My Birth Story

Every birth journey is unique for every child. It doesn't matter if you're a first-time parent or a seasoned pro, each baby comes into the world in their own way on their terms. I often get asked about my birth experiences and how they helped me be a great birth doula. As expected, no two of my pregnancies or births were the same—they were about as different as they come.
Avery is the oldest of my three children. With her, my water broke, and after 21.5 hours of labor, she was born with the help of forceps. She was born in April 2012.

Less than 16 months later, in August 2013, our second daughter, Harper, was almost born in the car, but we made it to the hospital just in time, and I delivered her 100% naturally.

In July 2016, my son, Jonas, was born with Trisomy 21 or Down syndrome. We found out about his condition when I was 20 weeks pregnant and decided it was best to have him induced at 39 weeks so we could make sure he arrived safely at a hospital that could fully support him when he made his appearance. After a long day of labor, we found out Jonas wasn't strong enough to handle the pushing process, and he was born via emergency cesarean section.

My unique birthing experiences allow me to understand the importance of finding a path to parenthood that meets your family's needs. However, it is equally important to consider the medical information so that I can support your family in the best way. I'm driven by many talents, initiative, empathy and commitment, and I pride myself on providing unbiased information and judgment-free support. This trait is essential for any certified labor doula (in my humble opinion). While I can remain objective, I care deeply and am passionate about women having an amazing birth experience.

It doesn't matter if it is your first or fifth child—each birth story is different. Having support to guide you as you experience your journey is invaluable and can turn a potentially traumatic experience into a beautiful and magical one. My personal experiences fuel my passion for supporting families from birth to postpartum support.

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