All Birth.

Kathleen is worth her weight in gold! My partner, always the frugal saver, didn’t think we would need a doula. However as this was my first pregnancy I persisted. After having the most peaceful and powerful birth thanks to Kathleen, my partner began to tell everyone that they not only need a doula but they need Kathleen as their doula. Kathleen took the time to talk to me about my wants, my fears, and what I should expect during the postpartum period. I felt supported through the whole process and knew if I had any questions that Kathleen would have the answer. She was by my side the whole time during the birth, coached my partner on how to help out, brought me back to my breathing and kept a calming vibe throughout the room. Thanks to Kathleen’s hard work I had the birth that I had been envisioning my whole pregnancy.

I’ll start with I cannot say enough words to express my gratitude for Kathleen. She was and still is today the best support person for my partner, myself and our little one.I could not imagine the experience of labour without Kathleen. She brought the best energy, guidance and all around support on the day of. Leading up to the birth and after, we were able to bounce thoughts, feelings and questions with ease. Always feeling we were listened to and presented with options to make the bumpy road of parenthood much easier in that precious transition period.I would highly recommend Kathleen. You will not be disappointed and it will set you on the best path forward for the life change that is about to come.

Our experience with Kathleen was so incredibly positive, we adore her! My hubby was a doula skeptic at first, and now we are both SO grateful for Kathleen and highly recommend all families to work with her. She's a calming, intuitive presence with a great sense of humor and a wealth of knowledge. She really helped both myself and my husband feel as prepared and confident as possible in the pregnancy and birth journey. As a new Mom, I actually was able to enjoy my labour process and step into my power as a woman. I loved giving birth, and felt a strength and connection I have never experienced before. I credit this largely to our time with Kathleen and her ability to help us view the pregnancy and birthing journey in a different way than we usually are exposed to in our culture. She did this while still respecting our fears and concerns along the way. She supported my husband and I both individually and as a couple, as we navigated this new terrain. We felt seen, heard, loved, and empowered. We look forward to continuing to have her as a part of our birth team as our family grows ❤

Kathleen is amazing! She made us feel safe, heard and respected. She gave us helpful advice about everything we asked, was incredible during our baby’s birth and is always there for us. She is an advocate, a professional and a friend. We also loved her birth class. I have not one negative thing to say about her or her work!

Kathleen is such an incredible doula, we feel so lucky to have had her by our side throughout the journey of becoming parents. She is a huge part of our birth story as well as our prenatal and postpartum experience. I honestly couldn’t imagine doing it without her. With Kathleen’s calming nature and extensive knowledge she made us feel empowered, confident and informed going into our labour. We will be forever grateful for the bond we shared with Kathleen and for the guidance and support that she gave to us. I can’t recommend Kathleen highly enough she has left such a beautiful imprint on our lives.The All Birth centre has also been an amazing hub of knowledge, support and community. I really admire Kathleen for all the work that she does, it is so valuable and important.

“If a doula were a drug, it would be unethical not to use it”. - Dr. John H Kennell. Kathleen is an angel on earth. She guided me through my first pregnancy and a very unpredictable labour and delivery. Without Kathleen, I wouldn’t have felt empowered in my strength nor would I have felt confident in my knowledge of the options available to me. Although my birth experience turned out to be a lot different than what I had envisioned, Kathleen’s presence and unyielding support made it peaceful, powerful, and always kept me feeling in control. I call Kathleen my “birth therapist” - throughout all of the emotions and trials that popped up during the nine months of pregnancy, Kathleen was there to support me however I needed. She has the most empathetic, calm, and wise disposition and always made me feel heard and validated my every concern and question. My pregnancy and birth experience were surreal in the best way possible and I owe it all to Kathleen. I wish every mother could experience her nurturing guidance - she was certainly made to be in this profession. I would recommend Kathleen to any expectant mother in search of supported and holistic care in their pregnancy and I can’t wait to work with her again. ♥️

My wife and I are so grateful for the experience, knowledge and grace that Kathleen shared with us throughout our pregnancy. This was our first child, and we were nervous, scared, excited and confused about what to expect.We were lucky enough to start working with Kathleen early in the pregnancy, allowing us to build our knowledge from our one-on-one sessions slowly. Kathleen was patient, kind, and slow in her approach as we built our confidence and knowledge in preparation for the due date. At no point did we feel under any pressure to go down a specific birth route, and we felt like all of our questions and concerns were supported.We had initially planned for a home birth, and after some medical recommendations changed last minute, we shifted to a hospital birth. We decided to stay home for as long as possible and transfer to the hospital at the right time. During this time at home, Katheleen helped my wife to stay calm and relaxed. I couldnt imagine that situation without Kathleen, and I am so grateful for her support through that stage of labour. During our time at the hospital, Kathleen worked with our midwife and ensured we were looked after and our birth plan was followed throughout, and she supported my wife.Kathleen's care and support didn't end after our baby was born; she was there to help us with any questions during the first few weeks after we got home. As a husband, Kathleen empowered me to support my wife and be the best birth partner she needed me to be. I will be forever grateful for our experience with Kathleen and hope everyone can have a doula like Kathleen on their team to help guide them through this journey.

Kathleen was instrumental throughout my pregnancy, birth, and postpartum period. She was a listening ear, a calm pillar of strength, and a wise maternal voice through challenging moments.Her support in my most difficult moments allowed me to follow my intuition, and to find calmness in the most chaotic of times.I will forever be grateful for her knowledge, resources, kindness, calmness, and love throughout the most sensitive time of my life

From the moment we met Kathleen, we felt heard, supported, and loved; she truly prioritizes relationships with her clients in crafting a beautiful birth. Taking our birthing goals (we felt it was more appropriate than a rigid plan) into account, Kathleen helped us prioritize certain aspects of my wife's (the gestational parent) delivery based on what she learned through getting to know us. She was careful to not push anything on us or pass judgement, but rather offered excellent personalized suggestions or ideas when warranted. While my wife's birth did not go as planned (emergency c-section), we both think fondly of the preceding moments before our son came earth-side. Kathleen's calm energy, love, and professionalism are unmatched and a large part of the reason we felt so grounded during labour. Thank you Kathleen, we love you!

I would give 10 stars if I could! Kathleen is a woman who has found her calling and her passion for women taking back birth into their own hands will help you have the birth you desire. My first child’s birth was a completely different experience…different care provider, different doula. I came out of that birth feeling belittled and broken due to my care provider’s demeaning comments and forceful nature. We were fortunate to have Kathleen present for our second child’s birth. Even though it did not go to plan I have come out of this one feeling empowered and proud. Kathleen is well respected in the Kelowna birthing community and for rightful reasons. Her years of experience will be what helps you get through transition and when you think you can’t go on. She is empathic, a fabulous listener and has a great sense of humour. You will not regret having Kathleen by your side for your birth!