LOLA KATSCHKE CD(PALS), PCD(NAPS), CLE, NCS
I grew up in warm Sao Paulo, Brazil, and after moving to Seattle, dove deep into my calling to be a birth worker as an organic continuation of the childcare and teaching experiences I had both here and in South America. I realized that I had a unique ability to recognize peoples’ particular needs and support them in their transition into parenthood. These skills are the foundation of my doula practice encouraging me to keep looking for better ways to serve my families.
When I think about the significant impact my work as a doula can have on people’s lives, it immediately warms my heart. Through countless hours supporting families, I have learned that parents are experts on their children. For sure, I am a specialist on all things bumps and babies, but they are the true masters on their newborns. It is my job and goal to set them up for success, build their confidence, educate, foster and nourish their bond, give solid parenting tools, and lead them to the point they no longer need me because they have accomplished a mutual goal: thrive in this new journey!
When I join a family during labor, I appreciate and honor that I am witnessing one of the most precious and vulnerable moments in their lives. I observe and adjust my support strategies to meet the family’s needs, reassure them that they are making the right decisions based on their values and wishes, and accompany them on that beautiful path until the baby is in their arms. I bring into the birth space various suggestions in my toolbox and will work with the birthing parent to meet the best coping plan, be it words of affirmation, hip squeezes, TENS unit use, movement, humor, and so much more.
As a Latina immigrant, I have experienced the challenges of adjusting to life in a new country without family nearby. I know first-hand how challenging and scary it can be to reach out for help in sensitive times. I am here for you to provide comfort as well as to help you make informed and empowered decisions.
Beijo,
Lola Katschke
Portuguese and English speaker
Certified Birth Doula - PALS
Certified Postpartum Doula - NAPS
Certified Lactation Educator - Evergreen Perinatal Education
Certified Sleep Educator - Savvy Parenting Support
Childbirth Educator Training - Simkin Center at Bastyr University
Newborn Care Specialist - Newborn Care Solutions
Spinning Babies Workshop facilitated by Kelly Dungan
TENS Training Workshop facilitated by Kim James/PALS
Member of the Swedish Doula Program and the L & D Doula Team
Prevention, Identification & Treatment of Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders - PSWashington
Homebirth for doulas - Cornerstone Doula Training
Safe Sleep and Abuse Head Trauma, Washington State Department of Children Youth and Families
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Drama Studies - Anhembi Morumbi University - Brazil
Birth and Postpartum Doula Trainings, DONA - Bastyr University and Simkin Center, Seattle, WA
Doula Match Profile: https://doulamatch.net/profile/25243/lola-katschke
Upcoming training/certification:
“Holding Space for Pregnancy Loss” by The Institute for the Study of Birth, Breath, and Death
“Abortion Doula “ by Birthing Advocacy Doula Trainings
“Supporting survivors who birth” by Cornerstone Doula Trainings
“Oral ties” by Newborn Care Solutions
