First and foremost, I am a mother.
Let’s be honest - before I started birth work, I didn’t know where a uterus was or that a placenta even existed. Am I allowed to say that? What I did know was that I love connecting with people and caring for the hearts of those around me. I love connecting people with their purpose, growing in confidence and understanding of their ability to do and be something great in this world. When I learned about the doula role is just that: I found a tangible expression of serving, loving, and supporting women. I truly believe when women give birth, there is a taste of fierce strength, love, and courage. Birthing reveals what’s always been true of oneself. There are one-of-a-kind opportunities woven in birth for families to be empowered and deeply bonded.
I am a certified birth doula through DONA International, a Registered Nurse, and birth photographer. Most of all, I am a friend, mother, wife, and daughter.
Thank you so much for taking the time to read this story - my story. I hope getting to know me will assist you in your search for a birth doula.
My own birth experiences
I completed doula training through DONA International and served my first beloved client before birthing my first daughter.
My own birth experience was unlike anything I’ve ever experienced - some may even say it was euphoria. After waiting the full 42 weeks, my labor started (with some natural induction methods) and I was able to birth surrounded by my husband, midwives, sister, both mothers, and my close friend (yes, a lot of folks!). I was surrounded by my favorite, most supportive people in a birth center. I was safe, secure, and surrounded. Meeting my daughter and birthing left me feeling victorious, confident, and bonded with myself, my husband, child, and those who supported me through it all.
My second birth was a planned homebirth. She came fast and furious. Didn’t even get to use the tub or have time for any of my support people to arrive! Midwives, husband, and daughter (4) were there to witness. The moment I hold close is my daughter holding my hands, supporting me with eye contact, as my contractions intensified after my water breaking.
Who am I, really?
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I'm a follower of Jesus and I love to love on people.
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Rising with the sun to drink cardamom flavored coffee & read are my favorite.
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I work best when lights are out and candles are lit.
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Summited Mailbox Peak at 32 weeks pregnant (if you know, you know)
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My husband and I are high school sweethearts from Ohio.
Background
November 2022
November 2022
Sept. - Nov. 2022
Aug. 2020 - July 2021
2018
August 2016
Aug. 2012 - May 2016
When Survivors Give Birth: Two Part Training
Bastyr University
Attendance, Continued Education Hours
DONA International Summit
Birth Photography Course
Birth Becomes You (Virtual)
Accelerated Bachelor of Science, Nursing
Georgia Southern University (Savannah, GA)
VBAC Doula Training
The VBAC Link (Virtual)
Birth Doula Training & Certification
DONA International (Savannah, GA)
Bachelor of Arts, International Affairs
University of Cincinnati (Cincinnati, OH)
52
Total births attended (and still counting!)
11
Cesarean births
2017
Certified DONA birth doula since 2017
21
Unmedicated births
1 - 3
Doula clients per month
13
Birth Center / Homebirths
