As a first time mom having never experienced childbirth before, I was quite nervous about being able to give birth naturally. No one in my family had ever done it before so I had no one to turn to. I had done a lot of reading and preparing. I worried that because I wasnt doing 'breathwork exercises,' yoga every day, daily affirmations that I wasnt doing all I could to prepare. Every time I met with Karen, she assured me that I was doing a great job and that she will help me get through it when the time comes. She put my mind at ease before birth.
I had a LONG labor and Karen stood by me the entire time. I wont go into detail about my birth here, but I would have never been able to birth my son naturally without any single person in my birth team which consisted of my husband, two midwifes and Karen. I absolutely needed her support and I am so happy that I stumbled upon her profile on doulamatch. Having Karen at my birth had a huge impact and I got the birth experience I wished for!
-Whitney
April 22, 2023
Best Beginnings Birth Services
Birth Fee: $1800
Postpartum Rate: $50