Testimonial for Kim Nicholson CD(DONA) CLEC
We found Kim through an online search. I know it sounds crazy, but one glance at her picture and after reading her bio, I knew she would be the perfect fit. I told my husband “there is something about the kindness in her eyes” and her credentials spoke for themselves. An interview with her sweet self sealed the deal.
Kim listened to our birth plan, offered support to both me and my husband, and instilled confidence while sharing knowledge.
My husband and I had never changed a diaper or buckled a car seat before- Kim spent an afternoon at our house making sure we felt good about all necessary new parent skills.
She takes only a few families at a time so that she can devote attention and care to each couple’s personal journey. We found her pre-birth class to be not only informative, but a great opportunity to bond with other soon-to-be-parents.
The morning of my labor, Kim coached my husband through reading cues of when to head to hospital and how to support me. While we had both read books about this process, having a person to lean on in the moment was a game-changer.
Labor progressed quickly and smoothly, and Kim met us at the hospital with her reassuring smile and kindness. While my labor was a breeze, we were so thankful to have Kim as our expert doula in the event anything had gone awry.
Immediately after birth, Kim helped protect our golden hour, take pictures, review what we could expect in the coming days.
As my milk began to come in, she was readily available to answer questions and cheer me on my breastfeeding journey.
I cannot recommend Kim enough. She put our minds at ease and removed some of the mystery and fears of birth. She feels more like a favorite aunt than a hired doula. We are so glad she was a part of the most exciting time in our lives.
-Brittany Dickerson
August 13, 2023
Kim Nicholson CD(DONA) CLEC
Loving Grace Doula Services
Birth Fee: $2500
