Mary B.

11/30/2021

Catrin came to help us at the end of February 2021. I had a scheduled c-section, and I knew I would need help after surgery and with a busy 3-year-old at home. It was a hard time since our families couldn't come to help during the pandemic. 

I remember the day Catrin came to our house for the first time. I was in my PJs, very tired and sore, and she came in a happy, strong woman of care and action! She was exactly what I needed! I showed her around the house, and soon she was washing dishes, folding laundry, holding my baby, playing with my little guy, and asking me if she could make me a snack! She worked hard and was so helpful around the house, and my husband was always asking, "When is Cat coming again?" It made a world of difference for us those first few weeks postpartum.

She was also very empathetic and compassionate. I had a very hard time nursing at first, and she kept encouraging me and supporting me through those struggles.  Often I just needed someone to listen to me and what I was going through. She never judged and always had words of encouragement. She also gave me some great health tips. She is a registered holistic nutritionist, and I enjoyed talking about my overall health with her. She is very open, and it was refreshing to have honest conversation with a smart and caring woman. She was also really good at answering questions over text and phone. I felt like I could call her any time.

Catrin was also great with my 3-year-old and new baby. She played a lot with my toddler when we started going on little neighbourhood walks. I was so grateful for that because I couldn't run! She was very careful and wore a mask when she held the baby too. I felt like I could talk to her about things if I was feeling uncomfortable, and she was always receptive and willing to adjust. We had a really nice month and a bit together, and I would recommend her to anyone! I’d have her back in a minute if I could :) 

Meryll Gray

11/23/2021

I had a great birth experience thanks to Catrin! This was my husband and I's first child and I was so nervous as I didnt know what to expect, but the support and knowledge she provided prepared me for labour. It was comforting to have her there the day I went into labour, everyone giving birth should invest in a doula they are well worth the money! 

Amina S

11/23/2021

We hired Catrin to be our doula for the birth of our first child, and we're so happy we did. Catrin was such a calming and supportive presence both during labour and postpartum. Even before the delivery she made us feel prepared and relaxed by being so available and informative during my third trimester, where she gave us the low- down on what to expect during delivery, took the time to get to know us and our values, helped us create our birth plan, and invited us to reach out to her anytime with questions. Then during labour she made all the difference in how comfortable we felt in the hospital, she knew where everything was, and fetched for and did things I would've never thought of myself, like dimming the lights and rearranging the curtains to create a warmer, less clinical,  atmosphere. She remained warm, calm, and enouraging throughout the delivery, even going so far as to provide support to my partner. The docotos were well meaning, but the only real direction they gave me was "push;" meanwhile Cat had so many birthing tools (the TENs machine was everything!) and knew a wide variety of labour positions to keep me comfortable and ease exhaustion. When we had to move away from our birth plan for an emergency c- section Cat made sure my partner and I had enough time and space to talk things through with each other without being rushed. We had such a wonderful birthing experience with Cat that we extended our time with her by buying her postpartum package (a must!). She was such a massive support during those first few weeks, I can't even imagine having done it without her. She was so incredibly grounded and easy going that she was a really easy presence to have in our home, and she was so knowledgeable, answering and soothing all my new- mom worries and questions. Cat was respectful, positive, supportive, and reassuring; I always felt relieved when she came over because I knew both my baby and I were in good hands. 

Sabrina

11/10/2021

Having Catrin by my side during my daughter’s birth helped give me the confidence to follow my body’s lead and to trust the birth process. My husband was even able to nap comfortably because he knew Catrin was there. It was like having an old friend by my side, keeping things calm, making sure everything was ok, working with us to welcome our baby girl into the world as gently as possible. Catrin was almost as excited as we were to meet our daughter; she is truly passionate about being a doula, which makes her amazing!"

