My husband, James, and I have a spirited 5 year old girl, a 4 year old son who is bounding with energy and another sweet baby boy born in November of 2008.  My children's births were each completely different experiences which taught me a lot about myself and birth in general.  I was blessed to have the support of a doula for my middle child's birth which was what confirmed my desires to become a doula myself.

I have been interested in birth for as long as I can remember.  In 2006, following the births of my first two children, I found that I wanted to pursue that interest as a doula and childbirth educator.  I view birth as a normal and natural life event.  In working with women who are preparing for and giving birth, it is my goal to help preserve birth as a positive and empowering experience.  I love helping women find the inner strength and power they use to birth their babies.

After I began my work as a birth doula, I decided to pursue my certification as a postpartum doula.  Parenthood is a major life transition and having the support of others can make that transition easier.   By becoming a postpartum doula I hope to provide a support to families that they may not have otherwise received.

I am a member of Lamaze International, DONA International, and BirthNetwork National.  I am certified as a birth doula through DONA and as a Childbirth Educator through Lamaze International.  I am trained as a postpartum doula through DONA, as well.