It is my mission and my passion to help families have beautiful births. I facilitate the natural birth process by a calm and reassuring presence, helping mothers to trust the natural design of their bodies.
I have been teaching the Bradley Method for 3 years, helping over 50 couples prepare for a natural birth. Observing the experiences of other women has helped me to understand the wide range of normal experiences in birth. I feel that my strengths lie in helping women to achieve natural birth, without the use of unnecessary interventions or medications. I have had 3 natural births myself and draw upon that experience to help my clients.
I will meet with you for two prenatal visits and one postpartum visit. One of the prenatal visits will be at your home so we can practice various positions and comfort measures, as well as to familiarize me with the route to your house in the event that I meet you at home while you are in labor. I can help make the move to the hospital smoother.
Once at your birth place, I will provide continuous labor support and will remain with you for one to two hours after birth, making sure the baby is nursing well and you are settled.
It is an honor to be present for the birth of a new life. I will respect your family unit and your husband's role as your primary emotional support. I will try to create a safe space emotionally for you to let go and give in to the process of birth.