There are no words that can accurately express how incredible Katharine is. She is a real-life earth angel. She is the best friend, mother, birthing guru you never knew you needed to have the birthing experience you want. I originally hired Katharine because I wanted a non-medicated hospital birth and wanted someone to support my husband in supporting me. I had never felt so empowered as a woman as I did while birthing my son because of the support I had from Katharine. All I ever felt from Katharine is unconditional loving as we navigated the birth of our first child. She is incredibly knowledgable. When I had aches/pains/questions I would text Katharine and she always responded incredibly quickly and made me feel at ease/educated me on what I was feeling/asking.
Outside of the knowledge and grounding energy she brings, she is commited to you having the experience YOU want -- without judgment. I gave birth in the middle of the pandemic, so she wasn't allowed in the hospital, but she came to our home when I began active labor. She sat on the bathroom floor with me for HOURS, often not saying a word, but just her presence with me made me feel safe and taken care of. She guided me in different positions so I felt more comfortable throughout the process. She gave gentle and proactive feedback for my husband to take so he felt supported and part of the experience. After we had our baby she checked in on us and the baby and offered lactation resources after the birth. Katharine is nothing short of an encyclopedia of birthing resources and extremely well connected. She is the best of the best, truly. Katharine is quiet but powerful beyond measure, knowledgeable, an advocate, extremely loving. I actually can't imagine having any babies without her.
If you're looking for a sign as to whether you should hire Katharine, consider this your sign to do it! You'll be so happy you did.
-Karlie
July 22, 2022
Dare Alla Luce Doula
Birth Fee: Not specified