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Tystebau :: Testimonials

Claire

"I worked alongside Catrin as a co-facilitator of our local Positive Birth Movement. She has also become a key volunteer for the Peer Support project I led for parents who experienced traumatic birth or perinatal mental illness. Catrin's passion for birth is so evident. She is really knowledgeable, & a fervent advocate for birth rights, choices & compassion in maternity care. Catrin's personal birth experiences with her own three children have also shaped her perceptions & influenced & moulded her passion, compassion & knowledge. Anyone who receives support from Catrin will be tapping into strength, knowledge & loving support worth more than rubies."

Katie

 "Being a first time mum I had no clue about anything to do with pregnancy, the birth and then being a mum, Catrin helped me through it all and still is. Catrin would answer any worries I had with the pregnancy, told me what I was entitled to with the birth, helped me with my birth plan and told me about things my midwife hadn’t covered. She was on call to Be my birthing partner even though she’d just given birth a month before herself. Unfortunately I suffer from mental health issues but Catrin was able to help me through this too and help me believe I could do it (be a mum) my baby is now 6 months old and Catrin is still answering everything I ask, I would have truly been lost without her."

"We had a home delivery with our first child in America. Moving to Wales, we knew we wanted another home birth when we got pregnant again, but weren't aware of any doulas in the area. I was pretty gutted, because a doula and placenta encapsulation meant so much to us the first time around. I just happened to be on Facebook and saw an ad for a doula who did placenta encapsulation in our area. Naturally, I contacted Catrin on the spot. In that first meeting, my husband and I knew we did not just meet our doula, but a lifelong friend. Catrin went above and beyond to make us feel at ease with our second little miracle. Not only did she provide healing salts, oils, amazing food, and great advice along the way, but most of all, she encouraged. Catrin knows what a mama is capable of. She empowers the whole family to embrace every aspect of birth, knows when to be in the background, and also when to step in when needed. She continues to be an open ear and heart after the birth. I can not recommend having a home birth highly enough, and specifically Catrin as your doula. She should not be in addition to, she should be necessity."

Angelyn & Bo

"Catrin really helped me when I was at the end of my second pregnancy and feeling anxious! She made me aware of my rights and offered evidence to read so I could make an informed decision on my birth"

- Fiona

"Catrin helped us with the birth of our second son, and helped him enter this world. After a previous c-section and bad memories of the first birth she helped us turn the situation around. Her knowledge of birth rights, her love and compassion are a force to be reckoned with. After being told we could not have a home birth at 42 weeks & because of a previous c-section, we found all of this to be possible, and felt strong in that decision. Her love and support, lotions and potions, massage, strong, kind presence and incredible food, and the placenta encapsulation made us feel truly loved and supported. To anybody looking into Doula support I would not do it again without Catrin.. every woman/family needs this lady in her life."

- Nina & Bob

LOTTIE

"Catrin supported me throughout my second pregnancy, she is incredibly knowledgeable about birth rights and choices and helped me make an informed decision that was best for me and my baby. She was invaluable, especially when I went past my due date and was given a lot of misinformation about my birth rights by the hospital about declining induction. Catrin helped me weigh up my options in a completely objective, unbiased way and encouraged me to trust myself. I went on to have a beautiful, easy home birth at 42+4 to a big baby girl."

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