Hiring Kathleen as our doula was one of the best decisions I made during my pregnancy. My goal for my birth was to have as few interventions as possible in a hospital. While my husband and I did a lot of research into different positions & techniques that could help us to achieve that goal, I knew that having an experienced birth doula on my side would make me feel much more confident in pursuing this goal.
I can say with confidence that Kathleen exceeded my expectations & was absolutely crucial to my achieving the birth of my dreams! Not only did she provide extremely helpful guidance as I labored at home and at the hospital, but she also guided us through the rocky beginnings of our breastfeeding journey with great professionalism. Her expertise in knowing the anatomy of birth was clear as she coached me through positions & exercises that helped my son into the best position for birthing. In addition, having such a knowledgeable IBCLC in the birth room was incredibly helpful as we navigated my son's less-than-ideal latch. The fact that she knew our birth story so well (since she was present!) was essential to helping us get our son the care he needed to correct his oral restrictions.
Overall, I would absolutely, 110% recommend Kathleen to anyone wanting a kind, knowledgeable coach/cheerleader on their birthing team!!
-Rachel
April 30, 2024
Birth and Milk, LLC
Birth Fee: $1250
Postpartum Rate: $35