Compassionate | Holistic | Individualized Care

A doula is a non-medical support person who guides people and families on their reproductive journeys. They are familiar with the terrain and potential obstacles along the way. A doula walks beside you and provides support to help you decide how to forge your own path and feel the power that comes with climbing your own mountain.

To hold space means “that we are willing to walk alongside another person in whatever journey they're on without judging them, making them feel inadequate, trying to fix them, or trying to impact the outcome. When we hold space for other people, we open our hearts, offer unconditional support, and let go of judgment and control." ~ Heather Plett, author of The Art of Holding Space.

When judgment and control are released, space is held for all truths to coexist. Doulas most commonly provide labor support during childbirth and specialized support in the postpartum period. Full spectrum doulas have joined a growing movement that is expanding the concept of doula care. They meet people’s needs across the full spectrum of pregnancy decisions, experiences and outcomes.

Birth is ancient, instinctive and natural, and birth givers have been attended by experienced companions for ages. I hold the belief that the human body is perfectly designed to give birth and that childbirth is not inherently unsafe. My role as your doula is not to empower you, but to gently remind you of your power. Your unique preferences and intentions will be held in focus as space is held for you during your birth experience.

My hope is to build people’s confidence in their ability to give birth not only to their children but to themselves as parents. Oftentimes, there is such an intense focus on birth, that the postpartum period gets left unplanned, causing parents to feel unsupported, isolated and alone. I hold sacred the integration of parenthood into your identity and work to bring ease through filling in the gaps of support, inspiring confidence in parents’ ability to care for their babies and offering a nonjudgemental listening ear to honor your joys and challenges.

As a full spectrum doula I offer unconditional physical, emotional, and informational support to help you have a more satisfying and fulfilling birth experience or through any pregnancy outcome, including miscarriage, planned abortion or medical termination, stillbirth, surrogacy or adoption. Being seen, heard, and informed are an integral part of honoring bodily autonomy and choice. I understand and respect the intimate nature of your birth experience and your body and I will fully support your birth and care choices.