Katherine Stanglin, CD(DONA), HCHI, HD Doula Profile

We decided to hire Katherine as our doula near the end of our Hypnobabies course that she taught. We initially didn't plan on having a doula at our birth because we assumed that between each other and our midwives we would have enough support. However, during the months that we met with Katherine for our Hypnobabies course we grew to love her and developed a deep, trusting relationship. She always gave me and my husband such a great sense of calm, confidence and peace that I really began to feel I wanted her there for my birth. It was one of the best decisions I made! Sometimes I laugh when I think about not being sure if I needed a doula or not, if I knew then what I know now, having Katherine as my doula would be the absolute first thing on my list after finding out I was pregnant! Katherine was the perfect person to have by my side during such an intense and beautiful moment. My husband and I both feel that she has an amazing ability to make her clients feel so comforted and empowered. I have never known a person who had such a presence as she does, it's hard to describe. Just the sound of her soft, beautiful voice put me at ease. She truly kept me going and helped me discover strength I never knew I had. I will always remember how during the moments when I felt weak she would bring back my focus by looking right into my eyes and always saying the exact words I needed to hear. She knew exactly what I needed at all times without me even having to ask! My birth was made even more special just having her there, and we will be forever grateful that we were able to experience our beautiful, natural birth with her by our side. Even as I write this I don't feel I can truly put into words how great she is!!

Katherine Stanglin could not come more highly recommended. She is a true angel, extremely professional with a special caring touch.

My husband and I had planned to use hypnobabies to help facilitate childbirth and felt that we would be best supported with a Doula, as all of our family members live overseas. After much research we found Katherine who is an hypnobabies instructor, as well as a Doula. From our first meeting, my husband and I came away with a sense of confidence that she was going to be the right fit for us.

As a nurse, my role is to care for others on a daily basis, so, I have high standards when it comes to caring for individuals. Katherine far surpassed my expectations as a Doula. Katherine cared for my husband, as well as myself, during the birth experience.
We both felt fully supported. She was kind, caring, and patient. Katherine spoke our behalf regarding our birth plan at the hospital , allowing me to concentrated on birthing our baby. We had a very stress-free experience.

Katherine’s skill-set also includes photography. We were blessed to have very intimate photos of the first few minutes after the birth of our son, which included Mom, Dad, and baby. Katherine enabled us to fully appreciate our initial moments with our son, without worrying about trying to capture memories. It allowed us to remain immersed in the moment and not miss a second of this special time.

We consider Katherine a true friend. She helped us through an intense time, which became an amazing experience.

I would have no hesitation in recommending Katherine to anyone wanting a calm and satisfying birthing experience.

I had the pleasure of using Katherine as my Birth Doula and postpardom Doula for the birth of second child in April.  She was GREAT!!!! She came to visit us a few times before my daughter was born.  Those visit really helped us bond and taught us a lot.  She was wonderful to have around at the hospital as well at home.  She helped with breastfeeding and just keeping me calm.  I would hire here again in a heartbeat.

~ Jennifer