Kimberly Suber

Hello, my name is Kimberly Suber and I am a labor, delivery, postpartum doula and newborn care specialist. At the most exciting but terrifying time in my life, I made a decision. I wanted to give new parents what I received from an amazing nurse, while I was in the hospital, in labor with my daughter. The doctor said I was going to have an emergency c-section. Being focused on a natural birth, I had not prepared myself for a different birthing outcome. I was afraid! I saw the fear in my husband’s face. Suddenly, from out of nowhere, there was a calm, sweet, caring nurse by my side, encouraging me, which gave me and my husband the strength not to panic. She stayed with me until the c-section was over. It was such an unexpected blessing to have someone speaking to me so compassionately during this time. I decided I wanted to do the same for other parents.

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I had never heard of a doula prior to 2008. Upon arriving to Houston, TX., in 2008, I worked on my own helping new parents. In 2009, I learned of a new business looking for postpartum doulas. I was hired as a postpartum doula, newborn specialist and nanny while working at a birthing center as a labor, delivery, postpartum doula and newborn care specialist/medical assistant to the nurse practitioner. Working as a doula, I felt the need to learn and give more. I decided to attend the University of Houston Downtown. I graduated with a major in Biological and Physical Sciences. I then went to work at a hospital in the antepartum area as a patient care technician. Working around new parents made me long to offer my help as a doula.

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By listening to the needs of the moms pre-labor and during labor and helping parents plan to attain their ultimate birthing experience is how I kindly help women and their spouses stay focused, remain calm and feel cared for, during one of the most treasured moments of their lives. This causes me to aspire to serve and assist more parents during labor, delivery, and postpartum. I believe every parent is special. Every birth is one of a kind. Every newborn is a precious gift. It is my pleasure to assist parents in achieving their birthing goals by compassionately educating and helping them care for their newborn(s), themselves and other siblings by creating new schedules and routines.

As new parents I hope you have someone who will not only assist and educate you with every stage of your amazing pregnancy, but have someone who truly cares about you as if you were their own family.