Testimonial for Kim Nicholson CD(DONA) CLEC
Kim was wonderful and I'd love to have her as my doula again! I was recommended to her by my midwife Paula for my home birth. Based on these recommendations, I knew Kim would be my doula if I decided to have one.
I knew Kim was amazing after our first conversation. She spent a lot of the interview discussing my past birth and gave me essential advice about processing old birth trauma. In that conversation, I learned how compassionate and caring Kim is. That conversation felt like a huge hug for my soul that I'd been waiting for.
I still wasn't sure I wanted a doula because I didn't want a lot of prenatal attention. Into my third trimester, I couldn't stop thinking about how I wanted Kim at my birth so I contacted her, shared my reservations and she customized a contract where I would get just what I needed!
Skip to birth day-I had a precipitous labor so ended up calling her for support within the first 30 min of labor. Thankfully, she was able to drop her other obligations and be there for us. She showed up very quickly and jumped right in. She realized I was very close to having the baby and my midwives weren't there yet. She helped set everything up and assessed to make sure I was doing ok and stayed calm despite the high chance that she would deliver my baby. I didn't have a lot of time with her at my side but I did have a favorite moment. I was pushing unintentionally but needed to slow things down. She grabbed my hands, and coached my to breathe instead of push while everyone got their things together. It was the first time in my 2 births I felt in control and powerful. Soon after the midwives took over and she stepped back, took videos and photos that I'll forever be grateful for!
Overall, Kim is meant for this tough job and you can tell that she loves it. Not only is she skilled and experienced but her nurturing demeanor is what every family deserves at their birth.
-Chelsey
November 15, 2022
Kim Nicholson CD(DONA) CLEC
Loving Grace Doula Services
Birth Fee: $2500
