Katie the Doula

08/06/2023

Does circumcision have effects on the infant’s brain? See below…

Intact care and circumcision research for today's families. Should I circumcise? Know the pros and cons.

05/11/2022

Please read…

https://www.biospace.com/article/researchers-answer-how-and-why-infants-die-from-sids/?utm_source=socialmedia&fbclid=IwAR3vJv6OCzPTUX-r7jEEbaN2FKJg8EHbSBbyn-iunmLGGYKxYydTBDf7Jy8

Researchers from The Children's Hospital Westmead in Sydney, Australia released a study that confirmed not only how infants die from sudden infant death syndrome, but why.

05/09/2022

Happy Mother’s Day to all the Mamas who have allowed me to hold space for them and hold their hand through such a milestone moment. Love you all.

05/01/2022

This Doula is certified for another 3 years. I will be back soon. Took a break from this work I love so much to take care of myself. We can’t take care of others if we don’t take care of ourselves.

Reminded of this beautiful quote today when reminiscing about a doula baby of mine born 10 years ago today.

Speak tenderly to them. Let there be kindness in your face, in your eyes, in your smile, in the warmth of your greeting. Always have a cheerful smile. Don’t only give your care, but give your heart as well.” ― Mother Teresa

06/28/2020

We are still learning about this virus but this is interesting information.

The placentas of sixteen women who contracted COVID-19 during pregnancy showed evidence of significant injury, a new study reports. The placental injuries were consistent with abnormal blood flow between mother and baby in-utero, suggesting another complication of coronavirus infection in pregnant w...

06/20/2020

One of the many things I am missing right now during quarantine is spending time with and loving on my doula babies. Today this sweet girl turns 2 and I miss her and her big sister and mama and daddy so very much. They’ve made me a part of their family and I can’t wait to be with them again sometime soon. Happy Birthday Sweet Allura. I love you so much!

03/17/2020

Happy 16th Birthday to my very first Doula baby Joey!! What a day...born on 3/17 at 3:17am. And love to your mama KimberlyAnn as well.

10/19/2019

Happy 3rd Birthday to my Doula baby Anastaysia 💕 Your doula loves you Sassy 😘

09/11/2019

Before this day comes to a close I want to wish a Happy 5th Birthday to Doula Baby Millie and Happy 4th Birthday to Doula Baby Rhys! Hope you both had an amazing day!

08/19/2019

I’m taking a break from my Doula work until after the new year. I’m missing mamas and babies right now as I prepare for spine surgery in Sept but I can’t wait for 2020 ! Keep the good vibes coming 😘

07/20/2019

One of the things women remember the most from labor and birth is how they were treated. Know better. Do better.

Childbirth is one of the most difficult, painful, and monumental experiences many women will go through in their lifetimes. So it's both discouraging and distressing to learn that, in the United States, many women feel they were "mistreated" or…