Testimonial for Cathy (Cat) Gomez
I cannot imagine my pregnancy and labor experience without Cathy's knowledge, support, and kindness. My partner and I have said to each other multiple times regarding my pregnancy, "working with Cathy was one of the best decisions we made."
From the very first time we met, Cathy helped us navigate through tough questions (how to evaluate different hospitals? What questions should I be asking the obgyn?) and throughout my pregnancy she provided caring and evidence-based support to the benefit of myself, my partner, and our baby. Cathy truly changed the trajectory of my pregnancy for the better.
During our sessions, Cathy tailored the content to my specific characteristics, values, and questions. She's a fantastic listener and always responded to my questions and concerns thoughtfully and with nuance and zero judgement. I also very much appreciated that Cathy was very cognizant of the limits of her role and expertise, and was happy to refer me to my midwife when my questions approached those limits.
If I had to give my labor and delivery a score it'd be a 10/10 and I am confident I have Cathy to thank for my overwhelmingly positive experience. This was my first baby, and I was honestly terrified of giving birth. With Cathy's expertise and tender support, I became much less fearful and gained a ton of confidence in my ability to have a positive birthing experience.
Finally, perhaps one of the most beneficial impacts of working with Cathy was learning how to advocate for myself as a patient. I felt empowered during the induction process to express my preferences and ask for things that weren't normally offered but made my birth experience better.
Cathy is an incredible doula and person, and I cannot recommend her enough!
-Katie von der Lieth
April 13, 2023
Cathy (Cat) Gomez
Doula Cathy TLC
Birth Fee: $1000 to $2000
