My call to birth work started on my own journey to motherhood. I spent years before conceiving my first child researching and learning everything I could on conception, pregnancy and birth. After becoming a self proclaimed “birth nerd” I felt well read and prepared for whatever might come my way. And then it happened- I was pregnant, and in for a total surprise.

I found myself constantly asking “Why didn’t anyone tell me this?”, “The book must have left this part out", “Am I supposed to feel this way?” When I spoke with my pregnant friends, they seemed to have the same experience. I realized it wasn’t my lack of knowledge leaving me feeling so unprepared, it was my inability to trust in my body, and trust in the decisions I was making for myself.

The birth of my son left me in awe. I marveled at what my body had created and accomplished. But I also started to wonder why was I so surprised by what my body was capable of doing. When did this misinformation of my own body start? Was it as a little girl? Was it as a teenager navigating my first period with shame and secrecy? Or as I listened to family tell me how scary and terrible birth was?

My experience pushed me to answer these questions and change this narrative. Your journey does not start with your pregnancy. It starts with learning, understanding and trusting your body. It starts with a foundation of good information and trusting yourself to make your own decisions. It starts with having support and validation of your unique experience throughout your life.

As a doula and childbirth educator, my goal is to prepare and support you through your experience. Be it through pregnancy, loss, birth or postpartum- you will have continuous judgement free, compassionate support. I am committed to staying up to date on the latest research and evidence, and my job as a student “birth nerd” is a never ending one. I have completed trainings from Doula Trainings International as a certified Full-Spectrum Doula, and training from ICEA as a certifying Childbirth Educator. I am also a Certified Lactation Counselor through the Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice. One of my favorite parts of this work is being able to provide my clients with evidence based, credible information so that they can make their own decisions and be confident in their choices. To be able to provide you with information, resources, support and validation is a great honor. I realize the intimacy and sacredness of this work and am so grateful for the ability to provide support during this time in your life.

I am a proud member of The Doula Network of the Capital Region