As a child, I was always the “mother hen” of my community. The parents in my neighborhood always trusted me to babysit their little ones, and I loved every moment! However, my passion for doula work began in 2014 after the birth of my son left me feeling unsupported, taken advantage of, and even violated. This couldn’t be how childbirth was supposed to be, and I embarked on a journey of exploration, researching what could have improved my experience. I learned about doulas during my research and immediately knew it was my calling! In June 2015, I became of certified birth & postpartum doula and placenta encapsulation specialist.

Not long after, in 2016, I gave birth to my daughter in 2016. By this point, I was a doula myself, and I knew I had options and a voice, which made me feel in control and empowered throughout the experience, a night and day difference from my first birth experience. Although things did not go as planned, I was informed and supported by an amazing birth team, giving me an experience that fuels my passion for serving other mothers and their babies.

I began a doula agency that supported hundreds of families in the Triad, Charlotte, and the surrounding areas for nearly a decade. However, now that my little ones are older, I thoroughly enjoy working as an independent contractor offering doula support and postpartum doula services for other doula companies.

In addition to being a mom and a doula, before I got my doula certification, I went to the University of North Carolina at Greensboro to study music education because I love to sing! I also love to cook Italian food, which is likely due to my heritage. My great-grandparents were immigrants from Sicily, Italy, and my grandmother passed down the BEST recipes to me! My maiden name is “milk,” spelled backward — Klim! My nickname in high school was Chelsea Milk! I’m also a powerlifter and hope to do a competition soon.