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I was raised in the Carolinas and attended my first births there, but have traveled the world providing care. From Honduras to France to Hawaii...and beyond, I have had a diverse career experience working alongside many different cultural backgrounds and learning from a diverse population of birth workers.
I specialize in full spectrum doula care with a primary focus on the postpartum period. I believe in order to improve birth and postpartum outcomes in the U.S. care needs to be accessible as possible so I also runs a nonprofit that allows me to offer scholarships to those who need one. I run a postpartum wellness center, offer a babywearing lending library, coach families on infant attachment and infant sleep, provides beautiful birth photography, and so much more through my birth and postpartum services! |
What is doula care?
Doulas provide families with support throughout fertility, birth, postpartum, pregnancy, abortion, pregnancy loss, bereavement, and end of life. My focus as a doula is on reproductive health, primarily the postpartum period. I know that pregnancy and postpartum can be extremely overwhelming. Whether you are in the phases of trying to conceive or have recently welcomed a new baby...it can feel like a lot. Unfortunately, there is no manual with step by step directions on how to handle everything that comes along with reproductive health and we are not usually taught what we need to know beforehand, but a doula can provide you with support in learning as you go.
I provide families with educational support and resources throughout our time together and hands on support. Whether that is physical support in labor, postpartum massage, or caring for the baby while parents get some rest! My care is tailored to meet each families needs. I know no two families are the same and even two pregnancies carried by the same person can be completely different. I am a flexible person and change plans for care when families need me to. As much as we prepare, we still do not know what to expect which is why I believe a flexible provider is important when working with reproductive and birthing families!
I have worked with families who have birthed one baby, twins, and event triplets. Some of the families I work with choose a cesarean birth, others choose a home water birth. I have supported a diverse background of families and birthing locations all over the world. The care I provide is inclusive and I am dedicated to continuing my education around birth justice, cultural competency, and inclusive-care practices. I am currently studying psychological science at Vermont State University! In 2023, I completed an associate degree in Behavioral Science. I considered myself a lifelong student, always wanting to learn more and keep growing!
I provide families with educational support and resources throughout our time together and hands on support. Whether that is physical support in labor, postpartum massage, or caring for the baby while parents get some rest! My care is tailored to meet each families needs. I know no two families are the same and even two pregnancies carried by the same person can be completely different. I am a flexible person and change plans for care when families need me to. As much as we prepare, we still do not know what to expect which is why I believe a flexible provider is important when working with reproductive and birthing families!
I have worked with families who have birthed one baby, twins, and event triplets. Some of the families I work with choose a cesarean birth, others choose a home water birth. I have supported a diverse background of families and birthing locations all over the world. The care I provide is inclusive and I am dedicated to continuing my education around birth justice, cultural competency, and inclusive-care practices. I am currently studying psychological science at Vermont State University! In 2023, I completed an associate degree in Behavioral Science. I considered myself a lifelong student, always wanting to learn more and keep growing!
