Testimonial for Kym Benner
Kym was my doula for the hospital birth of my first baby. I interviewed five nurse midwives/doulas, but only with Kym was there an instant connection. I could feel the warmth and caring exude from her, yet she also had a fiery spirit and an obvious passion for what she does. She was exactly what I was looking for - someone who could help me through labor, be compassionate and soothing when needed but also give me strength and encouragement, and most importantly, be my advocate in the hospital. We went over my birth plan in detail, so she could fight alongside me if necessary against any pushy hospital staff. My husband and I both felt more comfortable knowing that there would be a professional with us, someone with lots of birthing experience who also didn't have any liability concerns or hospital protocols to follow.
It being my first baby, I anticipated a long early labor. Boy was I wrong. I zipped through early labor so fast that we ended up meeting Kym at the hospital. From the second my husband told me he saw Kym running up from the hospital entrance, I felt more at ease. She was like my personal guardian angel. I had my eyes closed a lot, but I was always aware of Kym's presence. Her voice was in my ear, encouraging me and soothing me, and her hand was on my back, giving warmth and security. We had a minor tiff with a nurse who tried to push an IV on me against my wishes, but Kym helped me to stand firm and tell her no. When I had a concern or need, I spoke breathlessly to Kym, and she relayed for me to the nurse midwife. I had an unnaturally quick and 'easy' delivery. I attribute at least part of that to having Kym on my birth team. Her presence undoubtedly helped make me feel safe and supported, and thanks to her, I had the natural delivery with no medical interventions.
-Viviana Kim
October 23, 2012
Kym Benner
"Pampered Package" Doula Services & CBE
Birth Fee: Not specified
