About

What is a doula?

Doulas provide constant guidance to birthing people and their support team to prepare them for birth. A Doula identifies the needs of a family, and leads them through a process of preparing for their major life transition.

In my work with families, I educate on childbirth and interventions, coping strategies and comfort measures, and preferences and how to confidently communicate with their medical team. During birth, I provide hands-on comfort support, guide support people and allow them breaks, facilitate decision-making conversations, and collaborate with medical teams to ensure the safest and most satisfying birth experience possible.

My Values

I founded Pride Doula with the belief that emotional support leads to better health outcomes. No matter your beliefs about birth, you deserve compassionate care.

Being a member of the Queer community has strengthened my conviction that all bodies deserve respectful, compassionate, and culturally humble care. I take special pride and personal interest in serving Queer parents.

My Motivation

At the heart of my work is connection. I have learned that intimacy is a foundational aspect to this work. When a family feels held in their identity, experience, values, and goals, birth feels safe and empowering.