I'm so fortunate to have had Ekaterina as her style of support and quality of presence was just what I hoped for in a doula. Discreet yet present and attentive to what I was feeling/needing and also offering guidance and sharing her own insight. She was very dependable and had all of our trust during the birth preparation process. From the beginning to the end of labor, and in the very intense moments leading up to birth, her presence and both physical and psycho-emotional support was invaluable for me. Our prenatal appointments were very informative and supportive.. valuable moments to check-in, connect and focus on our pregnancy journey and birth preparations in the way that I/we needed. Katia infused these sessions with gentleness, kindness, intuition and knowledge. She was very adaptable and attentive to serve me/us in the best way possible as our doula. I appreciated the weekly messages with inspiration, art work and check-ins asking how I was doing. She offered me more of her time and attention than I even expected!

So practical, like preparing the first, very nourishing and appropriate meal for post birth. Also, supporting me with rituals that are important for me like the salt bowl for the placenta and later a 40 day ceremony with rebozo ritual, massage, and space to speak and exchange in order to integrate the birth experience. All infused with attentive, loving gestures that make all the difference… flowers, homemade food, foot massages and other gifts at each visit (pre and post). She really went above and beyond in my opinion.

I highly recommend having a doula, and Katia in particular, to all expecting mamas!

— Kasey

For my second pregnancy I had decided I wanted to go “all in” and gift myself whatever I felt like. As lovely as my partner is, I remember having missed emotional support in many senses during my first pregnancy and this was one of the main reasons I decided I wanted a doula this time around. I wasn’t even really sure what role Katia would have as a doula, but I realized over time that every time we met up, spoke over the phone, or sat down together with my partner something really important took place. It is hard to explain, I am a very sensitive person when it comes to intimate things like giving birth, but Katia managed to be exactly what I needed in every single moment she was around.

The way she managed to involve my partner, strengthen our couple when it needed help, how she gave me such wise mother advice, how she understood me so well and only suggested solutions for whatever issue I had that aligned with my preferences and values was incredible. She is so knowledgeable in a huge spectrum of pregnancy issues; anything from food related questions to muscle aches, massages techniques and ways to naturally induce labor. She always had a solution that really attracted me and I felt like she knew me so well. The way she listens and understands is just magical, she truly has a gift. Katia being an experienced yoga teacher was also a bonus as she could help me in my practice during pregnancy to suggest exercises that would relieve pain when needed and couple exercises for bonding with my partner.

At the night I gave birth it was truly like having a best friend by my side, she had managed to build up that space where I feel totally safe, and not many persons have ever been in that space of mine. That on top of that she knew exactly how to guide me through heavy contractions, ease pain through pressure points and massage and could suggest better positions when needed was just magical. I feel so blessed to have been accompanied by her and to have her present at the birth of my baby. If I were to gift one thing to someone pregnant it would be a doula, and I couldn’t think of anyone better than Katia in this role. Thank you, thank you, thank you for everything!

— Charlotte