Meet Your ProDoula

Background/Experience that you think is beneficial to Doula work: I have always been a nurturer. After my first baby was born, I left a career as a corporate accountant to pursue my passion of helping other women on their motherhood journeys. I can help you go from unsure and overwhelmed to confident and empowered in your motherhood. Whether you have yet to meet your baby or you’re in the throes of new motherhood struggling to figure out feeding, sleep, or just your new “normal,” I can help you find the solutions that work for you. As a Childbirth Educator and Infant Feeding Specialist, I teach classes & coaching in pregnancy, birth, postpartum, feeding baby and baby sleep. Local (Houston, TX) in person and virtual classes both available!

What led you to become a Doula?: After the birth of my first baby, I realized there were so many moments when I struggled alone without any idea help even existed. I experienced this every step of my motherhood journey: pregnancy, birth, postpartum recovery, feeding my baby and baby's sleep. All too often, mamas are left wondering "is it just me?" or "is it supposed to be this hard?" You deserve more support. Be Brave Mama is where you will find it!

What are some positive comments made about you by other people?:

“Sam always has the answers! She has been my go-to for all things baby. She has given me advice on postpartum, breast-feeding, sleep training, sleep schedules, toddler tantrums, weaning and countless other topics. Her knowledge, expertise and love for helping fellow moms is irreplaceable!” – Sara G.

“My only regret in signing up to work with Sam is that I didn’t get signed up sooner! But, Sam worked so diligently to answer all my questions & share information before my due date to make sure I was fully informed & prepared for labor & delivery. Because of Sam & Be Brave Mama, we were prepared with questions to ask & tools for how to process the information we had been given. Without reserve, I recommend working with Sam as one of the best partners you can have in your pregnancy & postpartum journeys.” – Jessica M.

“Samantha helped me transform my perspective about my children’s sleep. My second child struggled a lot with sleep when she was little. So when my third child arrived, I was determined to have a good sleeper with a solid foundation of healthy sleep habits. Samantha helped me form schedules, perfect waketimes, and master bedtime once and for all. By using her advice and starting good sleep habits at a young age, my baby was sleeping through the night at 5 months without any sleep training! Samantha’s methods and schedules have been transformative in my family’s life!” – Lauren R.

“If you’re stressed about sleep Sam’s your person. Her support and knowledge about infant sleep have been a tremendous blessing to our family since day one. There is so much information out there about infant sleep and SO many companies trying to sell a magic sleep solution. The abundance of information and products combined with the mental toll of sleepless nights and responsibilities of caring for multiple children can quickly lead any Mama into overwhelm. Thankfully, Sam’s knowledge and encouragement helped me cut through all the bad information, let go of unrealistic expectations and silence self-doubt so that I could give my son the gift of healthy sleep habits. At 6 months, I can honestly say we’ve had a clear and predictable schedule since 2 months old. More importantly, I’m incredibly in tune with my sons sleep needs and confident in my parenting choices. I couldn’t be more grateful to Sam for her support and guidance!” – Louise W.

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