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Testimonials
Angela & Travis ~ (Hypnobabies Class) "I was surprised how much there was to the class
than just the hypnosis. I knew it was a full childbirth class but I was not expecting the positive
affirmations and how to protect yourself from negativity. It was wonderful. My husband and I were
both very impressed with the class and are looking forward to a wonderful Hypnobabies birth.
Katherine was a wonderful instructor who obviously believes what she is teaching. She's very
knowledgeable and very easy to get along with. I would highly recommend her!"
~ ~ ~
Dana & Scott ~ (Hypnobabies Class) "Our Hypnobabies class was great! Katherine was
incredibly knowledgeable and a fantastic teacher. We are looking forward to a calm and comfortable
birth with her help as our doula and Hypnobabies guide."
Even the nurses and midwives at the hospital loved her! During the induction and birthing time, we
had the Hypnobabies scripts playing out loud in the room, and with Katherine and my hubby’s
assistance, I used the techniques she had taught us to naturally welcome little Warrick Davis to the
world. Afterward, the nurses said they couldn't believe how calm and composed I was, and that the
soothing Hypnobabies music and words were stuck in their heads!
We really owe this all to Katherine’s fantastic guidance and support. I would recommend her to anyone
who wants to try a natural childbirth, or even if they opt for other methods. Having a doula there to
support both me and my husband was the best thing we could have done for ourselves and our baby!"
~ Dana
Read Dana's full birth story here.
~ ~ ~
Ashlea & Kirk ~ (Hypnobabies Classes) "I can’t tell you enough about how wonderful our
experience was with Katherine teaching our private home session of Hypnobabies. Katherine is a
wonderful instructor; she not only has a wonderful command of the entire program but she also has an
ability to directly relate to your experience with her sweet, sincere and passionate demeanor. The
Hypnobabies program was the best investment I made in my birth experience!
I highly recommend this program to anyone looking for a pain-free, wonderful childbirth education
class and birth experience. I think the private lessons were so beneficial for me and my husband and I
would advise anyone considering Hypnobabies to spend the extra money for the convenience of being in
your own home and having the class geared directly on you and your experience. I can’t imagine what
my birth experience would have been like had we not learned about this incredible program and taken
Katherine’s class. I had a pain-free, vaginal birth to a beautiful 9 lb 1 oz baby girl." ~ Ashlea
Read Ashlea's full birth story here.
~ ~ ~
Archer ~ (Hypnobabies Birth Support)
"Katherine is so organized and informed. She was
and continues to be a great source of information for
me. And she was so calming and inspiring during our
baby's birth. I walked into the hospital fully dilated -
we had just the birth we had planned and couldn't
have done it without her!" ~ Pam
Cooper ~ (Birth Support) "When my husband
and first started discussing our birth plan, our
initial inclination was to do everything ourselves. We
wanted to keep the birthing experience between
us, our doctor and our baby. However, after
speaking with a few women that had used
doulas, we decided to consider using a doula as
well. When we first met Katherine, we instantly
saw that she was dedicated to the cause of
helping families to have the best birthing
experience possible and helping to bring children
into the world surrounded by love. She is one of
a handful of people I have met that I feel has
truly found her calling. When you work with
Katherine, you see that she is meant to be a doula, and she goes above and beyond to make sure that
everyone's experience is the best it can be.
We asked Katherine to come over to the house after I had been in labor a few hours. As soon as she
arrived, she immediately started helping. She was able to use different techniques that relieved some
of the pain and was able to include my husband throughout the process. When my mood started to
sour, she reminded me that this journey would end in a beautiful baby and she helped me stay positive.
In addition to providing love and support, Katherine gave us a lot of valuable information before and
after the birth. She was always very well organized for our meetings, communicated clearly and made
us feel more prepared for the birth of our baby.
I believe that our whole birthing experience was enhanced tremendously by Katherine's presence. We
would love to have her help again during our second pregnancy and birth." ~ Jennifer
~ ~ ~
tremendous love, support, and dedication our spouses, family and
friends provide during the labor and birth process - nothing
compares to the assistance a doula brings. She is a healer of pain,
a wealth of emotional support, a source of womanly wisdom, and a
loyal friend focused on no one other than the laboring woman. At
no other time in my life have I felt so pampered or special!
As our doula, Katherine permitted each member of our labor team
(including me) to more comfortably and calmly experience the
transformative experience of Zola's birth. For example, my midwife
could communicate directly with Katherine when I was too busy
having contractions to explain what was happening. My mother-in
-law could be there simply to help if we needed her. And, with
Katherine in charge of my pain management, my sweet, patient
husband felt less pressured or powerless to alleviate my discomfort.
