Testimonial for Kimberly Ryan
Kimberly was a god-send! You won’t find a kinder, more intelligent, more thoughtful doula! This was our second pregnancy. I’m a professor with expertise in pregnancy biology, so I knew about benefits of doulas from research, yet I wasn’t sure what a doula would “do” for me because I thought I already had knowledge both from my job and from previous baby. Turns out I was delighted because Kimberly helped me a LOT in MANY ways! She joined us during the second trimester. She met with us in our backyard and was the perfect combination of professional and warm, making us feel comfortable, asking us questions and really listening. She is knowledgeable about caring for the physical pregnant body (expert in “Spinning Babies” technique), and loving and patient and nurturing, caring for the pregnant woman’s mind and feelings. She was inclusive of my husband, teaching him how to help me. She has a treasure trove of practical knowledge about the various hospitals in LA and their environments for birth. When our questions required a longer answer, she magically had an original powerpoint prepared on her laptop to guide our conversation (not lecture). In third trimester our pregnancy was diagnosed with problems. This wasn’t the pregnancy/birth experience we’d hoped for, but thank god for Kimberly who shepherded us through. She educated us about our options at each stage. She had a lot of detailed helpful actionable advice, not proselytizing, but well-informed and thoughtful. Because of c-section and pandemic, Kimberly couldn’t join at hospital, so instead she helped postpartum at home. She was so generous, bringing a heating pad she made herself, and other small helpful gifts. She rocked my baby so I could shower, cooked me food, and massage. She talked with me and shared her own experiences as a mother. Her kids are lucky to have such a special mom and you will be lucky to have such a special doula!
-Molly
December 20, 2022
Kimberly Ryan
CALM Mama Doula
Birth Fee: $2300 to $3000
