When my husband and I first found out we were expecting, I started researching birth like a madwoman - determined to leave no stone unturned! I wanted to be prepared, but most of all, I was afraid. I was terrified of the unknown and all the horror stories I had seen on TV and heard from other women. As I educated myself, I became fascinated with birth and the amazing way God has created women's bodies to bring life into the world. My anxieties were soothed; birth didn’t have to be scary and miserable! It can be purposeful and empowering!

 

I was able to experience doula support firsthand as a first-time mom, and the difference it made to have someone who knows birth and what was normal, to hold my hand and apply counterpressure to my aching back, and to encourage and support my husband as well was huge. Shortly after my first birth experience, I started the processs to become a doula myself.

 

During my certification, I was able to aid in several different labors. It was a blessing to be able to learn with these mamas during such a beautiful and intimate part of their lives.

 

Now, I am blessed to walk with women through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum pretty consistently, and I can say that there is absolutely nothing like watching women achieve their birth goals together with their husbands. That moment of disbelief, triumph, and sweet relief when baby is born and they realize it is over and they DID IT! I find myself praising God all the more after each experience!

 

During pregnancy, I offer:

• help finding a supportive provider and birthing space
• resources to connect with prenatal specialists (Webster certified chiropractors, massage therapists, etc.)
• access to my doula lending library
• 24/7 communication for any questions, concerns, or needs you may have
• prenatal visit(s) where we will get to know one another, practice for labor, and create a birth plan, so you and your husband can have the BEST BIRTH possible

 

As you labor and birth your sweet baby into this world, I:

• make sure you and your husband are fed, hydrated, emotionally and physically supported, prayed for, and more
• provide a goody bag for energy for mom and dad during labor and birth
• access to an ELLE Labor TENS unit
• suggest positions to help baby navigate his or her way through the birth canal based on baby's station in the pelvis
• help with pain management techniques such as counterpressure, hip squeezes, relaxation, etc.
• can take photos or video your labor and birth
• take notes and send you a birth story

 

Postpartum, I:

• can help you to process your birth experience
• can assist with meals, run errands, or even help you catch a few Zs
• encourage and assist you in your new journey of parenting a newborn
• bring some kind of food item for nourishment as well as a personalized birth story keepsake for you to enjoy