Certified Labor, Homebirth, and Postpartum Doula

I was brought to this field by a passion for reproductive rights and bodily autonomy — and a love for babies helps. The babies are definitely the icing on the cake, but supporting the desires and needs of the person giving birth is what fuels me in this work, as well as a deep respect for the process of birth and the wisdom of the birthing body. I believe we are all happier and healthier when we are encouraged to trust ourselves and our bodies to carry us through the world and, in the case of birth, to bring new life into the world. It is the ability to provide encouragement and support to those undertaking the ancient and transformative journey of pregnancy and birth — to bear witness to it — that makes this work so amazing to me.

Continuing Education

2011
-Certified Labor Doula, Postpartum Doula, & Homebirth Doula, Cornerstone Doula Trainings
2012
-Full Spectrum Doula Training, Bay Area Doula Project
2016
-Optimal Fetal Positioning, Cornerstone Doula Trainings
-Homeopathy Essentials for the Childbearing Year, Cornerstone Doula Trainings
-Empower Your Clients: Understanding Prenatal Testing, Cornerstone Doula Trainings
-Certified Lactation Educator Counselor, University of California, San Diego
-Placenta Specialist Training, Cornerstone Doula Trainings
-Bloodborne Pathogens for Placenta Encapsulation Professionals, Biologix Solutions
2018
-Protecting the Pelvic Floor: Advocating for Your Client, Gingi Allen
-Health Disparities: Doulas and Culturally Appropriate Support, Cornerstone Doula Trainings