Dear Kim,
 
The birth of my son, Adewale, was such a wonderful experience thanks to your cool, calm and relaxed attitude.  Your natural instincts were unbelievable from start to finish.  When I first started having contractions, you stayed on the phone with me to time them.  When you realized how close together the contractions were, you were already in your car and on your way to my house.
 
When you got to my house.  You knew the exact place on my back that needed attention, and you continued to rub my back at my request.  You also managed to load the car up with my hospital suitcase, birthing ball, and whatever else you thought we would need.  You didn't stress me or panic, even though we had to get to the hospital quickly.  You remained calm and supportive of me.  In the car, when I told you that I felt like I had to push, you told me that my body naturally knows what to do.  You were so calm and reassuring.  When we arrived at the hospital (6:10 pm) you told me that everything would be okay, and you returned quickly with a nurse and a wheel chair.
 
Inside the hospital, you listened carefully to the nurses, and represented me as you relayed my wishes for a natural birth to them.  Again, you reassured me that everything was going to be okay.  When it was time to push, you were right at my side, coaching me the whole way.  I thank God you were there.   Adewale was born at 6:41 pm, a healthy baby boy!?!  
 
What a surprise.  Not only did he decide to come very fast, he decided to surprise us all, because the ultrasound technician said I was having a girl.  I am so glad that you were there, and I am so pleased with all the recommendations you gave me throughout my pregnancy. 
All of the stretching exercises helped me tremendously.
 
Now that I am pregnant with my second child, a girl we think, I hope you will be able to be there to rub my back and reassure me again.  You seemed to make all the pain and worry go away, making my first childbirth as serene as it could be under the pressured circumstances.  Kim, your natural instincts have you in the right profession, and any woman that has you as a doula is truly fortunate.  You have found your calling in life, and it shows.  Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
 
 
Sincerely,
Katy Rich
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Kim,

I can't thank you enough for all the help - from the pregnancy all the way to now, Nik's 5th month of life!  Your wisdom, love, and constant support have been invaluable.  We had no idea how much we needed an advocate in the delivery room.  I thought I had read everything and was prepared but nothing prepares you for childbirth.  It was wonderful to have you there as our advocate, we don't know what we would've done without you!  Through all the contractions and setbacks your voice was one of the very few I could hear throughout my labor, you knew exactly what to say and what to do.  We can't thank you enough and we are glad to consider you  part of our family-  Auntie Kim!

Much love and blessings,
Sheryl, Mel, and Nikolas Navarro
 

When I met Kim, I knew I wanted her to be apart of bringing my daughter into the world.  Not only was she knowledgeable and passionate about women's choices in birthing, but she had a confidence in my ability to have a natural birth, a confidence that I didn't always have in myself.  After a traumatic birth experience with my first baby, I wasn't convinced that I could make it through labor without interventions or drugs.  Before my daughter's birth, Kim's encouragement and suggesting helpful learning resources was priceless in helping me prepare.  During labor, Kim's calm reassurance, natural pain relief suggestions, and a willingness to help out in any way was a huge support to both my husband and me.  I had the strength all along to have a natural birth the way God created our bodies to bring babies into this world.  However, having Kim as my doula made all the difference in having the support, confidence, and help during pregnancy and labor that allowed me to trust my body and having an amazing birth experience with my second daughter.  Kim, what you do for us pregnant moms is an amazing gift and talent, and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for being a part of my birth experience.

Michelle & Mike                         

We interviewed two doulas for our first birth experience – which happened to be with twins. We like both candidates and felt they were qualified, but we had an instant rapport with Kim which we felt was most important. Kim listened and answered all of our questions as first time parents and she really went out of her way to make the lead up to the birth as stress free as possible. She also respected our wishes and didn’t try to sway us into experiences that we didn’t want. She also got along very well with my husband and understood his humor which was very important since they needed to work as a team. Kim meet with us three times prior to the birth discussing everything to the birth plan to pumping to labor positions. She also attended a hospital tour and an ultrasound appointment with me when my husband was out of town. I was able to call Kim at any time with questions and took advantage of that at 3am when my water broke and again at 3am when the contractions were come fast and hard. Kim was with me in the hospital working to help have as natural and comfortable labor and delivery as possible. She was an advocate for me and my husband helping us to ask, question of the doctor and nurse to ensure se had the experience we wanted. Kim was able to attend the actual birth of the twins and was right there as part of the birthing team for the pushing and delivery. I ended up delivering both twins vaginally which was an amazing expericne and I’m so glad that Kim was able to be in the room. I feel that we not only found a doula for our birthing experience needs, but a friend who will help support us as first-time parents during this new journey.