About me

I am a DONA International Certified Birth Doula. I majored in anthropology in college, focusing on midwifery and infertility. I went on to earn a Masters in Social Work, and was happiest working with teens in theraputic settings and foster group homes with many questions about sex. I moved to Massachusetts, first Cambridge and then Jamaica Plain. When I started my own family, I returned to reading about birth. I learned through my own deliveries just how strange and wonderful birth can be;  I wanted to learn more. I began attending perinatal health conferences and workshops, and found I really enjoyed talking birth all day. In 2019, I attended a childbirth education class for doulas, and was pleasantly surprised by how much of the content I already knew. I then attended a four-day doula training. Again, I knew much of the content and had already read many of the recommended books.  

Then I found Emily Bowler. Emily is a DONA International trained doula, actively practicing in the Boston area since 2013. She received her accreditation as a Certified Professional Midwife in 2016. Additionally, Emily earned her masters degree in Health Education in 2008 and trained as a CAPPA International childbirth educator in 2013. Emily agreed to be my mentor. Together we offer the informational guidance and support of an experienced doula and the attention and passion of a newer doula at a lower price point.

On June 13, 2023, I became a DONA International Certified Birth Doula and have been so very honored to be trusted at a growing number of births. Each has been profoundly moving. Bringing companionship and support to birthing families is my calling. I maintain vaccination against Covid, flu and pertussis.

Some of my favorite things include running, cooking (mostly baking sourdough), and hiking in Acadia. I live in Jamaica Plain with my husband, 13 year old (partial abruption, induction, epidural, breastfed with formula supplementing until age three) and 10 year old (car baby, nursed until 14 months old).

P.S. I am pro-pet. I've worked with families that included dogs, cats and rabbits and loved them all!

"We are holy women when we are giving birth," 

Djappirri Mununggurritji, Elder, Manager of Yirrkala Women's Centre, from the documentary Birth Stories.