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 Breastfeeding Specialist and have completed additional training specific to supporting VBAC. I have been attending births for almost 5 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, taking care of my 5 backyard chickens, 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 50+ 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, UNC Chapel Hill, 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 members of your medical care team (midwives, doctors, nurses, assistants, etc.), 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 - ProDoula - November 2023

    Certified VBAC Specialist - ProDoula - February 2024

    Certified Breastfeeding Specialist - LER - June 2025