birth & babies
pregnancy, birth & postpartum support
Doula Support Includes
3 prenatal meetings to prepare for your birth and postpartum time
Childbirth education
Partner support and education
On-call support 24/7 beginning at 38 weeks
Continuous support during labor
1 postpartum visit at your home or place of birth
Breastfeeding support
Guidance with newborn care
I work with women and their partners during pregnancy and well into the postpartum cocoon. There is no wrong time to start. Sometimes I begin with a family at pre-conception and sometimes at 39 weeks pregnant. I support women during labor and whatever their journey may bring up. Excitement, learning, fears, processing. I hold space for all that you know and all that you are becoming. I help make sure all of your questions are answered and work alongside your birth team to create a spacious and relaxed environment. We prepare together for the birth of your baby and your postpartum healing and nutrition. It is my honor to be a witness to your experience!
childbirth education
Labor + Birth PREp
physical + emotional support
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CONTINUOUS care from pregnancy through postpartum
Please fill out the fields below to receive more information on my availability and to get the conversation started. I serve the Connecticut area. I hope to be able to support you during this transformative, special time!
Testimonials from my lovely clients!
“To have Kate with me before, during, and after the birth of my daughter was a true gift. Her knowledge, intuition, and the way she helped me feel in control of my birth process was amazing. With her support, I felt prepared to have a birth that I would feel positive about. She taught my husband and I so much about the process, and so much about the ways my husband could support me during labor and beyond. I can’t recommend Kate enough!”
“I worked with Kate as my birth doula to help support me leading up to and during the birth of my first child. Kate has a very calming and loving presence and she provided the energy that I was looking for during my birthing experience. I was worried that my husband would be anxious during labor and I was hoping that a doula would help to make us both more confident going into the experience.
Kate empowered us both to go into labor knowing how to “manage” the process. I ended up needing to be induced and Kate was there from the beginning and stayed until my baby was delivered 15 hours later. I am so thankful that she was there throughout the entire process and now that I am postpartum, she has been very supportive in checking in and visiting to help with whatever we may need around the house and with the baby. Highly recommend working with Kate for your birth experience! Thank you, Kate! ”
“I didn’t have the pleasure of working with Kate until I was 38 weeks pregnant. In the last week of my pregnancy, she came over twice and was very flexible and open with her schedule. During my labor she was very alert and responsive to all of my needs. She was very knowledgeable regarding positioning and relaxation techniques. Kate is a very genuine and kind person. Whatever support you are looking for I’m very confident that Kate will deliver. I highly recommend her services!”
“Kate’s presence during labor was incredibly reassuring. She was there every step of the way, offering not only physical and emotional support but also visiting me at home afterward to ensure both my baby and I were doing well. One of the highlights was the delicious goji berry snack she made for me, a small but thoughtful gesture that I truly appreciated.
What stood out most about Kate was her ability to support both me and my partner. She helped my partner feel involved and empowered during the labor process, which was very important to us. Kate also helped me advocate for myself when I felt vulnerable, ensuring my needs and preferences were respected.
Kate’s knowledge and reliability are exceptional. She taught me many things I didn’t know during my first pregnancy, and her guidance made a big difference in my overall experience. I am incredibly grateful for her support and would wholeheartedly recommend Kate to anyone seeking a knowledgeable and dependable doula. Her presence made my pregnancy and labor a much more positive and empowering experience.”