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Wilson, Kathleen

Wilson, Kathleen

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基本信息

公司名称:Labor Enabler
来自:美国
语言:英语
服务:Birth Doula
学历:BA/BS
执业类型:Partnership with 2 or more doulas
每月客户数:1 to 6
相关志愿/倡导工作:Member of the Whole Heart Collective and preferred provider for Heart of Houston. Volunteer with Operation Special Delivery. Volunteer Childbirth Education course. I continue to provide low cost scholarship births for young families, single pregnant folks and families with special circumstances (must apply and meet certain standards to receive scholarship money). Full Spectrum Support

服务地区

Spring, TX附近25迈范围内 (美国)

生产 Doula 服务

费用:$1000 to $2900
经验:22 years and 1584 births attended
是否接医院生产?:I specialize in negotiating hospital births.
是否接月子中心/产房中心生产?:I attend at all birth centers in and around Houston.
是否接家庭生产?:I attend home births in and around Houston.

资质认证:

  • Labor Enabler - Certified Birth Doula

其他提供的服务

  • Abortion support
  • Acupressure
  • Antepartum doula support
  • Aromatherapy
  • Baby-led weaning
  • Babywearing education
  • Bereavement doula (pregnancy & infant loss)
  • Birth counseling for survivors of childhood sexual abuse
  • Cancer patients and survivors
  • Childbirth education services
  • Elimination communication education
  • End of life doula services
  • First Aid and CPR
  • Full spectrum doula services
  • Hypnosis for birth
  • Lactation consultant/counselor services
  • LGBTQIA+ Support
  • Military families support
  • Miscarriage support
  • Parenting consulting
  • Pelvic floor health education & support
  • Photography - Birth
  • Photography - Birth
  • Photography - Newborn
  • Placenta encapsulation
  • Reduced rates for women considering adoption
  • Satellite doula (for remote and rural clients)
  • Sibling support (for your older children at the birth)
  • Stillbirth and infant loss support
  • Support for parents with substance use
  • Surrogates and intended parents
  • TENS units rental
  • Twins and multiples birth support
  • Virtual and remote doula support

Doula 培训

  • ALACE (Association of Labor Assistants and Childbirth Educators), May 2003
  • Birth Arts International, August 2005
  • Labor Enabler™?Doula Training Apprenticeship Program , February 2007

费用说明

First visit is free with no commitment. Base Fee with add-ons, payment plans and scholarships available.

