Here you stand. In a great procession of micro-movements, the universe danced you into being, bringing you to this moment. You are perfectly created to cultivate light and bring forth life. Embrace your ability to participate in this physiologic miracle of birth. You were made for this journey. I will walk with you.
I believe that you know best what is right for you and that my role in your plan is to provide resources, education, and support. I want to spend enough time with you prenatally that I am familiar with your intentions and desires surrounding this once in a life time opportunity to birth your child. That being said, it is never too late to find a doula! I will provide continuous support through labor and two postpartum visits. I will be available to you by phone or email throughout your pregnancy and for 6 weeks postpartum. During our time together you will have access to me as an herbal resource for you and your family.
price for birth services: $1100
price for birth + 10 hours of postpartum care: $1350
"Kathleen was like an anchor in the rocking sea. As soon as she arrived I could feel the sense of calm come over my wife and instead of nervous energy she was able to focus on being present for me. Kathleen was right with us for everything we needed, from the first call till the end of the night, leaving nothing for us to do except spend precious time together. I can’t image going through this incredible experience without her."
-Heather (client)
Ina May's Guide to Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin
The Scientification of Love by Michel Odent
The Birth Partner by Penny Simkin
Childbirth Without Fear: The Principles and Practice of Natural Childbirth by Grantly Dick-Read
Here's a podcast I was invited to with Adriana Lozada on the used of herbs during pregnancy. https://www.birthful.com/podcast-herbs-pregnancy-postpartum/
Check out the wealth of info provided on the Birthful podcast. https://www.birthful.com/category/podcast/
Cochrane Review: Continuous support for women during childbirth https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD003766.pub6/full Bohren MA, Hofmeyr GJ, Sakala C, Fukuzawa RK, Cuthbert A. Continuous support for women during childbirth. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2017, Issue 7. Art. No.: CD003766. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD003766.pub6.