About Me

Hi, I'm Valarie! My journey into the birth world began through my own experiences as a mother. The three births of my children were each profoundly different: a cesarean section, a VBAC in the hospital, and a home birth, and each one was transformative. Those experiences ignited a deep and lasting passion for supporting other families through the beauty and complexity of birth, and this work is truly my calling.

Over the past three years, I've pursued professional doula training, attended births, and served as a breastfeeding volunteer counselor. Before stepping fully into doula work, I spent many years as a preschool teacher, director, and parent educator, roles that deepened my ability to meet families where they are and create spaces where people feel safe, informed, and empowered.
‍
‍

Practice Philosophy

I believe that just as our bodies have grown and nurtured our babies for nine months, without us ever telling them what to do, our bodies also know how to give birth. We simply need to learn to trust them, surrender to the contractions, and find ways to stay strong and let go into labor, so we can give birth in the best way we can.

I see birth as one of the greatest growth experiences of a person's life. My goal is to help you tap into that innate wisdom through education, preparation, and steady, compassionate support that allows you to let go and trust yourself fully. I believe everyone who wants or is even curious about having a doula deserves access to that support, because continuous, caring presence can truly transform how you feel about and experience the birth of your baby.

Every birth is a blessing, and when we remember that, we can transform the stories we tell ourselves about our births. The postpartum period is just as sacred and deserving of care as birth itself—dedicated support gives you the space to rest, heal, and bond deeply with your baby, without feeling like you have to do it all alone.

Above all, I believe that loving ourselves as parents, so we can care for our families, is the most important growth opportunity and joy of all. Whether you're preparing for birth or settling into life with a newborn, my goal is to walk alongside you with knowledge, heart, and an unwavering commitment to your well-being.

Specialties

‍

• Trauma-Informed Care
• Birth Doula Support
• Postpartum Doula Support
• Breastfeeding & Lactation Support
• Childbirth Education & Birth Preparation
• Parent Education
• Labor Comfort & Coping Techniques
• Emotional Support
• VBAC Support
• Advanced Maternal Age (35+)
• Plus-Size Pregnancy
• LGBTQ+ Families

Services Offered

‍

• Prenatal Care
• In-Person Labor & Birth Support
• Virtual Labor & Birth Support
• Postpartum Care
• Pregnancy Loss Support