I am a certified birth doula through Childbirth International, GentleBirth certified instructor, and a birth/newborn photographer. Being involved in birth work has been a dream of mine for as long as I can remember. While the training I have is valuable and necessary – it’s not the core of what I do. Being a doula is heart work. Soul work.

Childbirth is raw, intuitive and deeply vulnerable. It’s also messy, powerful, unpredictable, sacred, exhausting, primal, transformative, intense, empowering, emotional and life-altering. I am here to ride it all with you – whatever your birth brings out in you and no matter how it unfolds.

I honor the sacredness of this uniquely transformative experience and strive to help create a birth space that is personalized, safe, and deeply respectful of your needs and preferences.

As your doula, my purpose is to help you stay grounded and in a good headspace, because what your mind is doing during birth is just as important as what your body is doing. I’ll provide education, continual presence, physical and emotional support, preparation for the unexpected, powerful advocacy skills and a calming voice – gently reminding you of the strength, surrender, and resilience already alive within you.

I’m not afraid to get into the trenches with you. Steady, intuitive care and a calming, constant presence are my specialty.

• You are working with a midwife as your primary care provider, for either an in or out of hospital birth. (Click here to learn more about midwife-led care.)
• You are planning to birth in a setting that supports your birth goals.
• You are committed to taking a comprehensive childbirth education course before your birth.
• You believe birth is a normal physiological process and want to support it whenever it is safe to do so.
• You are hoping to avoid unnecessary interventions whenever possible – including induction.
• You are committed to practicing comfort measures, breathing, movement, relaxation, mindfulness or hypnosis before labor—not just learn about them.
• You believe your mindset matters and are willing to prepare mentally and emotionally, not just physically.
• You are seeking a birth experience where you feel respected, informed, and deeply supported.

We are all human and I don’t expect perfection. Over the years, I’ve simply noticed that these are the clients I connect with best and genuinely enjoy supporting. If most of these sound like you, I’d be honored to be part of your birth team. If not, I still want you to have support through your journey! Head over to the Utah Doula Association website to find a better fit.