雇主评价

  • 真实性:8/10
    6 个月前
    I met Kathleen a couple years ago after my doula, one of the doulas in TLC Doula Group, suggested I attend their weekly new mom support group and she was almost always in office even when she wasn't hosting. In that time I got to observe Kathleen's supportive nature and passion for new parents and t...
  • 真实性:8/10
    6 个月前
    My name is Christina and I have a wonderful birth story that I attribute to Ms. Kathleen Wilson! My original OB office, like many OB offices, unfortunately had a policy of automatic C section for twins. I'd had 3 successful vaginal deliveries in the past, therefore I wanted the choice to try a vagin...
  • 真实性:5/10
    7 个月前
    Kathleen is the OG Houston doula. We've used her services for both of our kids, and we'll continue to use her again for any future pregnancies. She makes sure we have all of our bases covered and helps us feel confident and prepared for labor. She has an incredible network of other pregnancy/baby se...
  • 真实性:6/10
    7 个月前
    Kathleen Wilson was exactly the doula I needed throughout my birth journey. During pregnancy, she empowered me with knowledge and helped me build realistic expectations while still making me feel in control. Her greatest strength was during labor itself - providing essential counter pressure during ...
  • 真实性:6/10
    7 个月前
    I am beyond grateful to have had Kathleen by my side during my labor and delivery. I found her on DoulaMatch.net, and from our very first conversation, I knew she was the perfect fit. She brought a sense of calm, strength, experience, and confidence that stayed with me throughout the entire process....
  • 真实性:5/10
    8 个月前
    I worked with Kathleen during my first pregnancy! We had a complicated pregnancy due to my baby being diagnosed with a congenital heart defect, and we knew we wanted a hospital delivery so that our baby could receive appropriate monitoring. Kathleen was there every step of the way! From birth classe...
  • 真实性:7/10
    8 个月前
    I had the privilege of working Kathleen for two unmedicated hospital VBACs, and I can honestly say she was one of the most important parts of my birth experiences. Her calm presence, vast experience, and incredible support made all the difference. From our first meeting, I knew I was in good hands....
  • 真实性:8/10
    8 个月前
    Kathleen was a lifesaver for us! We were super procrastinators when it came to finding a doula, and she squeezed us in when we called literally the week of our delivery. I think my husband wasn't sure what a doula does or why we needed one but he went with it. I ended up having a corio infection and...
  • 真实性:5/10
    8 个月前
    Kathleen is absolutely amazing! We were so fortunate to have been referred to her for my pregnancy and birth of my little guy. Throughout my pregnancy, Kathleen provided excellent information & care in a calm manner that always left us feeling supported & empowered. Even though my birth didn't go as...
  • 真实性:8/10
    8 个月前
    Kathleen Wilson has been an irreplaceable part of all three of my births, and I truly can’t imagine bringing my babies into the world without her by my side. Each of my labors was distinctly different, and I’m certain that if it weren’t for Kathleen’s support, guidance, and expertise, I would not ha...
  • 真实性:6/10
    8 个月前
    Working with Kathleen was a wonderful experience. Our first son was preterm and she helped us navigate the anxiety and uncertainty of a second pregnancy. It was helpful to have a support person to discuss feelings and medical results as well as provided prospective and guidance with pregnancy. I rea...
  • 真实性:9/10
    8 个月前
    On a recommendation from friends, we hired Kathleen in mid-24' for our first child. Without a doubt she was the difference between my wife having a positive experience and a traumatic one. I am a Medical Doctor practicing Emergency Medicine and am familiar with how quickly decisions are made and con...
  • 真实性:6/10
    1 年前
    There is no doubt in my mind that Kathleen was the reason why I was able to deliver my baby boy in such an empowering way. She helped me take control of his birth and provided hands on support when I needed it most. See enabled me to see what my body and mind were capable of. To only speak to her c...
  • 真实性:9/10
    1 年前
    When I first met Kathleen, she told me her job was to "make sure I have the best day of my life" while birthing my baby. As I sit here writing this, with my almost 2-month-old on my lap, reflecting on that day, I can confidently say she overdelivered on that promise. Kathleen has a special gift for ...
  • 真实性:4/10
    1 年前
    Kathleen was a delight to work with and worth EVERY PENNY!!! She was a gentle and understanding hand when I needed it and a fierce advocate when I needed someone to intervene for me. Every new or scary thing for me, wasn't for Kathleen. I was able to lean on her vast knowledge and experience. As a f...
  • 真实性:4/10
    2 年前
    Kathleen is wonderful and she helped me twice in labor. It was very important for me to have a support and attention in hospital from the person who knows everything about me and my preferences and wishes about delivery. She was doing amazing! Kathleen also provide very sensitive and attentive supp...
  • 真实性:5/10
    2 年前
    Kathleen walked alongside me and my husband as we prepared for a planned surgical birth for my first child. She is an extraordinary listener, with practical and thoughtful advice and relief techniques for pregnancy challenges. I was terrifed to give birth and her calming and confident presence as we...
  • 真实性:7/10
    2 年前
    I can not say enough good things about my experience with Kathleen. This was my first child and Kathleen really eased my nerves and help me feel prepared for the birth. She was straightforward about the issues we could run into, helped me advocate for myself when with my doctor and with the nurses. ...
  • 真实性:3/10
    2 年前
    I cannot recommend Kathleen Wilson highly enough as a doula and advocate for expecting families. Without Kathleen's knowledge, support, and advocacy, navigating the complex decision-making processes inherent to the birth of a child would have been truly overwhelming. Kathleen centers the mother thro...
  • 真实性:5/10
    2 年前
    Before meeting Kathleen, I had SO many anxieties about being pregnant and having a baby. Kathleen eased our (my husband and I) anxieties and educated us in a ways that we honestly didn't even consider. My husband probably learned more through working with Kathleen than I did. Although my husband is ...
  • 真实性:7/10
    2 年前
    We loved having Kathleen as our doula! Even having been through a previous delivery, I knew that I wanted another doula. Throughout the pregnancy, Kathleen was a great coach, reminding me of the things I should be doing for a healthy body and baby, and for an easier delivery. She was a great resourc...
  • 真实性:4/10
    2 年前
    Kathleen is amazing. We had such a great time getting to know her leading up to the birth. She is a wellspring of knowledge and positivity. Her presence and influence would have been sorely missed during the birth of our second boy. Any expecting couple would be fortunate to have her on their team. ...
  • 真实性:5/10
    2 年前
    When my partner and I began our journey towards parenthood, we were filled with excitement and anticipation, but also a natural sense of anxiety and uncertainty. We knew we needed someone special to guide and support us throughout the process. That's when we found Kathleen Wilson, a truly exceptiona...
  • 真实性:5/10
    2 年前
    Once Kathleen is in your life, she's in your life forever. When I describe what Kathleen does to people, I compare her to a Mary Poppins of childbirth. She has all sorts of smart tips and tricks to help you plan for and experience child birth as close to your dreamed up plan as possible. Her course ...
  • 真实性:3/10
    2 年前
    I had an amazing experience working with Kathleen.  From the very start we felt comfortable and confident with our pregnancy and birth. She has such a wealth of knowledge and resources. I would recommend working with Kathleen if you want a beautiful experience.
  • 真实性:7/10
    2 年前
    Kathleen was a phenomenal addition to my birth team. My first birth (in another state) was a traumatic emergency c section, and I wanted this birth to be a healing, calm VBAC. Kathleen provided so many tools, education, and referrals to the best people (massage, chiropractic, etc) to allow me to emp...
  • 真实性:8/10
    2 年前
    Kathleen is the best in the business. She is such a leader in the Houston birthing community. As first-time parents, we felt very confident in ourselves thanks to how Kathleen helped us prepare. Labor developed very quickly on us (my wife was fully dulated at 10cm when we reached the hospital). That...
  • 真实性:5/10
    2 年前
    She listens, she informs, she encourages, she holds you up (figuratively and literally if needed). She lays out all your options for you. You are heard and you are takin seriously. To have that type of person in your corner whilst pregnant, birthing or postpartum is a powerful and wonderful thing. ...
  • 真实性:4/10
    3 年前
    Kathleen has been my doula for 4 births now, and there's a reason she's been my doula 4 times - she is amazing! Incredibly knowledgeable, dependable, compassionate and loving. I can't imagine a birth without her love, support, and care. I trust her opinions and know I'm in great hands with her and t...
  • 真实性:6/10
    3 年前
    On the list of things that I never thought I would do, one item was hiring a doula. I found Kathleen when looking for a birthing class in Spring, Texas. During class, her depth of knowledge and years of experience were readily noticeable. Up front and honest, Kathleen was the exact birthing coach a...
  • 真实性:2/10
    3 年前
    Kathleen is the best doula ever! My wife and I interviewed and worked with several over the course of 3 births and she is second to none! The absolute best!
  • 真实性:6/10
    3 年前
    Kathleen is a rare find. Five Stars. Best use of time and money throughout my entire pre and post-partum months. On a practical note Kathleen is qualified and credentialed, exceptionally bright, and very well-connected and respected professional in and around Houston. Most importantly (though we did...
  • 真实性:8/10
    4 年前
