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I approach birthcraft with humility, kindness, a keen mind, and an open heart. 

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My role as your Birth Doula is multi-faceted, collaborative, and adapts to your needs. Prenatally, you have unlimited access to me in building knowledge and confidence, as well as navigating the many ups and downs of pregnancy. Toward the end of your 3rd trimester we'll meet to begin preparing for labor and birth. This will include both relevant information and hands-on birth preparation. 

 

During the birth process, I serve as a calm, grounded, unbiased presence, both at home (it's very rare that we don't labor at home together) and at your birth location (if not a homebirth). It's this continuous birth support  that is the cornerstone of high-quality doula care and that makes all the difference in your ability to feel safe and let go into the process. 

 

My approach to labor support is typically very hands-on, whether doing the double hip squeeze and labor massage for hours if needed, to helping you find your breath, keep your nervous system regulated, and know when it's time to head to the hospital. Once there, I help you synthesize information, make choices that are right for you, and continue to do whatever it takes to help you manage your labor and birth. Throughout, I support your partner so that they can provide calm support and so the two of you can stay connected. I am practical, communicative, and balance experienced guidance with ensuring you feel agency over your own experience.

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