Each birth is unique, each family connects differently, but at each birth I have seen the same amazing joy presents itself that connects us all. A Doula is a birthing attendant who provides constant and calming support throughout your pregnancy, labour and birth. They enhance the experience of birth for couples, and provide that extra bit of help to father/partner so that they can really feel involved with the whole birthing process. Birthing with a doula often results in a joyful birthing and post natal experience for mother, father and baby.
If you choose to have me support you during your birth, you can expect:
- 5 week HypnoBirthing Class which is a proven childbirth method which enables parents and their baby to have a comfortable, relaxed and positive birthing.
- The Marie Mongan Method HypnoBirthing book
- 2 self-hypnosis cds
- A custom made birth plan
- Birth Companion Prompt Sheet
- The confidence to have a beautiful birthI will be on call 2 week prior to your birth and available through e-mail and phone for questions.
- I am certified Reiki I which helps release stress through little pressure points
- I use deep relaxation techniques to reduce pain and stress.
- I will be there fully supporting the entire family.
- Available after the birth for questions and added support with parenting and breastfeeding.
What Families are saying about me:
I met Kate when I took my Hypnobirthing class at Yale New Haven Hospital. She was the instructor. I noticed that she had a very calm and relaxing personality which was just what I need for my birthing experience. Both my husband and I thought it would be a good idea to have a doula with us during the birth of our son. After spending time with her during the class I felt very comfortable with her and knew I would need some help with the Hypnobirthing experience. We asked Kate to be our doula and she met with us before hand and we were able to tell her what our wishes were for the experience and she talked us through it. I wanted to use a birthing tub and she was very supportive.
Kate made herself available for questions at any time. On the day I went into labor I called her and she kept me calm and grounded, when it was time to go to the hospital she met us there shortly after. She helped with getting the tub set up and just being there present to support my husband and I. Kate talked me through the whole thing, helped me to stay on track with my breathing, explained what was going on as I had questions and was just a calming presents with her soothing voice.
I even called “olly olly in free” three times and wanted meds and Kate was able to talk me through it. We arrived at the hospital around 8pm and my son was born at 12:35 am with about four pushes. Without Kate keeping me on track with breathing and relaxing me it wouldn’t have happened so nicely.
When we have another child I will definately be calling Kate again to be by our side! My husband felt relieved to have her there too. I can’t thank her enough and would totally recommend her.
Kate also came for a visit after the delivery and it was good to be able to talk about the experience and she is very knowledgeable in breast feeding.
Linda C.
My husband and I were very happy to have Kate present for the birth of our first baby. Kate was constantly reassuring during the birthing of our daughter. It is impossible to know what to expect before your first birth. Because of the constant uncertainty regarding what will happen next, Kate’s reassuring presense was invaluable.
Though I fully intended to have a natural hypnobirth, it became clear that plans would change when my baby did not come on her own, and an induction was necessary. Kate was very flexible as plans changed and was completely supportive throughout my long labor. I constantly looked to Kate during labor, and she assured me that everything would be ok. Even though my baby’s birth did not go as originally planned, I was very happy with my birth experience and am grateful for Kate’s guidance and support.
Brianna Henningsen
My husband and I were extremely happy with our choice to have Kate there for the birth of our son.
Kate ran the Hypnobirthing class that we took while I was pregnant and we loved her easygoing nature and thought she’d be perfect as our doula.
We had a meeting to discuss the specifics of what we were looking for with the birth and then kept in touch via email. We called her the day I was admitted into the hospital around 8am. My only regret was not calling her sooner. (the hospital staff had kept us in limbo as to wether or not I would be admitted) Thinking back to the hour right before my son was born, I don’t think I, or my husband, could have done it without her! She coached me wonderfully through everything, even when I thought I couldn’t do it. It was a wonderful addition having her there and her knowledge as well as calm and peaceful presence, was greatly appreciated. I can’t recommend her services enough!
Ariana Daily
My experience with Kate Sullivan-Berg was exactly what I hope for with a care provider: expertise, professionalism, and caring. After having Kate as our hypnobirthing coach, I felt confident about asking her to be our doula. It was a great decision: she was with us every step of the way – when we found out we couldn’t have a home birth, when I had to undergo additional testing, and when it was time to head to the hospital.
At the hospital, Kate was confident and reassuring. My birth team consisted of my husband, my sister, and Kate. Because of the gentle but firm guidance that Kate was able to give, (and the preparation that she had given us), I felt like I had the best team ever. She gave the people I love great advice and really showed them what to do to be helpful to me in my labor.
My sister and Kate had never met before the day of the birth, but Kate put her at ease and made her an integral part of the process. My sister has told me that it was an incredible experience and that she feels honored to have been a part of it.
I have often heard that husbands may feel left out of the birth process, especially when a doula is involved, but Kate made absolutely sure that my husband was involved. He was my rock, and I believe that Kate facilitated that.
When the serious birthing time came, I was able to (and needed to) rely on all three of them. I feel like Kate coordinated that, and turned the three of them into my “dream team”. I am now the mother of a beautiful baby girl, and I feel that Kate was an invaluable part of the process. I wouldn’t have another baby without her.
Gloria slevin
I have known Kate personally for the past few years. When I got pregnant she told me all about hypno-birthing and how wonderful it was. I have to admit I giggled at first but decided why not try it (what was the worst that could happen?). I really found it a great relaxing tool for my everyday life. After speaking to some friends my husband and I decided that we wanted a Doula to help us through the birth as this was our first child and well Kate was our obvious choice. From the moment I started having contractions she was there for me to help calm and sooth me as well as help me understand what my body was doing. From the moment Kate walked into the delivery room she quietly took over making sure I was calm and focused and well attened to. She was great and I wouldn;t have changed a thing. I truly believe she made all the difference. We are planning to have our second child next year and kate will deff be my first call.
Elizabeth Zydowski
You have educated me, pushed me, been sooo patient with me, made me believe in me, made me learn and grasp this whole experience and think of new ways and learn learn learn, you’ve been more than perfect you’ve been FABULOUS and you continue to amaze me
O I am so proud to know you, you know that and I keep talking about you and how wonderful you are and i will continue, you’ve touched me so and I believe you will touch so many others, you got it girl!! You so got it. Your words motivate me. You reminded me of how wonderful it is to touch someone who really needs it, how wonderful that really truely truely truely is…..
Your words resonate inside me and empower me.
