It's YOUR birth, and YOU have the right to all the information available before YOU make any decisions.

I recently gave birth to my son.  It was the best day of my life.  As I look back I am so amazed at how many decisions were made for me and how many interventions were done without me even being asked.  When I signed that consent form for a "vaginal birth" I signed my decision-making away.   

My doula was my best advocate.  She would check with me at the start of each intervention, see if I knew what was going on and if I was okay with it.  So many times though the intervention was complete by the time any of us knew what had happened.  Even still, my doula made sure I understood what took place and talked me through each stage of my labor.  

She inspired me to begin my doula journey.  I have been reading everything I can about all types of births, took a DONA approved training class with Felicia Roche and am in the process of completing DONA certification.  

I am offering myself to you, new mama, so that you can have an informed birth.  Whatever type of birth it is, you have the right to as much information as possible, someone to advocate for you during the process, and someone to do it all with warmth, kindness, and love.  A gentle touch, caring spirit and unconditional support for you and your family during this wonderful time in your lives is all available in the hands of a doula.