I am a DONA trained birth doula in the Twin Cities and I have been attending families for almost seven years. I believe pregnancy and birth are normal, natural and healthy processes. I believe that the knowledge of how to birth exists within every woman and therefore seek to instill in the mother confidence in her innate ability to give birth. I believe in providing women and their partners the information necessary to make educated choices regarding pregnancy, labor, birth and parenting.

I generally come to your home for two prenatal visits, where we discuss your previous birth experiences, what you want for this birth, interventions and medications offered, comfort measures, any fears and anxiety you might have, your partners role, and the natural rhythm of labor.

We talk about what you want for a "birth plan" (all of which you can also attend at the Childbirth Collective). In labor, I come to you at home, usually, when you are ready for me to be there. We labor at home as long as possible and then transition to the hospital when you are ready to go. I also attend homebirth and have given birth at home in the water twice myself! (I am the mother of three daughters!) I stay with you until baby is born and breastfeeding is established. I believe that mothering through breastfeeding is ideal. Breastfeeding is the most natural way to meet a baby’s needs for nourishment and security.

I then come to 1-3 postpartum visits and we talk about your birth, make sure that you are being taken care of and getting good food, and breastfeeding is going well. I brew up an organic sitz bath (made by me) which is so incredibly important postpartum, and bring that to your home. Along with the sitz bath, I brew and bring organic Mother's Milk tea from Traditional Medicinal's.

I absolutely believe that every woman is capable of having a natural birth in a safe and trusting environment. I am here to educate and calm you both prenatally and during your birth.

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