Why am I a doula?
My passion for doula’ing is rooted in my childhood. I was raised by strong women and gentle men. Mothers were, and are, the shoulders upon which I gratefully stand on.
Through my undergrad and post-grad research work with feminist, fertility and childbirth anthropologists, as well with birthing families themselves, I learned that their strength and courage are silently hard-earned. I decided to become a doula because I wanted to actively support and empower parents, and to pay the care I have received forward.
I love being a doula because I not only get to witness the birth of a baby, but also the birth of a family, whether it is their first or eighth child. It is an honor to support parents through this raw, powerful chapter of their new lives - I’m looking forward to being a part of your team.
I am proudly part of the Wonder Births doula team. You can find out more about our approach here.
Certifications:
iBirthProfessionals Birth and Postpartum Doula
Optimal Maternal Positioning for Professionals
Dr. Rachel Reed’s Childbirth Physiology (Online Course)
Birth Cartographer
Experience:
Birth: Low-Risk Vaginal Births (with and without pain relief and medical interventions); Hospital and Home Births; Hydrotherapy and Water Birth; High-Risk Vaginal Births (VBAC, twins, breech).
Since starting my birth and postpartum doula career with iBirthProfessionals and Four Trimesters in December 2020, I have attended over 50 births.
Postpartum: Maternal Physical/Emotional Wellness; Breastfeeding support; Syringe Feeding; Bottle Feeding; Over/Under Milk Supply; Hand Expression (Blocked Ducts); Milk Storage Practices; Breastfeeding twins; Newborn Care; Daily Baby Routine; Baby Wearing
Follow my journey @doula.gem
