In 2012, I gave birth to my first child at home in the care of a midwife and doulas. It was a defining moment and I fell in love with the energy of the birth experience and credit my amazing birth team with my feeling of peace and safety. Before the year was out, I began working as birth doula, helping other birthing mothers. Then, just after a move to a new city, I had twins.
Without family or a support system, I was exhausted and felt I missed a lot of the fun and beauty of my growing family. My passion for helping others and my subsequent experience working with postpartum doulas after the birth of my baby through surrogacy, confirmed my decision to focusing on providing postpartum support.
With a varied background, I enjoy serving families of all shapes and sizes. I love the sense of purpose and connection that comes with helping women after they have given birth and am passionate about providing the postpartum support that they need, whether it be taking care of a baby and household tasks, or acting as a sounding board during that vulnerable time. An engineer by training, I am an organized person who enjoys helping parents find a system and flow that will make their lives easier as a parent. I am also known for being particularly capable and intuitive with the babies.
My passion for helping families during the postpartum period has lead me add Intimacy & Connection Coaching. I feel there is not enough focus and education on something so important, and I am drive to support as many couples as possible to help them with knowledge and tangible tools to keep the flame alive.
When I am not doing postpartum work, I am an outdoor junkie. I revel in spending time in nature with my family, kayaking, hiking, biking, and skiing. I am also interested in all things related to nutrition and is on a quest to find healthy ways to satisfy my sweet tooth.
About Me
Certified Postpartum Doula
I have been working in the birth world since 2012 and specifically as a postpartum doula since 2018.
Newborn Care Education
I have been teaching a specialized, cultivated Newborn Care class since 2022 helping hundreds of parents gain confidence and knowledge to thrive during the postpartum Period.
AREAS OF SPECIALTY
Postpartum Planning
Postpartum Care
Postpartum Nutrition
Home Organization
Newborn Care Education
Preemies
Twins/Multiples
Infant Loss
Single Parent Support
IVF
Surrogacy
Alternative Healing & Holistic Methods
Lactation Support
Formula Support
Infant Massage
Birth Story Listening
Baby Wearing
Postpartum Sex & Intimacy Counseling
Supporting Transitions Back To Work
Postpartum Anxiety & Mood Disorders
Helping To Establish Sleep Routines
Demos Of Baby Gear & Products
Sibling Support
CERTIFICATIONS & CONTINUING EDUCATION
Education & Certifications:
BS, Chemical Engineering, Minor in Environmental Engineering | Drexel University
MS, Geological & Environmental Engineering | University of Alaska Fairbanks
Postpartum Certification | CAPPA
Birth Doula Certification | DONA
First Aid & CPR Certified
Neonatal Resuscitation
Current Food Handlers Card
Fully Vaccinated
Work Experience:
Birth Assistant | Aurora Birth Center
Prenatal & Postpartum Fitness Certification | Fit4Mom
Fit4Mom Instructor | Fit4Mom
Trainings & Continuing Education
Breastfeeding & Lactation | Wellstart International
Childhood Anxiety Training | Institute of Child Psychology
Survivors of Trauma in Birth & Postpartum | AK Birth Network Conference
Trauma Informed Care | Portland New Family Fund
Non-Violent Communication | Heritage Birth Center
Broccoli, Breastmilk, & Baby Gas | Lara Nance
Becoming Us: The Transitions into Parenthood | Laura Taylor
Moving Fatherhood Forward | Dr. Yale Nogin
Epigenetics and the Microbiome- Important Influences on Infant Health |DONA