Unmet Expectations During Labor

Unmet Expectations During Labor

  Written by: Doula Lindsay Neal   “Hold everything in your hands lightly, otherwise it hurts when God pries your fingers open.”        – Corrie Ten Boom I read this quote years ago and it has stuck with me. There have been so many applications for...
Desiree Mathis

Desiree Mathis

“Kelly Nichols was our doula and she was absolutely wonderful! She is very kind, sweet, empathetic, gracious, compassionate, and willing to help in absolutely any way needed. We had a VERY long labor and Kelly was there through it all and supported us through...
Sarah Poschel

Sarah Poschel

“I had a great experience. I am so glad we hired Kim to be our doula. Her calm, steady, and kind demeanor were helpful as I was in labor. She was also a great support to my husband during labor and delivery. She was able to remind us various coping strategies...
Lori Blackford

Lori Blackford

“My due date was approaching and I was feeling a bit overwhelmed with my to do list. Finding a doula was at the top of that list and very important to my husband and I. My husband took the initiative to reach out to care for mom via email and I’m so glad...
Preparing For An Induction

Preparing For An Induction

Written by Doula: Kelly Nichols According to a 2019 study, approximately 1 in 4 women in the United States will be induced to begin labor. The number may be even higher for first time moms.  As a mother who has undergone an induction as well as a doula who has...
Amanda Wright

Amanda Wright

“I love that Kelly took pictures. I treasure those as in the moment I didn’t always know what all was going on around me. I also appreciate that she stayed past when she needed to after birth to help my husband while I was out of it and explained to him what was...
Baby Care 101: Dads Can Do It Too!

Baby Care 101: Dads Can Do It Too!

  Fatherhood: simultaneously the most joyful and nerve-wracking experience you’ve encountered thus far. While your wife is snuggled up cozy on the couch with your newest addition, take a minute to get in the know about all things baby (and postpartum...
AJ Rysta

AJ Rysta

“So so so unbelievably grateful for Kelly’s presence and help with preparing for our little guys birth! We were on the fence about hiring a doula and my husband and I are so glad we decided to! Kelly not only walked me through changes and options and what...