Testimonial for Kym Benner

My husband and I launched project FInd a Doula late in the game. I was 31-weeks and quickly had a shortlist of 2-doulas to interview. My first impression of Kym Benner - a woman who loves her job and never tires of the miracle of birth; fiercely protective of the birth journey her "mamas and daddy's" dream of; passionate about empowering YOU, nurturing YOUR confidence and strength, and supporting YOU in the way you need her to. By the time we hugged goodbye I had decided on Kym, but we interviewed the other doula for good measure. We left that interview; there was no debate - Kym was our gal.
 

Labor started early 12/16/12. That evening at Kym’s urging we went to the hospital. We were told our baby's heart rate was alarmingly low and then suddenly I began to bleed heavily. Later I woke to find an emergency C-section was performed, my placenta separated from my uterus, and we almost lost our son. When they took me my husband was left in a hallway confused, worried and scared. It was Kym who comforted and prayed with him and together they were the first to meet our son. Later it was Kym who held my hand while I cried, grieving for the birth experience I wanted, but her face beaming with excitement gave me the reality check I needed - I had a healthy son!
 

Our birth journey with Kym was not what I envisioned, however a good doula is not just good in the perfect scenarios. Kym was integral in lifting us both up at a time when my husband and I felt buried in a rollercoaster of emotions. With tenderness and genuine affection, Kym helped us sift thru the confusion, realize our success and come into the light that is our beautiful son. I told her later I regretted not experiencing labor and birth with her and my husband to which she replied, “We will.” I have no doubt.
 

-Celeste Miller

April 16, 2013

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Kym Benner

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