My name is Katie Houlihan. I am a mother of three (Abby-17, Sean-14, Evie-11) and reside in Lowry, Denver. Recently, I retired from a 20+ year career in finance. My retirement began during the pandemic, which ignited my health journey where I eradicated PCOS and pre-diabetes with nutrition, weightlifting, cardiovascular exercise, and yoga. I am now working as a part-time postpartum doula and recently trained in Ayurveda.

• honor mama as the divine goddess that she is!
• provide flexibility for whatever needs to be done
• empower mama to find the answers for herself
• work to create sacred space, deep healing and bonding/attachment
• share my wisdom as a mother of three and a trained ayurvedic postpartum doula
• be your number one cheerleader

My fee will be easily covered by the money you will save on things like baby formula, takeout, psychological therapy, sickness, etc.

• I charge $50 per hour
• Determine if you want my services for 10, 15 or 20 hours per week
• I collect a deposit (half upfront)
• The deposit is due on the date this contract is signed
• It is nonrefundable
• It must be redeemed within 12 weeks after the day baby is born
• If my own mother becomes gravely ill, I will give you a prorated amount of your money back because I will need to place my physical body in San Diego where my mother resides.
• Hours are promised but flexible. For example if you  would like a date night with your husband, we can bank some hours and use at a different time for your special occasion!

• boss mama around

We can avoid or navigate together all possible hurdles. We will aim to avoid the following: isolation, loneliness, dehydration, mood swings, resentment, malnutrition, wound care, excessive bleeding/cramping, distress, anxiety, depression, sickness, debilitating sleep deprivation, healing issues, clogged milk ducts, thrush or yeast infections. I have been through it all - let me share my experience, strength and hope with you!

It describes the postpartum period starting from your baby's first day on the outside of mama's body up until baby turns about three months of age. It is a crucial twelve-week period. I can help!

The fourth trimester is unique for each mama with no two experiences being the same. It is a sacred time and directly correlated to the future health of mama, baby, family and future generations. With my help, we can avoid unnecessary hurdles!

It is historically honored by “sitting the month” and is a time of “confinement” and deep healing.

Checkout this article entitled “Chinese postpartum confinement is gaining Western appeal.”

https://www.cnn.com/2023/05/07/health/chinese-postpartum-care-wellness/index.html

Pui yuet means confinement nanny in Cantonese and describes a woman experienced in the skill of post-delivery care and caring for newborns. I learned about this when I we lived in San Francisco. Every mama needs one!