Ready for an amazing birth?
Planning your Birth? Start Here!
Planning your birth can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. My Santa Cruz Birth Resource Guide is here to help you navigate your options and feel confident in your choices. This free guide includes everything you need to know about birth locations in Santa Cruz County, from hospitals and birth centers to home birth options. You’ll also find recommendations for trusted midwives, doulas, and other providers who can support you through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Whether you’re dreaming of a home birth or a hospital delivery, this guide is your first step toward a positive and empowering experience.
Transform your Birth Experience!
Blooming Confidence offers a life changing transformation for your birth journey. This comprehensive course empowers you to move from uncertainty and fear to unshakable confidence and clarity. You’ll feel prepared, informed, and deeply connected to your intuition, giving you the tools to advocate for your desires and embrace your birth with strength and trust. It’s not just a course, it’s the foundation for an empowering and positive birth experience.
Listen to my Podcast!
Pregnancy is exciting, but it can also feel like there’s so much to learn before you meet your baby. That’s where The Flourishing Mama Birth Podcast comes in! Your go to space for encouragement, practical tips, and empowering education to help you feel calm, confident, and ready for birth and early postpartum.
Hosted by your birth bestie, Caitlyn, each episode will leave you feeling supported, informed, and ready to create the birth experience you truly want. From understanding your options to preparing your mind and body, you’ll get everything you need to step into birth with joy and confidence!
I’m a mama, birth doula, holistic nutritionist, personal trainer, and lover of all things motherhood! I’m married to my high school sweetheart, and together we have a daughter who was born in 2024 and a sweet dog that completes our little family. When I’m not supporting amazing moms like you, you’ll find me in the garden, lifting weights, cooking, or reading a good book! I’m also deeply passionate about my faith in Jesus, which guides me in all I do.
I believe that becoming a mother is one of the most sacred journeys, and you deserve the best support every step of the way. I’m here to empower you through fitness, nutrition, and compassionate birth support. As your doula, my goal is to make sure you feel strong, confident, and fully prepared from pregnancy to postpartum. Together, we’ll prioritize your physical, mental, and emotional well-being, ensuring that you’re equipped to embrace the power of childbirth and all that comes with it.
If you’re looking for a supportive, nurturing presence to help guide you through this beautiful season of life, I’d love to be a part of your journey!
Hi, I’m Caitlyn Stow!
Kind Words from Moms I’ve Supported
“I recently had the pleasure of working with Caitlyn during the birth of my first child, and I can’t recommend her enough! From the initial consultation, personal support through my pregnancy and being there through my laboring process, her knowledge and expertise made a huge difference in my birthing experience. I really don’t know what I would have done without her! From our first meeting, Caitlyn really took the time to understand my birthing preferences and concerns, creating a calm and reassuring atmosphere. Her knowledge of various birthing techniques and pain relief options helped me feel empowered to make informed decisions throughout the process. During labor, Caitlyn was an incredible source of strength and comfort. She labored at home with me. Providing physical support through massage and positioning, and offering emotional reassurance that helped me stay “in the zone”, focused, and calm. She was really good at encouraging me to change positions and try new things when labor was becoming really intense. Postpartum, Caitlyn continued to check in, providing resources and support as we adjusted to life with our newborn. Her follow-up was just as thoughtful as her prenatal care, demonstrating a genuine investment in our family’s well-being. She was always just a text or phone call away. Overall, my experience with Caitlyn was nothing short of exceptional. She made a potentially overwhelming experience feel safe and supported, and my husband and I are incredibly grateful for her help. If you are considering a doula, I wholeheartedly recommend Caitlyn, she is an extremely knowledgeable and empowering ally for any expecting family.”
-Tessa
Going into my homebirth, I wasn’t sure I needed a doula—but Caitlyn was such an important part of my birth team. She knew exactly what questions to ask to help us talk through our birth before it happened. She brought up important topics that really helped us prepare for our homebirth. My favorite part was a session she did with my husband and me, where she guided us through coping strategies for labor and helped us feel confident going into the experience. She was warm, kind, and knew exactly how to support me, especially in early labor before my midwife arrived. She has a gift for reading the room and making you feel completely comfortable. Having someone 100% focused on me was such a blessing. She also continued to support me postpartum, checking in and answering all my questions about breastfeeding and newborn care. I’m so grateful she was there.
-Jessika
“Caitlyn is absolutely amazing! I took several of her prenatal workout classes and found them to be extremely helpful. Not only did I get a good workout in each session, but she is full of beneficial knowledge that she applies to the class. Each exercise assigned had a reason and benefit to helping prepare for birth and having a newborn. What I also loved about her class is that she is so personable and was a great person to vent to about pregnancy, birth, babies, and more! I was able to easily talk with her about any nerves I had about the pregnancy and birth processes and she gave great advice and support every time. I truly took what I learned from her and used it throughout my pregnancy and birth experience. I love that she is so reliable and I can still reach out to her with questions as they arise. I’m very grateful for her and would most definitely recommend her services to all women who are expecting. I look forward to taking postpartum workout classes with her in the near future.”
-Michelle
The FREE Ultimate Birth Prep Bundle Every Mama Needs
The Ultimate Birth Prep Bundle isn’t just a freebie, it’s your foundation for the birth you actually want! Inside, you’ll uncover the exact tools to replace fear with confidence, prepare your body for labor, and create a birth vision you feel rock solid about. From affirmations you’ll actually use to the Birth Vision worksheet that gets you crystal clear on your desires, this bundle is the roadmap every mama needs before birth. Don’t walk into labor unprepared, start here!
