From Babysitter to Doula

Since I was 16 years old, I have been working with children and have always felt drawn to helping families navigate the ups and downs of parenthood. This passion led me to study Psychology with a specialization in child development and family dynamics. During my university years, I had the opportunity to intern at a developmental preschool, where I worked closely with the director to benchmark child development. It was there that I first saw the need for community support for new parents and families.

After graduation, I worked as an in-home caregiver for a family with a five-year-old child with disabilities and helped them transition to a family of four with a newborn. I was with that family for nearly four years before moving due to COVID. Once the world began to open again I was unsure of the direction I wanted to go, but all signs pointed me back to child care. I was quickly back at it, working with families, several of whom were making the same adjustment to a family of four. During my time with them, I noticed a common theme among the families I worked with: guilt, shame, and exhaustion. Every parent expressed feeling like they were doing something wrong, such as neglecting their firstborn or putting less effort into their second child. This lack of support for postpartum people can be overwhelming, and I knew I wanted to do something to help.

I pursued training with BADT, as their values resonated with me, and as a queer person, I wanted certification from an inclusive training center that is working towards reforming birth work. As a doula, I strive to provide physical, emotional, and spiritual support during the significant life transition of postpartum.

I'm excited to embark on this journey as a doula and look forward to supporting families during this transformative time. If you're ready to take the next step in your postpartum journey, please don't hesitate to contact me to learn more about how I can help support and empower you. Let's work together to make your postpartum experience as joyful and stress-free as possible.