meet your doula

Throughout history, the time after a birth was held sacred and women surrounded the new mom and baby for over a month. They provided round the clock support with healthy meals, help with self-care and recovery, taking turns helping with the baby so mother could rest. It was a time of great joy, lots of learning, and coming together as a community. 

Times have changed and all too often new parents find themselves without much needed support. It is my hope that I can help bridge this gap between past and present by providing a much-needed service that helps mom recover, baby receive needed attention, and families come together and thrive during this precious period of time. 

I love when I hear from a mother say, “I fell asleep and woke up and it was morning!” 

It makes my heart feel so warm that I could help give mom what she needs the most at this time, REST. 

I love helping families during this sacred transition, and my work with children and families has shown how vital emotional health is for the mother, baby, and family. That means that everyone is getting the time they need. Siblings need one-on-one time with parent(s), baby need basic needs met round the clock, mom needs to rest and recover, and parents need time to connect with each other.

I try to be a calm, peaceful, and non-intrusive presence to help relieve the tension by providing time for the family during this delicate period of transition.

I look forward to seeing how I can help your family during postpartum transition.

• BA in Cognitive Sciences Brain development and learning 

  from birth to geriatric

• INN certified health and nutrition coach

• PPD certified Dona International

•  Ecotherapy certification

• CPR Certified

• Wilderness first aid

• Early Childhood Educator 20+ years

• Assistant Director Learning Adventures Early Childhood 

  center2 years

• Postpartum Doula 12 years

• Research Assistant Education and Brain Sciences Laboratory     

  Vanderbilt with a focus on learning differences and delays 4   

  years

• Research and development Project Coordinator 9 years 

• Mother 18 years and forever