| Words of praise from our parents... |
| Thanks so much. You were truly a godsend when we definitely needed it. Your encouragement matched with your skill as a post partum doula made those tough days bearable. You had great ideas for soothing our newborn and I appreciated the daily phone calls. *Most Importantly * The initial phone provided me with so much hope. You were so calm and reassuring and thorough. Thanks again. -Julie B. |
| Thank you so very much Cathy for helping me to gain control of my life as a mother! Your advice and help was invaluable and has helped me to become the confident mom I always wanted to be. I found especially useful the information on scheduling the baby's activities and the need for Marianna to sleep every two hours (approximately). The compression you taught me to do during breastfeeding now ensures that Marianna is well fed after every feed. The soothing techniques are awesome and work every time. Your service in all was excellent and I also appreciate the follow-up that you do on the phone - it really shows you care for "your moms & babies". I would highly recommend your service to any new mother (or any mom struggling with mothering a new baby) ~ and have already done so to women I know! Many thanks and best wishes for the future! - Karolina M. |
| Without Cathy's guidance and support, I would not have succeeded in breastfeeding my daughter. She gave me the encouragement, knowledge and motivation that I needed when I was feeling overwhelmed. - Mary S. |
Having you in our space and with me so intensely ... reminded me what a joy motherhood can and should be. You encompass a wonderful, optimistic maternal instinct and energy!! It is tangible and makes me stop and remember all the positives of motherhood....hard to see sometimes through the sleep deprivation haze. So know this is part of your gift.
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Vanessa T. |
| Liam has been great. He's been a real joy. He seems to be sleeping more and more - as long as 5 hours! We seem to have more time to do things and he's just been wonderful to hang out with. - Lucy P. |
We would like to thank you so very much for the wonderful postpartum support you provided for our family. We learned a lot from you, and your help and advice was invaluable to regaining control of our lives as parents. The services provided by you and Once Baby Comes . are truly life-changing! We are very grateful for all that you have done for us and wish you continued success and happiness. - Mark M. |
| Cathy, you were amazing! The support you provided me with was so helpful. I went from having a sleep-deprived, fussy baby to a sleeping, sweet, happy baby. I enjoyed the day that we spent together immensely. Your advice and calm nature made me feel so relaxed and confident as a mother. I have already told a few of my friends about you and I will definitely not hesitate to call you when I'm ready to sleep train Jayla. Thanks again for helping me feel in control of things in the house!" - Sue H. |
| Cathy, you have made the difference in our lives. We will be forever grateful. I hope we keep in touch over the years! Thank you soooo much. - Maggie O. |
Thank you. you made a real connection with all of us and truly met our needs. We learned so much! You're a miracle worker. - Lucy P. |
You were experienced, knowledgeable, and extremely helpful during my most necessary moments. You provided the solid educational background that I, as a first-time mom, needed. I could not have done it successfully and with such great ease without you. Thank you, thank you, thank you! - Maria S. |
Our family has truly been blessed by all the support and encouragement you provided. You were a gentle educator who always had an abundance of energy, concrete ideas and suggestions that demonstrated your professionalism, knowledge, natural talent, and genuine passion for your vocation as a doula. - Brenda E. |
All around an excellent experience. Thank you! Please keep in touch. - Vanessa T. |
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| Praise from medical professionals . |
Cathy is an exceptionally warm, kind and caring person who has an outstanding ability to recognize and help meet the needs of people around her. As a mother of three children, and working in the Post Partum Support Program, she has plenty of experience with pregnancies and infants. She is a highly trustworthy and responsible person. She is a particularly good doula because of her calm demeanour, her patience and her ability to be soothing and comforting in hectic situations. Cathy's clear voice and mannerisms help to minimize people's fears, making them feel confident. She is level-headed, rational and has excellent discretion. - Dr. P. Sehgal |
My first impression of Cathy was of a calm, soothing person, who stayed well controlled in an otherwise stressful situation. I also came to find that Cathy is a critical thinker, who stays well informed and is constantly learning. She is open-minded, always striving for more knowledge and is open to new ideas. Her ability to teach is obvious ~ she is a natural teacher and a natural mother; a person who has confidence in her ability. Being a doula marries her love of teaching with her love of motherhood and children. - Dr. A. Morra |