    Kathleen helped educate not only me, but also my husband, on all of the many things we didn't know the first time (and everything we forgot when we got prego with the second). I felt well prepared and informed both times. Kathleen presents information in an unbiased, frank way and provides all the f...
  • 真实性:6/10
    4 年前
    I recently gave birth to my first son with Kathleen as my doula. My husband and I benefitted so much from her care - both the meetings before labor and delivery, as well as her support, coaching, and advocacy during my difficult labor. One of the main reasons we hired Kathleen (besides a general goo...
  • 真实性:6/10
    4 年前
    Kathleen was amazing!!! For my second birth, I knew I wanted to attempt an unmedicated hospital birth and after lots of researching and interviewing, I hired Kathleen to be my doula. She was amazing every step of the way, especially in the prenatal education and recommendations. She gave me tips and...
  • 真实性:6/10
    4 年前
    I have worked with Kathleen for three pregnancies - two very different births and one birth just around the corner. My husband and I both appreciate her grounded and compassionate care. It is always respectful and wholeheartedly participatory of our desires on the path to parenthood. Importantly, Ka...
  • 真实性:8/10
    4 年前
    Kathleen Wilson is truly an asset for any pregnant woman. Whether you are planning an unmedicated home birth or want an epidural at the hospital, having Kathleen there to advocate for your well being and support your birth plan, she would be so beneficial to have by your side. My plan was to have a...
  • 真实性:8/10
    4 年前
    My wife and I welcomed our baby boy into the world in November of 2020.  If you to rewind 6 months prior to the birth and have asked me what a a doula was or did - I would have stared at you with a blank face. I have since become a complete advocate for using a Doula and huge  fan of Kathleen Wilson...
  • 真实性:6/10
    4 年前
    I cannot say enough about what an incredible doula Kathleen is. She participated in the birth of both of my daughters and hiring her is by far the best decision I made for both pregnancies. Kathleen was always just a phone call or text message away to listen to any and all questions and concerns and...
  • 真实性:6/10
    4 年前
    I hired Kathleen for my second birth. After the birth of my first son and a few issues we had my husband and I knew we needed someone with a little more knowledge in the room with us. I was determined to have #2 natural without and medicinal aids. We knew upon our meet the doula and her banter with ...
  • 真实性:6/10
    5 年前
    Kathleen is amazing! We have used her twice now. The first was a pretty standard labor and delivery. But with her help, we were able to go drug-free which was what we wanted. The second time was a C-section with twins. The hospital we delivered at only allows one person in the OR, but she joined us...
  • 真实性:7/10
    5 年前
    I hired Kathleen for the birth of my first child around week 36. My goal was to have an unmedicated, "comfortable" birth. Thanks to Kathleen's support I achieved this goal and had a wonderful birthing experience. Prior to the birth, I had been practicing the hypnobabies metthod. All that went out th...
  • 真实性:8/10
    5 年前
    Short story: Kathleen made me go from "I will never have a child again" to "I want to have more babies" Long story: I was terrified to give birth. I couldn't sleep at night, had random panic attacks, cried uncontrollably, and was just horrified of going again through this experience. The worst of...
  • 真实性:8/10
    5 年前
    I really wanted to hire a doula, not only to help me through the birthing process, but also to help my husband help me because I would be in no state to know what to ask. Kathleen came highly recommended from multiple moms at work who had her as their doula. With such resounding recommendations, my ...
  • 真实性:4/10
    5 年前
    I cannot say enough about my doula Kathleen.  Being a first time pregnancy experience, I wanted to be educated on what was happening with my body and what to do to help prepare my body for the birth I wanted. Kathleen did that and so much more. She has such a positive and confident spirit that I nee...
  • 真实性:5/10
    5 年前
    Kathleen is the best! I love her so much! She has no agenda or interest in my birth but only to fully support me doing it the way I want. She's so caring and understanding. She's super professional with a tons of experience. I trust her completely from giving me he best advise and having my best int...
  • 真实性:8/10
    5 年前
    Kathleen was a phenomenal resource before, during, and after the birth of our daughter. From the first time we spoke over the phone, to after my baby was born, Kathleen had a calming but fierce presence. She is your biggest supporter and truly makes you feel like you can do anything you put your min...
  • 真实性:6/10
    6 年前
    I cannot imagine going through birth without Kathleen. My husband and I hired her early in the pregnancy and took the 6 week birth class offered through Rebel Birth. It helped us both feel empowered with knowledge and more comfortable with the birth process for our first child. Hiring a doula is an...
  • 真实性:6/10
    6 年前
    Kathleen was recommended to us by some friends who spoke nothing but wonderful words of praise about her. We went for an interview, and we ended up hiring her on the spot. My husband seemed to click with her so much during the interview, and her statement about wanting to help him feel successful in...
  • 真实性:6/10
    6 年前
    I can not say enough good things, Kathleen was absolutely amazing! She makes you feel like she has known you forever and just has a way of making you feel at ease with the whole birthing process. She is extremely knowledgeable about different techniques to help with preparing for labor and the birth...
  • 真实性:8/10
    6 年前
    We first learned about hiring a doula through a friend who used Kathleen, saying she was invaluable to her birth. We too found her to be a crucial participant in our birthing experience. We had various meetings leading up to the birth discussing our birth preferences, and the mothers health. We tal...
  • 真实性:8/10
    6 年前
    Kathleen was an amazing asset duirng my pregnancy and birth. I was 36 and a first time mom. I had read tons of books and felt like I was more knowledgable than alot of first time moms but I wanted an advocate for me during my hospital birth. With her 14 years of hospital births experience, I knew I ...
  • 真实性:7/10
    6 年前
    You will not regret working with Kathleen! She’s the absolute best at what she does and is very professional. She’s practical in her recommendations, on time, responsive, and makes herself available to answer questions and help (even postpartum). During active labor, she was right there with me for ...
  • 真实性:5/10
    6 年前
    We hired Kathleen for both of our daughters’ births. She is so experienced and knowledgeable. She made us so comfortable during my first pregnancy there was no question with hiring her a second time. She was always available via text/phone for questions and her birthing classes were so thourough tha...
  • 真实性:6/10
    6 年前
    The best thing I did for my birth of my little girl was hire a doula. I genuinely had a positive birth experience and I believe Kathleen helped us achieve this. This is our first little one and I had no idea what to expect from labor. Kathleen walked us through what to expect and how to handle the ...
  • 真实性:6/10
    6 年前
    Well, I don’t know where to start because my appreciation and thoughts about Kathleen are indescribable. From the moment I met her, I knew that she was the right Doula for me. We had an immediate and open understanding. That, coupled with her knowledge and skill, meant that I had the best pregnancy ...
  • 真实性:8/10
    6 年前
    Kathleen was amazing for my twin c-section birth! I was attempting a VBAC and wanted the support of a doula.  Prior to delivery we discussed my birth plans and she was able to help walk me through both VBAC and surgical births at both hospitals my doctor had privileges at.  Unfortunately my little o...
  • 真实性:6/10
    6 年前
    I was new to the area and preparing to deliver my fourth baby when I reached out to local moms for doula recommendations. Kathleen was the overwhelming favorite and after delivery with her by my side I can see why. She is supportive, encouraging, accommodating and just overall amazing. She did a gre...
  • 真实性:8/10
    6 年前
    So, I can't speak too much of the actual child birthing side of what Kathleen did for us, she obviously was phenomenal. My wife could better speak to that. But what I can speak to is what she did for me. My wife chose to get an epidural after beasting labor naturally for hours. I, not knowing anythi...
  • 真实性:8/10
    7 年前
    We are extremely grateful to have had Kathleen as our doula during my second pregnancy and birth. She made us feel immediately at ease when we met her which was really important specially for my husband. After my first birth resulted in an unplanned cesarean and subsequent complications, we really w...
  • 真实性:6/10
    7 年前
    I am so happy we hired Kathleen to be our birth Doula for the birth of our first child. I credir her presence with enabling me to give birth to my baby without any medical or Pharmaceutical intervention. She also helped keep me calm and present despite my husband’s inability to be there for most of ...
  • 真实性:8/10
    7 年前
    Kathleen was wonderful! Her personality was a great fit for us. She is compassionate and understanding, and very practical as well. She was always there to provide sensible and down to earth guidance. During the pregnancy she was a reassuring presence when we needed it most. She was very proactive i...
  • 真实性:4/10
    7 年前
    Here are the things you will like about Kathleen: - she is experienced at the kind of birth you're going to have. Are you having a planned Cesarean? She does that. All natural home birth with a drum circle? She does that. Are you a surrogate? Hospital phobic? Water birth enthusiast? Yep. She does t...
  • 真实性:5/10
    7 年前
    Kathleen is an amazing doula! She and her associates at Rebel Birth have created a true haven for new and expecting parents. It's a bit far to drive up there from our house, but we always enjoyed our visits for appointments, and always got a lot out of them. Kathleen was supportive, caring and knowl...
  • 真实性:3/10
    7 年前
