Testimonial for Kerri Evers
How could I possibly describe the wonders of Kerri Evers in 2,000 words. TLDR; she is incredible and I cannot recommend her more. I genuinely believe I look back on my birth experience positively (despite a failed induction and needing a c-section) was because I had Kerri by my side.
Longer story: I wasn't even sure I wanted a doula. Around 26 weeks I had the most excruciating back pain and realized there was so much going on inside my body that I didn't understand. That is what prompted my decision to find a doula. Kerri was actually recommended by my OB. OBs usually are wary of doulas but my OB said that there was only 1 doula she would recommend and that doula was Kerri Evers
Unfortunately, my birth experience was far from what I had hoped. I was induced at 37 weeks due to high blood pressure. After letting Kerri know what was happening, we were texting constantly with the hopes that she would join us in the hospital once I was in active labor. I remember texting her "this isn't looking good - I have been stuck at 3cm for a while now and given how long it's been I will likely need a c-section. I don't want to waste your time by having you show up and that be the outcome." I then fell asleep and when I woke up Kerri was in my room strategizing with my labor nurse. She spent the next 7-8 hours (after I begged my OB to give me more time to see if I could dilate further) putting me in different positions and massaging me constantly. It was heaven - which I know is a crazy thing to say about labor but it was true. Unfortunately, nothing worked and I did need a c-section but I was able to be at peace with the decision because I genuinely felt that we had done all we could - and that was because I had Kerri there helping me. I would have had no idea what to do on my own.
She is simply the best decision I made (the worst decision was eating for 10 throughout my pregnancy - I will try not to do that the next time!).
-Alyssa B
June 14, 2024
Kerri Evers
The Doula Sisters
Birth Fee: $4000 to $5000
