Client Testimonials for Matilda White ~
May 2010
"Matilda White is a wonderful doula. My husband and I enjoyed her sense of humor, her calm demeanor, and her willingness to be as present as we desired. When we needed her, she was there. When we wanted space/privacy, she was also very respectful of that. My husband and I had done a lot of preparation on our own to be ready for the labor/birth, and weren't expecting to use a doula. However, we were very pleased to have Matilda there for labor and delivery. It was her first birth, but she seemed very experienced through the entire process. She's also a great singer, so she sang to my tummy as my husband played the ukulele. It was a memorable time. We recommend her!"
- Mom S.W
May 2010
"We had the pleasure of using Matilda for our birth. Suffice it to say, Thank Goodness she was there. My wife's labor went MUCH faster than everyone expected, and Matilda ended up coaching her through the whole process and... Catching the baby as well! The baby came so fast our midwife couldn't make it in time, so Matilda communicated with our midwife through speakerphone. Throughout the whole thing, she was calm and collected. I - on the other hand - was a wreck. But Matilda maintained her cool. I'm very glad that Matilda was our doula. Our newborn sends his appreciation as well."
- Dad R.P
"Matilda White is a wonderful doula. My husband and I enjoyed her sense of humor, her calm demeanor, and her willingness to be as present as we desired. When we needed her, she was there. When we wanted space/privacy, she was also very respectful of that. My husband and I had done a lot of preparation on our own to be ready for the labor/birth, and weren't expecting to use a doula. However, we were very pleased to have Matilda there for labor and delivery. It was her first birth, but she seemed very experienced through the entire process. She's also a great singer, so she sang to my tummy as my husband played the ukulele. It was a memorable time. We recommend her!"
- Mom S.W
May 2010
"We had the pleasure of using Matilda for our birth. Suffice it to say, Thank Goodness she was there. My wife's labor went MUCH faster than everyone expected, and Matilda ended up coaching her through the whole process and... Catching the baby as well! The baby came so fast our midwife couldn't make it in time, so Matilda communicated with our midwife through speakerphone. Throughout the whole thing, she was calm and collected. I - on the other hand - was a wreck. But Matilda maintained her cool. I'm very glad that Matilda was our doula. Our newborn sends his appreciation as well."
- Dad R.P
Client Testimonials for Kate Rollins ~
May 2010
"We went into the pregnancy thinking about going for a natural childbirth. Though my husband needed a little convincing, he knew we would be at a birth center before I had decided the same thing. He needed a little more convincing to have a doula be a part of our birth, but after I conveyed how important it was to me that I felt that he had someone to support me through the process, and someone who had been through this before to support me, he was willing to go along with the idea. Now that we've been through the birth, my husband has said "even knowing what it is she does, and how she does it, I don't think I could have done her job; it was really very helpful to have her there." I am equally happy that Kate was there to help me through a natural birth. She was upbeat and talkative with me when I needed it, and was quiet and right on top of what I needed when it changed. She had a lot of suggestions to offer to help me get through a lengthy labor after a long prelabor, and did a great job of going with the flow when I either went with her ideas, or just said no. She helped me find a rhythm that go me through labor, when I had difficulty finding that coping mechanism, and was a familiar face there the whole step of the way, exactly where I needed her to be.
After the birth, Kate was an invaluable resource for breastfeeding troubles we had. She stuck with us for a long time, and even after she suggested we see someone with more knowledge (we ended up working with an occupational therapist and physical therapist on the issue), she was very supportive and positive about the whole effort to make breastfeeding work in a way that was best for both mom and baby. The moral support has been invaluable!
If we have a second child (which is not something we're thinking about with a seven week old in the house), I will certainly be calling Kate back!"
