Katie is a caring, thoughtful, energetic and practical doula. I met Katie when I was looking for someone to assist with natural childbirth in a hospital setting. I had two unassisted births several years ago in a large hospital on the East Coast. It was a great hospital should there have been an emergency, but otherwise completely impersonal and cold. I have two wonderful daughters,but I don't have any comforting memories of how they were born. Under Katie's patient guidance, my son was born completely naturally, safely and beautifully. I couldn't have done it without Katie. She met with me several times before labor. We discussed my birth plan, talked about using yoga in childbirth, and whether I wanted to save the placenta. I was going to try for a natural childbirth, but I was a wimp and wasn't sure I could do it. Katie was understanding and encouraging. My waters broke in the middle of the night two weeks before the due date. I called Katie and she explained to me the consequences of going to the hospital: pitocin, induction, a guaranteed medicated birth. My labor didn't progress for 20 hours. Katie came and stayed with me trying everything from breathing, to massage, to reflexology. I ended up at the hospital 3 hrs before my son was born. I was almost fully dilated. I remeber a bath tub, Katie's hands protecting me from hitting the spout every time I exhaled and soft light from candles that she thoughtfully spread around. I remember Katie negotiating on my behalf my need to move around, making sure I wasn't hooked up to any equipment. Katie also had good advice on where to find natural care after birth. She is dependable, down to earth and flexible, a doula by calling.
-Tanya Rosenblat
March 01, 2013
The Iowa Baby Lady, LLC
Birth Fee: $875 to $1300
Postpartum Rate: $25 to $45