A Little About Me:

I started my Postpartum Doula journey not long after my son was born. Having never heard of a Postpartum Doula, I was interested in finding out what their role was in a new or growing family. Once I knew, I couldn't imagine myself doing anything else with my life! I believe I have found my true calling in becoming a Postpartum Doula. I love walking into a home and helping new families gain their confidence through honesty, education and humor.

With our first baby my postpartum period was filled with tears, a lack of confidence, and many fears about the future. Although I had friends and family to help me, I believe a trained Postpartum Doula would have helped me to gain my confidence and heal faster. It truly takes a village, and a Postpartum Doula should be a part of that village. 

In my free time I enjoy finding new parks to enjoy with my son, daughter and dog. I also love reading, crafting, gardening, hiking and cooking.



Training

• Certified Postpartum Doula, Northwest Association for Postpartum Support (NAPS)
• Postpartum Doula Skills Workshop, Bastyr
• First Aid and CPR Certified, American Heart Association
• Breastfeeding Basics Course, Birth and Beyond
• Certified Placenta Encapsulator, Big Belly Services
• Sleep Savvy work shop

Continuing Education

• Twin Care for the Overnight Doula, NAPS
• Guiding postpartum mothers toward healing, self-care and exercise-Dr.April Bolding, NAPS
• Cloth Diapering 101, NAPS
• Talking to clients about Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders-Crystal Gurney
• Best practices in identification, prevention and treatment in perinatal mood and anxiety disorder, Perinatal Support Washington 
• Support LGBTQ families in the postpartum period, Family Equality Council 
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