Katie McCarthy
Why are Outcomes Better with a Doula?
Studies show that people who receive continuous support in labor, such as that of a doula, have better birth outcomes.
Katie McCarthy
- Jun 9
- 2 min
6 Tips for an Empowering Birth Experience
As a doula, my goal is for my clients to look back at their birth as a positive, empowering experience. Here are 6 tips to accomplish this.
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Katie McCarthy
- Dec 23, 2020
- 3 min
Precipitous Labor & Birth Story
I attended a birth that was, in one word, a whirlwind. The baby came fast and furious and on her own terms. I'm sharing this story to...
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Katie McCarthy
- Dec 9, 2019
- 3 min
The Value of a Doula
A doula supports the birth you want with kindness and non-judgement. She provides information and creates a peaceful environment.
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Katie McCarthy
- Oct 8, 2019
- 3 min
How to Support Someone After the Loss of a Baby
Every situation and every family is different. So what can you do to help grieving parents after the loss of a baby?
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Katie McCarthy
- Aug 13, 2019
- 3 min
5 Ways that Doulas Help Partners
It's a common misconception that doulas replace dads during childbirth. But partners can benefit greatly from working with a doula.
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Katie McCarthy
- Jul 10, 2019
- 2 min
How to Address Your Fears of Childbirth
If you're inherently scared of childbirth, how can you put yourself in the best position to have a positive, empowering birth experience.
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Katie McCarthy
- Jun 16, 2019
- 4 min
Which Childbirth Education Class is Right for Me?
There are many things to consider when selecting a Childbirth Education Class including philosophy, curriculum, format, class size and cost.
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Katie McCarthy
- Jun 10, 2019
- 3 min
Childbirth Education Class - Is It Worth It?
You're pregnant. You've been reading all the books. Listening to all the podcasts. Doing all the things to prepare for your birth. Now...
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Katie McCarthy
- May 13, 2019
- 2 min
How Doula Training Changed Me
My doula training was a life-changing experience. I walked in on the first day with my notebook and birth ball, excited and eager to...
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Katie McCarthy
- Apr 30, 2019
- 3 min
What I Didn't Know About Childbirth
As I put my son to bed tonight, on one of the last nights he’ll spend as a one-year-old, I reflected on the day he came into this world....
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