History
I began working as doula following the birth of my first child. I had a positive and transformative birth that launched me into the support I give to women, babies and their families. While I'd chosen a care provider who I knew supported my wishes for a non-intervention labor and birth (unless medically indicated), I realized that additionally, my husband and I could have benefited from having an experienced woman present to encourage and help us throughout the duration of my labor. Soon after giving birth, I recalled reading about doulas and discovered that it was something I wanted to pursue. I began the training and certification process and haven't looked back.
Specialties
I am a certified birth doula. Supporting birthing women and their families throughout pregnancy, labor and birth has been a joy of mine since 2008. I offer support to women in various settings and circumstances. I attend births in hospitals, birth centers, and homes. I support: - Unmedicated and epidural births alike - VBACs - Cesarean births (planned and unplanned) - Women with deployed spouses - Twins & multiples - Teen moms - Single moms I am available via Email to help with suggesting pregnancy, birth, and postpartum related resources.