Women and their families approach their pregnancies, birthing-times, and early months of
parenting with such a wide range of beliefs, hopes, and personal histories.
For some, birth is an exciting physical/athletic challenge; akin
to a high mountain ascent. While it may be daunting, there is also the
potential for a meaningful inner experience, and ultimately an exhilarating
victory.
For some, it is a spiritual or religious rite of passage; an invitation
to deepen in faith, trust, & connection to Spirit; and to welcome a new soul into their family
and the world.
For some, it is a frightening unknown; a time to revisit and hopefully
revise self-perceptions around issues of strength, power, knowledge, safety,
and trust. Sometimes past negative experiences resurface during the pregnancy,
prompting women to reach a new level of healing and resolution.
For some parents, birth is the passage into a much longed-for life as
a family; the joyful welcoming of a child after uncertainties of infertility
or assisted conception.
For some women, it is a solitary passage into motherhood. By choice or
circumstance, single mothers are called upon to dig deep for courage and
strength.
For most of us, birth is a marvelous homegrown hybrid of several of these
meanings. As your birth doula, I'm interested in hearing what this pregnancy
and baby are to you; and developing a deep understanding of how I can
be of service to your growing family.
Families of all configurations, beliefs, and birth plans are welcome.
I support women in hospital or home; natural, epidural, c-section, VBAC,
birth after loss or infertility, women who are survivors of abuse or trauma, birth for adoption, and multiples.
I've been honored to walk this path with women and families for over fourteen years. While each birth is unique, there are also common themes
in the passage.
My role is to serve as a familiar, experienced companion and guide, providing practical support for your highest hopes while honoring your own wisdom,
courage, and strength.