    What can I say about Kathleen other than she is AMAZING!! I have had the pleasure of delivering 2 babies without pain meds with the help of Kathleen. She is beyond supportive regardless of what your birthing plan is. I only wish I was having more babies so I could work with her. Having a baby is suc...
  • 真实性:7/10
    7 年前
    Kathleen was amazing to work with. My husband and I both were sold on day 1 when we met her. She is very organized, and I always felt at ease during and after our meetings. She was always great about responding to text or phone call if/when I had questions or needed advice about something. She is ge...
  • 真实性:6/10
    7 年前
    I can’t say enough good about Kathleen! She’s the perfect balance of nurturing and being direct with you. She met with us multiple times, was a great advocate for us, will explain what the doctors or nurses are requesting if you’re in a fog of adrenalin, and honors your wishes as well as educates yo...
  • 真实性:7/10
    7 年前
    My husband and I cannot recommend Kathleen enough!  I'm a FTM and she assisted with the birth of our baby boy February 2018.  It was great having her support and knowledge during my last trimester and she was phenomenal during L&D at the hospital.  I was on the fence about a medicated/unmedicated bi...
  • 真实性:8/10
    7 年前
    My husband and I are so happy we had Kathleen there to support us throughout my pregnancy and the incredibly peaceful, joyful birth of our beautiful baby girl on January 9, 2018. As a first time mom and newly trained doula, I had my heart set on a natural birth and knew I wanted the support and expe...
  • 真实性:8/10
    7 年前
    As a first time mom not knowing what to expect, I am so glad to have had Kathleen’s support! Kathleen is great to work with, she is knowledgeable and proffessional while also being very personable. Even the doctors and nurses that delivered my baby knew Kathleen and commented they were happy to be W...
  • 真实性:8/10
    7 年前
    For my second (and last) baby, I really wanted to have a non-medicated delivery. I knew the only way I would be able to get through it would be with help. After several recommendations from my friends and coworkers, I met with Kathleen. I instantly felt comfortable with her and knew her vast knowled...
  • 真实性:9/10
    7 年前
    We hired Kathleen at the start of our second trimester and from the first interview with her we knew she was exactly what we wanted in a doula. She is experienced, compassionate, and assertive. Throughout my pregnancy she was available for meetings, and phone calls and texts for support and question...
  • 真实性:8/10
    8 年前
    If you want a doula who will fight for you and support you through anything and everything, you'll want Kathleen Wilson. When I found out I was pregnant with twins she advised me on how to be seen by the best MFM in Houston. I wasn't even her client yet. Of course I hired her, and it was the best de...
  • 真实性:8/10
    8 年前
    I have known Kathleen for about 6 years. This is our second pregnancy (fingers crossed all goes well) and we are clients of Kathleen currently. Our previous birth was with one of her associates within her group, and Kathleen was a very close second choice, and now after wishing we had worked with he...
  • 真实性:4/10
    8 年前
    Absolutely loved my experience with Kathleen. She helped me to achieve my goal and have natural delivery at the hospital, despite scepticism of my OBGYN, friends and even my own at some stages.  I know i would not be able to do this without her professional help and care. She is also able to answer ...
  • 真实性:7/10
    8 年前
    I listened to birth stories and did some research and I kept hearing and seeing the benefits of having a doula, after I became pregnant with our second baby the search began, we interviewed with Kathleen and automatically felt like she was the doula that we needed for our birth. During my pregnancy...
  • 真实性:8/10
    8 年前
    I have only positive things to say about my experience with Kathleen as my doula. she was there for my first child (who is now 8 weeks and thriving) and I honestly can't imagine going through this process without her. You think in the beginning that the prenatal help and education she provides is w...
  • 真实性:7/10
    8 年前
    When I got pregnant with my second child I knew I wanted to try for a VBAC. Kathleen was very supportive from the very beginning. She gave me advice on exercises, ways to facilitate optimal positioning, and helped us put together a birth plan. Most of all, Kathleen was there for moral support every ...
  • 真实性:6/10
    8 年前
    Kathleen is AMAZING!!!!! We have had Kathleen as our doula for both our babies and she helped us through everything we needed. Excercises, what to eat, how to be comfortable when sleeping, our birth plan, and most importantly the emotional support. She was always there when we needed her. During bot...
  • 真实性:9/10
    8 年前
    Kathleen was an amazing doula! I sought her out because I felt out of control with my son’s birth experience and my goal was a VBAC. She has tons of experience with women trying for VBAC and is very knowledgeable. She is a fierce advocate for her clients before, during and after labor. During our pr...
  • 真实性:9/10
    8 年前
    Words can't express the impact Kathleen had on our entire journey -- pregnancy, labor, birth and postpartum.  First, Kathleen provided very critical advice during pregnancy about taking care of baby and me during pregnancy and preparing my body for labor. Kathleen was always available to answer even...
  • 真实性:8/10
    8 年前
    I would recommend Kathleen to anyone, but especially other dads. She took the pressure off of me during some intense times in labor and delivery while at the same time supported me as well and made me feel part of the experience and giving me a pillar role where and when I was needed most. Kathleen ...
  • 真实性:8/10
    8 年前
    Part 1 of 2: Let me begin by saying that the birth of my first baby did not go as I had hoped, planned, imagined, or expected. I spent my entire pregnancy educating myself about my growing baby, my changing body, and how to prepare to bring my baby into the world in the best way I believed possible...
  • 真实性:8/10
    8 年前
    Part 2 of 2: Kathleen’s support and encouragement continued after our son was born. She came to see us in the hospital room, arranged for a lactation consultant to drop in and help with breastfeeding, and visited us at home during those fragile first few weeks as I was learning to navigate the stra...
  • 真实性:7/10
    8 年前
    This testimonial is long overdue! Kathleen is amazing!! She is very genuine and accepting of others. We hit it off from the beginning even though I tend to be a very private person. We built rapport very rapidly and I felt I would be at ease with her during the delivery. She goes above and beyond th...
  • 真实性:6/10
    8 年前
    Review continued from previous post... Kathleen and Jolie's course made us feel as prepared as we could be for the birth of our baby. Kathleen's network was also critical to our success as parents. She recommended a private baby care and prenatal breastfeeding class in the comfort of our home. A la...
  • 真实性:7/10
    8 年前
    After months of procrastinating educating ourselves about the labor and delivery part of pregnancy, my husband and I finally decided on the recommendation of a friend to hire a Doula. I really did not know much about doula services, but several people in my network recommended Kathleen. Like most fi...
  • 真实性:7/10
    8 年前
    My wife Jenifer and I used Kathleen for both of our children's births. I have to admit that at first I was skeptical when Jenifer brought up the idea of using a doula. However, seeing how I travel a lot, I thought maybe I should think twice and entertain the idea. After the first meeting, I was sold...
  • 真实性:8/10
    8 年前
    Kathleen is simply amazing. She guided us through the whole pregnancy process and explained all of the relevant situations that could have come up. I eventually came to the point that I was 42 weeks pregnant, and my doctor wanted to induce labor. I was able to consult Kathleen about the drugs / medi...
  • 真实性:4/10
    8 年前
    Kathleen is not only an amazing doula, she is a genuine and giving person. She was the doula for my last two births, and I almost want to have another birth just so Kathleen can be my doula again! She has a wealth of knowledge, experience, and connections. She makes sure you have all the information...
  • 真实性:5/10
    8 年前
    There really aren't words to describe how much I loved having Katheen at both of my births. Having a husband that travels for work, left me worried about being alone when I went into labor if he were gone. Having Kathleen allowed me to relax, knowing that she would be there when I needed her! Althou...
  • 真实性:8/10
    8 年前
    Kathleen was such a wealth of knowledge and an amazing supporting doula. Before 34 weeks we met a few times, always at my house so it was super easy and convenient. She always knew how to put me at ease and could answer any of my questions. At week 34 I learned that my son was breeched and Kathleen ...
  • 真实性:7/10
    8 年前
    Hiring Kathleen as our doula was the best decision. We're new to Texas and didn't have a clue about the american health system, pregnancy care, hospital policies and so on. Kathleen provided us with a huge amount of information which helped us enourmously to make informed decisions. With her help I ...
  • 真实性:9/10
    8 年前
    Kathleen was just who we needed by our side before, during, and after delivery. From the start, at our pre-labor visits, she supplied us with the tools and knowledge to prepare us for the big day and helped us create a birth plan that was specific to our wishes and needs. In addition, she taught us ...
  • 真实性:8/10
    9 年前
    Part 3: My Experience: 4. LABOR DAY – this was an 18 hour experience more or less. Quick summary:a. This was an overwhelming day for me as I am a first time mom who hates cervical check ups by the way. Certainly not if you have large fingers and long nails, Kathleen made sure the right people did m...
  • 真实性:4/10
    9 年前
    Part 5: My Experience: Really you don’t know what you don’t know – she does. Having a doula was amazing but having Kathleen was like flying first class with the best airlines – so many perks you cannot be prepared enough.She told me her goal was for me to have a beautiful birth memory so my son cou...
  • 真实性:8/10
    9 年前
