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 looking for most in a doula: knowledge, experience, and the ability to make us feel comfortable. Kathleen has all three of these things in spades.

When we first met Kathleen at a Panera Bread in 2014, we immediately knew that we had found our doula. Even from just the first 5 minutes of speaking with her, she had shown us that she had the experience and knowledge. She shared such a wealth of information and advice just in that first meeting. And not in a pedantic, know-it-all, judge-y kind of way. It was in a very comfortable, very helpful kind of way. It made me feel that I had known her for such a long time and was comfortable around her in the way you can only be with people you’ve known for a long time. This feeling of comfort was important to us because she would be in the room with us at such a private, intimate, vulnerable experience.

Both my sons were born at a time where we had to contact Kathleen way, WAY early in the morning. And she was so responsive and so willing to put our needs ahead of her own that it made for a less frantic experience.

And when she arrived at the hospital for both of my boys, she just had this gift of putting me and, more importantly, my wife at ease. She had techniques to ease my wife both mentally and physically. She knew exactly what to do when I did not. Plus, she had great rapport with the hospital staff.

If you are looking for someone who will be part of your team for a successful birth experience then look no further—Kathleen is your doula. She is family to us now, and I know that she will be there for us for every birth in our family.

Hi my name is Donna, and my daughter Tami had Kathleen as her Doula. This was Tami’s first baby and she had decided to try to deliver without pain medication. For me it was very hard to watch that, but I was pleased that Tami had informed conversations with her doctors and nurses about all of the recommend things they wanted to do (like have IV fluids, internal exams, etc.) For me as a mother, there is nothing harder than to watch your baby have a baby, but Kathleen offered so much assistance that comforted Tami. If your looking for an awesome coach to help you reach your birth plan goals, then Kathleen is your girl. Just be prepared that all babies are different and your plan can change, and Kathleen has seen it all and can help you with it all. Watching Tami labor was nerve wracking for me and I was so relieved when Kathleen showed up. Kathleen was with us for about 16 hours of the 21 hours it took for my grand daughter to be born. She was such a great coach to Tami and I’m very grateful to her, the medical staff, and to God that my daughter and grand daughter are healthy and happy.

She was caring, passionate about being a doula and very knowledgeable, both my husband and myself agree that she was a great addition to our birth/pregnancy experience, she helped us relax a lot. She provided advice when requested and was available when needed.

My husband felt very at ease with her around. During our birth at St Luke’s Hospital she was great at coaching us and incredibly helpful when it came to the most critical stages… she remained calm and provided all the help we needed. Last but not least, she was lots of FUN!!!

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, Kathleen changed his mind! He has told me he will be the one demanding to have Kathleen at our other births. I only wish I would have had Kathleen at my first birth. She met with us every month throughout my pregnancy to help plan and prepare for the birth of my daughter. She worked with us to create a birth plan so that all our wants and wishes could be fulfilled. This also helped us learned more about each other so that by the time the birth came it felt like I had a close friend there supporting me.

During our birth Kathleen really was our ROCK! Kathleen came to our house and helped me labor through my beginning contractions just like we had planned. I had a very fast birth. Once we decided to go to the hospital I went through transition very fast; within minutes. Kathleen rode with me in the car while my husband drove 95 mph down the highway. She helped me breathe through each and every contraction helping me not to push. She was very calm and in control the whole ride. It was the hardest thing I have ever had to do and I wouldn’t have been able to do with without her! After arriving at the hospital she was right by my side while I pushed my daughter out! She was there to help assist my husband in every aspect of my aftercare; from taking video shots to feeding me juice and yogurt. It was a very intense birth but it was EVERYTHING I wanted it to be, because of Kathleen. I was so happy with my experience and I sit here thinking about how great my next birth will be with Kathleen.

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 much more enjoyable.

During my labor and birth Kathleen was unbelievable. Her presence in our home during labor was extremely calming and her expertise in counter-pressure massage and aromatherapy made my natural labor and delivery possible. Her reassurance during the pushing phase was just the encouragement I needed to bring my baby safely and naturally into this world. Having Kathleen present during our pregnancy, labor, delivery and postpartum made our entire birth experience perfect. We are so thankful to have been clients of Kathleen and now to call her a friend.