Hi, I’m Kate (she/her). It’s great to meet you!
Birthing, caring for and feeding a baby is the most heroic, life-changing, and – frankly – terrifying thing most of us will ever do. But, with the right support, it can also be a positive, empowering experience.
I brought my own babies (twins and their brother!) into the world surrounded by support, warmth, and the information I needed to feel empowered and in control.
It was by no means a breeze and it was often a rollercoaster. But the judgement free support made all the difference.
This is what I aim to provide other parents.
I’m a Toronto-based birth and postpartum doula, childbirth educator, Lactation Consultant, infant sleep educator, and a yoga instructor.
Another added layer - in my past, pre-kids life I was certified primary school teacher (with an M.A. in Effective Learning and OCT), specializing in the Early Years.
(Basically I’m a Jill-of-all-trades when it comes to early parenthood!)
I’m also a parent who has been where you are now. I know first hand that pregnancy and early parenthood can be filled with many emotions – often all at once (hello joyful terrified exhaustion).
For me, having a trusted expert to rely on for re-assurance, guidance, and support during childbirth, early parenthood and while feeding a baby, was invaluable. It was the difference between fear and confidence. Calm and overwhelm. Darkness and light.
It led me to become a doula, educator and lactation consultant, and is the inspiration for the type and level of service I aim to provide my clients. When you work with me, or anyone on my team, I want you to feel like you have an experienced friend on your side. One who is warm, relaxed, and calm under pressure.
Here I am with my littlest squish, when he was so new and fresh!
I approach my job with a ton of empathy – and zero judgement.
I have experience working with wide range of professionals across the perintal world - OBs, midwives, pediatricians, and alternative health care providers - in all kinds of settings – from hospital, the birth centre, pediatric clinics, to homes.
I also have the honour of working with the best families! Check in here to read words of gratitude and kindness, from the wonderful families I've been honoured to work with.
I can also say the same about my team. They’re all incredible humans who truly love supporting families with their own new tiny humans.
When I am not supporting families, I can be found exploring parks, farmer's markets and all Toronto has to offer; drinking green tea or green smoothies; or strengthening arms for double hip squeezes in a yoga or barre class. I read A LOT - novels and birth, baby and infant feeding related content.
I also spend a lot of time with my doula team - we have a lot in common and we’ve always got something (usually birth & baby related, although we do talk about other things) to chat about!
My Education and Background
Certified Maternal Support Practitioner (doula), Infant Sleep Educator, Childbirth Educator, Vinyasa Flow and Pre/Postpartum Yoga Instructor
Breastfeeding Educator, Hypnobabies doula, Spinning Babies educated, and Master Rebozo doula
Professional Contributor to Love Child Organics blog
Professional Contributor to Motherly blog
Professional Contributor to Eco-Parent magazine blog
Professional Contributor to Little Zen One Babywearing blog
Regular speaker at Prenatal and Postnatal events across Toronto
20+ years teaching and supporting families
Infant and Family CPR trained
Qualified Teacher Status (primary from the U.K.) and OCT (Ontario College of Teachers)
M.A. Honours, Effective Learning
B.A. Honours, English and Equity Studies (studies of equality!)
2nd Degree Black Belt in Karate
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