Testimonial for Kelsey Machado
We started looking for a doula relatively late in my pregnancy, and I wasn't expecting to find someone who was as great a fit as Kelsey so last-minute. From the start she was calm, compassionate, and relatable. She rolled with the punches of my husband's unique sense of humor, and involved him in the prenatal and birthing experiences in ways he hadn't been with the birth of our first child. Kelsey was a valuable source of impartial, evidence-based information whenever I had questions or doubts about what was ahead. Most importantly, she helped me feel strong and capable during a hospital and birth experience that (surprise!) did not go according to plan. I initially didn't think our family would need postpartum visits (after all, we had done this before!) but these ended up being very helpful, and provided a great opportunity to debrief the birthing experience with Kelsey. I would recommend her to anyone looking for respectful and friendly support before, during, and after birthing.
-Katie
August 04, 2022
Kelsey Machado
Humboldt County Doula
Birth Fee: $1400 to $2000
Postpartum Rate: $25 to $50
