Magical Births~Doula Services
Magical Beginnings~ Amazing Births
“Women… whose wisdom is in dreams… Awaken to your power!”~Sheila Chandra
It is my passion to empower women in this life and I am blessed to be able to do this in many ways. I believe that women should be empowered to have the birth they choose, where they choose, and to feel loved & supported throughout the process. The blessing of birthing a child into the world is a powerful time of transforming who we are- It’s not only opening your body, but opening your heart, mind & soul. I specialize in guided meditation, visualization and aromatherapy as well as showing you how to hold and move your body to do what it does best naturally, to ease your baby into the world. I am a calm, peaceful presence providing support physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
I have several doula packages available to support your needs. Please use the form below to contact me regarding my Doula Services. We can set up a free consultation to see if we are a good fit for each other~
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Love for Catherine:
“We could not imagine our birth experience without Catherine. My husband referred to her as an angel in the room. Her presence, her wisdom, her guidance exceeded our expectations. We love Catherine!”
“Catherine has a very gentle and calming demeanor that pushed me through labor. She knew what to do when it got hard and remained a strong force that kept things together for us.”
“I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate your dedication to me during my pregnancy and birth of our new baby girl. I experienced some challenges with this pregnancy. But with your thoughtful words and encouragement I was able to see these challenges as something positive. Every time I had a moment to think about this labor & delivery, I was comforted knowing that you would be there for me.”
“All of the preparations that you did (prenatal yoga, guided meditations, essential oil spritzers, soothing music, knowledge of alternate labor positions & pain relief options) let me know that you would take care of my every need and help me have the positive labor and birth experience that I desired. And that is exactly what happened! My entire pregnancy, labor and delivery was better than I could have ever hoped for.”
“Your confidence and knowledge helped me find my own strength and power as a woman. I was able to labor at home comfortably for as long as possible. Then you were there to answer my call at 3:30am and meet us to travel to the hospital together. As soon as we arrived and I heard your gentle reminders, I was able to relax immediately. … Thanks for being there for me during this life-changing miracle. You were more than a doula to me, you were my spiritual guide, my labor coach, my family and my life-long friend.”
Here is a great article about Doulas from a Dad’s perspective!
What Does a Doula Do?
[excerpt taken from www.cappa.net]
The following is a general description of what you might expect from a CAPPA certified labor doula. Typically, doulas meet with the parents in the second or third trimester of the pregnancy to get acquainted and to learn about prior birth experiences and the history of this pregnancy. She may help you develop a birth plan, teach relaxation, visualization, and breathing skills useful for labor. Most importantly, the doula will provide comfort, support, and information about birth options.
A doula can help the woman to determine prelabor from true labor and early labor from active labor. At a point determined by the woman in labor, the doula will come to her and assist her by:
- Helping her to rest and relax
- Providing support for the woman’s partner
- Encouraging nutrition and fluids in early labor
- Assisting her in using a variety of helpful positions and comfort measures
- Constantly focus on the comfort of both the woman and her partner
- Helping the environment to be one in which the woman feels secure and confident
- Providing her with information on birth options
A doula works cooperatively with the health care team. In the event of a complication, a doula can be a great help in understanding what is happening and what options the family may have. The doula may also help with the initial breastfeeding and in preserving the privacy of the new family during the first hour after birth.
Organizations I belong to:
Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association (CAPPA), the worlds largest childbirth education organization
