Testimonial for Katie McCarthy CD(DONA)
While we're excited to write this review for our experience with Katie, it is difficult to put our experience into words because it was truly incredible.
My husband and I went into the birthing experience with different hopes, fears, and expectations. Katie addressed every single one of our questions, thoughts, fears, hopes, and preferences during our prenatal visits. We had to meet virtually because of COVID protocols, but that did not prevent us from establishing a great connection. Katie was authentic, kind, thoughtful, knowledgable, and showed absolutely no judgment when it came to any of our questions or comments. During our prenatal visits, she discussed all possibilities for how the birth could go - from interventions to post-delivery options. She also provided trusted resources and recommendations such as a birthing class (which we loved). These conversations allowed us to be informed and provided us with a sense of relief knowing that we would not be hearing anything for the first time during the birth. We felt extremely prepared and supported.
Katie was our first call when my water broke. She came over to our house and provided support while I was laboring at home. I would have gone to the hospital several hours before I went had we not had her support. Again, she was calm, kind, patient, nonjudgmental through all of the hours that could have felt extremely scary. My husband and I were both so comforted by her presence during the delivery that it was hard to say goodbye to her when the birth was over. Luckily, our relationship did not end completely as she provided a postpartum session to check in and see how we were doing in our recovery and adjustment to new life with our little one.
We had an absolutely beautiful birthing experience. When we tell our story to our family and friends, we always, always include Katie because she was such an important part. We are forever grateful.
-Carolyn
April 21, 2021
Katie McCarthy CD(DONA)
Empower Birth Support
Birth Fee: $1200
