Devoted Doula

It was August 5,1996, the birthday of my niece. I was only 19 years of age, when my older sister asked me to be by her side during labor. I remember the excitement I felt when she asked me and also the nervousness running through me because I didn’t know what to expect. It was a life changing experience to say the least! Going into something like childbirth with no prior knowledge or education is scary! I can remember trying to help my sister, but not really knowing how. I was running back and forth to the nurses station because I was sure my sister should not be in so much pain! I remember holding her leg while she tried to push my niece out, wide eyed, and mouth open. Then it happened…. I will never forget the feeling, watching as my nieces head was born. An overwhelming feeling of happiness and awe. It was beautiful and so amazing! I couldn’t believe what my eyes just witnessed and I was amazed at what my sisters body was able to do! This is why I became a Doula. I wanted to learn how to be the support for women during their pregnancy, labor, and postpartum experiences. I am always looking for ways to expand my knowledge to better support my clients, and I enjoy being able to! Childbirth is a miracle that is different for every single mother and child, but a true miracle at that. Fast forwarding through time, my niece who’s birth I attended so long ago had grown and was expecting a baby of her own. On March 24,2021 I was able to virtually attend the birth of my great nephew! Watching and assisting with two generations of births! How did I get so lucky?! I am also lucky to have married my best friend, my husband Tony. We have been blessed with two amazing children: our daughter Jade and our son Joseph. They give me the strength and purpose to be better than I was yesterday. Now it is my desire and goal to help encourage and support other woman through their child birthing journey and their transition into motherhood.