Testimonials

A Wonderful Natural Hospital Birth

“Kali went above and beyond for us for the birth of our daughter! I went into this birth as a VBAC mom and I knew that I wanted a natural birth… after a wild hospital experience during my last birth, I knew that I wanted something different this time around and I also knew that I needed a little bit of help to stay on track. When I went into labor she did everything in her power to keep me comfortable and was a perfect balance with my husband’s support. Both her and my husband complimented each other perfectly during my VERY long labor and crazy wild delivery. I also hired Kali to encapsulate my placenta as well as photograph my birth and I am VERY impressed with the quality of her work! When I was pushing out my daughter (a VBAC, by the way) Kali managed to get an incredible photograph of her crowning (and she was a face presentation birth) and it was incredible! The pictures of my birth are so beautiful and amazing. I can’t possibly recommend Kali enough! She has breeched the point of Doula and became a trusted friend as well… my husband and I will use her services for any future births as well. Thank you so so much, Kali!”  – Brittany, 2nd-time mother
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“Having Kali on our team was a true blessing in every sense of the word. As a husband, it was a great relief to have someone in our corner that had been through the birth process many times before. Her experience and demeanor brought peace and clarity throughout the entire process. Having her there enhanced my role as a husband and allowed me to take better care of my wife. Before, during, and after the birth, she was there to support us in every way – the same way family would. We are forever appreciative for her role in the birth of our baby girl.” – Lance, 1st-time dad
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“As newlyweds and expecting parents, my husband Paul and I wanted encouragement and support with our pregnancy. We found Kali through our midwifes clinic, and she became our doula and friend throughout the last 2 months of my pregnancy. She provided the answers and advice to any questions I had, and my husband was very happy with her straightforwardness in answering his questions. As the man, he often felt like he wasn’t experienced with all the pregnancy related topics, but Kali made him feel included in the entire birth. During my labor, she was extremely supportive, and was very calm and relaxed. It was wonderful to have the support when I was having contractions. If I needed a hot pack, water, or just to be left alone, she took care of it. Paul was with me during all the contractions expect one, which she helped me through. I felt assured that the birth would go well, and used several techniques she had shared with me in our prenatal appointments during my son’s birth. She encapsulated my placenta, and I’ve noticed a considerable difference in my emotions after the birth. My husband and I were very pleased with our birth experience, and agree that it would not have been the same without her support. She is a wonderful doula and we hope to use her with any future children God blesses us with.” -Shanna-Kaye, 1st-time mother
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“Kali’s instruction and reading material prior to labor helped me to understand how to have a positive natural birth experience. We had an 18 hour, back labor, all natural birth. During the labor Kali bought comfort, strength, and encouragement. Kali was there every step of the way giving me confidence and assurance.  She helped make natural laboring a special experience that brought my husband and I closer together.  I found her to be very personable and was so blessed to have her as my Doula. For our next child I am going to find Kali and have the baby near her or fly her out to us.” – Krista, 1st-time mother
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“Thank you so much; you were a huge help!” -Angela, RN
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“Kali was really helpful with this client. This was not an easy labor or birth and her assistance with back labor, physical support and positioning were of exceptional value. I hope we can work together again soon!” -Paige, CNM
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“Kali, you were so great! I was happy to have you there. I was a little concerned that there wouldn’t be anything for you to do, just because of the way I am during labor. But I was so glad you were there. You helped me a lot with putting pressure on my back, getting things we needed, taking pictures and you had a very good sense of when to step in and when to stand back. I was very impressed! When Trey had trouble and we had to take him to the hospital, you even stayed and cleaned up for us. Thank you so much!” – Elfin, 3rd-time mother
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“As a Dad, I felt very included in the delivery of our child. I never felt like I was intruding or in the way, but I was treated as an important part of the whole experience for my wife”. -Jeff, father
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“Having Kali as my labor doula was a very peaceful experience. My first labor experience in which I did not have a doula, was marked with regret for not standing up to the original birth plan I had desired. I knew that with my next labor, I wanted to have someone to help me through the labor with the pain management and sticking to my birth plan. Kali went above and beyond that. I chose to do a waterbirth, and she was with me through each part both in and out of the tub. She used many techniques to help soothe the pain of contractions and to remind me of my desires and help me make decisions according to the birth plan we had discussed. She had a wealth of knowledge that helped me feel secure and calm in the face of labor, which is often a confusing and sometimes overwhelming experience.” -LauRen, 2nd-time mother
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“Having Kali as a doula at my second son’s birth made such a difference. I didn’t want much contact during labor, but having her there to support me and give me ideas and suggestions on how to relieve pain and handle the contractions really helped me get through my labor.  She even helped my husband by suggesting ways he could help me which involved him more in then labor.  Having Kali at the birth helped me and my husband have the birth experience we wanted!” -Kristen, 2nd-time mother
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Birth Photography Testimonies

“Kali’s photography skills are wonderful. Her eye for capturing the heart and beauty of a birth shows in every single picture. She was calm and respectful during the labor/birth, taking care to document the most precious moments without being obtrusive. Most of the time I forgot she was there! Yet the memories that I have are now captured for a lifetime in sweet, beautiful photos that are still modest enough to share with family and friends. Thank you so much!” -Megan, 2nd-time mother