Doula Deja

About me

My Story

 I have been passionate about childbirth since I was 14. I graduated high school and attended college as a nursing student with the intention to become a nurse midwife. It was quickly clear to me that the role of a nurse at a hospital, bares little resemblance to the care I longed to provide a couple in labor. I completed my Associates degree and stepped out into the working world. My plan was to work and save and pursue a homebirth midwifery license. But my passion for birth was not being fulfilled in the meantime.

 

It was in 2009 that I discovered the world of doulas. Here was an opportunity to stay connected to my passion while working to save for my future as a midwife. I began working toward certification and attended my first birth in 2010 (the little girl born that day was the flower girl at my wedding). I completed my certification in 2012.

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As I worked as a doula, I found myself spending a lot of my time with clients teaching. Helping them navigate the wide world of information to find what was evidence based and important to them. I decided to make it official and pursued certification as a childbirth educator. I completed that certification in 2020. 

 

I still work full time for a tech company. I have a wonderful office of supportive people who know that I attend births and love it.

I take only a few clients birth per year so I that I can spend my time and energy giving each couple my full attention. I am able to take on more education clients, as the work can be scheduled around the office job. 

My Training

Birth Doula

Doulas of North America (DONA) 

Certified Birth Doula

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Childbirth Educator

International Childbirth Education Association (ICEA)

Certified Childbirth Educator

 

I am also certified in the following doula-specialties:

TENS Use during labor

Rebozo Use prenatally, during labor, and postpartum

Acupressure for postpartum care

 

 

My Philosophy

My birth philosophy is simple, information. I want you to approach your labor with all of the information that is out there so that you can make the decisions that are best for you. I want you to be able to ask questions in the labor room so that you can give truly informed consent to any interventions. I want you to ease into your recovery knowing what is best for your baby and your body. 

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As a Birth Doula, my goal is to help you have your best birth. Whatever level of natural or assisted birth you desire, I want to help you have that birth. I am also there to support your partner who is experiencing a major life change alongside you and often needs guidance from someone who is trained and calm.