~ Mom T and Baby D
April 2010
"My doula introduced me to Kate, I was only at 37 weeks and with my first. My original doula was heading out of town for a few days and we wanted to be on the safe side because I was full term at that point. I had a slow leak in my bag of waters for a 2 and a half days. Kate was very knowledgeable and had lots of advice for me to help start my contractions naturally. My husband call Kate to come to our home when my labor really picked up. She showed up very quickly and jumped right in helping me both physically and emotionally-she was such a godsend! I didn't know what to do with myself, my body felt out of control. Kate was very reassuring and compassionate to my state of mind she was able to provide me with comfort. I got really scared at one point and Kate knew just what to say to ease my mind, she kept reassuring me that this was normal and natural and everything was as it should be. I also think it's nice to be with someone who actually has given birth and has first hand experience. Kate had ton's of great ideas of things I could do to help my labor progress and distract me. She also knew right where to push on my back; this was so relieving. She guided my husband and showed him places to push and rub on me. Kate had a great breathing technique that was different then we had originally practiced but worked like a charm. I ended up pushing for 6 hours and 10 minutes-from 3:30am until 9:40 am it was very intense.
Kate never left my side, she held my hand and supported me through the entire night. Kate has a natural nurturing and loving energy yet is very strong and confident. Even though my labor came early and Kate was not part of my original plan, I felt so comfortable with her and was definitely in great hands. I'm so happy Kate was with me for my birth. Kate has an amazing talent for what she does and I highly recommend her."
~ Mom C and Baby J
November 2009
“I am so thankful that I found Kate when I did, up until then I had little confidence about the birth and was terrified! She was so supportive during my pregnancy, I could call or email her with questions and concerns. Then when it came time for the birth, she was FANTASTIC. She helped us over in the phone in the early stage and then was right there at the house when real labor set in. Kate is so knowledgeable and helped us to streamline the entire process (which can be long and exhausting). It seemed like labor and birth took about 2 days, and Kate was there the whole time. Always helpful, asking questions to the hospital staff, and supportive to me and my family in so many different ways. I wouldn't want to go have a birth without her! My baby is now three months old and I still call her for help."
~ Mom E and Baby I
May 2009
“My birth was the most amazing experience and Kate helped make that possible for me. My water broke 3 weeks early and Kate helped me achieve the natural birthing experience I wanted even though I had to use Pitocin to help make the contractions stronger. My husband was so grateful for her help because the birth was tiring for both of us, and she helped me stay focused using the hypnobirthing techniques that my husband and I both learned when my husband needed a break. After my son was born she was there with me after he had to go to the NICU. He was in the NICU for 3 weeks due to feeding issues which made breastfeeding impossible. Through all this, Kate kept encouraging me to not give up and shared all her knowledge with me related to breastfeeding. After a month my son was finally ready to breastfeed so Kate came over to help us. With her help my son was successful and he is still going strong at 3 months. Kate absolutely loves being a doula and it shows in her enthusiasm."
~ Mom K and Baby M
February 2009
“Kate was my savior before, during and after my birth. My husband and I kept meaning to sign up for a class and then never did. Kate came over and talked to the two of us about what to expect and used some techniques to make us feel ready for the birth. When the day came, she was by her phone, ready to go! My labor came on very strong and she was by my side the whole time keeping me calm and helping me breathe. My baby was in distress and I had to have a c-section and then she was immediately admitted into the NICU. While all of my family was there, Kate was the one that saved me from going crazy. I couldn't see my brand new daughter, because the c-section had me planted in bed for at least 6 hours. Everyone went to see the baby, Kate stayed with me. I needed someone and she was there. She is phenomenal and keeps the mom as her number one focus!! While at the hospital, AJ (my daughter) was having a rough time breastfeeding, Kate kept me focused and kept reminding me to hang in there...it is 100% worth it.
After the baby came home from the hospital, I went through the “craziness” of being a new mom. She was ready and willing to answer all of my questions, no matter how silly!! She even hooked me up with a stay-at-home mommy play group. They are now my best friends and my favorite people!! My daughter is almost 7 months old now and still a breastfed baby and has lots of little baby friends, her age. All thanks to Kate!!"
~ Mom T and Baby A