Testimonial for Katherine Ward
Katherine is a phenomenal doula and a very special human!
From the moment we first spoke her passion and knowledge about pregnancy and birth were extremely apparent. Being first time parents both my husband and I had many questions, and Katherine answered all of them with compassion and expertise.
When she first visited us at home for our prenatal appointment it immediately felt like a friend was coming over, which was important for me as I wanted to be thoughtful about the people I had with me during my birth. Her calm and assured energy instantly put me at ease and I knew that energy would transfer to the birth as well.
At the time of my birth Katherine was also later into pregnancy herself and I believe it acted as a superpower for her because the way she physically and emotionally was able to support both me and my husband during labor was profound. She was our first call when I started experiencing contractions, she was with us at our house during early labor, she drove the 45 minutes to our birthing location with us, and she was with us for the entirety of my very long labor.
Her knowledge and ability to communicate and advocate for me during labor was such a gift. There were a few times during labor where my instinct was telling me something that was slightly different than what was being presented to me by the rest of my birth team, and Katherine picked up on it immediately and acknowledged it, made me feel seen and heard, and encouraged me to trust myself. The physical support she offered during birth kept me feeling embodied during the more difficult moments and safe in my body.
I experienced a beautiful, transformative, and magical birth of my daughter and I owe so much of it to Katherine’s expertise. You can tell she is truly called to birth work and is masterful in her ability to support mothers. I would recommend her to anyone looking for doula support during their birth!
-Felicia Mackay
April 03, 2024
Birth Fee: $1700 to $2000
