Testimonial for Keisha Graham
I think three words come to mind when i think of my entire experience with keisha through pregnancy and birth; confidence, relief and control. From the moment my partner and I decided to have a baby I knew i wanted to have a doula. I have had anxiety since my middle school years and knew that with being a first time mom this was likely to increase. I also had read about unnecessary medical interventions and wanted to have someone there advocating for me and help me advocate for myself so I could feel in control. Keisha filled us with support and knowledge, when in doubt text keisha was frequently said in our house. Because of my confidence from keisha i knew i could handle labor and didn’t fear when learning how dilated I was at my 36 week appointment. She encouraged me to relax and enjoy my time at home, my partner and I bonded, talked about our baby to be and were riddled with excitement rather than fear. However, when i had to have Pitocin, the pain was too much for me, I remember my partner calling her as i cried in my L&D bathroom and the relief I felt as soon as she said hi, again we went over my options and I decided to get the epidural; relief. I labored for several more hours and as time for delivery approached Keisha came to our side. The second she stepped in the room, I could breathe easier;relief. keisha validated the hell out me, for listening to my body and doing what I needed for me, my baby and my partner. Lastly control, because of the confidence and knowledge that keisha presented us with I felt so in control of my birth and decisions, I knew she would advocate for me and that I could advocate for myself, thus making for an anxiety free as possible birth. She is the most calm and welcomed presence in a room. I didn’t know I could come out of birth with so much pride and admiration for myself.
-Poppy M
October 28, 2021
Keisha Graham
KeishaDoesWork / MyBirth RVA
Birth Fee: $1700
Postpartum Rate: $40 to $50
