Hi, I’m Katie!
As a business owner, birth and postpartum doula, pediatric sleep consultant, wife, and mama to four boys, two feisty kitties, and the silliest Frenchie, I have embraced a ‘go with the flow’ mentality. I enjoy ordinary days at home with my loves, but am always up for an adventure! I love hiking in the woods, park and beach days, trips to Cedar Point, and rainy days at the library.
Almost four years ago, I discovered doulas and instantly knew that every struggle I endured during pregnancy, birth and postpartum prepared me for this career path. I wish so much that I had known about doulas with my first two pregnancies because I needed a doula, but you don’t know what you don’t know. Now, my goal is to get the word out about us doulas and help mamas have amazing, empowering experiences as they grow and welcome little babies!
Similarly, I grew passionate to become a Certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant after struggling for 18 months with a contact sleeper. I thought, “This little guy has to be touching me to sleep!” Otherwise, he would wake up and cry every 30-40 minutes. It was exhausting in every way. I thought sleep training was “mean” or counterproductive to bonding, until I really dug into the studies and research. Sleep training is extremely beneficial when done with care and consistency. Now I help moms to stop the habits that make sleep a struggle and embrace the benefits of healthy sleep practices!
I’m always excited to learn new things. I enjoy reading and keeping up with the latest studies about pregnancy, labor, newborn care, and parenting. I have a hard time reading fiction these days, but if I had to choose, my favorite would be reading Calvin and Hobbes with my boys.
My main goal in life is to love and serve others, especially those in need. I know that God thoughtfully guides me to each one of my clients, and His grace blesses our journey together. I care about and respect all people, including all cultures, beliefs and lifestyles. My goal is to support families and meet them where they are in their unique walk of life, free of judgement and full of joy.