Kim Knapp

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Verified
Birth Doula
San Francisco, California
5 years of experience
5.0
About me

Hello! I'm Kim I am a full service birth and postpartum Doula and a member of DONA. I recognize the magical, miraculous wonders of pregnancy and childbirth and offer unconditional, judgement free support for all families. I love to share my knowledge and passionate enthusiasm with expectant families and offer confident, continuity of care to ensure you have a positive birth experience, in alignment with your birth preferences. I live in San Francisco and have a lot of experience at UCSF, CPMC and the Kaiser Network. I have also supported many births on the Peninsula at Mills, Sequoia, Kaiser RWC and Stanford.

Certification and training

Birth Doula Certification, DONA (2023)

Certified Baby Wearing Consultant (2023)

Lactation training (2021)

Childbirth Education (2023)

Memberships and affiliations

DONA International

Evidence Based Birth

Credentials
CD (DONA)
Specialties
Acupressure During Labor Aromatherapy Assertiveness Babywearing Birth and Lactation Birth Doula Birth Support Breastfeeding Assistance and Support Breastfeeding Support Evidence-Based Care Labor Doula LGBTQ+ Natural Birth Natural Childbirth Newborn Prep Positive Thinking Postpartum Adjustment Postpartum Care Relaxation Techniques Support during Labor, Birth, and Postpartum Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC)
Languages

English

Accepted insurances
Carrot
Service introduction

Hi there! I’m Kim. I'm a labor and birth doula and a self-described “birth-nerd." I have a complete passion for sharing all sorts of information. I have vast experience helping birthing people become strong advocates for their care. I am not shy to help you navigate through "all the things,” and assist in any way I can, whether helping with your birth plan, discussing what to prepare for in labor and birthing, or helping you navigate through what's happening in the delivery room. My treasure chest of prenatal information and pain management techniques will support you in preparation for your labor and delivery experience and help keep you as comfortable as possible during your labor. Together, we will ensure you know what to expect and have all the information you need to feel confident about your birth. During labor I use many relaxation techniques including massage, counter-pressure and hydrotherapy. I will practice many laboring positions with you and your partner before you are actually in labor to ensure you feel confident and prepared when labor begins and before heading to the medical facility. I provide continuity of care while helping you stay relaxed and focused throughout labor and birthing. I also incorporate many methods to keep partners engaged in ways for both of you to feel the inclusion and importance of a supportive partner. Let's chat about how I support you to have a beautiful birth experience!

Packages
Labor and Birth Support
3 in person meetings before labor: BIRTHING PERSON AND PARTNER (teach you how to prepare your body for birthing, assist with assembling birth preferences, basic childbirth education, hands on demonstration of laboring positions and comfort measures, hands on live demonstration of baby wearing basics and so much more!) Support of labor and birth Golden Hour/First latch support Follow up postpartum visit in your home (complete flexibility to suit your needs) 24/7 text, email, phone support I provide you a birth ball and we practice how to use this effectively, I will provide you a TENS unit on our final in person visit for your use during labor and birthing. I will collect the TENS unit back after your birth.
$3,000.00
USD Flat rate
Ratings and reviews
Average
5.0
# of Reviews
3
5.0

I cannot imagine pregnancy or birth without Kim by our side. Leading up to the birth of our son, Kim made us feel at ease and prepared for labor through multiple educational meetings. She was also always available to answer questions outside of our scheduled meetings. Not only is Kim incredibly knowledgeable and excellent at sharing that knowledge in a way that does not feel overwhelming, Kim was a calming and compassionate presence throughout our pregnancy and birth journey. There were many times I felt so grateful we found Kim to be our birth guide, especially when complications arose during labor. Even in the scarier moments, I felt like everything would be okay because Kim was there to help us. We will be forever grateful for her care!

- Megan W.

5.0

We loved working with Kim and will absolutely work with her again for any future pregnancies! Kim helped us feel confident and prepared with our pre-birth sessions, and she empathized with our focus on data-driven decision-making. During the birth, Kim was absolutely critical. She is a kind and warm but firm and steady presence who inspires confidence and motivated me to get the baby out! There were so many critical moments when I don't know what I would have done without Kim - especially getting the epidural very late in labor, and going through three hours of pushing which required creative positioning and breathing to manage prolonged fetal heart rate decelerations. Kim worked super well with the doctors and nurses at the hospital too, and our doctor mentioned she would recommend Kim to her other patients.

- D M.

5.0

Kim was exceptional. She really took the time and care to educate and prepare us for birth beforehand. During the labor she went above and beyond to help me have the birth I planned for, helped with comfort measures, and helped me communicate my needs to the hospital team. My birth would have been completely different without Kim, we are so grateful for her. Afterward, she was available to answer any questions and help calm our first time parent worries.

- Britany T.

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