Our dear husbands, no matter how hard they try, cannot relate or
comprehend the intensity of a process (birth) they will never know!
In addition to all this, Katherine even managed to snap a number of
amazing pictures after the birth, while my husband and I held and
swooned over our newborn daughter. Looking back, I don't know what we would have done without
her! I will be forever grateful to Katherine for the loving-kindness, guidance, and assistance she
provided at one of the most challenging and important times of my life. I know she'll be one of the first
people we call when we become pregnant with baby #2!" ~ Julie
~ ~ ~
Tessa ~ (Birth Support) "Katherine is very sensitive and responsive; she is very respectful of
mother's preferences. She is a great resource for information and makes herself available for
consultation. Great job!" ~ Mary
"Katherine is very kind, a good support and I would recommend her for future pregnancies."
~ Dr. LeAnn Haddock, OB/GYN
~ ~ ~
William ~ (Hypnobabies Birth Support)
"Having Katherine as my doula was a wonderful
and blessed experience. She was so patient and
affectionate toward me the whole way. My labor
started at 3 am and ended at 7:18 pm with my
wonderful son being born. She was there the whole
time. She kept me entertained, hydrated, and fed.
She gave me a massage through my pressure waves
and tried acupressure when my labor wasn't
progressing. It was so much fun having her there. I
swear we walked miles and miles around the
neighborhood to get my labor along and she never
missed a beat. There is definitely something Christ-
like about Katherine. She was never judgmental or
harsh, I could come and talk to her about anything and I knew it would stay with her. She was truly a
blessing and I am proud to call her my friend!" ~ Candice
~ ~ ~
Angela & Travis ~ (Hypnobabies Class) "I was surprised how much there was to the class
than just the hypnosis. I knew it was a full childbirth class but I was not expecting the positive
affirmations and how to protect yourself from negativity. It was wonderful. My husband and I were
both very impressed with the class and are looking forward to a wonderful Hypnobabies birth.
Katherine was a wonderful instructor who obviously believes what she is teaching. She's very
knowledgeable and very easy to get along with. I would highly recommend her!"
~ ~ ~
Dana & Scott ~ (Hypnobabies Class) "Our Hypnobabies class was great! Katherine was
incredibly knowledgeable and a fantastic teacher. We are looking forward to a calm and comfortable
birth with her help as our doula and Hypnobabies guide."
- Warrick's Birth ~ (Hypnobabies Birth Support) "I cant begin to
describe how wonderful it was to have Katherine as a doula and
Hypnobabies coach during the pregnancy and Warrick’s birth! Because of
her instruction and support, we were able to feel confident and prepared for
a natural childbirth, and to go through with that plan in spite of a few
complications along the way.
- We opted to have the private classes with Katherine in our home, where we
were most comfortable, and hoped to stay at home as long as possible during
our birthing time, using Hypnobabies techniques. When a few health
issues changed our plan a little, and we were faced with an induction a few
days before my due date, Katherine was right there to help us make the
best decisions possible and to keep me calm and focused.
Even the nurses and midwives at the hospital loved her! During the induction and birthing time, we
had the Hypnobabies scripts playing out loud in the room, and with Katherine and my hubby’s
assistance, I used the techniques she had taught us to naturally welcome little Warrick Davis to the
world. Afterward, the nurses said they couldn't believe how calm and composed I was, and that the
soothing Hypnobabies music and words were stuck in their heads!
We really owe this all to Katherine’s fantastic guidance and support. I would recommend her to anyone
who wants to try a natural childbirth, or even if they opt for other methods. Having a doula there to
support both me and my husband was the best thing we could have done for ourselves and our baby!"
~ Dana
Read Dana's full birth story here.
~ ~ ~
Ashlea & Kirk ~ (Hypnobabies Classes) "I can’t tell you enough about how wonderful our
experience was with Katherine teaching our private home session of Hypnobabies. Katherine is a
wonderful instructor; she not only has a wonderful command of the entire program but she also has an
ability to directly relate to your experience with her sweet, sincere and passionate demeanor. The
Hypnobabies program was the best investment I made in my birth experience!
