Mom of 4, with the oldest being almost 10 and the youngest turning 1 in June. My passion for all things pregnancy, birth and breastfeeding started with the pregnancy of my first. As a doula, I love empowering pregnant women to take control of their prenatal preparation. I learned with my first pregnancy that birth is a huge physical feat, so I give you tools and simple movement exercises (that I w
ish I had back then!) which will train and balance your body specifically for the task at hand: pregnancy, birth, and recovery. Not only can this minimize symptoms and dysfunction that we are often told is “just a normal part of pregnancy,” but it also prepares the body for a more efficient birth and a smoother postpartum recovery. I gave birth at a free-standing birth center, with the support of a doula and my spouse for my births and because of the encouraging environment created by them, I came away from both births feeling supported and strong. Then, for my third (and fourth) births, I had planned home births with a Midwife. My wish is for everyone to be able to bring their baby into the world feeling supported, cared for, and prepared. I believe in the empowerment that comes from taking charge of your own labor that reveals a deeper strength you didn't know was there. I believe our bodies know how to have a baby. I believe that a strong support system is soo vital in order to have a beautiful birth experience.
