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.

Next to birth support, I also offer a 'refresher course' for people who've given birth before...and wish to go through labour with their partner. I will visit your home when you and your partner are present.  

In this course I will come to your home 5x 90 minutes (also on weekends and evenings of necessary).
You will get the necessary information to prep for your birth and tips and tricks for your partner how to best support you. Feel free to also invite your mother or friend should you wish to go through labour in a close-knit environment. To top it all off, you will get a nice relaxing foot-massage at the end of last session.
Costs: €425,- (excl.travel- and parking costs).

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