​My birthing journey has led me to you
Hello! I'm a Doula here in Kitsap County, WA, here to support families in their birthing journeys throughout Western Washington and beyond. ​

I was raised in Bremerton, as my Dad served over 20 years in the Navy. After graduating high school and traveling around (sure I'd leave Bremerton behind) I went to college in Maine. I moved back home and dug my roots in a little deeper. I am married, have a son, a cat, dog, chickens, and salt & fresh water fish. 

My birthing journey included using a Midwife and planned to birth at home though ended at Tacoma General with a cesarean. I have overcome battles with breastfeeding, endured perinatal mood & anxiety disorders as well have an auto immune disorder.

My interest in doula work started with my own birth experience, but grew after supporting a dear friend during her first birth. I have much to thank her for, including encouraging me to be there for other birthing families. Just this year, 2019, I was honored to be there during this friend's second birth all the way in Japan. Like many others, my life has had big learning curves, with switchbacks and turns I wasn't expecting. But hindsight is 20/20 right?

It was all worth it because it all has led me to you!
My Doula package includes a minimum of 2 prenatal appointments, continuous support during labor and 1 postnatal appointment. Though you decide how many visits you will need to facilitate your birth vision. 

I am currently working towards my DONA international certification. My education and trainings are;
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  • Klahowya Secondary School, Silverdale WA- High School Diploma- 2001
 
  • Maine State Guide, Bingham, ME- Whitewater- 2003
 
  • Unity College, Unity, ME- Bachelor of Science- Environmental Policy- 2005
 
  • Washington State Medical Assistant, Silverdale, WA-Phlebotomy- 2010
 
  • MotherWoman Group Support Facilitator, Bothell, WA- 2015 
 
  • Kitsap HOPE Circle Facilitator, Bremerton, WA- 2015
 
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program, Poulsbo, WA- skills cardholder 2016
 
  • Birth Assistant Training, Gig Harbor, WA- 2016

  • DONA international In-person Birth Doula workshop, Bothell, WA- 2017

  • GPS (Group Peer Support) Facilitator Training- 2017 
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  • B.R.A.S. for Doula, Chest/Breastfeeding workshop, Seattle, WA- 2018
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  • Kitsap Cesarean and VBAC Support Group Facilitator, Silverdale, WA- 2018

  • Spinning Babies Workshop, Tacoma, WA- October 2018

​Now that's some about me- but let's talk about you. Tell me what you most value for your pregnancy and birth?

​Let's see how I can help support you!
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