In this episode of Noisy Narratives, Kaitlyn Schaefer joins us to share her journey into becoming a certified doula and the heart behind her work supporting women and families. While living in Germany and having her own children there, Kaitlyn experienced firsthand the incredible care and support that surrounded mothers during pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum season. That experience deeply shaped her understanding of what women truly need during one of the most transformative times of their lives.

After returning to the United States, Kaitlyn felt called to bring that same kind of care and encouragement to other women. As a doula, she walks alongside mothers and families through pregnancy, labor, and the weeks that follow—offering guidance, advocacy, and steady support during a season that can be both beautiful and overwhelming ...