About Me

I have served at 1,000+ births in 2 countries, 5 states, 50+ hospitals, 3 birth centers and 100+ homes. After their baby was born, hundreds of families have given me the honor of supporting them in their home.

After years of providing doula support to others, when it was my turn to give birth I made sure I had wonderful care. Even though my husband is an extraordinary support provider, we both agreed that in addition to excellent health-care providers, we needed a doula, both for birth and after. Though both of my birth experiences had their easy parts and their challenges, an age-old lesson was reinforced for me. Satisfaction was less related to the amount of pain I experienced, but more related to the amount of participation I had in my choices.

At each step I was given my options. My decisions were treated with respect and kindness. My efforts were praised. I was supported every inch of the way. Because of this, I look back on my children’s births and say with pride, amazement and joy, “I did it!” I want the same for you! After my baby was born I recognized that I had done a lot to prepare, but the active support of others what made it possible for me to thrive.

Here are some more stats about myself:

25+ years doula experience
Former Director of Certification and Board Member of DONA International
Certified Childbirth Instructor with both ICEA and Lamaze 25+ years experience
DONA-Approved Doula Trainer
Lamaze-Approved Childbirth Educator Trainer

Specialties

• First-Time Parents
• LGTBQIA+
• Plus-Size
• IVF Moms
• VBAC
• Lactation
• Trauma Informed Care
• Childbirth Educator

Services Offered

• Prenatal/Antepartum
• Postpartum Care
• Labor & Birth Support (virtual and/or in-person)