Kristen R. | Birth Doula in Nashville, TN

KDR Wellness

Practice overview

As a certified Birth Doula with a B.S. in Kinesiology and a background as a Certified Exercise Physiologist, I bring a comprehensive understanding of women's health and wellness to my practice. With a specialization as a Pre/Postnatal Performance Specialist, I offer integrated support encompassing birth doula services, intuitive nutrition coaching, and personal training to prepare the body and the mind for pregnancy, labor & delivery, and the demands of motherhood.

My approach is deeply client-centered, placing the individual needs, preferences, and desires of each expecting or new mother at the forefront of my care. I pride myself on being empathetic and charismatic, forging strong connections with my clients to provide them with unwavering support and reassurance throughout their pregnancy journey.

Years experience

Families supported

Care philosophy

With an intuitive understanding of my clients' needs, I strive to create a nurturing environment where they feel valued, heard, and empowered to make informed choices about their childbirth and postpartum experiences. My commitment to fostering trust, comfort, and confidence ensures that each client feels supported and empowered every step of the way.

Services

Birth doula support
Virtual doula support
Nutrition
Personal training

Specialties and Experience

Cesarean birth
High-risk pregnancy
Over 40
Postpartum mood disorders
Previous life trauma
Single parents
VBAC

Care settings

Birthing center
Home
Hospital

Languages

English

Credentials

B.S. Kinesiology
ACSM Exercise Physiologist
Pre/Postnatal Performance Specialist (Pronatal Fitness)
Harbor Birth Institute Certified Birth Doula

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Pricing packages

Birth Doula Services

Includes a free consultation, 2 prenatal sessions, on-call labor support from 38-42 weeks, and 1 in-home postpartum session. During prenatal sessions we will: create a birth plan, learn Push Breath & Pelvic floor activation, practice breath in a movement session. Discuss comfort measures, learn and practice labor & delivery positions and partner practices, establish contact preferences for friends & family during labor, and more! Doula Packages come with a movement program to be done several times a week in lieu of or addition to personal training programs. These services are also available ala carte & virtually; please inquire for options and pricing.

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Prenatal/Postpartum Personal Training

Virtual or in-person (Nashville area) sessions specifically catered to your body and needs. We use strength and interval training to help your body adjust to the physical changes, mitigate pains, and prepare for the physical event that is labor and delivery. Learning to master the “push breath” and pelvic floor activation during workouts means that you will have practice and experience when it comes time to deliver your baby. Training your core and body means that you’ll be more prepared for the physical demands of motherhood while your body is recovering from birth. Postpartum sessions focus on healing diastasis recti, pelvic floor recovery and slowly, safely getting back to physical function.

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Location

Areas served

Nashville Area
Virtual, Nationwide

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Karissa
October 7, 2022 at 11:00 am | Peer review
5 /5

I have been working alongside Kristen since 2014 in various settings and capacities. Having seen her grow as an incredible service-based professional in the wellness space for 8+ years. Over those years she has molded her craft into an exceptional client experience by maintaining a high level of organization, creativity, business management, communication, and empathy. She is truly a gift to the birth community!
Nicole
October 18, 2022 at 11:11 am | Client review
5 /5

Kristen is amazing! I highly recommend Kristen to be part of your pregnancy / birth journey and support team!
I met Kristen when I was pregnant with my first son and she helped me focus on training my body and preparing for the birth of my 9 pound 13 oz baby (who ended up coming via C Section) but focusing on breathing and strengthening the parts of my body that I would have needed during birth was extremely helpful as I prepared to welcome my little guy.
I continued to train with Kristen as I prepared for my second son and preparing my body for things I knew I’d need to be strong post partum (such as standing up from the ground from play with a toddler while holding an infant!).
Kristen was also my doula and supported me in the hospital after the delivery of my second son – which can be a stressful and chaotic time as you sleeplessly recover from birth and get to know your baby. I knew I needed a calm and knowledgeable presence to support me during this time and I could not feel luckier that she was there supporting us during this time. You will be in good hands and very well cared for working with Kristen!