Why am I a Doula?
No One Should Ever Feel Alone
I have had three births, each of them as unique as the child that was born on those days. Prior to having my first, I felt overwhelmed by choices and unsure of what I wanted out of a labor experience. From my friends' birth stories, and the emotions they evoked when they shared them, one thing became clear: I wanted to know what what happening and why during my birth. I wanted to know that my husband knew what was happening. I wanted someone in the room who could hold space for us to make decisions that were ours to make, and to bring back some of the knowledge that we've lost as a culture around comfort and support during birth.
Our doula did that for me. And I want to do that for other women.
I also recognize it's not that easy. With age comes experience, and not all are positive. I've watched women I love have to make decisions of duration of life in utero, I've seen babies come so early that no one knew what to expect, and I've had loved ones deliver their babies only to say goodbye for now. Being a doula for birth, means being there in those moments too.
Whatever your expectations or desires, my job as doula is to come on this journey along side you. It is a honor to serve - service being a key component of the original Greek meaning of the word "doula" - and an honor to be a part of your journey for these fleeting, but precious moments.
Pursuing Still Birth Day Certification
Trained to provide basic lactation support and support to LGBTQ families.
