As a birth doula, I strive to be a continuous, consistent presence of love and understanding throughout the childbearing year.
I strongly believe that there is no right or wrong way to give birth and that birthing people and their partners deserve non-judgmental, unbiased information and care.
As your birth doula:
I believe that every birth story has wisdom, beauty and simple moments of pure wonder for what we are capable of doing and enduring as humans. No way of birthing is more valid than another.
I trust YOU and your innate wisdom to listen to your body, heart and inner wisdom when you’re preparing to meet your baby and in labor, birth and postpartum. You are the expert on you, your baby and your needs. (My intention is to always guide you back to this place, should you wander.)
I promise to show up without personal agenda or ego to your birth and postpartum. I am there to support YOUR choices.
I will support you physically, emotionally, psychologically to the best of my abilities.
I will listen to you - really listen to what you (and your partner) are hoping for in your labor and birth and hold space for that to happen.
I want you to know that I am honored to support you and recognize how sacred your birth space is.
I believe in the importance of your partner and medical professional’s role in your birth and work as a collaborative part of your care team.
I know that there are many ways to be a family and each deserves respect and care.
I would be honored to support you in your pregnancy and birth journey.
Additional Offerings:
FOR THOSE WHO WANT MORE, THESE CAN BE ADDED TO ANY PACKAGE OR ON THEIR OWN!
Private/Semi private mindfulness-based childbirth classes (in person OR virtual)
Birthing From Within® Certified
Personalized Private or Semi Private Expert led Yoga Classes
Specialized in prenatal, postnatal, baby and me yoga and yoga nidra
Personalized Guided Meditations & Yoga Nidras (also known as Yogic Sleep)
Birth Art Exploratory Sessions
Hosting Mother Blessing celebrations + personalized yoga and meditation retreats
Virtual and remote doula support
Postpartum Planning Sessions
My Qualifications:
Certified Professional Doula® Full-Spectrum Doula with experience supporting families in birth center, hospital and home birth environments.
Certified Birthing From Within® Childbirth Educator with over 13 years experience teaching mindfulness-based childbirth classes to hundreds of parents and attending births throughout the years.
CAPPA Trained Postpartum Doula
Spinning Babies Trained
Rebozo Trained - Gena Kirby
Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga Trained with various teachers & over 1000+hours of teaching experience, specifically for the perinatal period.
Trauma-Informed yoga and nervous system trained (with Kimberly Ann Johnson)
Breastfeeding: 5+years of personal experience + educated as a postpartum doula on the subject