KATARINA LUNDE

Full Spectrum Doula

About Me

Hi, I'm Katarina! I'm a birth and postpartum doula, and it's a true honor to walk alongside families during such an intimate and transformative season of life. My role is to support you—your choices, your intuition, and your unique journey. Whether you need hands-on comfort, calm reassurance, evidence-based information, or simply a steady presence when things feel overwhelming, I tailor my care to meet you where you are. Supporting families through this season is truly my calling.

I've had the privilege of supporting a wide range of birth experiences, including VBACs, unmedicated hospital births, home births, and more. I'm deeply passionate about creating a space where you feel informed, heard, and genuinely cared for, whether you're preparing to welcome your baby or adjusting to life at home together.

Whether you're a first-time parent, growing your family, or navigating unexpected turns, I strive to be a grounding source of strength, confidence, and calm. I also support partners, helping everyone feel connected, capable, and empowered. My goal is to help you feel informed, heard, and deeply cared for every step of the way.

Practice Philosophy

My philosophy is rooted in the belief that a woman's body was divinely designed for pregnancy, labor, and birth. When supported with patience, evidence-based care, and deep respect for the natural physiology of birth, women are capable of incredible strength and transformation. I view pregnancy and birth as normal life events rather than medical problems to be managed, while also honoring that there is a place for necessary medical intervention, which is a true gift in the times we live in.

I believe women deserve support that nurtures their intuition and safety, protects their autonomy, and respects the natural rhythms of labor. I meet each woman where she is, honoring her body's wisdom and her unique journey.

I also believe that birth is powerful, and the weeks that follow deserve just as much care and intention. The postpartum period is a sacred window for healing, hormonal rebalancing, and deep bonding between mother and baby. My care centers on rest, nourishment, emotional support, and gentle guidance during this tender season, because when mothers are permitted to slow down and truly receive care, their healing is supported, their confidence grows, and a strong foundation for parenting begins to take shape.

Overall, my goal is to help you feel strong, supported, and deeply cared for through both birth and the tender season that follows.

Specialties

  • VBAC
  • Hospital Births
  • Home Births
  • Birth Center Births
  • Hypnobirthing
  • Unmedicated Birth Support
  • Physiological Birth
  • Postpartum Recovery & Nourishment
  • First-Time Parents

Services Offered

  • Prenatal Care
  • In-Person Labor & Birth Support
  • Virtual Labor & Birth Support
  • Postpartum Care
  • Extended In-Home Postpartum Care
SPECIALITIES
High-Risk
First Time Parents
Ayurvedic Belly Binding
Warm oil ‘massage’
Pregnancy Loss
Services OFFERED
Pregnancy Loss Support
Virtual Labor & Birth Support
Extended In-Home Postpartum Care
IVF Support
Initial Consultation Session
Prenatal Care
Postpartum Care
In-Person Labor & Birth Support
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