Meet Your ProDoula

Background/Experience that you think is beneficial to Doula work: Licensed GYROTONIC® Level 1 & 2 Trainer Licensed GYROKINESIS® Trainer Specialized in : Pre and Post Natal Applications Pelvic Floor Health Applications Osteoporosis Applications Martha Graham Dance Technique Teacher Spinning Babies® Workshop Phillip Beach: Muscles and Meridians Workshop

What led you to become a Doula?: Because I was born in a different country, when I became pregnant for the first time in 2016, I found myself very curious about the USA laboring and birthing system, and had many questions needing answers. What is a low/high risk pregnancy? What is a natural birth? What is the c-section rate in my state? Who are the care providers that will support me in the birth I desire to have? How can my husband be involved and supportive? What is baby blues? Is breastfeeding important? I could never get enough information about my body and baby! But becoming a mother is like being on a rollercoaster of emotions and information... It can be overwhelming. During the pandemic, when isolation hit and help was needed the most, I started to more intentionally support women in their journey through pregnancies and births. Feeling a connection and trusting your doula to be by your side along the path that your birth takes is very important. I am here to guide parents through a life-changing experience, to inspire them to believe in themselves and to trust their body. Having a doula by your side isn't a sign of weakness or a luxury, everyone needs a doula! A doula provides emotional and physical support that is essential to the families' well-being. The physical changes and emotional journey from pregnancy to being a parent...is hard work! Whether it is the family's first or third child, a doula provides comfort throughout this deeply transformative phase. A doula is here to keep that great tradition of service, so mothers/parents can continue to feel safe at their birth's location. Families need to feel at ease with their doula. A doula is here for personal care, midwives and doctors are here for medical care. It is important to understand the difference and feel that families can be themselves with their doula - open, vulnerable and simply human.

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

“Pauline is incredible. She supported us for the birth of our 3rd child and we were so pleased with the experience. Pauline is knowledgeable, patient, and extremely talented at hands-on physical support during labor. It was amazing to have both my husband and Pauline helping me through contractions. I chose not to have an epidural and truly would not have been able to have the birth we wanted without Pauline’s support. She has a calming presence and helped me feel at ease during a very intense labor. My husband really appreciated her support to him on how to best help me in the moment. I also looked to Pauline for recommendations for local lactation consultants, photographers, and postpartum doulas. We cannot recommend her enough, whether this is your first baby or third.”

“I took prenatal Gyrotonic with Pauline, and my weekly lessons made a huge difference on my mental health and physical well-being during my pregnancy and leading up to childbirth. Lessons with Pauline left me feeling physically good (stretched and strengthened and connected with my pelvic floor) and mentally good. As a first-time mom, lessons with Pauline were a sort of therapy! Additionally, I had a very healthy, normal pregnancy and a fast delivery (I only pushed for 30 minutes). I can’t help but feel that my lessons with Pauline made this possible!”

“Pauline has worked with me through 2 of my pregnancies and she has been amazing! She is very knowledgeable and will help and support you with whatever you need! She was my biggest cheerleader when things were tough and always listen to my concerns and worries to find the best solution or outcome! I cannot recommend Pauline enough, whoever gets to work work with her will be extremely lucky!”

“Pauline is a true mother star ready & able to help any & every Mama to be. Her encouragement and guidance during the 9 months were very helpful & supportive.
Not to mention after the water broke & then the talks with my husband! Pauline was so wonderful from the beginning to the end. I am sooo very happy that Pauline is a Doula & a Super Mom to her own 2 beautiful & handsome garçons xxx”

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