    Part 4: My Experience: e. I got super nauseous at one point, Kathleen was able to use some aromatherapy to help alleviate it and make me comfortable. I did eventually need to puke and she ran and got me a bag. There was no nurse in my room when I needed the bag, my husband doesn’t know where bags a...
  • 真实性:9/10
    9 年前
    Part 2: My Experience: 1. VISITS – first of all she does the most visits I have seen offered by a doula before and after delivery. My first visits were detailed where we talked about exercises to keep my baby in head down positions, we heard the baby’s heart rate, talked about labor and what it fee...
  • 真实性:6/10
    9 年前
    Splitting Review due to space issues: Part 1: I cant even begin to express how amazing my experience was working with Kathleen. After my very first visit I forgot we hired her because she felt just like family and I felt instantly connected to her. Let me begin by adding, I did opt for an epidura...
  • 真实性:8/10
    9 年前
    I always knew I wanted a natural unmedicated birth and once I was pregnant I immediately saught out a doula to help me get there. Kathleen was recommended to me by my midwife, Karen Brock, and she said she was "the best," so she was the one I contacted. I instantly felt comfortable with her. I felt ...
  • 真实性:4/10
    9 年前
    How do people give birth without a Doula? Well apparently it's possibl, but I would not have wanted to even try without Kathlee. She was with us shortly after we checked in at the hospital and made the whole experience just grea. Since I don't know yet if we will have a second one, I won't say she ...
  • 真实性:7/10
    9 年前
    I had my first son in November, and Kathleen was an amazing doula! I decided late in my pregnancy to attempt a natural childbirth at a hospital and I was concerned about being prepared for labor with only a few weeks to go. Thank goodness Kathleen was recommended to me by a friend! She worked with m...
  • 真实性:6/10
    9 年前
    When my wife first suggested that we get a doula for the birth of our first son, I was like most husbands thinking why should we spend any more money than we had to. After doing some research I gave in and we found our doula. That first doula we hired ended up being useless and we let her go. We fou...
  • 真实性:6/10
    9 年前
    I've sat down to write this testimonial at least five times, and every time, I sit there at a loss for where to begin. It's so hard to put into words how grateful I am for her and her services. She's incredibly supportive and non-judgmental. She becomes your best friend, mother, sister, your breathi...
  • 真实性:6/10
    9 年前
    I've sat down to write this testimonial at least five times, and every time, I sit there at a loss for where to begin. It's so hard to put into words how grateful I am for her and her services. She's incredibly supportive and non-judgmental. She becomes your best friend, mother, sister, your breathi...
  • 真实性:8/10
    9 年前
    I cannot say enough amazing things about our overall experience with Kathleen.  She's helped deliver two of our babies and if we have more, we'll use her again (and again and again). She is with you every step of the way during the pregnancy. She fielded every anxious question I had (even at 4am) a...
  • 真实性:6/10
    9 年前
    For my third and final child, I knew I needed a healing, natural birth and wanted to "go out with a bang!" Unfortunately, because this was a 2vbac and I had skeletons in my delivery closet from #2, I needed a doula who could handle anything that presented itself. Kathleen was everything and more tha...
  • 真实性:8/10
    9 年前
    If I had to choose one word to describe Kathleen's role during my labors, it would be ESSENTIAL. Kathleen was my Doula for the birth of both my children. With my first, I was in active labor for 20 hours from the time my water broke. The labor was long and strenuous because his head was 14.5 inches ...
  • 真实性:8/10
    9 年前
    As soon as I found out I was pregnant with baby #2 I knew I wanted to hire a doula. When I met Kathleen I knew she was just the right fit for my needs. My first pregnancy resulted in a hard labor and a c-section. I needed someone who could help get my baby in an optimal position. But I also needed s...
  • 真实性:5/10
    9 年前
    I am so happy and thankful that I chose Kathleen to be my doula. She was the first and only doula I contacted. After meeting her I knew she was the one and that I didn't have to search any farther. It was the best decision ever. Even though I made my decision to have a doula very late into my pregna...
  • 真实性:5/10
    9 年前
    What can I say about Kathleen other than amazing!!! I probably had one of the shorter labor and deliveries and even with her only being there 25 minutes before the baby was born, she was worth every penny!! I had an extremely quick delivery and from the moment Kathleen arrived she jumped right in an...
  • 真实性:5/10
    9 年前
    Kathleen is an amazing Doula! Being that I am a Postpartum Doula, I get to spend a lot of time with parents after they have experienced their labor and the birth of their baby. I hear about why they loved their Doula and why they didn't; with Kathleen, it's always rave reviews! Every time I am invit...
  • 真实性:7/10
    9 年前
    Of all the choices I made for my birth,  hiring Kathleen was the best and most beneficial. I can honestly say I would not and could not have achieved my HBAC without her expertise and guidance. I fell in love with her during our initial phone conversation and I dubbed her my dream doula. She's about...
  • 真实性:9/10
    9 年前
    I highly recommend Kathleen and feel so lucky that we found her.  I like to plan and prepare for things, and as a first time mom I wanted help from an expert.  Kathleen certainly is an expert in pregnancy and child birth and helped ease my mind countless times, but she also took great care of my bod...
  • 真实性:7/10
    9 年前
    Kathleen Wilson has been an integral and important part of, not one, but both of our birth experiences of our two sons. Both my wife and I feel that we would not have had such successful experiences without her. When we were searching for a doula, we decided that there were three things we were loo...
  • 真实性:8/10
    9 年前
    Shortly after my c-section, over 3 years ago, I knew I was going to want a doula for my next pregnancy. I started doing my research and came across Kathleen's profile on DoulaMatch. Approximately 2 years later, I ended up pregnant and Kathleen was one of the first people I called. We had one face to...
  • 真实性:8/10
    9 年前
    Had our daughter 10 weeks ago and have had time to reflect. Simply cannot express how pleased I am, not just with Kathleen, but with TLC as a cohesive unit.  After a ton of research we decided on natural birth and a doula was the next step. I read every testimonial, interviewed a few, and  spoke wit...
  • 真实性:7/10
    9 年前
    We recently had our second child with Kathleen as part of our birth support team, and we definitely recommend her! We gave birth via an unmedicated hospital VBAC and we were glad to have her help. Kathleen gave us lots of attention and support in the months/weeks and hours leading up to the birth, g...
  • 真实性:7/10
    9 年前
    When my husband and I first started our pregnancy journey I was lost, confused and overwhelmed. I'm honestly not a huge fan of doctors or hospitals so we decided to use a birthing center. At that point I learned what a "doula" was. After interviewing 3, Kathleen was definitely the option for us. My ...
  • 真实性:6/10
    9 年前
    Kathleen was amazing! Her knowledge and advice during my pregnancy, during labor and delivery and even post partum was invaluable to both my husband and myself. She gave us the tools and the confidence to have the birth WE wanted to have. She also has an awesome network of people to get your mind an...
  • 真实性:5/10
    9 年前
    I cannot recommend Kathleen highly enough. Kathleen was my doula for my first birth a few months ago and now that I have had time reflect, I can confidently say her assistance  and advice throughout my entire pregnancy and labor were invaluable. She has a library of books she is happy to loan out, a...
  • 真实性:5/10
    9 年前
    I really wanted the support of a doula. My husband was skeptical but after one meeting with Kathleen, he was on board too. We loved Kathleen's home visits. She always made us feel like we were her only clients. She is genuine and gives great advice. When it came time to have the baby, she was right ...
  • 真实性:8/10
    9 年前
    This was my second time to hire Kathleen. After my first birth I really wasn't sure I would really need a doula... Then I became high risk. During that time I was trying hard to stay calm and collected but inside I was panicking, I wasn't sure what to do and I wanted to have control over this situat...
  • 真实性:7/10
    9 年前
    I've been thinking for weeks and weeks about what I wanted to say in this testimonial. I have so many positive thoughts regarding having Kathleen by our side through our pregnancy and birth of our son Gavin. When we met Kathleen for the first time my husband and I both knew she was the doula we want...
  • 真实性:8/10
    9 年前
    Kathleen was a monumental support to myself and my husband during the pregnancy, labor and delivery of my second child. I was trying for a VBAC after having my first via emergency c-section at 32 weeks. She helped me prepare the best I could to be able to labor unmedicated and I was successful with ...
  • 真实性:8/10
    10 年前
    Kathleen helped my sister, Joli Ammons, at the birth of my second son, Simon. They are both amazing at what they do and while Joli mainly focused on me, Kathleen played a special role. She helped out a lot with me, but the main thing that I am so grateful for is what she did to help my 5 year old so...
  • 真实性:8/10
    10 年前
    I was a little apprehensive about hiring a doula – I wasn’t sure it was for me, and wondered if it would be strange having someone other than my husband and myself in the delivery room, but decided to do some research so as to make an informed choice. When we first met Kathleen, my husband and I imm...
  • 真实性:8/10
    10 年前
    Kathleen is an amazing doula, mother, and friend. I can't imagine having any other doula. She is like a sister to me. This was my first pregnancy and I had no idea what a doula even was. I had interviewed, had one appointment, and talked with her at a post partum group meeting at her house before I ...
  • 真实性:8/10
    10 年前
