About me: I have been a birth nerd for 4 years, studying the intricacies of birth hormones, physiological birth, the biomechanics of the pelvis, the mind-body connection, and prenatal exercises and stretches to help reduce labor stalls and overall labor length. I have completed training as a birth doula, epidural doula, postpartum doula, and lactation support educator, and plan to be fully certified as a full-spectrum doula by October 2026.

Birth philosophy: I believe that birth is a natural, normal function of the body AND that our bodies aren’t perfect, and we may need (or want) medical support and pain relief along the way.

I have had a long (34-hour) hospital labor that was meant to be unmedicated, but I chose an epidural after a labor stall at 9 cm, and a short (7-hour, but only intense for 3 hours) home birth that was meant to include standard hospital interventions like an IV, cervical checks, and extra monitoring on baby—but ended with me giving birth 30 minutes after my midwife walked through the door.

This is why I am so passionate about full-person birth prep. I understand deeply that birth doesn’t always go according to plan, but preparing our bodies and minds beforehand goes a long way in creating a positive experience. I love supporting natural physiology in birth—regardless of whether you birth in the hospital, at home, with an epidural, through induction, or by c-section.

We would be a great match if: You are ready and able to commit to birth prep—both in prenatals with me and at home.

I’ll gently guide you in adjusting your mindset, nutrition, movement, and fears, and while this can be hard work, it can also be deeply empowering. If you don’t feel the desire to go there, I would truly love to help you find a better fit.

Having a flexible mindset will also be very helpful when working with me.

We’ll walk through scenarios you may wish to avoid, such as induction, cesarean, NICU, and epidurals, so you can process fears and think through what would help those experiences feel positive and supported. I want you to have the best birth possible, and for that I want you to have the best support possible. My goal is for you to feel prepared and supported, no matter what comes your way.