Testimonial for Kim Nicholson CD(DONA) CLEC
My decision to work with Kim was THE best decision I could ever have made for my pregnancy and labor/ delivery. I recommend her with 10 + gold stars, as she truly went above and beyond. Kim was invaluable and the most important factor helping me to have the type of birth I desired (no induction, no epidural, vaginal). Being a doula truly seems like a calling and a vocation for Kim. She is exceptionally caring, kind, compassionate, and is a wonderful listener. Kim has a spirit of service and an attitude which honors the mom and what kind of birth experience she would like. I feel like Kim was truly my partner in birthing my baby, as she was there visiting and/ or speaking with me almost daily the week I went into labor, as well as with me throughout my birth and hospital stay.
Kim was my #1 support person, and I couldn't have chosen better for my circumstances. As an older, 1st time mom, my OB labeled me as high risk and wanted to dictate many aspects of my birth. Kim instilled in me a sense of self-confidence which helped me to achieve the birth I desired. She has a lot of experience working in hospitals and thus could give me a heads up on what to expect and how to navigate/negotiate with nurses and other hospital workers. Not only is Kim highly experienced, knowledgeable, and qualified (she has taken many advanced trainings), she has an incredibly calming, nurturing, supportive, and positive presence. With Kim at my side, I believed in my inner strength and that I could birth my baby naturally and healthfully. Kim helped me with a plethora of natural induction techniques (including a wonderfully relaxing meditation and aromatherapy), which was so important to me as I was past my due date. Once at the hospital, Kim was my advocate extraordinaire. She was an excellent communicator with all the staff, which set me at ease. Kim is the very best doula you could dream of!
-Melissa Jagel
November 28, 2020
Kim Nicholson CD(DONA) CLEC
Loving Grace Doula Services
Birth Fee: $2000
