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I am a certified doula, HypnoBirthing childbirth educator, HypnoBirthing fertility therapist, Reiki practitioner, and birth photographer. I believe in birth. I am in awe as I witness the power of a woman’ s body to create, nurture, and bring life into the world. I see birth as a sacred time for the mother and her partner, a beautiful climax to months of waiting, dreaming, and going deep within herself to find the power she needs to bring her baby into the world. As a doula, I guard that sacred space. I meet women where they are and gently remind them: You are powerful. Your body is perfectly designed to create and give life. The wisdom of countless generations of women meets you here, and their echoes carry you through. I aim to empower women through comprehensive education and birth support, from a waterbirth at home to an induction or C-section at the hospital. I provide comfort and relaxation techniques, guided meditation, and Reiki, a gentle system of energy healing, when desired. Birth photography is also available. I offer hypnosis for fertility as well as a series of five private HypnoBirthing childbirth classes. HypnoBirthing moms are fully aware yet deeply relaxed and in tune with their bodies. In relaxation, chemicals secreted by the brain block pain and promote a sense of well-being, replacing stress hormones produced when tense and afraid. Relaxed muscles and a deep faith in the birth process lead to a calmer, more comfortable birth. I have extensive experience working with survivors of sexual abuse (in shelters, advocacy, and activism against violence) and a state-certified sexual assault counselor. I combine graduate-level social work education with compassionate, intuitive care to empower survivors during pregnancy and birth. I eagerly welcome all families. Whether two dads and a surrogate in HypnoBirthing classes or a single mom needing a doula, I embrace the many wonderful ways that love makes a family. |
