Kind Words
“Kaiayo's calming, knowledgeable guidance and partnership during our pregnancy and birth journey was one of the greatest blessings. As first time parents, and as Black parents, we had particular interest in working with someone who could hold space for the beauty and context that is welcoming new life, while relying on the experience and health care knowledge of an expert practitioner. Kaiayo brought their skill and knowledge as a parent, their confidence as an experienced birth worker, and their ability to create emotional safety while coaching our child and us into physical safety through birth. We are so grateful for our opportunity to work with Kaiayo from pre-birth to post-partum and the anchoring they created for us to be able to appreciate the moment we were in with this new person while exploring who we were becoming as parents. It really felt like a team, we got some of the best hugs, and it was a relief to have Kaiayo coaching us through contractions, a post-birth care plan, a closing ceremony, and everything in between.” - Lauren, Ime & Amari
“For much of my pregnancy, I did not know if a home birth would be possible. After much discussion and consideration, I decided a home birth was the right decision for me. Knowing Kaiayo would be a part of my midwife team played no small part in reaching that decision. When I first met them, I was immediately taken by the warmth and gravity with which they delivered care. Their presence soothed me. I knew then and there that I wanted them with me while I labored, and that I would be safe with them by my side. During the birth, they moved quietly and assuredly, bringing all their sacred wisdom to usher me through my labor. To give birth in the peace of my own home, surrounded by my loved ones and team of midwives, was a beautiful and profound experience. I am so grateful to Kaiayo for being part of that experience and making it part of my life’s story. Kaiayo is an exceptional midwife who, together with other midwives, is radically redefining a world of care that is nurturing, holistic, non-transactional, and centering. To feel simultaneously held and empowered by their care has been an immeasurable gift. Every birthing person (and birth partners) deserves the love and support that they provide.” - ELW
“We had a beautiful prenatal/birth/postnatal care experience with Kaiayo. We felt supported, understood and loved. Kaiayo is very strong and gentle at the same time. In a world where prenatal care is often filled with a lot of added stress from care providers, Kaiayo is a breath of fresh air and calm. We are grateful to have had such wonderful care for our birth.” - Sarah and Alberto
