What I do as a doula
Prenatally, I work with parents to understand their desires for the birth of their baby. We talk about their options and choices and how I may support them during labor and postpartum. We practice coping techniques and exercises that can help both now and during labor. We talk about advocacy and informed decision making. I strive to provide individualized care to every birthing person and their family. I am available for my clients for unlimited informational and emotional support.
During the birth, I come when you need me. I stay with you the entire labor, helping with coping, relaxing, massage, changing positions, and so much more! I work together with your birth partner to comfort and support you. I don't leave until everyone is settled and comfortable with the new little munchkin.
For postpartum care, I come and check on your new family to make sure that you are getting settled comfortably and happily in your home. I want to help the transition to life with your precious babe as grace-filled and gentle as can be.
A Little About Me
I was born and raised here in Alaska, living in Soldotna for most of my life. I left Alaska after high school to pursue my Bachelors in Social Work at George Fox University. My heart has always been to serve and work with people, but I was unsure of where that would take me before I discovered my love for birth and motherhood. In Oregon, I met my husband and had our first child. We moved back to Alaska in 2017 and are now fully settled in with our two children and dog, Kes.
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My journey into birth work began before the birth of my eldest when three of my sisters became pregnant at the same time. Through their journeys, I was immersed into a world of excitement, joy, and unknowing. I began to read and research all that I could about pregnancy and birth. As I walked alongside these strong women, I realized that there is something missing in our culture's prenatal care. There is a gap between the medical care a woman often receives from her doctor and the holistic support she deserves. This is what drew me into birth work. I decided to train as a doula in 2016 with Birth Arts International. In the fall of 2021, I trained with Birthing From Within as a childbirth educator and birth doula. Currently, I am finishing up the certification process for both. I want to be an advocate for women and families. Pregnancy and motherhood should be a time of growth, anticipation, excitement, and joy, NOT fear and anxiety!
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I believe in the power of birth.
Birth has the power to uplift, encourage, and prepare a new parent for the journey ahead. It has the ability to empower a new mother to make difficult decisions for herself, her child, and her family. It transforms men and women into fathers and mothers, from individuals into caretakers of the future.
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