My whole life I thought I would have an epidural when I had a child. I looked at women that gave birth naturally and wondered why they would chose that.Then, I went to a birthing class and didn’t have a peace about my lifelong plan. I wanted to move during labor, I wanted to be aware of every feeling of this process because it may be the only time I experience it, and I worried about the possible complications involved with an epidural.Because of this by the end of the class I had made the decision to have a natural childbirth if possible.Because of this change my OBGYN recommended I hire a doula. Katie immediately came to mind. My husband and I met with her and reviewed the all the doulas she worked with. While all seemed great we chose Katie because we knew her, and I felt comfortable with her. She walked through every step with me making sure I was comfortable with the decisions that were placed before me. She helped me work through my labor and offered useful positions at different points to help with pain and positioning.Because of my blood pressure I was not able to labor in the suit with the tub out hospital provided. So, Katie brought and set up a tub for me. Without her that wouldn’t have been an option and was a complete game changer for me.She was an integral part of my birthing experience and I 100% want her there again if I get the honor of having a 2nd child.

Amazing woman that’s also very helpful and kind. 10/10 highly recommended!!!!

I would totally consider Katie Terry family. To myself and my wife, she is a support team, coach, dictionary, and lifesaver. The training and experience she has is unmatched.

Pandemic pregnancy and raising babies during a pandemic is scary, but I’m beyond grateful for the unrelenting support of our doula.I never felt unheard during my pregnancy because we chose to hire a doula. When I was stressed to the max about birthing under Covid restrictions, Katie helped me find alternative birthing places to bring me peace. When Henry came too fast for my own midwife to make it and a doctor with alternative preferences for birthing to my own arrived to deliver him, Katie was my voice since mine was lost somewhere in contraction land. I had him how my body felt was the most comfortable way to have him.When people ask me why I hire a doula, my immediate response is somewhere along the lines of: she speaks the medical jargon and knows how to advocate for my wishes when I’m unable and that gives me confidence that my births will go smoothly and safely. She’s not just my support, she’s My husband’s as well. She did just those things. Our son made his entrance the way I had hoped he would- without unnecessary interventions and surrounded by my team, and some really amazing nurses- it was an incredible opportunity to have him at Lawrenceburg hospital with some of the coolest and calmest nurses ever. No one telling me how to lay or sit or stand or not to eat. I was super excited to get to eat there, but since we got to the hospital at 1:20 in the morning and Henry showed up at 2:40, snacks weren’t on my mind 😆.So for you Mamas navigating this really weird time to be pregnant- I would seriously encourage you to hire a doula.She will center you and help you way after- through jaundice hospitalizations, tongue and lip ties, postpartum sads. Just do it. Best money you’ll spend.

I hope I never have to have a baby without Katie Terry. Being pregnant for the first time during a global pandemic was HARD. She was there every step of the way humoring my panicky texts when I was a pregnant medical professional with too much knowledge, reassuring me, sending me journal articles for me to read and check the research myself. As my third trimester arrived and I was still set on driving 2 hours to Birmingham to deliver at a hospital I trusted, she supported my decision while also giving me the direct pro/con list I needed to hear. When I made the decision to change hospitals and OBs at 34weeks, she helped me make the tough transition and reassured me..lastly, when my daughter decided it was time to make her arrival, Katie was ON IT. My labor was going fast and I knew it, she was amazing at helping my husband be exactly what I needed, at talking to my hard headed self in the gentle yet direct way I needed, at advocating for me and what I wanted for my birth even before we ever arrived to the hospital (by calling ahead and ensuring I was admitted to one of the natural labor rooms at the hospital). Katie was 1000% born to be a doula and she is amazing at what she does. She goes above and beyond for every single client she works with. She even went as far as to buy and bring back dinner for my husband and I because the hospital cafeteria was closed and no one else could get us food because of covid restrictions! Gosh I could go on for days, as a nurse I watched her be understanding and flexible with my medical staff while requesting the things she knew I wanted and didn’t want. As a pediatric medical professional, I know how much of a difference it makes when the patient has an advocate…no one should have to have a baby without Katie Terry (or a doula of equal awesomeness) by their side.

Katie has been my doula twice now. I can not imagine having a birth without her! When an OB was pressuring me into an unnecessary c section she put things into action and got my baby where she needed to be. She got me in contact with the people I needed to build a dream team for my second birth. I’m already planning my third. 🥰

I’m so thankful I had Katie by my side throughout pregnancy and birth. It was such a blessing to have a friend who I already trusted to take on the role of doula. I’m not sure I could have had the birth I wanted without her encouragement and support. If you are pregnant and considering hiring a doula, I highly highly recommend Katie!!

Katie was our doula through all four pregnancies! She was the absolute best support for Clint and me through all the upstairs and downs that come with the hospital setting. Katie gave us great information in our birthing class and let us work through our expectations with her questions and resources. Evidence based guidance and advice!

Katie is an absolute treasure! She is an excellent doula full of experience and passion. She is so intuitive to her clients’ needs before, during, and after birth and able to adapt to any situation or circumstance in order to support, advocate, and nurture. She provides excellent support and guidance during pregnancy as well as postpartum and breastfeeding support. Katie was such an encouraging, wise, and loving presence during my daughter’s birth and I don’t know how I would have done it without her!

Katie is such a gem to the Shoals area. She is a wealth of knowledge, unbiased, and cares deeply for mothers and their babies. I felt cared for throughout my entire pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Because of Katies guidance throughout my pregnancy, I felt prepared, informed, and confident. Together we formulated a birth plan and discussed my options for care. We discussed my support team. She shared information about classes on childbirth and breastfeeding. Katie also taught a very informative and helpful class on childbirth that helped us answer all the many questions that we had about birth. During the birth, Katie was my quiet strength. She was my comfort in the corner, the person that physically held me up during labor pains. She guided me when I needed the guidance, and encouraged me that everything was going just as it was supposed to. She was the person my husband relied on for answers, the point person for my family members, the person that organized my support system and helped orchestrate who would be most helpful during each stage of labor. The birth of my daughter was a beautiful experience and I am so thankful for Katie and the integral part she played in it. I highly recommend Katie and plan to have her as my doula for future births.

Katie Terry loves her clients and builds such amazing rapport. She was exactly what I needed in order to have the birth I envisioned for my second child. When things didn’t go exactly as I had planned she was able to make sure I had all the information I needed to make the best choices for myself and my daughter. She was there anytime I needed her through my pregnancy and my birth. Every birthing person needs Katie as a part of their support system!

Katie is amazing at what she does! She helped me create the ideal birth plan and supported my husband and I seeing it through even when I needed to make choices because my plan changed. She has a heart and passion for every birth. She has no agenda aside from supporting you in your best birth.