Testimonial for Katie Gould
Greetings,
For several days after Katie asked for this reference, I wondered how I could describe what she has meant to my family.
Our baby was born in 2022, and we had limited support. Our birth doula at the time, who was fantastic, told us about postpartum doula care, and we interviewed with Katie.
From the beginning, it was clear Katie would be a wonderful fit for our family. Her care for families has been both personal and professional for some time, and we were impressed by the training she has completed. Katie never recommended a course of action she would not help us take, or even that she had not used in the past with her own family. Her ideas still come back to me, though it is many months since we saw her last.
When she was in our home, she was always courteous, helpful, supportive, encouraging, and affirming. She was very gentle with our new baby, and cared for him through long nights when he was having trouble sleeping. When she came to get one of us in the night, she was never intrusive, only a nurturing presence.
Katie added to her own work over time. She helped with meals, dishes, and laundry. Frequently, she started right as she arrived. By week three, I was thinking of Katie as a member of our family. When she left, after dividing her hours with great flexibility to meet our needs, I was speechless. How do you say goodbye to a member of your new family? How do you say thank you to the only other person who has kept your new baby safe through the night? Thankfully, Katie still looks at our family photo/video album, and I imagine her enjoying our baby's changing face.
If you work with Katie, you will be meeting an exceptionally generous person. If I can ever answer questions about Katie's invaluable contribution to our family, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Best Regards,
Tobias A. Ryan
nicoleplustobias@gmail.com
-Tobias Ryan
May 04, 2023
Katie Gould
Sweet Beginnings Doula Srvcs & Portland Doula Love
Birth Fee: $1600 to $2000
Postpartum Rate: $45 to $60
