Do any of these sound like you?

“I’m overwhelmed with information and not sure what to trust.”

“I don’t want to push back, but I don’t want to agree to something I don’t understand.”

“What happens if things don’t go as planned and I freeze or panic?”

“I want to support my birthing partner but I don’t know what to do.”

“I don’t have a specific plan - I just want things to go well.”

You deserve to:

feel calm and confident, even in uncertain situations.

have guidance and support that meets you where you are, without pressure or judgement.

be met with care and clarity, so you can focus on your family.

A family of three, a man, a woman, and a baby, close together with their faces touching and smiling, engaging in a tender and joyful moment.

Throughout history and across cultures, women have been surrounded by other women during birth, offering guidance, encouragement, and care beyond the medical aspects. A birth doula provides compassionate support before, during, and after birth.

An adult woman helping a young girl with a stretching or yoga pose in a room with tiled walls.

I help you sort through information, clarify your options, and discuss preferences that feel right for you. My role isn’t to replace medical care but to ensure your emotional, physical, and practical needs are met.

I want you to welcome your new family member in a way that feels authentic to you.

I support everyone who is part of your birth experience - partner, friend, or family - helping each person be present and support each other. This includes guidance, encouragement, and the occasional reminder about cafeteria hours 🥤

A woman with long eyelashes and a hair cover kisses a newborn baby during birth at a hospital, with medical tools and gloves seen.
Black and white photo of a newborn baby being delivered in a hospital, with arms outstretched and a distressed facial expression, held by a medical professional in scrubs.

I haven’t seen it all, but I’ve seen a lot.

It doesn’t matter how your pregnancy, labor, and birth unfold - or the choices you make along the way - I’ll be there with non-judgmental guidance, encouragement, and support.

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“Thank you SO much for such an amazing birth experience. I am over the moon with how everything went.”
— MB, birth doula client

FAQs

How is a doula different from a midwife or another medical provider?

Your medical providers focus on clinical care. My focus is to help you make sense of information, support communication, and offer continuous presence, reassurance, and support in labor.

Will your work replace a partner or support person during labor?

I work with your support team, not in place of them. Part of my role is supporting partners, to allow them to feel more confident and involved, so they are able to support the birthing person in a way that feels meaningful and aligned.

Is a doula only for people who deliver vaginally, or without an epidural?

I support people who have a wide range of preferences and birth scenarios, including epidurals, inductions, and cesarean births. Most of my clients are planning hospital births and want help navigating medical systems, understanding interventions, and feeling confident advocating for their preferences.

When should I hire a doula?

Most people reach out in the second trimester, but support can begin at any point in pregnancy.

Do you provide postpartum support?

I offer immediate postpartum support for a few hours after birth in the hospital, and a few brief home visits in the weeks following birth. If additional support would be helpful, I can connect you with trusted postpartum doulas and resources.

Will you discourage medical care or interventions?

I don’t promote or discourage specific medical choices. I support informed decision-making and want to make sure you have all the information you need to make the decision that’s right for you and your family, whatever that might be.