Testimonial for Kerry Reynolds, CD(DONA), CHCE
Kerry's experience and expertise during labor and delivery in the DMV area were beyond helpful during our birth.
First, her knowledge about the DMV area hospital systems (knowledge about different hospital's policies and procedures, particularly during COVID) were invaluable for preparing and helping us manage expectations. For example, she was able to share more information with us about what to expect during triage and the birth experience than our OB care provider who worked for the hospital system.
Her attention to detail during labor and delivery were also exceptional - she truly met us where we wanted to be met with pain management and feeling respected and helped us have a really positive experience. Her support in preparation for managing expectations for the postpartum stay in the hospital (policy, practice, challenges to expect) were also incredibly invaluable for helping us feel confident advocating for ourselves when engaging with postpartum care teams.
While some other doulas in the area have a fixed rate for a fixed number of hours, with each additional hour costing more money, wIth Kerry, you receive as many hours of support during labor and delivery as are necessary for a fixed rate. This means that we did not feel any additional pressure to complete the birth experience faster than was natural or what we wanted to do.
Kerry was also very helpful with engaging and supporting my husband to be part of the maternity experience, from prenatal support, to labor and delivery, to preparing for postpartum.
-Kate
February 27, 2022
Kerry Reynolds, CD(DONA), CHCE
Birth In Bloom
Birth Fee: $2500 to $3500
Postpartum Rate: $50 to $55
