Birth Doula: Katarina Tornich

Chrissy and Hollie... where do I began. I first came to OmMamas through a recommendation of a friend. I had previously had a difficult pregnancy with my first, and was looking for extra support through the pregnancy/ birth/ and postpartum of my second. I however, did not have any intention of doing any sort of unmedicated, holistic birth like many do when they work with doulas (or at last what people stereotypically associated with doulas). Because of this, I didn't think it would make sense for me to work with doulas, but after the first call with Hollie and Chrissy, I knew I had to work with them. Chrissy had a similar experience with her son as I did with my first, and Hollie, we joke is my life twin. The two were so perfectly matched for me ... it felt like it was meant to be. They respected every part of how I wanted to go about this labor and delivery, gave me pros and cons to different scenarios, emotional support (lots of it), and were available 24/7. Both have gone above and beyond in what is likely in their "job description" and these women will be apart of my life forever.

If you are wondering if doulas are for you, because it may not be in your plan to do an unmedicated "natural" birth, take this as your sign to meet these women and consider making them a part of your experience. I assure you, it will change your pregnancy, birth and postpartum experience.