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I STARTED MY TRAINING AS A PEDIATRIC RN IN SWITZERLAND BEFORE MOVING TO THE U.S.
I started my training as a pediatric RN in Switzerland in 1993 where I worked on the NICU at one of the leading university hospitals in Switzerland for several years before moving to the USA. During my years on the NICU I expanded my training in infant massage, baby wearing, reflexology, kinesthesia (conscious handling of the newborn), lactation, homeopathy, and flower essences which broaden my expertise tremendously. My work also included the supervision of pediatric nurses and midwife interns.

My years of conventional medical training fed my desire to step outside the typical medical model and go deeper into more personal care during pregnancy and the birth and postpartum period. After my move to the United States (Los Angeles) in 2002 I got certified as a birth doula in 2003 and as a postpartum doula in 2004 through DONA International.
I was the director of postpartum services at the Chapman Family Center from 2005 till 2008 which included assistant teaching of birth and postpartum doulas as well as running the postpartum doula agency.
In 2007 I became a DONA International approved postpartum doula trainer.
The Bastyr University in San Diego welcomed me to their faculty in 2013 as a postpartum doula trainer until they closed their doors in 2015.
In short, my passion about all things pregnancy and postpartum knows no bounds and I strongly believe in a culture where birth is just, inclusive and free of fear.
I live with my husband in Los Angeles and gave birth to our son in 2006 via surgery and in 2007 to our second son at home.
My pronouns are she/her.
– Kathrin
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Professional Timeline
1993
Started training as a pediatric RN in Switzerland and worked on the NICU at one of the leading university hospitals in Switzerland for several years.

2002
Kathrin move to the United States (Los Angeles).

2003
Certified as a birth doula by DONA International.

2004
Certified as a postpartum doula by Dona International.

2005
Director of postpartum services at the Chapman Family Center from 2005 to 2008. In addition, Kathrin assisted teaching of birth and postpartum doulas as well as running the postpartum doula agency.

2007
In 2007 she became a DONA International approved postpartum doula trainer.

2013
The Bastyr University in San Diego welcomed Kathrin to their faculty.
1993

Started training as a pediatric RN in Switzerland and worked on the NICU at one of the leading university hospitals in Switzerland for several years.
2002

Kathrin move to the United States (Los Angeles).
2003

Certified as a birth doula by DONA International.
2004

Certified as a postpartum doula by Dona International.
2005

Director of postpartum services at the Chapman Family Center from 2005 to 2008. In addition, Kathrin assisted teaching of birth and postpartum doulas as well as running the postpartum doula agency.
2007

In 2007 she became a DONA International approved postpartum doula trainer.
2013

The Bastyr University in San Diego welcomed Kathrin to their faculty.
YEARS
of training
BABIES
brought into this world
DOULAS
taught and guided
FAMILIES
loved and served
Some of my favorite things
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