    Kathleen is an amazing doula, mother, and friend. I can't imagine having any other doula. She is like a sister to me. This was my first pregnancy and I had no idea what a doula even was. I had interviewed, had one appointment, and talked with her at a post partum group meeting at her house before I ...
  • 真实性:6/10
    10 年前
    Kathleen was a wonderful doula!  I hired her for my attempted VBAC that ended in a CBAC.  She is knowlegdeable and compassionate.  She was a tremendous help during labor and served as an advocate for us with the doctors and nurses.  With her counsel and advice, I truly felt like we tried everything ...
  • 真实性:6/10
    10 年前
    Kathleen is awesome!  She assisted with both of my hospital births.  She was a great asset to both me and my husband.  My first birth was about 12 hours.  She came to my house and supported me and my husband for a few hours before we all went to the hospital.  She was great at the hospital talking t...
  • 真实性:8/10
    10 年前
    Kathleen was so amazing with everything involving the birth of both my sons! She was instrumental in having 2 successful vbacs with my 2 huge boys! I hired her after meeting with a few doulas back in 2012 to assist in the birth of my first son. Everyone was a bit worried because he was measuring pre...
  • 真实性:8/10
    10 年前
    Kathleen was so amazing with everything involving the birth of both my sons! She was instrumental in having 2 successful vbacs with my 2 huge boys! I hired her after meeting with a few doulas back in 2012 to assist in the birth of my first son. Everyone was a bit worried because he was measuring pre...
  • 真实性:8/10
    10 年前
    My delivery with my first child did not go as planned. While it ended with a happy outcome and a healthy baby girl, the delivery itself was far from what I was hoping. I had planned to have an intervention-free drug-free delivery, and ended up being induced and having an epidural. Nothing wrong with...
  • 真实性:9/10
    10 年前
    Kathleen played such an important role in my birth experience. I signed up for a Bradley class about halfway through my pregnancy. Around 28 weeks, I discussed my birth plan with my doctor and we were not on the same page. She had a 25% surgical birth rate. I panicked. I felt like I was too far alon...
  • 真实性:5/10
    10 年前
    Kathleen helped us during the birth of our daughter and she was an amazing Doula! She made the entire experience so much smoother and took a lot of the stress out of childbirth (which is a pretty stressful time). As a dad trying to help out my wife she helped me be exactly where I needed to be and t...
  • 真实性:6/10
    10 年前
    I'm certain I would have been forced into having a c-section, if not for the support of my family and my doulas (Kathleen and her backup Joli), and the amazing nurses we had at TCH Pavilion for Women. My son was born sunny-side up after an unusual labor lasting 53 hours (my contractions never went t...
  • 真实性:8/10
    10 年前
    Kathleen was an amazing Doula. She met with us before the birth of our twins at least three times and even though we knew she was going on vacation at the end of my pregnancy I was so confident in her and her team we decided to hire her anyway. While Kathleen was not present for their birth, prior t...
  • 真实性:8/10
    10 年前
    Before getting pregnant, I had no idea what a Doula was. I just thought I would have a baby like most people do, until I discovered natural childbirth & began to educate myself. By the time I knew I wanted to try it, I was already 32 wks and with an OB & hospital that were not inclined to help mothe...
  • 真实性:3/10
    10 年前
    Kathleen is a great doula with a lot of experiance! She was an awesome support through our whole pregnancy and of course at our birth! She knows what she is doing and will always be very honest with you - exactly what we wanted! We are very happy we met her and would always ask her for her help agai...
  • 真实性:7/10
    10 年前
    I can't even begin to say how amazing Kathleen has been for us. Before I met her, I honestly thought I was about to go through this pregnancy without a guide. This was uncharted territory for me. I am not close with my mother, I don't have any sisters, my family is all 4 hours away and my best frien...
  • 真实性:8/10
    10 年前
    Kathleen has supported my family with the birth of my son in December 2012, the loss of a pregnancy in 2014 and the birth of my daughter in April 2015. We are so blessed to have her in our lives. My labor with my son was 37 hours in total and Kathleen stayed in my hospital room for the last 24 hour...
  • 真实性:6/10
    10 年前
    My son is currently 19 months old. The reason it’s taken me so long to write a review for Kathleen is because A. I’m not very good at writing, and B. I didn’t think there were words in the english language good enough to describe her. Until I finally found the right word: Superwoman. That’s right. K...
  • 真实性:8/10
    10 年前
    I'd always known I wanted to work with a doula, but my husband was skeptical.  He thought having someone else in on our birth would be an invasion of privacy and take away from his role.  I reached out to Kathleen on the recommendation of a friend, and she spent an hour on the phone with me, no stri...
  • 真实性:8/10
    10 年前
    Kathleen was my doula for my twin pregnancy, and she was the single most important choice I made in preparing for their births. My pregnancy began with the surprise of twins and a transfer of care from my midwives to an OB and a planned hospital birth instead of a birth center. Kathleen helped me st...
  • 真实性:6/10
    10 年前
    I'm a first time mom and Kathleen was my doula for the birth of my son in March '15. I researched doulas, found her, set up an interview, connected with her right away and never looked back! I don't even have the words to describe how much of a blessing she was to me and to my family as well! I alwa...
  • 真实性:8/10
    10 年前
    Kathleen was my doula last year, with my second baby...my VBAC baby! I was recommended her by a good friend, and I'm SO SO thankful that I was! She and her apprentice, Erin, were completely invaluable to me, not only while I was in labor, but also throughout my pregnancy! She really opened my eyes t...
  • 真实性:5/10
    10 年前
    My husband and I are first time parents.  When we found out that we were expecting I knew I wanted to have the most natural labor possible.  After researching local doulas Kathleen's name was the one we kept coming across the most.  After meeting with Kathleen we knew she was what we wanted to help ...
  • 真实性:6/10
    10 年前
    there are no words to express how i feel about kathleen. kathleen was our doula for our third birth. i had never really considered using a doula, but after two medicated births i really wanted an unmedicated birth. i knew enough to know i needed someone special in the room with me to make it happen....
  • 真实性:6/10
    10 年前
    My husband and I sought out Kathleen after our first daughter's birth went nothing like how we had hoped it would.  Kathleen helped us to educate ourselves and make a plan for the kind of birth we wanted.  While I did not get the VBAC I so dearly hoped for,  I did get a birth experience that felt co...
  • 真实性:9/10
    10 年前
    My second experience with Kathleen as my birth doula was even more incredible than the first. Sometimes I feel like the first never ended because Kathleen became a part of our family during my sister's births and then my own. My second pregnancy brought about many hurdles and a range of emotions th...
  • 真实性:8/10
    10 年前
    I gave birth in Oct ’14 and have yet to write this because I’m not sure I can put into words what Kathleen has meant to our family-I’ll try. I learned about doulas through my research on all natural births and decided we should at least look into it (my husband wasn’t convinced). Kathleen was the fi...
  • 真实性:8/10
    10 年前
    I'd recommend Kathleen highly to anyone. A friend told me she was the best in the business, and that she really helped ease her mind during delivery and definitely was the #1 factor preventing her from having a c-section by engaging well with the doctors. So I set up my first appt with Kathleen and ...
  • 真实性:9/10
    10 年前
    First, Kathleen was born to be a doula. No other way to put it. She is awesome I had a VBAC (vaginal birth after c-section) with Kathleen and Erin last May.  Without Kathleen, I don't think I would have ended up with another c-section.  We had many obstacles facing us - increasing BP toward the end...
  • 真实性:5/10
    10 年前
    Kathleen is amazing! She is a strong voice and compassionate caregiver. She talked me through a few downs I experienced during my pregnancy and helped me through labor and delivery. She used high quality essential oils during my labor and actually staved off several vomiting episodes. She is a power...
  • 真实性:6/10
    11 年前
    Kathleen is one of the most knowlegeable and experienced doulas in the Houston area. I interviewed several doulas and chose Kathleen because I felt the most comfortable with her personal and professional experience, her communication style, professionalism and background. She is very practical and r...
  • 真实性:5/10
    11 年前
    The minute we met Kathleen, we knew she was the doula for our family. I immediately felt at ease with Kathleen and knew I could trust her. Throughout my pregnancy, she was there for us in any way she could be. She answered any questions I had with full honesty and we greatly appreciated the HUGE amo...
  • 真实性:8/10
    11 年前
    It has taken me over seven months to write this review, because I honestly do not feel like I can do Kathleen justice with it. My birth did not go as I had planned.  My water broke and I did not go into active labor, my VBAC supportive doctor was headed out of town on vacation that day, I failed to...
  • 真实性:6/10
    11 年前
    I have had the privilege of having Kathleen as my doula for my last two births-my two daughters. I decided after habing two hospital births, that I wanted to birth at home. I feel more safe and secure in my own home environment and wanted little intervention. I wanted to allow my body to do what it ...
  • 真实性:5/10
    11 年前
    Kathleen is amazing and I cannot praise her enough. She provides mental and emotional prep/ support during pregnancy, labor and post. She is extremely knowledgeable about anything and everything surrounding childbirth. My husband appreciates the support he gets from her and demanded that we use her ...
  • 真实性:4/10
    11 年前
