Cathy Gomez (she/her), BSRN, CLEC, RYT, Certified BRM pro®, and CD(DONA)
Birth Doula, Lactation Counselor, Certified Body Ready Method pro®, Prenatal Yoga Instructor, Reiki Practitioner

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I have always loved to serve, support and advocate for parents and families. First as a pediatric nurse and volunteering with various family-based programs, and now as a birth professional in my local community.

Reflecting on my journey, I realize that my experiences in life have led me to serve in a way I am most passionate- providing comprehensive and compassionate birth doula and lactation support along with prenatal yoga, and reiki. I am also grateful to be able to offer Mindful Based Childbirth and Parenting (MBCP) classes. Having found a passion for understanding and teaching body mechanics and natural movement, I have also completed my training and received certification as a Certified Body Ready Method pro®. This is a comprehensive program that teaches a proactive approach to optimize the body for pregnancy, birth and recovery in postpartum. This comprehensive training gives special attention to breathing, body alignment, core and pelvic floor function...really lifelong tools. I completed the second cohort of this training as a BRM® group leader helping to support and mentor other birth workers through their learning and steps to certification. I am beginning the next cohort for 2023 as a teaching assistant.

I am also trained in birth trauma prevention and in providing respectful, culturally sensitive care for LGBTQ+ families. These experiences have expanded my knowledge and help me offer comprehensive, trauma-informed, culturally sensitive support to each unique birthing person/family and their baby(s) with the intention of promoting the best possible birth experience.

I believe the journey through pregnancy, childbirth and into parenthood can be a transformative and sacred experience. My intention is to provide evidenced based information which allows each family the opportunity to make informed decisions about their care. As your doula, I honor your journey and hope to cultivate a sense of trust, ease, comfort and safety- and not to forget joy and fun, too!!!

I have attended births in a variety of settings (hospitals, birth centers and at home). I have supported birthing families through medicated and unmedicated births. I have been fortunate to join families during cesarean births, surrogate births, and VBAC births as well.

My husband and I raised three children (my best life teachers), and we’ve shared many adventures along the way, including living in CA, TN, and NJ. Having moved many times, I know what it is like to transition to new areas and bloom where you are planted. Today I live with my husband and my dog and 2 cats  in Folsom, CA. When I am not attending births or teaching classes you may find me outside enjoying Mother Nature or on my yoga mat or creating stained glass projects.

I would be honored to be your birth doula, and I welcome the opportunity to discuss your unique needs and expectations for your birth experience. I look forward to meeting you!

Finally, I believe in lifelong learning, and I strive to do my best to stay current to create a safe and protected environment for all birthing persons and their supportive partner/family if present. Below is a list of many of these trainings along with what I am currently enrolled in:

  • Spinning Babies workshops (2017/2020)

  • Microbiomes and Birth workshop (2017)

  • Mindful Birthing Workshop (2017)

  • Birth Spirituality and Healing Coach Certification Training (2018)

  • Birth Wisdom Prenatal Yoga certification (2019)

  • Rebozo workshop (2019)

  • Level 1 and 2 Mindfulness-Based Childbirth and Parenting (2018-2020)

  • Evidence Based Birth and DONA webinars/classes including such topics as Birth Surrogacy, TENS unit, Advanced Maternal Age, COVID, Choosing Birth Words and many more

  • Mamastafit Birth Workers course (2020)

  • Birth Trauma Level 1, 2 and 3 training, The Impacts of Transgenerational Trauma and Racism on Maternal Health, A Space to Heal -Group Support for Birth Trauma, and “Addressing Trauma in the LBGTQ+ Community” (10/2020)- all classes through Birth and Trauma Support Center

  • DONA certified since 2017

  • Current lactation certification through UCSD extension program (CLEC) and completed CEU’s for Tongue Tie and Breastfeeding.

  • Registered nurse (BSRN) licensed in CA

  • Yoga teacher with additional certification in Birth Wisdom Yoga

  • Trainings for Reiki 1, 2, and 3.

  • Mamastefit Birth Worker Course (2020) and “Prepare your pelvic floor for Birth W/ Dr. Brooke Wiltshire, PT”

  • Healthcare Professional Training for Gilligan’s Guide, 2021

  • Providing Culturally Sensitive Care for LGBTQ Families (Kristin Kali LM CPM MAIA) 2021

  • Creating Space: Pelvic Dynamics and Fetal Positioning for an Efficient Birth (Blossoming Bellies Wholistic Birth Services) 2021

  • Completed Body Ready Method® Training 1/22 and now Certified Body Ready Method pro®; Group Leader second cohort completed 1/23

  • After a Difficult Birth: Debriefing Skills for Birth Workers (Dancy Perinatal, 7/22)

  • Board Member/2023 for Capital City Birth Collective https://ccbirthcollective.com/ and https://ccbirthcollective.com/cathy-gomez/