Meet Your ProDoula

Background/Experience that you think is beneficial to Doula work: Aside from having been professionally trained and certified as a labor doula, I have had an interest in and a passion for birth for as long as I can remember. It has always fascinated me and I have done countless hours of personal research. Becoming a mother has also been hugely beneficial to my birth work. Pregnancy and motherhood were both extremely transformative experiences. The fact that I have been in their shoes, certainly helps me relate to my clients. I also have a bachelors degree in communication and studied psychology as well.

What led you to become a Doula?: I think it all stemmed from my own mother and the birth of my younger sisters. Because of her peaceful view of and approach to birth, I never really viewed birth as something 'scary'. I developed an interest in birth at a young age and knew a lot about it before I ever really "needed" to. As a teenager, I walked with my best friend through her unexpected pregnancy. I also was heartbroken for her when I heard that her birth experience ended up being awful and very traumatic for her. After that, I hoped that somehow I could help my expecting friends have more positive experiences, even if it just meant supporting them emotionally. I attended a few different births supporting various friends through the years, and realized that I loved being in that role. After the incredible experience I had giving birth to my own daughter in 2018, I was motivated, more than ever, to help other women have that too.

What are some positive comments made about you by other people?:

Most people would agree that I am kind, friendly and easy to get along with. In regards to birth, I’ve been told I have a very calm and gentle confidence about me.

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