About Me

Bringing a new human into the world is a life changing and beautiful,  but also challenging experience.  I'm dedicated to supporting families in creating amazing birth experiences and peaceful postpartum periods (the first 3 months after birth). I do this by sharing information and resources,  providing in person support,  holistic health information, and techniques including mindfulness, meditation, affirmations and energy work. 

 

I have always felt called to help people and my fascination with the human mind led me to earn my degree in Psychology and Women’s studies from San Diego State University in 2007. I spent several years in a research career, coordinating brain imaging studies on the neuropsychology of anxiety disorders and trauma. However,  I felt that a career in academia wasn't quite right for me. Something was missing. Fate then led me to my time living abroad in Costa Rica, where I lived during the pregnancy and birth of my daughter in 2016. I quickly realized that I  knew close to nothing about childbirth, and felt overwhelmed trying to navigate the planning and decision making process,  especially living in a foriegn country. My research mind kicked in and I delved deep into the birth world, learning everything I could. This led me to investigate not only birth, breastfeeding and newborn care,  but also nutrition,  mindfulness,  and holistic lifestyle. 

 

In January 2020 I was lucky to attend an amazing full spectrum doula training,  preparing me to support families in birth and  postpartum,  with additional training in reproductive health. My passion is combining the scientific information necessary to make the best choices for your birth,  along with my holistic knowledge and spiritual perspective in my doula work.  I genuinely love to meet expecting parents and share my knowledge,  support,  and passion for birth and babies! 

 

If you are an expecting or new parent in the Austin area and are curious about working with me,  please contact me to set up a free consultation. This will be a no pressure, 30 minute chat by phone to answer any questions you may have and determine if I will be a good fit for your needs. 

 

Thanks for visiting my page and hope to hear from you soon!