About Me
Why I Became a Doula
Even as a child, I was captivated by birth. I remember pestering my poor mother with a thousand questions—about her experiences, what each birth felt like, and what made them unique, powerful, and life-changing. I couldn’t get enough of it.
So when I became pregnant with my firstborn son, I knew instinctively that I wanted to experience birth in its fullness—unmedicated, raw, and real. I wanted to feel the highs, the lows, and everything in between.
Now, after giving birth to four babies, I’ve lived through a wide range of birth scenarios—long labours, short ones, different positions, moments of deep support and moments where it was missing. I’ve experienced the power of continuity of care, and the challenge of navigating birth without it. These experiences have shaped me and I can now say with clarity and confidence: I know what women need to feel supported, strong, and empowered in their birth space.
Since completing my doula certification and learning the language to match my own lived experiences, I feel even more equipped to walk with women through one of the most profound moments of their lives. Birth doesn’t need to be something you fear. It can be something that fills you with joy, strength, and a deep connection to your body and your baby.
Giving birth is one of the most defining experiences a woman will ever go through. So it only makes sense that she’s surrounded by the right support team—people who see her, believe in her, and are cheering her on every step of the way.
I’d be honoured to be part of your team.
My Approach
Birth begins in the mind just as much as it does in the body.
One of the foundational things I work to prevent in birth is what's known as the Fear–Tension–Pain cycle. It’s simple, but powerful: when we feel fear, our bodies instinctively tense up. That tension increases pain, and the pain reinforces more fear—creating a loop that makes labour feel harder, longer, and more distressing than it needs to be.
My approach centres around avoiding that cycle.
The body already knows how to give birth. If your mind feels safe, your body will follow. My role is to help you feel calm, grounded, seen, and fully supported—so that your body can release into the natural rhythm of labour without resistance. When a woman is deeply relaxed, her body produces the hormones that make birth work beautifully and effectively:
Oxytocin for powerful, connected contractions
Melatonin to help them flow in rhythm
And later, adrenaline to bring energy and focus when baby is ready to arrive
Rather than fighting the sensations of labour, I want to help you relax into them. As soon as we start resisting contractions—tensing, clenching, or panicking—we interrupt the very process that’s working for us. But when we lean into the waves, breathe through them, and stay present, the body takes over, and the process unfolds the way it was designed to.
How I Support This
Continuity of care: In a system where true continuity is rare, I offer consistent, familiar support—someone you know and trust, walking with you from pregnancy to birth to postpartum.
Emotional presence: I create a space where you feel safe, seen, and truly known, helping you remain anchored in your body and your confidence.
Informed choices: I provide evidence-based information to help you and your partner make decisions that align with your values, not a one-size-fits-all model.
Partner inclusion: I also support your partner in being an empowered, confident part of the birth—this is a shared journey, and I love helping couples work together as a team.
Birth isn’t something you have to endure. It’s something you were made for.
And with the right support, it can be one of the most transformative and joyful experiences of your life.