Kathy: 

“Hiring Kathy was one of the best decisions my husband and I made while preparing to bring our daughter into this world ! Initially my husband and I were unsure what to expect hiring a doula, but after meeting Kathy we knew immediately we had to have her as a part of our birthing experience. From the moment we met her, Kathy made us feel welcomed, loved, and empowered. She always went above and beyond from answering our questions, informing us of options we didn’t even know were available to us, and completely supporting our decisions when it came to discussing what our birth hopes were. I also appreciated how much she encouraged and supported my husbands involvement. My labor progressed much faster than anticipated and many of the plans we discussed were no longer an option, but with Kathy by my side I knew everything was going to be ok. She was an amazing support to both my husband and I as well as a wonderful advocate. I felt I was able to focus on my labor and delivery while she was the voice of reason in the room. She knew exactly what I needed. Kathy was so supportive and encouraging postpartum as well. She’s a wealth of knowledge and a wonderful resource. She has become a part of our family and we look forward to having her attend future births.”

-Zooey and Alex, SW Portland

“At first I’d never heard of a doula before and when I had met Kathy I was very intrigued by her work. Further along into my pregnancy she became family to us. Very informative and supportive and all together a great person. With my future pregnancies I wish for her to be by my side again. Even when it got complicated at the end she was there and helpful . . . Anybody who has the chance of having Kathy as their doula is a lucky person! Thank you so much Kathy for being my doula and becoming a part of the family. Couldn’t have done with you!”

- Ariana & Keanu, SE Portland  

“Kathy is so wonderful. Kind, informative, compassionate and responsive. This was my first pregnancy and Kathy answered all of our questions as well as informed me of all of my options during the laboring process. She was supportive of all of my requests and wishes for delivery. She helped take the fear and turned it into such a joyful time for my partner and I. One of the things I loved most about Kathy’s service is how she helped my partner get so involved. She helped us both feel in control and as comfortable as possible . . . She has been a blessing throughout our journey and we are so thankful for her support as our doula. We highly recommend Kathy. Thank you so much for all that you do!”

- Leticia & Terik, SE Portland

“Kathy was absolutely fantastic through the entire process of my son’s birth. My birth plan pretty much went out the window when I had to be induced at 41 weeks and I am so thankful to have Kathy by my side. She was my voice of reason and the perfect cheerleader. Despite pretty much nothing going a planned, my birthing experience was still a good one thanks to Kathy. She was fantastic after my son arrived as well. She was a huge support to me through our struggles to figure out breastfeeding. Words cannot express how thankful I am for everything she has done for us and I can't wait for her to witness the birth of my next child.”

- Brianna & Kainoa, Vancouver

“Let me tell you how AMAZING Kathy is! My husband and I are first time parents and had no idea what to do. Well let me tell you, getting Kathy was one of the best decisions that we ever made! She was there to comfort me and really help me through my labor. I honestly don't know how I could have done it without her. SERIOUSLY! She took away my fears and made me feel like I could actually do it, like I could give birth . . . She did everything she could to make me more comfortable, we tried many different things and not only that but she has such a warm personality . . . She really gave me the confidence I needed to make it as far as I did. Thank you so much Kathy! You have no idea how much I appreciate everything you did for me and how much you helped me! 

- Justine & Juan, N Portland

“Kathy was so good to us! She met with us multiple times before birth, drove an hour at 3am to be at the hospital with us, took pictures and videos for us (cause we asked her to:), met with us twice after the birth, and checked in with us here and there after! She’s so knowledgeable, supportive, EMPOWERING, and does all of it from the bottom of her heart. So incredibly grateful!!”

- Amy & Brookes, Hood River