Erica Stewart

11/10/2021

From our first phone conversation, I knew that Catrin would be essential for the remainder of my pregnancy, labor, and post postpartum.
During pregnancy, I could text or call her whenever about whatever and could expect an immediate response. Our prenatal sessions were loaded with useful information ranging from laboring positions to breastfeeding positions and were always fun to boot!
During labor, Catrin came to our hospital room and saved the day. My husband had been my support system for 24 hours at that point and was so relieved to have a break. I was rejuvenated to have Catrin's positive and knowledgeable presence in the room with us. When it came to following or deviating from my birth plan, Catrin was equally supportive and in the end, we all had a great birth experience and left with a beautiful and healthy baby boy.
Postpartum, she dropped off necessary items for the postpartum mom that I could not have lived without! Lastly, our postpartum follow-ups were just what I needed at the time: a friendly and experienced ear to talk to for a strung out and exhausted mom of a 2 week old.
Catrin is the best, my husband and I highly recommend her doula services. You will not be disappointed!

Courtney Chatburn

11/10/2021

Catrin was such a pleasure to have during my pregnancy!  I was interested in having a natural birth and using alternative methods throughout my journey.  She was well informed regarding all the different options available to me.  Catrin listened to my concerns and desires and provided me with exactly what I needed.  She accompanied me to various hospital locations in order for me to choose what was right for my birth.  I always felt taken care of and in good hands with her expertise by my side!  I was also so happy to receive informational emails from Catrin throughout my pregnancy pertaining to my specific needs.  All in all, I am so happy I decided to work with Catrin and have her as my Doula!"

Manpreet & Babek Thandi

11/10/2021

As first time parents with a 4 month old who was waking multiple times throughout the night, every night, we were exhausted. From the moment Cat came into our home, she made us feel comfortable. She was present during our bedtime routine so our little one could get used to her, and then she stayed with him all night while we were able to get some much needed sleep. Cat was very accomodating; she respected our preferences and did her best to make us feel confident having her stay with our little one. We knew that he was safe with her. 

After Cat's night with us, she continued to check in with us to make sure we were doing okay. And when she eventually moved, she provided us with contact information for other local doulas that we could connect with. Overall we had a great experience with Cat and would definitely recommend her to anyone needing some extra help with their little ones! 

Jessica

11/10/2021

We met Catrin the day I went in to labour - she was the back up for my Doula who unfortunately was not able to be with us on time. Even though we hadn't met before, it really didn't matter! Catrin stepped right in and made us feel totally at ease while we were in the hospital. I am a first time mom, so I have nothing to compare it to, but we honestly had a very easy going and relaxing 18 hours while we were together! She answered all of our questions as things came up and helped us to navigate how we wanted the experience to be. It was so helpful to just have someone else there who was experienced, not stressed out and could really offer support to both myself and my husband. I highly recommend Catrin and having a Doula with you for support through your pregnancy, birth and postpartum.

April O'Doza

11/9/2021

Catrin came highly recommend. My partner and I interviewed 3 other doulas before we decided on Catrin and we couldn’t be happier with our decision. Catrin has a beautiful energy about her that immediately made me feel calm, safe and secure. Her knowledge of the birth process and how to best support an expectant birthing person and their partner during this incredible time is absolutely astounding.

At our very first meeting with Catrin, we immediately knew she was the one for us. She actively listened to our previous first birth story which was very traumatic and how desperate we were for a different experience this time as. She asked in-depth questions about our hopes and wishes for our birth plan and we both felt heard and supported.

When it came time for the birth of our baby, Catrin was the calmest, strongest energy. She was the encouragement I needed to remind me I am a warrior woman. My body was BUILT for this and she was the cheerleader I needed to help me keep pushing. She knew all the positions to assist me in pain management, she knew when I needed to be touched and when I didn’t. Her hands knew all the right places to massage, allowing me more relief and rest in between contractions. She helped support my partner in how best to support me and he absolutely nailed it! I believe my partner and I have become even closer after this magical experience Catrin helped facilitate.

Catrin’s emotional support throughout our baby’s birth and during our postpartum session was something my partner and I would not trade for anything. Catrin is an authentic, beautiful soul and I cannot recommend her highly enough. She was an integral part to our beautiful birth story.

Shwetha Iyer

11/9/2021

She is very professional and knowledable about all the things related to child birth and postpartum. She was extremely helpful during the delivery and made sure that mother was very calm and composed. Thanks to her for the same.