What is a Doula?” That was my reaction the first time someone asked me if I was a doula. I had just supported a second friend through her childbirth when I started looking into what it meant to be a doula. I realized it was something I enjoyed and had the supportive and nurturing personality needed to fulfill that role. When the time was right I completed my certification though New Beginnings Do
ula Training. I believe every birth family can benefit from having doula support - whether it is your first or tenth baby! Having continuous labor support that is individualized to meet your unique needs and birth wishes, while also adjusting to your changing needs, helps you experience a positive birth, whether at home or hospital, unmedicated or epidural, VBAC or cesarean. As a doula I provide physical support that helps you maintain a sense of confidence while progressing your labor. I provide emotional support that helps you feel cared for while assuring your partner that your labor is normal. Before, during, and after childbirth I provide you with access to evidence-based information and help you find your voice to take an active role in your care and support the decisions you make. I specialize not only in childbirth support, but in helping families after baby is born. As a postpartum doula I help ease the burdens of daily life so you can enjoy and bond with your baby. From prenatal support, birth community referrals, support to help you rest and heal, to newborn care, breastfeeding, tools to encourage sibling bonding, helping you look after older children as you adjust to your new "normal", light housework, laundry and meal-prep, even overnight stays. Whatever your unique needs are, I am ready to help. I look forward to meeting you and supporting your childbirth and / or postpartum!