I highly recommend this program to anyone looking for a pain-free, wonderful childbirth education
class and birth experience. I think the private lessons were so beneficial for me and my husband and I
would advise anyone considering Hypnobabies to spend the extra money for the convenience of being in
your own home and having the class geared directly on you and your experience. I can’t imagine what
my birth experience would have been like had we not learned about this incredible program and taken
Katherine’s class. I had a pain-free, vaginal birth to a beautiful 9 lb 1 oz baby girl." ~ Ashlea
Read Ashlea's full birth story here.
~ ~ ~
Archer ~ (Hypnobabies Birth Support)
"Katherine is so organized and informed. She was
and continues to be a great source of information for
me. And she was so calming and inspiring during our
baby's birth. I walked into the hospital fully dilated -
we had just the birth we had planned and couldn't
have done it without her!" ~ Pam
Cooper ~ (Birth Support) "When my husband
and first started discussing our birth plan, our
initial inclination was to do everything ourselves. We
wanted to keep the birthing experience between
us, our doctor and our baby. However, after
speaking with a few women that had used
doulas, we decided to consider using a doula as
well. When we first met Katherine, we instantly
saw that she was dedicated to the cause of
helping families to have the best birthing
experience possible and helping to bring children
into the world surrounded by love. She is one of
a handful of people I have met that I feel has
truly found her calling. When you work with
Katherine, you see that she is meant to be a doula, and she goes above and beyond to make sure that
everyone's experience is the best it can be.
We asked Katherine to come over to the house after I had been in labor a few hours. As soon as she
arrived, she immediately started helping. She was able to use different techniques that relieved some
of the pain and was able to include my husband throughout the process. When my mood started to
sour, she reminded me that this journey would end in a beautiful baby and she helped me stay positive.
In addition to providing love and support, Katherine gave us a lot of valuable information before and
after the birth. She was always very well organized for our meetings, communicated clearly and made
us feel more prepared for the birth of our baby.
I believe that our whole birthing experience was enhanced tremendously by Katherine's presence. We
would love to have her help again during our second pregnancy and birth." ~ Jennifer
~ ~ ~
tremendous love, support, and dedication our spouses, family and
friends provide during the labor and birth process - nothing
compares to the assistance a doula brings. She is a healer of pain,
a wealth of emotional support, a source of womanly wisdom, and a
loyal friend focused on no one other than the laboring woman. At
no other time in my life have I felt so pampered or special!
As our doula, Katherine permitted each member of our labor team
(including me) to more comfortably and calmly experience the
transformative experience of Zola's birth. For example, my midwife
could communicate directly with Katherine when I was too busy
having contractions to explain what was happening. My mother-in
-law could be there simply to help if we needed her. And, with
Katherine in charge of my pain management, my sweet, patient
husband felt less pressured or powerless to alleviate my discomfort.
Our dear husbands, no matter how hard they try, cannot relate or
comprehend the intensity of a process (birth) they will never know!
In addition to all this, Katherine even managed to snap a number of
amazing pictures after the birth, while my husband and I held and
swooned over our newborn daughter. Looking back, I don't know what we would have done without
her! I will be forever grateful to Katherine for the loving-kindness, guidance, and assistance she
provided at one of the most challenging and important times of my life. I know she'll be one of the first
people we call when we become pregnant with baby #2!" ~ Julie
~ ~ ~
Tessa ~ (Birth Support) "Katherine is very sensitive and responsive; she is very respectful of
mother's preferences. She is a great resource for information and makes herself available for
consultation. Great job!" ~ Mary
"Katherine is very kind, a good support and I would recommend her for future pregnancies."
~ Dr. LeAnn Haddock, OB/GYN
~ ~ ~
William ~ (Hypnobabies Birth Support)
"Having Katherine as my doula was a wonderful
and blessed experience. She was so patient and
affectionate toward me the whole way. My labor
started at 3 am and ended at 7:18 pm with my
wonderful son being born. She was there the whole
time. She kept me entertained, hydrated, and fed.
She gave me a massage through my pressure waves
and tried acupressure when my labor wasn't
progressing. It was so much fun having her there. I
swear we walked miles and miles around the
neighborhood to get my labor along and she never
missed a beat. There is definitely something Christ-
like about Katherine. She was never judgmental or
harsh, I could come and talk to her about anything and I knew it would stay with her. She was truly a
blessing and I am proud to call her my friend!" ~ Candice
~ ~ ~
| Ancient Hearts Birth Services ~ Honoring the Beauty of Birth ~ |
| ~ Katherine Stanglin, CD(DONA), HCHI, HD ~ Hypnobabies Childbirth Educator & Hypno-Doula Birth Doula (DONA) Katherine@Ancient-Hearts.com (832) 360-6014 |
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