    What is a Doula? I honestly had no idea when my wife asked me about wanting one for her secound pregnancy. After some research and our initial meeting with Kathleen we decided that it was very important to us that she be there for us during labor. She put us in a very comforting mind set and it was ...
  • 真实性:4/10
    11 年前
    Kathleen was a lifesaver. She made a very long pushing process totally bearable. From the beginning of the process she made the whole birthing experience pleasent and a ton less scary. She is very kind and knowledgeable. She became part of family, she even gained the respect of my super conservative...
  • 真实性:8/10
    11 年前
    It's hard to find the words to communicate what an amazing doula Kathleen is. She's one of those people who have a winning combination of competence, passion, and crazy charisma. With my first pregnancy and subsequent c-section, I did not have a doula and regretted it. Once I got pregnant again, I ...
  • 真实性:5/10
    11 年前
    Kathleen, I am so glad I met you!!! You made me believe In myself. thanks for helping me being confident enough to change OBs on my 30 week of pregnancy, while I was so insecure doing it, I knew that having you in my team would make a world of difference which now I know it did! all your knowledge j...
  • 真实性:4/10
    11 年前
    I love Kathleen!  Her presence at the home birth of our son was invaluable.  Her calm, steady encouragement made what felt, at times, to be impossible to become possible.  And she provided placenta encapsulation services and a placenta print, which we framed and hung.  Highly recommended!
  • 真实性:5/10
    11 年前
    We discovered Kathleen after being pregnant for 30 minutes. She was our first and final doula interview. We signed the contract that moment because we knew she was the support we wanted and needed. Kathleen was everything I needed. Support was hard to come by as a first time mom wanting a home birt...
  • 真实性:5/10
    11 年前
    I can not say enough good things about Kathleen! I am a very nervous person and I was very afraid of child birth. She was more than helpful and comforting the entire pregnancy. She helped me through being diagnosed with GD as well as small panic attacks at 1 in the morning. My husband and I agree th...
  • 真实性:5/10
    11 年前
    There aren't enough words to describe how wonderful Kathleen is! Although we did not get to see her as much as we would have liked because our little one arrived 5 weeks early. So now we visit with Kathleen and bring the baby along. With my husband traveling for a living, I felt so comfortable havin...
  • 真实性:5/10
    11 年前
    Kathleen was amazing.  She helped me take my entire birth- and the months leading up to the birth- to a level I didn't know I was capable of reaching (i.e. letting go of control!)  I hired her mostly to help with all my millions of questions and paranoia, and she was everything I had hoped for in te...
  • 真实性:5/10
    11 年前
    We are so thankful that we chose to have Kathleen to be a part of our birth experience.  She was knowledgable, supportive, and comforting.  She answered all our questions and helped us to feel prepared and ready for the unknown.  She made herself available when we needed her and she helped to make t...
  • 真实性:8/10
    11 年前
    Working with Kathleen was one of the smartest decisions we made during our first pregnancy. We hoped to be able to have a natural childbirth and I credit Kathleen for helping make that possible. Prior to the birth, she helped us prepare and educate ourselves so we felt more knowledgeable and confide...
  • 真实性:4/10
    11 年前
    Kathleen is such an amazing woman! She is someone I felt comfortable with immediately. She has been a wealth of knowledge and support throughout my pregnancy, birth, and now postpartum period. Being our first birth, my husband and I could not imagine the experience without Kathleen to guide us throu...
  • 真实性:3/10
    11 年前
    It is a rarity to find someone like Kathleen out in the world these days. I could never imagine having anything bad to say about her. She is one of those poeple that you automatically feel safe, comforted, and drawn to. It is hard not to feel the love and comfort raidiating from her, whether it is d...
  • 真实性:6/10
    12 年前
    From my first meeting with Kathleen I felt very comfortable around her, which was my number one priority when selecting someone to be involved in the dlivery of my first child.  She encouraged me to interview other doulas before making a decision, which I did - confirming that she was the right matc...
  • 真实性:8/10
    12 年前
    Kathleen was exactly what I was looking for in a doula: a strong, funny, knowledgable woman whose confidence would be contagious. She was absolutely brilliant before, during and after our planned natural hospital birth. I called or texted her way too often in the last few weeks, paranoid labor was s...
  • 真实性:8/10
    12 年前
    Kathleen was in one word an 'angel'. This is the only word I can use to describe the woman who helped make my birth experience possible. Yes, my baby wuold have been born with or without her, but it is her involvement that made the experience all the more rich and meaningful. I decided to hire a dou...
  • 真实性:8/10
    12 年前
    I cannot say enough great things about Kathleen.  I truly could not have gotten through childbirth without her.  Seriously, I think I might have just rolled over and quit.  Kathleen is strong, loving, supportive, and amazing.  I initially wasn't sure that I was going to do an unmedicated, natural ch...
  • 真实性:8/10
    12 年前
    I am long overdue in writing this testimonial, but that does not diminish my thankfulness and appreciation of Kathleen. I had a wonderful doula for my first birth in Dallas but found myself in a new city and in a new birth community when expecting my second baby. I was planning an HBAC and had met K...
  • 真实性:3/10
    12 年前
    Kathleen has been my doula with all three of my kids and I don't think I could give her enough praise to equal the amount of love and passion she put into me and my babies! You feel it the moment you meet her. She has traveled well over an hour to two of my births. She has great knowlege and experie...
  • 真实性:6/10
    12 年前
    We were lucky enough to have Kathleen be our doula for the birth of our first child. My OB/GYN highly recommended Kathleen as they had worked together on numerous births and she was therefore very confident in Kathleen doula skills. When we first met Kathy, we hadn't yet interviewed any other doulas...
  • 真实性:6/10
    12 年前
    Kathleen was the perfect birth partner, and my husband and I could not have asked for a more amazing doula. From the first meeting we were reassured by her brilliant combination of compassion and strength. She is wonderfully kind and nurturing just when you need it, encouraging and strong when you n...
  • 真实性:8/10
    12 年前
    We used Kathleen for the birth of our first son. Although we opted for a hospital delivery, I wanted to have a fully natural unmedicated birth. Kathleen guided us through the process from start till end with great devotion and sheer practical expertise. Since we just recently moved to the US from Eu...
  • 真实性:5/10
    12 年前
    Being a birth doula is not a learned skill, rather a gift that some people are born with. Kathleen Wilson has that gift in spades! Kathleen made our birth experience beyond amazing. My husband, Pat, and I are older, first-time parents and we were more than a little nervous about taking this journey ...
  • 真实性:5/10
    12 年前
    My testimonial is a bit different than what most people would give for Kathleen since I have not personally used her or any other doula for that matter. BUT, I have witnessed her in two VERY special scenarios that leaves me compelled to write about her. The first time I was lucky enough to not only ...
  • 真实性:6/10
    12 年前
    My wife and I cannot express our gratitude and admiration for the job Kathleen did with us. The pre-birth meetings were laid-back and informative, and gave us just what we needed to be sane and prepared. Plus, thanks to the exercises she showed us, our son was in perfect birth position when the ti...
  • 真实性:5/10
    12 年前
    All I can say is that Kathleen is the doula of all doulas! She truly was a vital part of my birth team. This was the second time we've used Kathleen and I wouldn't even consider birthing without her. She is constant support for you as well as your spouse. She really was our rock throughout our wh...
  • 真实性:8/10
    12 年前
    The obstetrician-led birth of my first child was a genuinely negative experience, so hiring a doula was one of many things I did differently during my second pregnancy. Kathleen was one of several doulas recommended to me by my midwife. I spoke to a few doulas and Kathleen offered to meet us at ou...
  • 真实性:3/10
    12 年前
    My baby boy is turning 1 this week, and looking back upon his birth a year ago, there is no doubt in my mind that I would not have been able to have the birth we wanted without Kathleen.  She was wonderful and supportive, and I would recommend her to anyone.
  • 真实性:6/10
    12 年前
    Where do I begin... Kathleen was an awesome doula. I really couldn't have done that without her. I knew when I met her that she was my lady. She really  knows her stuff. I knew I wanted a natural birth with a midwife, but being that this was my first baby I had no idea what to expect. I knew that I ...
  • 真实性:8/10
    12 年前
    I had a wonderful experience with Kathleen Wilson.  Before the birth, meetings with her were very informative - I learned a lot of additional things from her that I didn't cover in my Bradley Method class and hospital tour.  She also gave me great referrals to books, midwives, chiropractors, lactati...
  • 真实性:8/10
    13 年前
    I had a very emotionally traumatic birth via unnecessary c-section with my first child, so when I was expecting my second child I wanted to attempt a VBAC and knew I need all the support I could get.  Kathleen came highly recommended from the ICAN (internation Cesaran Awarness Network) as someone wh...
  • 真实性:4/10
    13 年前
    Where to begin? Kathleen Wilson was born to be a doula. She is the mother of ALL doulas. Kathleen is gifted with patience and a big heart. My husband and I were so impressed by her professionalism and knowledge. I can't imagine birthing without her. Prior to meeting her, I had many fears that are co...
  • 真实性:8/10
    13 年前
