I have loved birth since I had my first child in 2002 and knew I wanted to get involved in the birth world somehow, some day. Fast forward to my fifth child in 2014, I learned what it meant to truly be supported during a challenging pregnancy and birth experience with my own friend and doula. Through all of my children's birth experiences, I gained more love for birth and more understanding for the need and desire to have someone there to walk with you through that journey. Every birth I attend and every family I support constantly reminds me of this need and desire and it is my privilege to join you on this journey. After many births as a doula, it's still a humbling and awe-inspiring experience to watch women and their partners welcome their baby into this world and become families.
I support you in your ability to make the right choices for your body during pregnancy and labor. I believe in your ability to dig deep and listen to your intuition. I encourage you to learn all you can to prepare for this amazing and transformative experience. I have been trained to use and offer a variety of tools to help you through your labor, including a rebozo (Mexican birthing scarf), TENS unit, essential oils, my hands, and my voice. Through my personal yoga practice, I have learned how to strengthen the mind/body connection through exercise, breathing, relaxation, and meditation. I believe these are all useful tools I offer in helping you have an amazing birth experience.
I support you in your ability to make the right choices for your body during pregnancy and labor. I believe in your ability to dig deep and listen to your intuition. I encourage you to learn all you can to prepare for this amazing and transformative experience. I have been trained to use and offer a variety of tools to help you through your labor, including a rebozo (Mexican birthing scarf), TENS unit, essential oils, my hands, and my voice. Through my personal yoga practice, I have learned how to strengthen the mind/body connection through exercise, breathing, relaxation, and meditation. I believe these are all useful tools I offer in helping you have an amazing birth experience.
Certifications and Trainings:
Birth Boot Camp Certified Doula Comforting Touch for Birth Workshop The Cultured Doula Program Breastfeeding Workshop for Birth Professionals Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders Workshop TENS Unit Workshop Spinning Babies Workshop Friend of Breech Babies Certified Rebozo Certified |
Experience in:
Hospital birth Birth center birth Vaginal birth Cesarean birth Water birth VBAC Breech birth TENS Families conceiving with ART and IVF High risk Induced and high medical technology labor & birth Over 40 Plus size mothers Single parents Women and Families of Color |