Testimonials
I have had the honor of working with couples around the world through their fertility, pregnancy and birth.
“We learned so much through her prenatal sessions and in turn, felt very prepared and confident when the time came to have our baby.”
- Catherine & Tommy
“Working with Kate was an absolute pleasure and we are so grateful for all of her help during pregnancy, labor and postpartum! We had our first child overseas as expats in France this year and the pandemic made it impossible for family and friends to visit so having Kate’s support throughout everything made us feel a lot more comfortable with the entire process. We learned so much through her prenatal sessions and in turn, felt very prepared and confident when the time came to have our baby. Her virtual support through labor was also very valuable in helping us stick to our birth preferences. Kate is so kind and helpful and we would definitely work with her again in the future!”
“Not only was Kate extremely informative and provided us with a ton of research-based information regarding different birthing methods, breastfeeding, etc., but she allowed us to feel as though we were in the driver's seat of the entire process. ”
- Katie O.
“My husband and I had the pleasure of working with Kate during the pregnancy & birth of our first child. As first-time parents (especially in the midst of a pandemic!), all the different information & opinions on childbirth could be overwhelming; but our consultations with Kate really grounded us. She opened our eyes to all the options we have and questions we should be asking, as we came to realize these don't always get presented in a traditional hospital setting. Not only was Kate extremely informative and provided us with a ton of research-based information regarding different birthing methods, breastfeeding, etc., but she allowed us to feel as though we were in the driver's seat of the entire process. We found Kate to be very organized & flexible. When unforeseen circumstances caused my birth plan to change, Kate was not only equipped to provide additional resources to fit my needs, but above all, provided me with much needed emotional support when I would've otherwise felt very lost & alone. We confidently went into our daughter's birth feeling as though all our questions were answered. During postpartum it was a huge peace of mind knowing Kate was just a text or phone call away as I began to learn how to breastfeed for the first time. Having Kate as our doula has been invaluable to us! I would definitely like to use her again for future pregnancies.”
“I found it so helpful to have the guidance of a Doula to navigate the huge amount of information about each step of pregnancy, birth and postpartum out there that can become overwhelming or confusing”
-Marya & Scott
“I wanted to send you a heartfelt THANK YOU for your work as a Doula with me over the past several months. As the first of my friend group and family to have a baby, I found it so helpful to have the guidance of a Doula to navigate the huge amount of information about each step of pregnancy, birth and postpartum out there that can become overwhelming or confusing. Thank you for patiently answering my lists of questions at each appointment. Scott and I loved that you included him and helped him understand what to expect and how he could best support. You were so unbelievably helpful and made me feel so much more confident going into labour.
My labour and delivery moved VERY fast, but with the information you provided and the exercises you recommended I felt in control. Although I ended up needing assistance in delivery (vacuum/episiotomy), I understood what was being asked of me and was able to make an informed decision to go forward and to advocate for myself and our baby. The labour & delivery nurses even commented on my good breathing technique (and said I must have been practicing).”
“Because of her guidance, I had a healthy, natural delivery very close to my actual birth plan.”
-Charday & Kyle Wiltjer
“Kate did such a great job helping us through our pregnancy! Being abroad in a foreign country having my first child was intimidating, and Kate really educated & supported me throughout the entire process. What we loved the most about having Kate as our doula was her eagerness to help us fight for our preferred delivery vs just doing what the hospital/doctor recommended. If it weren’t for her challenging some of the things the doctors in Turkey told us I probably would’ve had a c-section at 37 weeks, would’ve started formula feeding after only 2 days and wouldn’t have had much control over my delivery because of not knowing the right questions to ask. Because of her guidance, I had a healthy, natural delivery very close to my actual birth plan. She also talks you through different delivery options beforehand to prepare you for which delivery method you want you wish to pursue, which actually saved us money on taking birthing classes. She’s extremely educated in her field and I absolutely recommend hiring Kate as your doula if you’re pregnant or trying to become pregnant. Thanks again Kate!”
“I am overjoyed that I got to experience my redemption birth and I owe so much to Kate for preparing me for and encouraging me through my VBAC.”
- Katie G. & Reed
“My husband and I worked with Kate this past spring and she helped me achieve my VBAC! I knew from the moment I delivered my first via c-section that I wanted to have a VBAC with my next baby. During my second pregnancy, I realized that all of the VBAC success stories I could find had one thing in common: a doula. Kate worked with my husband and I prior to labor and delivery to educate us on everything including signs of labor, pain management, exercises before and during labor, and most importantly, she educated us on how to make informed and empowered decisions during the whole process. I trusted her knowledge and experience with also having a VBAC, and despite only being connected virtually, she was such a calming, reassuring presence and took away a lot of the fear and anxiety that we had. Kate was always responsive and supportive after every appointment and during labor, and coached me through handling early labor at home. She also made sure my husband understood what to do, what to say, and how to advocate for me once we got to the hospital. I am overjoyed that I got to experience my redemption birth and I owe so much to Kate for preparing me for and encouraging me through my VBAC.”
“Her virtual presence through a long labor and delivery was exactly what we needed to safely and confidently bring our daughter into the world.”
- Tori & Bob
“After our first pregnancy ended in a miscarriage, we jumped at the opportunity for Kate’s support. Her prenatal education and guidance covered so many topics - early questions to ask your doctor, ways to build strength to prepare for labor, flexible birth plans and birth partner guidance, the list goes on and on. Her virtual presence through a long labor and delivery was exactly what we needed to safely and confidently bring our daughter into the world. After delivery, Kate was available for breastfeeding and overall emotional support as we acclimated to our new life as parents. We cannot recommend her enough, thank you Kate!”
“We can’t imagine going through the last few months without Kate. She brought so much knowledge and comfort to the whole process, including helping us talk through and create a birth plan, pre-labor exercises, and giving helpful guidance through our labor and delivery. Kate has such an even-keeled approach. She took the time to really listen and understand our concerns and questions and tailored her approach to fit accordingly….and she did it all from halfway across the world. Even with the time difference, she always carved out time to be readily available to answer questions. This was so helpful during the labor, when Kate was keeping in touch through the entire delivery despite the time of day.”
“I can’t express enough how much we appreciated working with Kate. Our experience could not have been better, and the whole process would have felt much more overwhelming without her knowledge and calming demeanor.”
“We love you, Kate! Pete, Cassie and Bailey”
