Testimonial from Whitney
January 2026
Let me start by saying that I never considered myself a "doula person". But after a very high-risk pregnancy and complicated birth with my first child, it made sense to look into it when I became pregnant with my second. I am overwhelmingly glad I chose Kassie.
The first words that come to mind when I think about Kassie are non-judgmental, adaptable, and knowledgeable. I had strong opinions about pain management and breast feeding (or rather - not breastfeeding). She was boldly supportive of everything I wanted and validated every feeling. At the same time, she was sure to give me the facts and data behind every piece of the delivery process; she has a wealth of knowledge spanning from the female body, to babies, to medicine. She's incredibly connected - she intimately knows the system, challenges, and even specific individuals at the hospital and how to interact with them.
I had a slew of pregnancy issues that never fit into one clear diagnosis (cholestasis, sort of HELLP syndrome, sort of fatty liver of pregnancy). I was extremely nervous about carrying and delivering my daughter, and she made me feel empowered, supported, and strong.
I spent three weeks in antepartum prior to delivery to monitor my liver numbers. Kassiewent out of her way to come visit me and bring me treats (something she just did out of kindness - not at all part of her package). She checked in constantly and made me feel taken care of.
I went into preterm labor at 32 weeks - Kassie was right there and quickly adapted to meet the demands of the new reality. I immediately felt comfortable with her (amazing how strongly I bonded with someone who was only a stranger weeks ago).
I leverage humor to get through and process traumatic experiences. Kassie was so down with my vibe - playing along with my bad jokes about labor being like a bad millennial clubbing experience (drugs that make you loopy, your girlfriend pulling your hair back as you vomit, gingerale apple juice "cocktails")...Kassie went all in on the fun and made a scary experience so much lighter. This perfectly demonstrates her ability to adapt to her client - she intuited what I needed in that moment and made sure her approach met me where I was at.
She took incredibly detailed notes about every single event in my labor. In our follow-up session, I felt empowered to hear her walk through each and every moment - also thank goodness for her diligence because I blacked out about 75% of the delivery. She made sure to emphasize moments that she felt I was strong, brave, and bold. She made me feel proud of what I did.
It honestly feels strange to have such an intimate experience with someone and then to part ways. She continues to reach out and check on me and my baby - never out of obligation, but just because she cares.
