Testimonial for Kelly Kathrens CD., ILFS
The best and most important decision I made in my pregnancy journey was hiring Kelly as our doula. Having been through the experience of working with her, it’s hard to express what a huge role she played in supporting us before, during, and after our daughter was born.
As a first-time mom, I was feeling overwhelmed trying to learn and understand everything. Kelly checked in on me at least once a week during my entire pregnancy, and was always able to sift through resources and provide guidance so I didn’t get lost in internet rabbit holes.
And it’s hard to capture exactly how essential Kelly was to our family during my labor and birth. She not only helped me, but she was able to answer my mom and husband’s questions and guide them in how best to support me in each phase. Her role allowed them to be fully present and provided continued assurance.
There were big moments, like her helping encourage me when I thought I couldn’t push myself any longer and postpartum when I was struggling with breastfeeding, and the smaller ones, like how she decorated our recovery room in fairy lights, took beautiful photos, and gave me honey sticks when I needed energy. Even her general vibe and presence – which is always calm and compassionate and supportive – completely impacted the tone and atmosphere of the room for everyone in the best way.
Kelly was absolutely critical to every aspect of mine and my family’s pregnancy, birth, and postpartum experience – each of us felt completely empowered and supported by her, which allowed us to fully soak in and engage with all of the beautiful and incredible aspects that come along with bringing a baby into the world.
Kelly will be such an important part of our family’s story forever, and we are infinitely grateful to her and her advocacy for birthing people. We can’t recommend her enough.
-Tiffany Harms
July 04, 2023
Kelly Kathrens CD., ILFS
Birth & Beyond Doula Services, LLC
Birth Fee: $1200 to $1800
Postpartum Rate: $35 to $40
