Birthwork for all.

My passion for doula care was born from the joy of seeing life reveal itself in intimate moments. 

From the daily tasks of childcare to the momentous occasions of birth and death, each moment is deserving of presence and intention. 

I was drawn to this work as space to engage with people in their most human of moments and to support them with affirming and unique care.

Education

Undergraduate Studies at University of North Carolina Asheville, Class of 2015

Masters Degree in Social Work at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Class of 2022

Training

Birth Advocacy Full-Spectrum Doula Training

Birthing Advocacy Fertility & Conception Continuing Education

Spinning Babies: Fetal Positioning and Labor Progress Continuing Education

Project LETS & BADT: Crisis Response for Birthworkers

Andrew Rich: Lactation, Bodyfeeding, and Sexuality; ABC’s of Hospital Inductions

UNC Birth Partners Monthly Trainings including topics:

  • Lactation and Body Feeding for Parents

  • Vicarious Trauma Prevention for Birthworkers

  • March of Dimes Awareness to Action Bias Training: Mitigating Bias in Maternal and Infant Healthcare

I trace my journey to birthwork back to my own birth.

Born in North Carolina, and as one of triplets, I was born three months early. This unique birth experience has shaped much of my life. As an adult, it gives me insight into the importance of safe and secure birthing opportunities.

I found birthwork while pursuing my Masters Degree in Social Work, when I sought more deeply connecting work outside of my part-time jobs. I found meaning and purpose duly serving individuals and contributing to positive public health outcomes.

I chose to train with Birthing Advocacy because they offered an intersectional, anti-oppressive, trauma-informed, and culturally-aware full-spectrum doula curriculum, and ample continuing education opportunities. I have volunteered with UNC’s Birth Partners volunteer doula program, and conducted my Masters research on the program’s efficacy.

I have attended births of all kinds — in homes and hospitals; high-risk; single and multiple babies; precipitous, spontaneous, induced, and augmented labors; and all delivery methods.

My education and career path has centered on supporting the human experience.

Varying roles in community organizing, mental healthcare, youth work, peer education, sexual health education, and childcare, have all contributed to my development as a care provider.

I bring a trauma-informed approach to every interaction, and encourage clients to bring their full selves into their partnership. I practice meeting folks where they’re at, coming alongside individuals of all identities, experiences, and emotional expression, providing accurate, unbiased information, and holding space for presence and healing.

I come to this body-based and heavily medicalized work with an “environment” understanding. I never leave my heart at home, and value memory, nostalgia, and sentimentality; I invite you embrace these meaning-making opportunities — as much or as little as you wish.

As a white practitioner, in a field where Black and Brown birthing people face inequity and trauma, I am in relationship with doulas of color to refer clients to the right doula for them. I work to make my support accessible to all and encourage use of sliding scale and pro bono spots in my calender.

I have endless gratitude for individuals who’ve supported me.

To family, that has stood by me through a lifetime of growth and change.

To friends and community, who’ve shown me the collective way to care and be cared for.

To the children I’ve cared for, who inspire me with childlike wonder in everyday activities.

To my doula community, who continue to teach, care for, uplift, and encourage me.

To my mentors and educators, who push me to never stop learning.

Thank you.