(July 16, 2019, 11:09 pm)
I learned all about the benefits of having a birth and postpartum doula early in pregnancy from a wonderful podcast called Birthful. My husband and I were eager to have the extra support, knowledge, and care that a doula provides and started researching. We interviewed 3 doula teams and our choice was an easy one. We clicked with Katie and Amanda instantly -- it felt like we were old friends. Their extensive experience teaching and attending births made us feel like we were in the best possible hands. The support they provided leading up to the birth made us feel at ease and prepared. Katie attended our labour and birth. She made a challenging, long labour SO much more comfortable. It was great to have someone so experienced there to guide us and help us navigate changes to the experience we thought we'd have when challenges arose. Katie was simply AWESOME from her soothing comfort measures throughout early labour to laughing it off when I spit an ice chip back at her in the middle of pushing. She even snapped our first photo as a family together, something I wouldn't have thought to remember in the moment but I am already so grateful to have. I can't say enough good things! The postpartum support has also been great, and we love knowing they're there if we need more. Huge hugs and thanks to you both, Katie and Amanda! Little Campbell is lucky to have entered this world with you two in his corner. We're forever grateful.