10/17/2025
I LOVE my job! That love keeps the burnout at bay. As well as the amazing parents I get to meet and share the journey with!
However, not every birth is simple or goes according to plan. Doulas help with navigation in that process, of course. And sometimes this job is really emotionally difficult. And that's okay.
I had the privilege of working with these incredibly beautiful parents recently. Here's a bit of their journey:
"We began working with Beth during the third trimester of my pregnancy. Up until that point, everything had been healthy, and we were planning a natural birth at a hospital birth center. At 32 weeks, I developed some health complications that led to additional scans to check on our baby. At 34 weeks and 6 days, we learned our baby had hydrops — fluid around her heart, lungs, and abdomen — with only a 50% chance of survival. The doctors wanted her delivered the next day.
I called Beth in tears that night, and despite little sleep from attending another birth, she showed up for us without hesitation. She comforted me, helped us process the news, and even shared updates with our family when we couldn’t bear it. Her calm, steady presence guided my husband and me through every decision as our birth plan completely changed.
After a successful induction, our baby girl arrived — and by the grace of God, began to cry and clear the fluid on her own. Beth continued to check on us, visiting in the NICU and again when we finally brought her home.
Beth will always be part of our story and our family. We are endlessly grateful for her knowledge, compassion, and love."
