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In 2003 I started to became aware of my dream - to help pregnant women be more relaxed and in their bodies; to ease some of the discomforts of pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum; as well as to help women avoid the downward spiral of pitocin, epidural, and c-section. In 2004 when my son was two years old, I entered massage school at Body Therapy Institute, Siler City, NC. In March 2005 I became a Licensed Massage and Bodywork Therapist (NC #5345) and got my long awaited 2nd positive pregnancy test. Gradually as my family has gotten older, I've added doula work and parent-infant massage. I look forward to being part of your families transformation and growth. My birth credentials include: Certified Pre & Perinatal Massage Therapy with Carole Osborne-Sheets, Body Therapy Associates, Certified Infant Massage Instructor (CIMI) with Loving Touch Foundation, certified hypno doula with HypnoBabies, Midwifery Apprentice with Deb O'Connell, CNM - Carrboro Midwifery, DONA trained doula, trained labor assistant with toLabor (formerly ALACE), Local Sponsor for toLabor Labor Assistant Training (June 2009 - May 2010), Childbirth Educator in training with International Birth and Wellness Project (formerly ALACE), ABMP member, graduate of nationally recognized Body Therapy Institute, and NC License #5345. I also hold a BA from High Point College in Sociology. My two children were both attended by midwives and doulas. My 8 year old son was born at the Women’s Birth and Wellness Center in Chapel Hill and my 3 year old daughter was born at home with a CPM. I recently retired after almost 5 years as a volunteer leader in a mother to mother breastfeeding support group. For more information about how my husband and I chose our family name and to view some beautiful pictures of our namesake Mt. Katahdin follow the link. When I'm not at a birth or doing massage I enjoy riding bikes and camping with my family. Kate Katahdin, CIMI, LMBT, NC License #05345 Birth Doula / Labor Assistant / Apprentice Midwife
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In March 2002 I became a mother to Arthur who was born at the Piedmont Women's Health Center in Chapel Hill (now called Women's Birth and Wellness Center).