02/10/2025
Hi! Meag here👋! I wanted to share a little about my own journey into doula work—Looking back, I’ve realized I was a doula long before I even knew what that was.🤍
This photo (next slide⏭️) of my Papa, Grandma, & my baby brother might make you think I was helping care for baby, but it was actually my Papa who was my very best friend that taught me the true meaning of care.
At just 5 years old, I was helping my Grandma change his dressings and ensure he was comfortable as he battled colon cancer. Even in the hospital, I begged the nurses to make the lights “happier” (our local paper even wrote about it!😅).
My parents thought I’d be a nurse one day, but after his passing, I developed a fear of hospitals. Instead, I found myself drawn to service opportunities through my faith. This led me into education, where I loved seeing students feel confident & accomplish what they thought they couldn’t. Later, I moved into the financial world, supporting families through tough times and helping elderly members manage their finances—all while visiting and caring for my Grandma during her final days.
It wasn’t until I was pregnant with my daughter that I realized I didn’t want to fear hospitals anymore. Thanks to my incredible doula, Taryn (thank you😆), my husband and I felt so supported and cared for as we transitioned into parenthood. That’s when it clicked—I wanted to help others feel that same sense of support and calm during life’s biggest & challenging moments!
Whether it was offering comfort, providing support, or simply being a calming presence for others in my life, I had been living out the essence of a doula long before I even knew what the role truly meant. If you’ve ever felt drawn to support others through their life-changing moments, trust me—this work is likely already in your heart. It wasn’t a new calling for me; it was something that had always been there, guiding me through every chapter.
If you’ve ever thought about becoming a doula, know that your journey may have already begun without you even realizing it. This is exactly what I was meant to do, and I know it can be for you too!🤍
(Swipe right to see one of my most favorite doula moments 🤗)