Testimonial for Kim Nicholson CD(DONA) CLEC
My husband and I selected Kim as our Doula after seeing her amazing experience and interviewing her on the phone. We are beyond happy we chose her!! I feel any family would highly benefit from her knowledge but most importantly her genuine love and support that helped bring us confidence in our birth plan and comfort during times that went astray.
She came fully prepared to our house for two prenatal visits with visuals and items to go hands on. She listened intently to me talk about my desires and fears and ignited questions I hadn’t even posed to myself. The day we delivered (via unplanned induction due to HELLP syndrome) she was at the ready and extremely flexible waiting for us to give the word when we wanted her to come to the hospital. I progressed from a 5 to a 10 in a short matter of time. Frantically we had to call her to come in, and she was literally there in 50 minutes (that’s how far she lives from my hospital). She made it in perfect timing and jumped right in ready to help me deliver. I honestly don’t even remember my nurse being around or talking to me the whole time I was pushing because Kim was right there and had everything under control. The doctors were listening to her and she commanded the room with grace and expertise. I was a little worried about my husband during push time (fear of him passing out, or being overwhelmed, not knowing how to help me) but he was beautifully directed by Kim. He was able to follow her lead and he stepped right up to the plate and did great! At one point, when my pain was so intense, all I remember is Kim stroking my temple region and her soft sweet voice calming me down. I will never forget that moment!
We are awaiting our postnatal visits with her, but I knew I didn’t need to wait to write my review. Being a nurse myself, I can say Kim comes highly recommended!
-Tara Pade
October 09, 2021
Kim Nicholson CD(DONA) CLEC
Loving Grace Doula Services
Birth Fee: $1800 to $2500
