Empowered Arrival

Great question!

Midwives are medical professionals who handle clinical care, such as, monitoring baby’s heart rate, checking dilation, and delivering your baby.

Doulas don’t do anything medical. I’m here for you and your partner to provide emotional support, comfort measures, helpful information, and a steady, encouraging presence through it all.

Think of us as the perfect team: your midwife handles the medical side, and I’m there to help you feel confident, calm, and cared for.

Yes! A doula can be a valuable source of support regardless of your birth plan, whether you choose an epidural, are planning a cesarean, or if one becomes necessary unexpectedly.

With an epidural, I continue to offer emotional support, help you stay grounded and comfortable, suggest optimal positions for baby’s progress, and guide your partner in staying actively involved.

For cesarean births (planned or unplanned) I help you prepare for what to expect, offer a calm and steady presence before and after surgery, and support your recovery. No matter how your birth unfolds, I’m there to provide continuous care, reassurance, and advocacy every step of the way.

Not at all!

A doula doesn’t replace your partner, we enhance their role. I’m here to support both of you, so your partner can be present, connected, and confident without the pressure of remembering all the things. Think of me as the calm guide in the background, helping both of you feel supported so you can focus on welcoming your baby together.

Absolutely!

I’m here for both of you. Birth is a team effort, and I love helping partners feel confident, connected, and involved. I’ll offer gentle guidance, reassurance, and suggestions so they can support you in meaningful ways, and feel supported themselves! We’re all in this together.

Yes, absolutely!

I happily attend hospital and birth center births, as those are the most common places I support families.

I also attend home births, and if that’s your plan, I just like to connect with your midwife ahead of time. It’s important for me to make sure we’re all aligned so I can fully support you in a space that feels safe and comfortable for everyone involved. Wherever you choose to birth, I’m here to walk beside you!

My approach is all about tuning in to you!

Your needs, your energy, and your birth vision. I bring a calm, grounding presence and use a mix of comfort techniques like massage, movement, positioning, and breath work to help you feel safe and supported. I also offer encouragement, evidence-based info, and gentle guidance so you and your partner can make confident choices along the way. Every birth is different, so I follow your lead and support you in the way that feels best for you.

Yes I have!

I’ve completed formal doula training through a DONA International–approved program with the Academy of Certified Birth Educators. Education is so important to me. I’m always learning and growing so I can show up with the best possible support for you and your family!

I believe every parent deserves the freedom to approach birth in the way that feels most safe, empowering, and aligned with their values. Whether your goal is to feel as little pain as possible, embrace every sensation fully, or find a balance somewhere in between, your choices matter.

My role is to support your unique path by offering evidence-based information, emotional support, and comfort techniques, while also helping you tune into your own intuition. Birth is a deeply personal and transformative experience, and every family should be equipped with the tools and confidence to make informed decisions that feel right for them. No judgment, just wholehearted support, always.