About me
My Story
My Philosophy
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.
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.
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.
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 per year so I that I can spend my time and energy giving each couple my full attention.
My Training
Certified Birth Doula
Doulas of North America (DONA)
Certification completed in 2012
Childbirth Educator
International Childbirth Education Association (ICEA)
Trained and Seeking Certification
I am also certified in the following doula-specialties:
TENS Use during labor
Rebozo Use prenatally, during labor, and postpartum
Acupressure for postpartum care