When Tyler and I first got to meet Rosemary, we both knew we had found
someone very knowledgeable, poised, and very special. My husband and I
are both Chiropractors and were eager to review the physiology of
birth, but more so the preparation for the birthing experience itself.
I entered her class with the notion that giving birth was going to be
the worst experience of my life. She quickly put both Tyler and I at
ease.

 See, the only images I ever had of birth before were from TV and
all the screaming and forced pushing was really horrifying to me. But
Rosemary showed us that giving birth didn’t have to be like that at
all. On the contrary, it could actually be a really beautiful and
enriching experience. Especially with a midwife in a birthing center;
I felt so much less stressed and pressured. Rosemary went over
strategies to combat the pain from start to finish. She helped Tyler
understand and practice his role as my Doula, and as a result he did a
great job. The scenarios she went over with us really prepared him to
be there when I needed him and to step away when I needed my space.
Even with the occurrence of unforeseen cervical lipping I was able to
combat the pain with what Rosemary had taught me and successfully
deliver our beautiful boy Sebastian! All natural, no drugs, just a
pure natural baby. Immediately after Sebastian was born I was on top
of the world, I had done what I never thought I could survive.
Rosemary was a HUGE part of getting both Tyler and I to that point.

-Tyler, Avery, & Sebastian Karnes

Addison, TX

March 2011

 ”As a 38 year-old expectant mother I was terrified of giving birth. I never thought I’d have children and yet here I was growing a beautiful baby, and eventually she was going to have to be born. But how? And how was I going to be strong enough to get through it? I knew I wanted to define my own birthing process, but wasn’t sure if I had the confidence to see it through. Rosemary was inspiring. Due to my husband’s work schedule we only had enough time for the 4 week course. It was amazing. She gave us information, she answered our questions, she taught us the birthing process, and all along she instilled confidence and empowered us to own our birth experience.

By the time my child was ready to make her way into the world the fear was gone. I knew my role, my husband knew how to comfort and support me. Together we knew we could let go and let ourselves experience the most wonderful event, the birth of our little girl.

We couldn’t have done it without Rosemary. And I wouldn’t think twice before doing it with her again.”

-Wade , Tricia, & Lexie Padgett

Dallas, TX

February 2010

With Rosemary’s help my husband and I were more educated and knew exactly how we wanted our birth to go. The best thing that Rosemary taught us was that it is OUR birth and we did have choices.  We also learned that it is the best thing we could do for our baby.          

 I got on the birth ball and Kris and Rosemary began massaging my back.  They were putting pressure on my low back which felt really good and at one point Rosemary used a Lavender Oil which helped to relax me. Pretty soon the tub was filled and warm and ready for me to get in.