Testimonial for Kim Holden, CLC
Kim is the Mary Poppins of doulas and explains everything in a way that was easy to take in, with clarity and a sense of humor like a spoonful of sugar that helps the medicine go down! As a first time mom, I didn't know enough to know what I wanted but working with Kim really gave me the support I needed in order to clearly define how I wanted to experience the birth of my baby. Without this knowledge, I probably would have ended up having a c-section or episiotomy. Instead, I ended up giving birth to a healthy baby girl with no tears or surgery. I think this was especially crucial during the pandemic as we navigated the policies around it. Knowing what my rights are in various circumstances gave me confidence about my decisions and helped me assert my preferences. Overall, I can look back on my birth experience fondly because Kim helped design it to be about embarking on a new and exciting chapter of my life. Postpartum, I was a bit shell shocked and I will always be grateful for having Kim readily available to talk to that first week or two as I was healing and adjusting to motherhood. Can't thank you enough, Kim!
-Julia
March 05, 2021
Kim Holden, CLC
DOULA X DESIGN
Birth Fee: Not specified
Postpartum Rate: $45 to $60
