I Know choosing the right person for your Pregnancy & Birth Journey can be overwhelming for some. But have no fear, all is in Divine order here! My belief is that Choosing your doula should feel organic and fluid. It should feel natural to you. Your consultation should be informative but also relaxed. I believe it should feel like you are sitting on the porch having a cup of tea with an old friend. As you see here in my image, I am completing a 48 hour postpartum appointment with mommy and baby in my PAJAMAS after 4 back-to-back births including hers with little to no sleep. I called to confirm her appointment and told her i’d be coming in pj’s because afterwards i was going directly back home to dive in the bed and she loved it! i believe when we Birth Practitioners commit to your birthing journey we become extended family. So having done this work for several years now, i know what brings families a peace of mind and that is feeling at home with their doula. though lets not negate the professionalism, Experience, & knowledge base aspect, this too is equally important. so where do we start? we first start by interviewing multiple doulas to ensure that you have comparisons & contrast in order to see what you prefer in personalities and what you do not prefer. Remember this is not a unilateral agreement, this is a bilateral agreement. I believe in alignment, so things should flow organically and both parties should feel safe and reassured with the other. it’s advisable to ask thorough questions based on what your needs & desires are as well your prospective doula should also inquire about you and your families needs and expectations. this is in order to assure that both parties value systems are in-sync. i believe the prospective doula should be informative while remaining humble, personable but respects boundaries, nurturing but not overbearing, well trained but not arrogant. These are just a few qualities that can be beneficial during your birth journey.

As a certified Holistic Doula, Yoni Steam Practitioner, & 3rd year midwifery student, i’ve found that these 3 skillsets have been profound for my practice as it provides me with a well rounded knowledge base of womens overall well being. So in choosing who and what is best for you, consider some of these qualties that will aide you during your birthing journey. i hope this helps and should the stars align, My team and I look forward to working with you!

“When you change the way you view birth, the way you birth will change.”

-Marie F. Mongan.