I have always desired a home birth. My first was not a candidate for that so I prayed that if I have another opportunity that I am able to fulfill my dream. With my last pregnancy everything turned out great, but my baby was growing up at a faster pace than anticipated…which created a little anxiety around a home birth. I had initially hired Katrina as a doula, as I had already contracted a midwife. From the first time I talked to her she gave me so much confidence and ease. She had mentioned to me that she is also a midwife. I knew then that she was the right person to support me through this. Fast forward to several weeks later, my ultrasound revealed a baby over 10lbs and was recommended to have an immediate caesarean, as I was at 40 weeks. My whole world shattered; my dream was turning into dust. I reached out to the midwife, and she decided not to help me anymore hearing such medical advice. My heart was broken, my husband scared, my dreams shattered…I didn’t know what to do, so I reached out to Katrina for advice. The first thing she said was: big babies don’t scare me! I wanted to laugh but I also wanted to cry. She said she can be my midwife and support me through this. I had to think about it because how could I trust someone else so late in the process as I was already 40 weeks. As she advised, I sat quietly with myself and realized that I had trusted her before I even met her in person, and she is truly the only person who didn’t fear my situation but embraced it and offered to make my dream come true. I made the decision to have her as a midwife and 2 days later, my baby boy, weighing 11lbs 4 oz was born at home with Katrina and her wonderful assistant Ester. The 2 of them coached me through the process so well! They were truly a gift from God. Because of them I got my dream home birth and a wonderful and healthy baby.
Will forever recommend her services to anyone looking for a midwife and I hope to remain a friend with her for the years to come. She is my hero!!
You are in great hands with her!!!