About Me

I have always loved babies and children.  My first job was babysitting.  I took it quite seriously, taking a Red Cross sponsored course and bringing along a “kid kit” (now I have a “doula bag”).  I have two children and two step children.  I was blessed to be well supported during my births and to have opportunities to support others during their birth experiences.  I have experienced pregnancy and infant loss personally, through friends and family and have seen the impact of having inadequate or well-intentioned, but inappropriate support.  With all the misinformation that is a part of our connected world, I vet all the information and resources I provide to ensure they are trustworthy.

My undergraduate training was in life sciences. After a stint in the corporate technology world, I began volunteering for Hospice.   After supporting parents and a dear friend with ALS as they navigated the end of life, I returned to birth work.  I am dedicated to supporting birth diversity, life-long learning, compassion and community building.  I work for social and reproductive justice and welcome trans and gender non-conforming clients.  I believe in giving back and supporting others and strive to learn and grow. I appreciate honest feedback because every person I work with can teach me something and deserves the opportunity to be heard.

Training & Certification

• DONA Certified Birth Doula (CD(DONA) #14025)

• Oregon Health Authority Birth Doula (Registration Number: THW000003670)

• SBD Birth and Bereavement Doula 

• Member of the Community Doula Program

• Birth & Trauma Support

• Certified Breastfeeding Specialist

• Evidence Based Birth® Instructor

• Continuing education in birth support, lactation, pregnancy & infant loss, fertility, postpartum support and birth justice

 I love nature.  In my spare time, I am an avid gardener, hiker, cyclist and paddler.  

Birth springs from nature.  Spring is a time of renewal. Spring water is healing.  Water is fundamental to life.