Testimonial for Catherine Young
I am a first time mom and we chose to receive care and deliver at a birth center with a midwifery team with the support of a doula. We interviewed several doulas but when we met Catherine, she immediately felt like part of our extended family. She dedicated substantially more time to us than others for the interview and made sure were understood her role, answered all our questions, and helped put any of my concerns and hesitations to rest. My doula search ended after we met and we were not disappointed! Catherine came to our home several times to coach us through what to expect in a natural, nonmedicated labor, gave my husband tips to support me, and gave us advice for managing our family relationships during postpartum. Catherine also helped me research pediatricians, lactation consultants, birthing classes, and GBS+ management. She was always a calming presence throughout my pregnancy and labor especially when I felt isolated by my family and friends for choosing a natural birth. Though I had a relatively short labor, I had an extremely difficult pushing stage due to the large size of my baby and her compound presentation (nuchal hand). Along with physical discomfort, a long pushing stage was very stressful because I didn't know why my baby wasn't coming out! Catherine did an amazing job helping me stay as calm as possible through my contractions and helping my husband support me as well. With the help of Catherine, my husband, and our midwife, my daughter finally made her entrance into the world! I know that if I delivered in a hospital I could have had a very different outcome due to the presentation of my baby, but I am SO thankful to my medical team and Catherine for helping me achieve the birth I hoped I could have without any medications or interventions. We are so in love with our daughter and we are so grateful that Catherine was part of our journey of bringing her into the world. ??
-Hannah
August 24, 2021
Catherine Young
Compassionate care for your birth
Birth Fee: $1500 to $2000
