Hi! I'm a doula, lamaze childbirth educator + breastfeeding specialist serving bakersfield, hanford, visalia + the world! |
It doesn't matter if you have a midwife or a doctor, if you are having a homebirth or a hospital birth -- as an innovative childbirth educator, an experienced doula, and a well-trained breastfeeding specialist, I work with you as you navigate your path to parenthood. Not sure what that path even looks like? That's okay. I have helped hundreds of families in hundreds of ways, and many of them didn't know what the start of their path looked like either.
Together we can make plans for your personal experience, according to your beliefs, values, and needs. Call me today and let's explore!
Together we can make plans for your personal experience, according to your beliefs, values, and needs. Call me today and let's explore!
How has Covid-19 changed the services I offer?
A couple of things I know:
1) Humans are innovators, and we will find a way through this
2) Babies come when babies come, and families don't stop needing support during the year surrounding birth
For many, this pandemic has added stress, fear, and anxiety to an already uncertain time of life -- pregnancy and birth. While doulas are not actively able to be in the hospital to offer in-person support in my area, I am still helping families before birth through education,and during birth via phone calls, text, and video. This is different for so many of us doulas and Lamaze Educators, and we are making it work! The feedback I have received from families has been incredible. I imagined people would stop wanting doulas if I could not physically be there with them, and I was wrong!
Just as many of us flexed-into online meetings and virtual support when that became necessary, we can easily flex out of it when it is safe to do so and hospitals are ready for additional support people. This means things could change at any moment,and we will just roll with it!
1) Humans are innovators, and we will find a way through this
2) Babies come when babies come, and families don't stop needing support during the year surrounding birth
For many, this pandemic has added stress, fear, and anxiety to an already uncertain time of life -- pregnancy and birth. While doulas are not actively able to be in the hospital to offer in-person support in my area, I am still helping families before birth through education,and during birth via phone calls, text, and video. This is different for so many of us doulas and Lamaze Educators, and we are making it work! The feedback I have received from families has been incredible. I imagined people would stop wanting doulas if I could not physically be there with them, and I was wrong!
Just as many of us flexed-into online meetings and virtual support when that became necessary, we can easily flex out of it when it is safe to do so and hospitals are ready for additional support people. This means things could change at any moment,and we will just roll with it!
What can I help you with?
Online / Virtual Lamaze Birth Classes
My Get Smart, Baby! birthing classes are currently held via Zoom, at your convenience. During this unique time of Covid-19, I offer a safe way to gain the skills and knowledge needed to move confidently through your labor and birth. |
Birth Doula Services / Virtual Doula Services
The day you meet your baby is a day you'll remember forever. This isn't your 8th baby of the week or your 12-hour shift. Whether I can attend in person or virtually, we will shape your birth memories into warm feelings you will treasure for a lifetime. |
Breastfeeding Support / Virtual Breastfeeding Support
When breastfeeding is your goal, you need a solid plan. Education, resources, and practical support can guide you through the common trips and traps, and I have the training and hands-on experience to help. |
