Meet Your ProDoula

Background/Experience that you think is beneficial to Doula work: I have always had an interest in female reproductive health starting a very young age when I told everyone I wanted to be an OBGYN. As a teenager, learning about my reproductive health became important as I became aware of how my body handled menstrual cycles and further as I was provided birth control options to manage menstruation effects. I learned that these medications had their own set of effects on the body and was determined to find alternative methods to manage symptoms of menstruation and avoid pregnancy. I worked with medical and natural professionals in finding effective ways to track my cycle using the Fertility Awareness Method and non-medicated pain relief. When I became interested in conceiving my own child, I discussed best practices with professionals and conducted my own painstaking research to ensure I was providing my reproductive system the best environment for conception. Through my own journey to motherhood, I have learned many of the difficulties of conception, pregnancy, labor and postpartum. Also, in my journey to motherhood I have learned the beauty of it all. I have had the opportunity to help women around me in their journeys as well. All of this has led me follow my passion to spread my knowledge and care to women on a larger scale.

What led you to become a Doula?: I love helping women through all stages of their fertility journey. My passion is in helping women through their journey to motherhood by empowering them to listen to their bodies’ natural cues and advocate for individual needs throughout pregnancy, laboring and postpartum. I enjoy helping clients through encouragement and enlightenment, working together to educate about the unique needs every woman has and discover the best course for a happy and healthy mom and baby. My passion for helping others learn about their bodies and advocate for individual needs has fueled my determination to obtain various doula certifications and develop a company that allows me to individualize care to women throughout their fertility journey.

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

Dorothea is amazing! After having a difficult birthing experience with my first birth I was excited to have a doula by my side to help me advocate for what I wanted. Dorothea went above and beyond, always available to answer questions and made me feel like my concerns were valid. She helped comfort me during labor walking me through different techniques to calm my nerves and ease the pain and discomfort.

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