Kimberly Sheppard

Verified
Birth & Postpartum Doula
College Station, Texas
6 years of experience
5.0
About me

Helping women work with their bodies and learn how strong they are during childbirth is my most treasured role so far in this lifetime. I love supporting women throughout their pregnancies, teaching them to listen to their bodies, and helping them feel empowered during labor and delivery. I’ve been a certified Birth Doula for 6 years (now certified under Birth Boot Camp) and a Licensed Massage Therapist for 9 years. My duty is to provide a continuous source of comfort, encouragement, and support, both emotional and physical, during labor. My goal is to help families have a safe, healthy, positive labor experience. Whether your goal is to be educated and well-prepared before your birth, to have comfort and relief during your pregnancy, to reduce medical intervention during birth or you simply want support during labor and delivery, I am happy to help you have the birth that YOU desire. During your labor and delivery, I will serve as a voice of experience, help you with relaxation so you can work with your body during the labor process, advise you on different labor positions, and offer non-medical pain management techniques. Let’s talk about how I can help you have the birth experience that you want!

Certification and training

Birth Boot Camp, Licensed Massage Therapist (2017)

Credentials
BBCI LMT
Specialties
Acupressure During Labor Birth Doula Breastfeeding Support Childbirth Education Massage Therapist Natural Birth Postpartum Doula Care Support during Labor, Birth, and Postpartum Support in Pregnancy Loss
Languages

English

Service introduction

● A free initial consultation which does not obligate you to use my services ● At least two prenatal visits to discuss your birth plan and expectations ● Prenatal support by phone, text, or email ● 24-hour on-call which begins at 38 weeks ● 1 acupressure session to encourage labor at 40+ weeks with care provider’s approval ● Labor and birth support for mother and her birth team ● Support after the birth until mom is comfortable and breastfeeding (1-2 hours) ● 1 postpartum visit scheduled at your convenience ● Postpartum and breastfeeding support as needed by phone and text

Packages
Birth Doula
$1000 ($500 retainer, $500 due at 38 weeks) for home, birth center and St. Joe's Hospital $1500 ($750 retainer, $750 due at 38 weeks) for Scott & White Hospital Deliveries. This prices is discounted $500 with a Birth Boot Camp Birth Class.
$1,000.00
USD Flat rate
Postpartum Doula
Cost: $30/hr Daytime (4 hours minimum) $35/hr Overnight (6 hours)* Includes: 1 postpartum planning meeting; "tuck in" service when you arrive home from your birthing place; breastfeeding support; newborn care tasks; light housekeeping chores; meal prep and/or planning; help provide a smooth transition into parenthood. *add $5/hr for twins
$35.00
USD Per hour
Ratings and reviews
Average
5.0
# of Reviews
1
5.0

After my first daughter was born, I had a goal to have an unmedicated natural labor. I found Kim though many recommendations, and I am so happy I did! she helped me reach my goal by being a calm, supportive presence. She was there throughout the whole labor. She was there to speak for me when I couldn't speak for myself, kept me calm an encouraged me when I felt I couldn't go any further, and was constantly creative to help me through my labor when we hit snags with progression. I am so grateful for Kim and our friendship we have developed and 1000% recommend her to anyone who needs support during their pregnancy and labor.

- Victoria W.

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