What does a Doula do?

A doula provides education, support and tools to a birthing person before, during and after their birth. A doula’s role is to elevate the voice of the birthing person and help to keep their entire team on the same page with the goal of achieving your dream birthing experience. This can look like hands on support and pain management techniques, providing resources, helping at home and more.

Are you first aid/cpr certified?

Yes! I am adult, infant and child cpr and firt aid certified.

Where will you attend a birth?

As your birth doula my role is to support YOU in your birth and what makes you feel comfortable and empowered. I will attend your birth at home, in a birth center or at the hospital. If birthing in a center or hospital I will come support your early labor at home until it is time to head to the location of your birth.

I’m planning for an epidural, can a doula still be helpful for me?

Absolutely! A doula can support you in early labor. When the time comes, even with an epidural a doula can help you get into labor positions that encourage baby to engage and move labor along. I will also help keep you motivated, giving encouragement and reminders that you are still working hard to bring your baby into the world. Your doula will also provide support and coaching while pushing.

What is your Experience providing postpartum support?

Prior to becoming a doula I worked as a nanny for 15+ years including new born care. I also ran an infant care program for 3 years caring for infants from 6 weeks on. Postpartum support from me will look like delivered meals, talking through your birth story and postpartum experience, help or guidance with feeding, babies first bath, swaddling, housework, entertaining older siblings for a bit or anything else you might need.