I have had four children of my own. Each one a totally different experience. These include hospital birth, homebirth, induction, Cesarean, VBAC, and stillbirth. I have breastfed all of my living children. My disappointing first birth experience led me to hire a doula for my second birth. Once I experienced the difference a doula could make, I wanted to help other women have better birth experiences. I truly have a passion for birth and helping women see the strength they have to bring their children into this world. I believe a positive birth radiates into all aspects of a woman's life, especially motherhood.
Professional Qualifications
I have been working as a doula since 2005. I am certified through DONA (Doulas of North America) as a birth doula and meet all of their qualifications. I am a certified Hypnobabies Hypno-doula since 2011. I am also a member of several birth groups in the Chattanooga area including the local ICAN chapter. I keep in contact with other doulas in the area and am constantly learning more about labor and birth through them and reading.