I believe in and practice a Physiological Birth model! Whether your birth takes place in the Hospital or Home, whether its medicated or unmedicated I am here to support you and the physiology of your birth and body!

A physiological model of birth emphasizes your bodies natural ability to labor and birth, minimizing unnecessary medical interventions. It focuses on supporting your innate birthing processes through a safe, supportive, and empowering environment. And prioritizes the your comfort, autonomy, and emotional well-being throughout the whole process.

Or come see me at the Meet The Doulas event in Asheville hosted by The Flow Of Life Doula collective here in town. Meet the Doulas are the first Saturdays of every month from 10-11am - Come say hi to me!

Birth is one of the most powerful experiences that we can go through as humans. And like most of these pivotal life journeys there are always questions, fears, confusion and mysteries. I am here to help you and your family bridge the gaps in these spaces. I believe that our bodies are the experts, they are wise and often know the way even when our conscious minds do not. I am here to help you tap in and connect with your body. Learning to listen to its subtle and not so subtle hints and desires. I am here for YOU! I work for you and your family independently not for the hospital, birthing center or midwife.

As your doula I am here to support you:

  • Physically - I will help support you prenatally through demonstrating positions and movements that can help with pain and fetal positioning during pregnancy. I will support you in labor through tips on labor progression, movement, hands on counter pressure, relaxing massage and other comfort measures.

  • Emotionally - I am here to support you and your partner/family emotionally during this time through active listening, holding your pregnancy and birth story with you and encouraging you along the way.

  • Advocacy - I am also here to be an advocate for you and your family, helping you map your desired birth experience and being a liaison for you in the hospital, birthing center or at home. I am not here to speak for you, I will only be there to amplify your own voice if the need arises. I will calmly hold your desired birth plan in mind during each step of the way and patiently help you communicate that with your birthing team.

  • Information - I am here to provide you with information and resources both local and online. I will listen to your specific needs and help you find resources that fit those needs.

  • Partner/Family Support - If needed I am also here as partner support. Helping you and your partner have the most connected experience as possible. I am not by any means here to replace the role of your partner - I am here to create space for your partner to be as intimately involved as you both desire. Your partner and I will work together to be there for you the best ways we can.

My Doula Package Includes:

  • 2-3 prenatal visits (depending on when in your pregnancy I am hired)

  • Phone and email support throughout pregnancy as soon as you hire me

  • On call 24/7 starting at 37 weeks

  • Phone support in early labor

  • Hands on support during your birth and 2-4 hours postpartum for up to 16 hours

  • A reliable and capable backup doula if my time goes beyond 16 hours

  • Detailed notes or your birth experience

  • 1 in-home postpartum visit

  • One month of phone and email postpartum support

  • Option to add on a Holistic Herbal Care Session for an additional fee (See my herb page for more info about this!)