I have a passion for educating women about pregnancy and birth. Being a doula gives me the perfect opportunity to invest the time prenatally to impart knowledge to women and then support them in their birth experiences.
When I teach childbirth preparation classes, I can share insights that are only gained by being in the labor and delivery room.
To dispel myths, dispense truth and help women have a good birth experience: these are why I became a doula. I count it a privilege that my "job" allows me to witness the miracle of birth.
I've witnessed 350+ births since 2001 — most in hospitals, some in birth centers, and a few home births — and have learned a few things along the way. (I'm always learning something new!) Because I am familiar with the care providers and birthplaces, I can personalize the information I provide and focus on the areas that each client needs most.
I use the depth of understanding I've gained from my childbirth educator training combined with my hands-on experience as a doula to give my clients a solid foundation of support on multiple levels. My hope is that the two perspectives will bring balance and help my clients know how to apply what they've learned in context.
