Testimonial for Katie Baxter
We worked with Katie as both a birth and postpartum doula and I cannot imagine going through the birth of my first child without her support.
As a birth doula I found the level of preparation that Katie provided exceeded what I was expecting. She took the time to not only explain the "process" of birth but also helped us visualize what the experience would be like. It was powerful, slightly overwhelming, but the best preparation I can imagine. We had taken another birth class which left us confused and stressed. Working with Katie allowed me to get into the right headspace so that when my contractions started, I felt confident in my ability to get through labor. An additional benefit to all the prep with Katie was that when we showed up to the hospital, in a bit of a rush, and forgot our printed birth plan I was able to tell the hospital staff all the important elements off the top of my head. Katie literally supported me (all my body weight) while I was having contractions and I was so grateful to have her with us.
When we left the hospital I felt, as most new parents do, so panicked by the prospect of caring for our baby on our own. But I quickly remembered that Katie was coming the next day and was going to help us! She taught us how to bathe, feed, swaddle, hold, and soothe the baby. All things that felt like mysteries when we were left to our own devices. Having Katie allowed me to rest and not worry about what was happening with the baby. These breaks were necessary for both my physical and mental recovery.
Throughout preparation for birth, labor, and postpartum I felt that Katie provided me with tons of information and supported choices that I made.
-Catie
August 22, 2022
Birth Fee: $2300 to $2700
Postpartum Rate: $65 to $70
