Testimonial for Kelly Kathrens CD., ILFS from Lyndsay Shaffner

Testimonial for Kelly Kathrens CD., ILFS

Let me just say, finding a birth doula like Kelly was like discovering a treasure map in a sea of uncertainty during my second pregnancy. After a challenging journey and a previous loss, her kindness and support were like a warm blanket on a cold day. ?? From day one, she was a text away, holding my hand through those moments when my mind just wouldn’t settle.

The home visits were like a crash course in baby land, explained so well, I could have aced a test on it. It was a great experience for my husband too, although I’ll say changing a diaper on a baby doll just isn’t the same as the real deal ?? she also helped us prepare for breastfeeding with helpful guides and tips, and left us a stack of papers with many resources for pregnancy, baby, and postpartum.

When the big day arrived, she was my rock—right there, hands-on, soothing my nerves, turning the anxiety dial down to zero. She coached my husband and mother on how to effectively help me, she lit some candles (well, battery operated but you know ??), and definitely helped make my birth journey a smooth and comfortable experience. I mean, who needs a superhero when you’ve got Kelly, right?

But it didn’t stop there. After my beautiful rainbow baby daughter came into the world, she stuck around like your favorite song on repeat. She helped me unpack my birth story, supporting not just me but my hubby too. Without her, I’m pretty sure I’d still be lost in the baby haze.

And guess what? Months down the line, she’s still checking in! That’s dedication, folks. Seriously, worth every penny, and then some.

I can’t help but feel like she’s more than a birth doula; she’s my birth BFF. In such a rollercoaster period of my life, I look back fondly on our experience and will definitely have her again for my future babies!

-Lyndsay Shaffner

November 09, 2023