A trained professional that partners with an expecting mom during pregnancy, birth and postpartum. A doula does not replace another partner, spouse or family member, but helps call up and pour into the power they already hold . 

As a doula I want to equip others with emotional support and compassionate care , advocacy, connection and educational resources .  I love to be an empathetic sounding board for people and to help build confidence in both mom and partner for the birth outcome they hope for .

Doulas can help give you a better birth experience. They act with your desires, values and hopes in mind. They partner with you in all of the beauty and challenge. They help you process emotionally , help ease the pain and stress of labor, provide physical and informational support, help navigate communication, and quite literally another set of hands! Whether you want hands on support, your partner needs to tag out or your partner and a doula address different needs at the same time…

According to Evidence-Based Birth; when women had the continuous labor support of a doula, women experienced:

31% decrease in the use of Pitocin*

​28% decrease in the risk of C-section*

​12% increase in the likelihood of a spontaneous vaginal birth*

​9% decrease in the use of any medications for pain relief

​14% decrease in the risk of newborns being admitted to a special care nursery

​34% decrease in the risk of being dissatisfied with the birth experience

For four of these outcomes, results with a doula were better than all the other types of continuous support studied.

It begins with a conversation! I encourage interviewing anyone that you and your partner feel at peace with. Ask any and all questions during the consultation. Make the decision that is best for your family! This is such a special and vulnerable time that I want you to feel safe with the doula of your choice.

As a doula, my voice is not your voice. My role is to help you feel empowered during your birthing experience so that you feel confident about any decisions that may arise, and if needed you can be an advocate for you and your baby. I will encourage you to be curious and ask questions to know all information needed in order to make an informed decision. I can partner with you to provide resources and tools that would further assist in making needed decisions. I can suggest options or questions that you may want to bring attention to your care provider. What you and your partner decide I will support whole heartedly.

As a doula, I do not replace your partner. Your partner brings their own strengths to the birthing experience. While I know birth, your partner knows you. They are able to know your body language, tone, unspoken words… Anything I am able to do as your doula, they can do as well. (except they get to bring a connection to you that I do not hold) This moment is your partner’s just as it is yours.

When your partner needs a moment to rest, take a break or connect with you in a different way- I can step in. I can direct, guide and be another person on your team so that you feel supported in all areas. While your partner’s view is emotionally attached, I am able to offer a critical and attentive perspective.

My work with you is with both you and your partner. My desire is that you both walk into your birthing experience feeling confident.

I always encourage expecting mamas and families to find a doula as early as possible. While you certainly can find a doula within the third trimester and close to your due date, finding one earlier in the first or second trimester allows stronger relationship building. It presents opportunities to better learn your preferences, your desires, your way of connecting. It also allows you to know me better as well!

I take on clients at any point during their pregnancy. I encourage the earlier the better!

I will not push any way of labor and birth on to you. I will support you in however you welcome your little one into this word!

Yes! I am trained to support clients with any birth form, including those who have a planned or spontaneous c-section. I can support you through pre-op, the OR (depending on hospital policies) and recovery. I can also stay with your partner while they wait to meet you within the OR. Both you and your partner will be safe, encouraged and supported.

I can update family members with needed information if you desire, encourage you to share preferences with your care provider’s team, help process any information as it unfolds to you, hold a calming space for you and provide encouragement as you prepare for the c-section, etc.

I am intentional with my calendar and expecting mama’s due dates to ensure that I can be with you during labor and delivery.

However, babies decide when they want to come :) If there is even a chance that your due date over laps with another mama (within two weeks), I always ensure that I have a back up doula at the ready for your birth so that you are never left unsupported.