Katherine Grimmett
- ICCE-Certified by the International Childbirth Educators Association (ICEA)
- Instructor at University of California San Diego Hospitals
- 14 years experience as a Doula, assisted in over 190 births
- Doula of the Year at UCSD Hospital 2015
- SpBPE-Spinning Babies® Parent Educator
- SpBAP-Spinning Babies® Aware Practitioner
- Certified in Cranial Sacral Therapy
- Certified Aromatherapist with Body work/Massage Therapy (somatic healing)
- Certified Lactation Counselor
- Certified Professional Baby-wearing Educator
I am often asked, "Why did you want to become a Doula?" The first time I realized my desire to help other women who were laboring was; when I was in the hospital in Italy with my third baby, dealing with preterm labor contractions. I could hear the other women in the hall having a hard time, and I wanted to get up out of my bed and help them. Recently, I realized the answer to a different question. "When did you become passionate about motherhood?" That is something that I have always known. My earliest recollections are of caring for my cherished baby-doll and knowing the only thing that mattered to me was becoming a mother. I am now an empty nester with my 3 children grown and out of the house. But the passion remains and it thrills me to be part of the process of helping others to start down the road of parenthood and feel empowered to achieve their own life goals. I am forever grateful for the doors that have opened for me, to arrive at a place where I can offer help in the form of education, doula support and massage. It's amazing to me, to be in a position to serve those who are in need of information, encouragement, and support; during the entire process of being pregnant, giving birth and navigating the ups and downs of a newborn baby. I receive more than I give and it is always a priviledge to be invited into the sacred space of birth.
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