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Hello! I am a DONA certified Birth and trained Postpartum Doula, Newborn Care Specialist, and Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator. My full spectrum doula support services and nurturing care come judgement free and I strive always to meet families' needs with ease, flexibility and loving kindness. My extensive experience helps support families through a variety of birth scenarios, from home births to cesareans and everything in between.

I have a penchant for postpartum and newborn care and am passionate about supporting families as they welcome their babies home and adjust to the changes, demands, and joys of parenthood. My gregarious nature, non-judgmental and down-to-earth approach puts families at ease, allowing them to trust that they are fully supported.

Specializing in multiples, overnight care and family sleep support, I offers in-home or remote sleep consultations and plans. I have experience supporting families in and newly home from the NICU and caring for babies with emergent special needs.

I also help out as a Sibling Doula with older sibling childcare while parents welcome their newest additions to their family.

I have trained with and am a member of The Institute of Birth, Breath and Death, offering bereavement and loss support. I stay up to date on current birth, postpartum and infant care practices and research and continue my professional education with ongoing trainings, conferences and seminars.

For wellness and fun, I enjoy riding my bicycle, swimming, functional movement practice and meditation. My husband and I love our community of Louisville and enjoy music, cultural events and travel.

Education, Training & Professional Memberships

  • DONA International Board of Directors; Publications Director (July 2019 - Nov. 2021)

  • Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator; (Oct. 2021 - current)

  • Member of Lamaze International (since Dec. 2019)

  • Basics of Lactation Management Complete for Doulas; Lactation Education Resources, (April 2020)

  • Evidence Based Birth® Instructor (Spring 2019 - June 2022)

  • Member of DONA International (since June 2018)

  • DONA Int’l Birth Doula Training, Jan. 2016 with Ann Pollack, CD/BDT and Penny Lyon CB/BDT; (Certification finalized June 2018)

  • DONA Int’l Postpartum Doula Training, Feb. 2016 with Kathrin Auger, RN, PDT, CD, PCD; (Certification finalized April 2020)

  • Boulder County DHHS Foster Care Core Certification Training (2018)

  • Infant, Child & Adult CPR Certified (current since 2006 with renewal every 2 years)

  • Sterling Doulas (Pollack & Lyon) Introduction to Childbirth for Doulas Course, (Jan. 2016)

  • Breastfeeding for Birth Professionals w/ Amanda Ogden, RN, BSN, IBCLC (May 2016)

  • Newborn Care Specialist and Night Nanny Master Course with Nancy Hamm, CANCS, CAISC; Gentle Blessings Progressive Training (2018)

  • Newborn Care Class, Continuing Ed. at MaMa’Hood, with Sonya Bastow, Boulder CO (2016)

  • Introduction to Bereavement Doula Support Workshop with Elizabeth Petrucelli, SBD, CCCE (2016)

  • Holding Space for Pregnancy Loss- Advanced Training with Institute for Birth, Breath & Death with Amy Wright Glenn  (April 2018)

  • Member of Institute for the Study of Birth, Breath & Death (since 2018)

  • Certified Yoga Teacher 200hr with Max Strom, (2006 & 2008)

  • 200hr Restorative Yoga Teacher Training with Judith Hansen Lasater  (2007)

  • Selected Participant for Leadership in Spirituality Training with Max Strom (2012)

  • University California, Irvine, 1998-2003