Testimonials
​Choosing a doula is a deeply personal decision. Here are a few words from families in Truro, Nova Scotia and surrounding areas who have trusted Kari Verheul Doula Care for birth and postpartum support.
Ally & Mike
VBAC Mommy
"Having Kari as our doula was such a blessing. She was professional, caring and supportive. Her encouragement truly gave me the confidence to achieve a successful VBAC, which I desperately wanted. She was very knowledgeable and provided prenatal, labor and delivery and postpartum education. Her presence during labor helped put us at ease and she never stopped supporting me through a long and difficult labor. Her home visits were so nice especially postpartum when she read through the birth story that she perfectly wrote, accounting every detail of my labor and delivery. I highly recommend Kari for any birth, you will not be disappointed! Thank you Kari for your amazing care. "
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Photo taken by Mountain Primitive Photography
"Kari’s passion for working with prenatal families was evident the first time we met. She is good at listening, offering evidence based support to help you make decisions that are right for you and your baby. Her own mothering experiences help her to be compassionate within the realities that life offers us."
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Brenda Leenders, Maggie’s Place Family Resource Centre
Troy
Dad
"With this being my first child, I wasn't sure what to expect as our baby's due date approached. I knew that my biggest role was to be as much as a support for my partner as possible but I didn't have any experience to base this off of. Kari was amazing in being a support for both of us. She was honest about the fact that no two child births are the same but provided us with many strategies and answered every question we had at all hours of the day...and night leading up to the birth. Most importantly, I knew that my partner needed to feel supported. With Kari's presence, my partner's anxiety and stress was kept to a minimum as Kari's confidence, knowledge, experience and her ability to comfort, reassure and support, made the birthing experience an amazing one. Everything moved quickly for us and in the days that followed the birth, everything became a blur as we thought back, but Kari had everything logged to every detail and provided us with a birth story that allowed us to relive and remember the finer details. I am thankful to have had her by our sides to talk us through every detail from pregnancy, to labour and then as a support following the birth of our little boy."
Kind praise from thank you cards!
Sara
Mom of Two & Repeat Client
Words cannot express how grateful I am for Kari. I have had the privilege of working with her for two births, and both experiences were incredibly positive. I have a lot of anxiety, and each time Kari was a calm, steady presence who supported not only me, but my husband as well throughout the entire process.
I felt truly empowered by both of my births, and I know Kari played a huge role in that. She consistently went above and beyond to make me feel safe, comfortable, and heard. We really clicked, and her support felt genuine and deeply reassuring.
I strongly recommend having a doula — having Kari made a world of difference to my birth experiences and overall satisfaction.
"Working with Kari is so easy and natural. She brings to the table a calming presence, non judgement, an innate understanding of your situation, and a love of sharing all things birth with you. Kari is an amazing doula."
Amber Mather, Fellow Doula in the Area
Arren
Daddy
"Going into the birth of our first child, with no immediate family support available, I was unsure of how to best support my wife. Learning about Doulas and the role they can play in supporting this journey was a huge help. Kari helped ease our anxieties and equipped us with a wealth of knowledge. This included pain management techniques, emotional support, birthing and breathing techniques, and even connecting us with more local resources.
Kari also helped us understand what was happening throughout labor and guide us to make informed decisions on things as they came up. This was invaluable as it allowed us to feel empowered and in control throughout the birthing process.
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Having Kari with us during labor was probably the biggest impact for me as a husband. Kari supported me fully and unquestionably during what turned out to be a very arduous labor. Whether I needed a quick break to grab a drink, use the restroom, or just collect myself for a few minutes, I didn't have to worry about my wife being alone.
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Overall, having Kari as our Doula made a huge difference in our birth experience. We felt empowered and supported, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Kari to any expecting parents."
