum period. Her strong hands and gentle encouragement were just what my husband and I needed to have a beautiful, natural water birth and I honestly could not imagine doing it without her. Not only did I find a passionate, professional, prepared for anything Doula, I also found a friend. It is my hope that all pregnant women would have the loving support that a Doula provides and that they would be fortunate enough to have someone like Kimberly by their side.

-Kimberly Rundles

March 24, 2012