Testimonial for Keisha Graham
There are not enough words to express my appreciation for Keisha. Our family was so blessed to have her calm, reassuring energy with us every step of the way through my last trimester and delivery. I planned to have an un-medicated labor in the hospital with Keisha and the midwives by side. Unfortunately this did not happen and I ended up with a c-section and a week-long stay in the hospital.
Like I did initially, you may be thinking “If I end up having a C-section, a doula is a waste of money.” Let me be the first to tell you that you are very WRONG. I think I relied on Keisha more because of my extended hospital stay and c-section. I went to the hospital on Sunday and labored off and on until Wednesday morning. During this time, Keisha came to see me each day with goodies in hand from healthy snacks, to adult coloring books. I was extremely unhappy with the medical care I was receiving in the hospital. I cried. I was angry. I was frustrated. I was exhausted. By the morning of my C-section, I felt defeated and like my body failed me. Keisha foster an environment in my hospital room that was safe in allowing me to express each of these emotions. She always reminded calm and never made me feel like I was wrong for experiencing such a wide range of emotions and feelings. She suggested questions that I should ask the midwives and doctors; continued to reassure me and always reminded me that I was strong and was doing going a great job; and, she allowed my family and friends to correspond with her via phone and text so I could stay in the moment and focus on my little one’s safe arrival.
Should you get a doula—ABSOLUTELY! But, if you want an amazing, thorough, knowlegable, caring, sister-friend doula, then you need to get Keisha.
-Jasmine Bates
January 29, 2020
Keisha Graham
KeishaDoesWork / MyBirth RVA
Birth Fee: $1700
Postpartum Rate: $40 to $50
