"You are constructing your own reality with the choices you make … or don’t make.  If you really want a healthy pregnancy and joyful birth, and you truly understand that you are the one in control, then you must examine what you have or haven’t done so far to create the outcome you want.”
~Kim Wildner

Doula Services

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​You are expecting a new baby! How exciting, scary, life-changing and beautiful! Your life is changing- get ready for the ride of your life!
I provide hands-on support tailored to each individual client's needs and desires for their birth. Share your goals for your birth with me at your free consultation!
I have more than 13 years of experience helping mothers with a wide variety of births: homebirth, birthing center births, hospital births, belly births, epidurals, and VBACs (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean). As a Registered Nurse and Certified Doula, I offer many clients peace of mind in knowing that I am medically trained, but yet have learned many alternative ways of helping my clients handle pain as well as deal with variations using natural non-medical means in many situations, to help my clients avoid unwanted interventions as much as possible.
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“My dream is that every woman, everywhere, will know the joy of a truly safe, comfortable, and satisfying birthing for herself and her baby.” — Marie Mongan

Carolina Moms Unite:
Free Monthly Support Group for mothers in Shelby, NC

At our monthly meetings we cover topics such as: Pregnancy Concerns, Breastfeeding, Sleep Solutions, Constructive Play, Toddler Issues and so much more! I try to tell the mothers who come what I heard someone say many years ago at a La Leche League training: Treat the meetings like a buffet. Take what you'd like and leave the rest behind!
These meetings are open to the public, however you will probably meet several of Karen's clients-past and present- at the meetings. Babies and Toddlers are always welcome. Currently, the meetings are held one Wednesday afternoon a month, from 2-4pm. Check out the calendar below for dates and times. We meet at The Wonders of Birth (AKA Karen's Home: 904 Montrose Drive, Shelby, NC)


Being a mother is learning about strengths you didn't know you had, and dealing with fears you didn't know existed. ~Linda Wooten

Upcoming Events

904 Montrose Dr.
​Shelby NC, 28150
(704) 980-9873

Karen's doula training is through Birth Arts International. She is currently working on cross-certification through Birth Arts International for Childbirth Education. Would you like to know more about the programs they offer? Please visit their website at www.birtharts.com