Bio

After retiring from 29 years working as a nurse, I began studying with Childbirth International to become a certified doula after my daughter became pregnant. I believe every woman deserves the comfort, encouragement, and support of a doula for her birthing experience. I know it will provide you with memories of your own strength and newfound pride in yourself as a mother! I have three wonderful children, two grandsons and one granddaughter, and two step-grandsons to whom I'm also Nana. My first birth was my son Joshua, and his birth—unsupported, unattentive, judgmental, and with pain medicine I didn't request—taught me all the things that I would not want in the future. I was determined I would have the natural childbirth I had hoped for with future babies, and I had two lovely natural births with both my daughters. These left me in awe of my own body. I hope I can look forward to seeing your baby(s) come into the world enfolded in the best and most loving environment that you choose and that I can support. If you choose a hospital with birth tubs, I'll be there by your side!

Additional services

Acupressure, Antepartum doula, Military families, Addiction recoveryI breastfed my three children a total of 44 months and was active with La Leche League in Dublin, Ireland.

Location

Cleveland, OH

Languages

English, German

Birth Doula Services

C-sections

ART and IVF

High risk

Inductions

LGBTQIA+

Preemies

VBAC

Families of color