Birth Philosophy

I believe pregnancy and birth are normal, natural and healthy process.

I believe that the knowledge of how to birth exists within every woman, and therefore seek to instill in the mother confidence in her body's ability to give birth.

I believe in providing women and their partners with the information necessary to make educated choices regarding labor and birth.

I believe that women helping women through the childbearing years as mentors and assistants is an ancient tradition essential to a positive birth experience and positive parenting.

I believe that becoming a father is an emotional journey.  A doula's presence can reassure and guide him, enhancing his own style of support.

I believe that a VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean) is a safe alternative to routine repeat cesareans.

Postpartum Philosophy

I believe that the ancient tradition of women helping women through the childbearing years as mentors and assistants is essential to a positive birth experience and positive parenting.

I believe that women have an intuitive ability to nurture.  A doula encourages the new mother as she develops the confidence necessary to tap into these innate gifts and nurture her child.

I believe that becoming a father is an emotional journey: a doula's presence can guide the new father in developing his own unique parenting style.

I believe that babies are unique individuals who come into this world with a profound physical and spiritual connection to their mothers, which should be nurtured.  A doula can facilitate attachment and foster this bond, insuring that a baby's needs are met.

I believe in providing women and their partners the information necessary to make educated choices regarding newborn care, feeding and parenting styles.

I believe that the loving support, practical assistance and information provided by a doula can ease the transition from couple to family, pregnancy to parenthood.