Testimonial for Kate Wood CD(DONA)
Kate was my doula for my 4th baby -- and I sure needed her there! As a doula myself, and this being my 4th birth, I wasn't quite sure how much of her support I would need, especially because I have a super supportive and engaged husband who has been my number one coach at my other births. Even so, I wanted her there knowing how much good support can make a difference, even if she just kept the space for my husband, ensuring he can stay at my side. Well -- I needed SO MUCH of her support. While this wasn't my first rodeo, this birth did have many firsts -- it was my first hospital birth (my other 3 were born at home) and it was a planned vaginal breech birth (my other three babies were head-down). So there were definitely some fears/anxieties going into this one that I didn't have with my others. Kate supported me through these unknowns throughout pregnancy and labor. She supported me physically as this labor was the most intense labor I have had (contractions were so intense in my pelvis, down my thighs, and in my back). I needed my husband to rub my shoulders and her to apply counterpressure on my thighs. She also supported me emotionally as I needed reminders through each contraction that it would end and that I could do this. She worked so well with the hospital staff -- they had only but wonderful things to say about her. Having a doula who's a team-player is so key! She was by my side the whole time, stepped in wherever she was needed, took my feedback of where I needed the counterpressure so graciously, and even took pictures throughout (which is so great even if just for the timestamp to be able to piece my birth story together). She also got some videos of after the birth of my reaction and of me holding my baby which are so special. Kate is an amazing doula and you won't be disappointed hiring her! I'm so glad that she was at this birth and can't imagine have getting through it without her!
-Diane Tabilo
December 21, 2023
Kate Wood CD(DONA)
Photographer
Birth Fee: $1200 to $1500
