Testimonial for Kathleen Wilson
I had a wonderful experience with Kathleen Wilson. Before the birth, meetings with her were very informative - I learned a lot of additional things from her that I didn't cover in my Bradley Method class and hospital tour. She also gave me great referrals to books, midwives, chiropractors, lactation consultants and others that helped with both pregnancy and parenthood.
During labor, her help was invaluable. My husband and I weren't sure what to do and talking with her helped us focus. Then, when we had to rush to the hospital, my husband had so much to do and I didn't want to be left alone. Kathleen was there to help my husband juggle all of his tasks while staying with me and keeping me calm and focused. At the hospital she didn't let me give up on my ideal birth plan even when I asked, and I am very grateful. Her coaching and encouragement kept me focused and as calm as possible. At the end of the day I got my med-free birth and had no IVs, no extra internal checks, no stirrups, no pitocin afterwards, etc. I didn't even know you could refuse most of these procedures until Kathleen brought it up!
Also, I feel as if I received VIP treatment at the hospital because Kathleen knew the midwives, nurses, etc. and so they listened when she told them I was in active labor and I didn't even have to go to triage. She worked so well with the hospital and it's staff, which was very reassuring to me (as opposed to the vibe I got from the Bradley class, which seems to view the hospital as an adversary).
She came to check on how we were doing as a new family post partum, which I thought was nice. She even gave us a quick tutorial on a breast pump, which up until then seemed really confusing to me. She also gave us advice and natural remedies to help with healing.
The entire experience was wonderful and I will definitely use her again if I have another child!
-Jeanine Turell
March 09, 2013
Kathleen Wilson
Labor Enabler
Birth Fee: $1000 to $2900
