Meet Your ProDoula

Background/Experience that you think is beneficial to Doula work: After having gone through a natural pregnancy and unmedicated childbirth in 2021, I felt a calling to help others reach their goals in this space. I focused so much time and energy towards conquering my dream birth, but once I achieved that, I neglected myself in what's commonly known as "the forth trimester" - postpartum. One day, in the thick of postpartum, I looked at myself in the mirror and realized I didn't even recognize the person starring back at me. I decided then it was time I posed the question , "What would happen if I raised the bar and stopped being afraid to dream big?" That day, I decided to stop living small. Just because I was now a mother didn't mean I had to throw away my own dreams and identity outside of being 'mom'. This was an "aha moment" for me. An opportunity to ground myself for growth and transformation. I realized I could combine my passion for motherhood with my calling to serve others, and that through my lived experiences as a first-time mother coupled with my knowledge and education in holistic wellness, I could further my education by becoming a postpartum doula to help support and empower mothers in the postpartum stage of life from a holistic point of view. This year (2022), I became a certified holistic health coach through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and completed my postpartum doula and infant care training through ProDoula. With these combined skills/training, I'm uniquely qualified to assist women in both the postpartum phase, as well as support them in achieving their general health and wellness goals long-term. My mission is focused on balance, not perfection. The body is always trying to tell us something - it's whether or not we choose to listen, and through a holistic lens, we're able to practice radical acts of self-care, self-love, and self-healing.

What led you to become a Doula?: While I have been interested in the health and wellness space for roughly the past decade, it wasn't until I became pregnant (during a global pandemic) and gave birth to my son in 2021 that I really became passionate about wanting to help others on their wellness and motherhood journey by providing a non-judgmental space to become informed, empowered, and in control of their health and vitality. Becoming a mother was the catalyst that catapulted me into approaching life from a holistic point of view, but it was also the life-altering event that shook me to my core. I was anxious, exhausted and depressed, yet confident, ecstatic and grateful. What a confusing time that first year postpartum was! Unfortunately, there is an industry that's built around people not being well and the existing system lacks essential care. There's a HUGE gap in support for mothers, especially natural-minded mamas that lean towards unconventional methods of birth and parenting. I want to help bridge that gap and be a part of a community that supports mamas in their journey through motherhood who desire help navigating their health and wellness goals through a balanced, holistic outlook. Let me mention that there's a spectrum to this and it appears different for everyone - That's the beauty of it! It takes a village, yet more often than not, women are left feeling stuck and uncertain with how to manage the load of motherhood. This is the product of a society that has conditioned us to hold in our feelings and "just push through". To not question the status quo. To not extend our efforts beyond our comfort zone. To accept that this is, "just the way it it." Well, I'm here to tell you it doesn't have to be this way.

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

Determined.
Supportive.
Empowering.
Advocate.
Trustworthy.
Unwavering faith.

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