My passion for pregnancy and birth began over four years
ago when my husband and I happily discovered we were
expecting our first child. We were overwhelmed by emotions-
bliss, awe, excitement and fear. I began to read everything
I could find on the subject as I believed it important to
be as informed as possible given the number of decisions
which needed to be made in the nine months which followed.
Reading birth stories, speaking with other mothers,
practicing relaxation and learning about the physiological
process of childbirth turned my fears into sheer
excitement. I immediately felt a connection with and
respect for the millions of women who had been on this
journey before me. Birth is a rite of passage for both
mother and baby...and the births of both of my children
continue to be the most empowering experiences of my life.
As a doula, I offer unconditional support without judgment
to pregnant and laboring mothers as well as their families.
Different births will require different kinds of support,
however you can expect reassurance, encouragement,
assistance in gathering information prior to and during
labor, various non-pharmacological pain relief and comfort
measures, non-medical advice regarding positioning,
breathing, relaxation methods, and massage. Several
pre-natal meetings will allow me to get to know you and
your family, in addition to learning about your hopes and
wishes for your birth. As your doula, my goal is to assist
you in achieving a beautiful birth as you define it and
help you preserve the memory of your birth. Nothing is more
magical than welcoming a baby into the world and it is my
honor to care for you and yours during such a sacred event.