Testimonial for Kathleen Winters
Kathleen was a great assistance to me having the birth experience of my dreams. My first birth did not go as planned and I was determined to be able to have my second birth with no epidural.
I had very weak lower abs due to severe diastasis recti which meant baby's head was down but not actually engaging the pelvis. With Kathleen's guidance we were able to get baby's head engaged by putting my body in positions that helped improve engagement and encourage descending for inducing labor after I had no contraction signs from 40 to 41 weeks.
It was extremely beneficial to have Kathleen's support in the Labor & Delivery room, coaching between stages of labor and helping me see that the finish line was only moments away. Kathleen also helped advocate for me to the nurse staff when I struggled to respond due to contractions and respected my wishes and birth plan. With Kathleen's help we made sure together that the L&D staff did not interrupt what was helping my physiological labor process to include negating some suggestions from the doctors that were against my wishes.
I will never forget when the doctor said "You're only 8 inches, you aren't ready to deliver yet!" While I was actively pushing, and Kathleen said, "the baby is dilating her on her way out!" Such a simple statement but so powerful. A doctor doesn't tell you when you're ready to give birth from cervical checks, the baby and your body does! Moments later, I had a baby! You can't stop a natural process when you're feeling the Fetal Ejection Reflex!
With Kathleen's support, I really felt like I could give birth without pain medication and really own my feminine power! And best of all I had a supportive team with my husband actively engaged since he knew how to help and Kathleen coaching along the way! Kathleen receives my highest recommendation as a doula!
-Karina Monroe
March 05, 2023
Kathleen Winters
Birth and Milk, LLC
Birth Fee: $1250
Postpartum Rate: $35
