I am currently pregnant with my 2nd child and a midwive told me that a doula was a luxury and not neccesary. She is a crazy person. Before birth, Kathleen was the rock that helped me through all the emotional crazies that comes with anticipating your first birth. Her knowledge of the birth proccess and baby positioning was extremely helpful in the months leading up to my daughter's birth. During birth, she was the ever present support my husband and I needed to make it through labor. My husband was the rockstar that was at my side 24-7. I NEEDED him. Kathleen was the reason he was able to be at my side 24/7. She quietly took care of everything, reminded me to relax and breathe for the baby, massaged my leg when it lost circulation and I paniced. Her ability to anticipate my needs, keep me calm, and reinforce my Bradley pain management training, was the #1 reason I adore my birth experience. No family member, doula-trained nurse, or friend could have done what she did. After much discussion, my husband and I decided we couldn't live without Kathleen for our second birth. She must be there.
-Denae Keutzer
June 04, 2012
Labor Enabler
Birth Fee: $1000 to $2900
