σωτηρία, sōtēría; (sow-teh-ree-ah’) noun; “rescue or safety—deliver, health, salvation.”

Romans 1:16

Meet Your Doula

Hi! My name is Kate, and I’m living the dream in Raleigh, North Carolina with my husband and our two littles. I am a ProDoula Certified Labor Doula, Certified Postpartum Placenta Specialist and VBAC Specialist and have been attending births for 3 years. I love Jesus above all, and my family is actively involved with our church. Some of my other favorite things include spending time with my family and friends, thrift-shopping and adding to various collections of mine, cooking up a delicious meal, and doing anything crafty (name a hobby, I’ve probably been there, done that, and spent way too much money on supplies).

My passion for birth work started when I gave birth to my daughter - my second-born - in October of 2020. Having doula support made this pregnancy and birth wildly different than my first - in a good way! - and I immediately knew I wanted to be able to offer that same level of compassionate support to other women and families. Since then I have attended over 25 births and helped dozens of clients feel confident, educated, supported and respected.

 

FAQ

  • Absolutely! I have experience supporting many different variations in labor and birth, such as supporting unmedicated labor, labor with epidural, induction, cesarean birth, hospital, home and birth center births. I also have experience supporting clients through various complications and variations of pregnancy such as gestational diabetes, gestational hypertension and pre-eclampsia, clients desiring VBAC, and twins.

  • I attend births at all of the Triangle area hospitals and have most recently been to WakeMed Raleigh and Cary campuses, Duke Regional, and UNC Rex Main and Holly Springs.

  • My doula style is self-described as friendly, laid-back and adaptable. It is super important to me to attune with each clients needs so that I can support them (and their partner) in the ways they need the most. My favorite part of this work is the relationship building with my clients and their partners. I also aim to maintain a professional and respectful relationship with hospital staff and other members of the care team, with the goal of facilitating a calm and cohesive birth environment where my clients feel heard, respected and supported.

  • Yes, if a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) is present.

  • DONA Intl. Doula Training - March 2021

    Breastfeeding Education for Doulas - March 2021

    Childbirth Education for Doulas - March 2021

    ProDoula Certified Labor Doula - March 2023

    CPR Certification - January 2023

    OR Training for Doulas - Birth Partners, UNC Chapel Hill - April 2023

    Certified Postpartum Placenta Specialist - November 2023

    Certified VBAC Specialist - February 2024

    Areas of interest that I’d like to continue my education: bereavement support & infant feeding.