All About Baby: TulsaKids’ Family Favorites Winners & Finalists
Welcoming a baby into the world is joyful but can also be overwhelming for new parents. Our readers voted for their favorite community helpers for expectant and new moms and dads.
Favorite Prenatal/Post-Partum Classes
Saint Francis Hospital. Photo by Ian Upton
Saint Francis Hospital
Knowing what to expect and then what to do after baby comes is important for new parents. For the latest information in a caring environment, parents turn to Saint Francis Hospital’s professionals to help them navigate this exciting journey.
Finalists: Ascension St. John; Breathe Birth and Wellness
Favorite Place to Have a Baby
Saint Francis Hospital
Taking the top spot in another important category, Saint Francis Hospital was chosen as the best place to have a baby. Trusted care means that moms and dads can focus on the birth of their child. Should they need extra support, Saint Francis has a Level IV NICU to provide specialized care.
Finalists: Ascension St. John; Breathe Birth and Wellness
Favorite Midwife
Kim Kmita, Breathe Birth and Wellness. Photo by Ian Upton
Kim Kmita, Breathe Birth and Wellness
Kim Kmita is a Certified Nurse Midwife and Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner whom TulsaKids’ moms trust to help bring a precious life into the world. Readers note her compassion and professionalism.
Finalists: Alyssa Lyons, Levana Birth; Sarah Foster, Tulsa Birth Center
Favorite Doula
Hope Herrera, With Hope and With Child
A doula is there through pregnancy, birth and beyond to support moms, answer questions and provide guidance post-partum. Hope Herrera was our readers’ top choice for this special mission.
Finalists: Taryn Starkey, The Photo Doula; Deirdre Hopkins, Breathe Birth and Wellness/Virtual Doula.io
Favorite Place to Buy Baby Gifts
Lolly Garden
This charming shop, tucked away on the east side of Utica Square, is the perfect place to find unique gifts for welcoming a new baby.
Finalists: Once Upon A Child; Peek A Boo Baby
Favorite Newborn Photographer
Photo courtesy Makenzie Howard
Makenzie Howard Photography
An infant is only a newborn for a brief time, so the photographer must be ready! Moms trust Makenzie Howard to capture the all-important first days of a baby’s life.
Finalists: Shelly Sims Photography; Taryn Starkey, The Photo Doula
