Testimonial for Kristin Eapen
Kristin is professional, kind, peaceful, and warm. Our prenatal visits were very helpful. She taught us pain-management techniques and how my husband could be a greater support during labour and delivery. She also did a wonderful job at discovering what we really wanted so that she could make those desires a reality. She didn't insist we do it any certain way, but let us take the lead. That being said, she also provided us with options to us that we wouldn't have known otherwise. The perfect balance of giving us autonomy and agency, while simultaneously guiding us with her expertise.
During my labour at home, Kristin brought an entire toolkit of things that we could use to help manage pain and fear, and to maintain a peaceful environment. She diffused essential oils, provided a tens machine (this machine worked wonders!), brought a handheld fan that was significant while I was in transition, and set up our entire birth space with the affirmations I provided to her. She encouraged me constantly throughout my labour and I felt supported, championed, and believed in. She stayed by my side and was a deeply peaceful presence as I laboured.
This was our second child and the difference between doing this with her and doing it without was significant. My husband and I really appreciated having someone who was focused on us and what we needed, while others (midwives and medical professionals) were focused on the baby. Even our 20-month-old son loved Kristin because she brought such a lovely presence with her. She was delightful!
We cannot recommend Kristin highly enough! She is a wonderful doula and anyone could benefit greatly by having her be a part of their birth experience. Thank you, Kristin, for enabling this birth to be the peaceful experience that it was!
-Sadie Unrau
December 06, 2021
Kristin Eapen
Nurtured Nest
Birth Fee: Not specified
