Catharina Ooijens

I would describe myself as a passionate woman with a lot of experience and love for my doula profession. I am a gatekeeper for female oriented care.

I support women to hold direction during pregnancy and birth and teach you how to let go of control and trust the birth-process. Important is that the pregnant woman and her partner receive understandable and complete information from their midwife, gynecologist and doula.

Together we make a birth-plan in which your wishes and needs are communicated. I give continuous support and will leave when you are ready to embrace your maternity care.

In addition to birth support, I also offer a refresher course ! You’ve given birth before… and this time you want to do it together with your partner? Then I’ll come to your home, with both you and your partner present.  

In this course, I’ll come to your home twice for 3-hour sessions (evenings and weekends if needed). You’ll receive the necessary information to prepare for your birth and practical tips for your partner on how to best support you. You can also invite a mother or friend if you want to keep the birth in a small circle. Additionally, you’ll receive a relaxing foot massage at the end of the final session. Price: €495,- (excluding travel and parking costs).

I am a member of the NBvD, the Dutch Association for Doulas.