Golden Hour Birth Services

12/30/2025

✨ Testimonial Tuesday! ✨

A huge thank you to this beautiful Mama for sharing her experience 💛 I couldn’t do this work without incredible families like hers!

Here’s what Devin had to say:

"When I was pregnant, I put off looking for a doula because I knew I wanted the exact right fit. I was looking for someone warm and good-humored, nurturing and strong—someone who could guide me through decision-making with scientific evidence while honoring my spiritual choices and intuition. Luckily, I found exactly that in Kat.

There were many twists and turns in my birth story, but even when things didn’t go exactly as planned, I felt empowered and in control every step of the way. Bringing my daughter into this world was truly magical, and I believe Kat played a huge role in shaping that experience. She supported both my partner and me, advocating for me and helping me advocate for myself.

I can’t say enough positive things—Kat is truly made for this work. I highly, highly recommend her. Thank you for everything, Kat! I’ll never forget how special you were to my birth story."

Feeling so grateful to be part of journeys like this 💛

12/04/2025

You’re not supposed to make every call in labor with perfect clarity — you’re supposed to birth.

Your job is to stay in your body, follow your instincts, and ride each wave as it comes.

The right provider will hold the rest with you.
They’ll communicate openly, check in with your goals, offer options without pressure, and recommend interventions only when they truly support you and your baby.

Birth isn’t about knowing every answer in the moment.

It’s about being surrounded by people who honor your choices and guide you with honesty, respect, and deep trust. 🤍

🧡 follow for education that supports magical and messy births 🧡

11/06/2025

✨ Birth is movement. Birth is breath. Birth is flow. ✨

Yes — interventions are needed in many situations. But instead of being used when necessary, they’ve become the only tools in the toolkit.

Somewhere along the way, they replaced what we’ve always known — movement, position, rhythm, intuition.

It’s time to bring the body back into birth.
To remind the room that

movement is medicine
gravity is free
and your intuition is the blueprint for labor

Every squat, lean, and breath you see here —
that’s the work of labor.

That’s birth in motion.

📸 .of.gatherbirth

10/29/2025

Labor moves fast, and sometimes your care team might suggest interventions or changes that don’t match your birth plan.

Sometimes it’s necessary, other times it may not be.

These 6 phrases give you gentle, grounded ways to pause, ask questions and make decisions based on what’s actually happening in the moment.

Not pressure, assumptions or timelines that may not fit your body your baby or your needs.

Save this post so you have these phrases ready when you need them, and share them with someone who might find them helpful.

stay golden,
🧡 kat

10/29/2025

Labor moves fast, and sometimes your care team might suggest interventions or changes that don’t match your birth plan.

Sometimes it’s necessary, other times it may not be.

These 6 phrases give you gentle, grounded ways to pause, ask questions and make decisions based on what’s actually happening in the moment.

Not pressure, assumptions or timelines that may not fit your body, your baby, or your needs.

Save this post so you have these phrases ready when you need them 💫 and share them with someone who might find them helpful.

stay golden,
🧡 kat

10/29/2025

Calling 📣 all those New Years, Valentines & Lucky Charm babes! ✨❤️🍀🥳

If you are expecting in the early months of 2026 and curious how a doula can support you on your journey, reach out!

Call me, beep me (dm me) if you want reach me! 😜

10/06/2025

10/05/2025

Sharing some sweet words from an even sweeter mama. ✨ Thank you for the trust on your journey!

10/04/2025

It’s the dilation station 🚽✨💪

When I’m supporting families in birth, one of my favorite (and underrated) spaces is… the bathroom 🚽🛁 And here’s why ⬇️

1. Privacy = progress. The bathroom is one of the few truly private spots in a hospital. A watched pot never boils — and we don’t always need to be on display.

2. Serene vibes. Dim the lights, add oils, music, and suddenly you have a cozy cocoon for labor.

3. The “dilation station.” Sitting on the toilet promotes optimal positioning, helps labor progress, and makes space for counter pressure + massage.

4. Bath time bliss. A warm bath can help muscles soften, relax, and feel completely held.

5. Shower power. Standing or sitting on a birth ball, letting warm water fall over your back? Instant relief.

6. Built-in props. Counters, rails, even the sink can support leaning, swaying, and upright positions.

7. Let’s be real — the toilet is the perfect place for all the “birth juices” to flow. 😉

8. Small space = safety. The cozy, enclosed feel can cue your brain + body to release and let labor unfold.

The bathroom may not sound glamorous, but it’s often where the real magic happens in labor ✨

Did you labor in the bathroom?? 🛁

10/02/2025

I finally got to the meat of the subject 😂

Here’s my top three must haves items in your birth bag. 💼

What else are you adding?? Comment below!

09/23/2025

For the first-time birther who’s holding both excitement and nerves… this one is for you. ✨

Birth is full of unknowns. It’s so easy for our minds to fill them with fear or worst-case scenarios. But what I’ve seen again and again as a doula is this: those unknowns can hold space for trust, magic, and connection too.
The truth no one really tells you? Life goes on in between the contractions.

There is laughter. There is rest. There are snacks, music, soft words, and deep breaths. There are kisses, whispers, tears, and moments of pride.

You don’t have to be afraid of the unknowns. You can allow them to surprise you, to steady you, to remind you that birth is not just intensity—it’s tenderness, love, and the fullness of this experience.

I believe in birth. And I believe in you.

stay golden ☀️
kat

📸 .of.gatherbirth

09/15/2025

Some heartfelt words from this incredible July birther ☀️

Thank you for trusting me with your story. Your strength, grounding energy and sporadic giggles were inspiring witness! 🫶👏 💪

“Kat is A M A Z I NG ✨
From the very beginning, she felt so down to earth and easy to connect with, and she supported us in ways we didn’t even know we would need. Kat helped us create a birth vision that felt right for us, and stood by our side every step of the way.

Her soft energy brought peace and reassurance to the process, and we always felt safe and cared for in her presence. During labor, she was our anchor, steady, encouraging, and full of wisdom. Because of Kat, we look back on our birth experience with so much gratitude and love! 🩵”

-July, 2025 ☀️