    I knew as soon as I met Kathleen that she would be the perfect fit for our family. After a few home visits, it felt like she was a big sister. I'm so thankful for her sense of humor, down to earth practicality, and her skills as a listener. She made my husband and I feel completely supported and lik...
  • 真实性:9/10
    13 年前
    Fitting Kathleen and the experience of working with her into 1800 characters or less is absolutely impossible, so please understand there many amazing things left unsaid. The experience with Kathleen was amazing from our first meeting. We met with multiple Doulas in an effort to find the best fit, ...
  • 真实性:6/10
    13 年前
    Kathleen was, without question, the most important aspect of my recent successful VBAC. From our first visit with her, I knew she was the right doula for us. My husband was skeptical about having a doula at first, but she won him over. I know he would now be the first to recommend Kathleen to anyone...
  • 真实性:7/10
    13 年前
    I am currently pregnant with my 2nd child and a midwive told me that a doula was a luxury and not neccesary. She is a crazy person. Before birth, Kathleen was the rock that helped me through all the emotional crazies that comes with anticipating your first birth. Her knowledge of the birth proccess ...
  • 真实性:7/10
    13 年前
    I enthusiastically recommend Kathleen to anyone looking for a doula. She is supportive, kind and genuinely cares about you. There is a reason she attracts so many clients! Kathleen is non-judgemental and supports YOUR decisions. She never tries to push her values for birth onto you, but is full of i...
  • 真实性:5/10
    13 年前
    I would have never had the opportunity to accomplish the wonderful birth experience that I wanted without Kathleen by my side. Not only is she compassionate, intelligent, kind and resourceful, she is tough and kept me focused throughout the entire process of pregnancy through delivery. She was alway...
  • 真实性:5/10
    13 年前
    PRICELESS!!!!!  We hired Kathleen to work with our surrogate starting at about 30 weeks gestation.......She was THE most important decision we made for the benefit of our surrogate, and for ourselves.  As birth parents, we live 5 hours away from delivery hospital and surrogate, so Kathleen's role wa...
  • 真实性:4/10
    14 年前
    I really have no idea what I would have done without Kathleen by my side. Without Kathleen, I would have been alone through my labor. I choose to be induced because my husband was not able to be there. I do not doubt that without Kathleen by my side I would not have been able to have a normal delive...
  • 真实性:6/10
    14 年前
    Hiring Kathleen as our doula was the best thing I did for me during my first pregnancy. From the first meeting she made us feel completely comfortable and started the process of guiding us through our planned waterbirth. She gave 1000% in each meeting and was available for phone calls anytime I had ...
  • 真实性:6/10
    14 年前
    I can't sing her praises enough. When I met Kathleen, I was about five weeks from my due date. She was wonderful to take me on at such a late date. I knew it was the right decision from the moment we met. She was very organized and confident. I felt very comfortable with her. She explained her part ...
  • 真实性:4/10
    14 年前
    My birth experience was amazing! I couldn't have done it without Kathleen. She helped me through the whole birth from coming to meet with us before to the birth to after. Her knowledge, experience, and skills made it possible for me to have a natural birth. She is truly amazing and I am so happy I d...
  • 真实性:6/10
    14 年前
    Kathleen helped me achieve my goal -- an unmedicated VBAC.  The best part about her attendance at the labor and delivery was how she observed what was going on and made sure I was aware of what the doctor was planning to do, so I could make my own decision about agreeing to or declining procedures. ...
  • 真实性:7/10
    14 年前
    Kathleen, she's amazing. She was my sister's doula when she was pregnant with Reid, her third. From the point that my sister was recovering after giving birth, she began saying that Kathleen was going to be her gift to me. I'll admit, I thought she was crazy at first. I'd be "epiduraling" it up....
  • 真实性:8/10
    14 年前
    I don’t know what I would have done without my doula Kathleen. I was heartbroken at 36 weeks to learn that my baby was stubborn and refused to turn from her frank breech position. I had two choices; get a cesarean or home birth. I chose to give up my wonderful birth center with midwives that I tru...
  • 真实性:8/10
    14 年前
    Kathleen is a wonderful doula who truly loves what she does. I wanted a doula for the birth of my first child to assist me in my attempt to have as natural and intervention-free a labor as possible. My husband, however, was very skeptical and was not sure that the extra expense of hiring a doula w...
  • 真实性:6/10
    14 年前
    Words cannot fully express my gratitude for all Kathleen has done for us over the past few months.  I had known that my midwives would make every effort to be with us throughout our labor, but something in the back of my mind kept pushing me to hire a doula so that I knew for sure I would have an ex...
  • 真实性:6/10
    14 年前
    I chose to have a Doula because I wanted a natural childbirth and thought the added support would help me accomplish my goal. I'm most certain my experience would not have been what it was without Kathleen. Over the months prior to giving birth, she spent time talking me through the process, answe...
  • 真实性:7/10
    14 年前
    Having Kathleen as our doula was an amazing experience. I met her at the BIRTH fair and planned our meeting right away. My husband was reluctant at first to having a doula but told me if I needed to have one that he would go for it. Through all the prenatal visits and throughout my birth, Kathlee...
  • 真实性:4/10
    14 年前
    Our experience with Kathleen  Wilson was completely rewarding. It was everything I expected it to be and more. She was supportive and attentive to me. I think that best thing about our experience with Kathleen was how much she helped my husband. She modeled to him how to help me through the birth pr...
  • 真实性:6/10
    15 年前
    Our birth experience was everything we'd hoped for thanks to Kathleen. Her support and availability during our pregnancy was amazing. Knowing that she was willing to discuss any concerns or nervousness my husband or I were feeling throughout my pregnancy really relaxed me and made the experience muc...
  • 真实性:4/10
    15 年前
    My experience in working wih Kathleen as my doula was incrediby positive, transformational and healing for Me. Kathleen is so dedicated and so passionate about the work that she does. She is superbly  talented at guiding her clients to a place of pure clarity about their own perfect birth experience...
  • 真实性:7/10
    15 年前
    I can say, with no doubt, that Kathleen made my non-medicated, hospitalized VBAC happen. Desperate for a VBAC, we interviewed a handful of doulas.  My husband, whom I fully expected to say "pick whoever you want, honey" said "I think we both know Kathleen is the right doula for you."  She has a ver...
  • 真实性:2/10
    15 年前
    Fantastic experience! Very professional and knowledgable. I couldn't have done it without her!
  • 真实性:8/10
    15 年前
    I first heard about doulas back in college (a friend did a study about the bonding between mother/baby when a doula was involved). Listening to her 15 years ago planted the seed that a doula (whatever that was), was for me. I met with Kathleen and new quickly she was the doula for me.  Her vibe is ...
  • 真实性:7/10
    15 年前
    From my very first conversation with Kathleen, I knew she was the right person to help guide my husband and I through the birth of our second child.  After a very scary and difficult Cesarean birth with our first, we were determined to have a positive birth experience whether we got to have a VBAC o...
  • 真实性:7/10
    15 年前
    I recently gave brith to a beautiful baby boy and labored with Doula Kathleen Wlison.  She was awesome!  From the first day we met I knew we would have a great birth experience.  Kathleen was incredibly thorough during our prelabor meetings.  She ensured all my questions were answered and we discuss...
  • 真实性:5/10
    15 年前
    No one ever seems to truly understand the value of a doula until first experiencing a hellish labor and delivery without one. Laboring without a doula is a lonely, directionless, vulnerable and painful endeavor. After interviewing three Houston area doulas, choosing Kathleen was a no-brainer. I was ...
  • 真实性:6/10
    15 年前
    Kathleen was reccomended to us by our Bradley Method teacher as we were preparing for our first child.  Even before I was pregnant I knew I wanted a doula and try a natural, drug-free birth.  Meeting Kathleen for the first time was like seeing an old friend again, my husband and I instantly felt com...
  • 真实性:9/10
    15 年前
    Our son's birth did not go as planned. We wanted to go natural but ended up with every intervention possible including a c-section. Though he is healthy and happy, I remained bitter about the experience and felt cheated out of the birth I wanted. We needed to make some changes this time. We switched...
  • 真实性:4/10
    15 年前
    Kathleen was very knowledgeable, passionate about pregnancy & birth, a great help to us during the birth, as well as before and after. She was very reliable and a lot of fun to be with too. I had an easy natural birth experience, and I owe that in part to Kathleen! We will use Kathleen again in th...
  • 真实性:6/10
    15 年前
    Kathleen is an amazing woman! She entered our world for our third baby. I was a crazy mother who called Kathleen when I was BARELY pregnant, not even 10 weeks. I had two previous medicated births, and I knew I needed a head start to have the courage to do it all differently. Kathleen listened to me ...
  • 真实性:8/10
    15 年前
    Kathleen was really incredible! Meeting with her several times to create a birth plan and help me define my expectations and desires during labor was very helpful.  It also helped her to get to know my likes and dislikes and helped me to bond with her. During labor, Kathleen was great at reading w...
  • 真实性:5/10
    15 年前
    I can say without a shred of doubt that Kathleen is THE doula of doulas. With her calm demeanor, pragmatic advice, and 'earned wisdom' ways, my pregnancy and birth of my 2nd child were in the most capable of  hands. She even won over my skeptical husband and had him fully participating with lightnes...