Birth and postpartum doulas offer compassionate care and guidance from pregnancy through postpartum. Providing physical comfort and position changes and suggestions, and emotional support. Together, we will navigate your birthing desires and preferences, explore relaxation techniques, and support you to making informed decisions throughout pregnancy and the postpartum period.

Birth doulas provide support during pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum experience. In 2017 the Cochrane Review published synthesized data from 26 studies with a total of 15,858 women showing the value of continuous support during birth. Significant benefits included:

• Increased likelihood of spontaneous vaginal birth

• Shorter labor duration

• Reduced use of pain medication

• Lower rates of cesarean births

• Improved perceptions of the birth experience

I have supported families at hospitals across Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia, including:

Washington, DC

• George Washington University Hospital

• MedStar Washington Hospital Center

• MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

• Sibley Medical Hospital

Maryland

• Shady Grove Medical Center

• Holy Cross (Silver Spring & Germantown)

• Howard County General Hospital

Virginia

• Inova Hospital (Alexandria & Fair Oaks)

• Virginia Hospital Center

Yes! I support homebirths providing doula support to families who wish to labor at home alongside a licensed midwife from birth through the immediate postpartum period.

The second to early third trimester is an ideal time to begin working together, allowing us to build rapport and connection through prenatal visits. This ensures you feel comfortable and supported when we enter your designated birth space. However, last-minute bookings may also be possible based on availability