About Me

I have four beautiful daughters and currently one grandson.  I was a stay at home mom for over 20 years and home schooled my girls for many of those years.  I have always enjoyed helping others and working with moms and children in some way.  It wasn't until recently that I discovered my passion for helping women with birth and the postpartum time. When I'm not at a birth or helping a new family adjust to parenthood, I spend time with my husband of 30 years and our 3 dogs. The beach is my happy place and I hope to retire somewhere tropical some day.

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Background

I have a Bachelor's degree in Social Work from Indiana University.   I have worked in daycare and been an in-home nanny. I have volunteered as a Stephen Minister and an Elizabeth Minister listening and providing support to women in difficult life situations. I have worked as a birth assistant for a home birth Midwife for over three years. I was employed part-time as a birth doula in a local hospital for almost 3 years as well as started Best Beginnings Doula Services. I am DONA certified, Spinning Babies trained and certified as a Hypnobabies Doula.

I completed my certification as a Lactation Counselor and I have completed training in Trauma Informed Care.

I have been CPR and NRP certified as well as have training in aromatherapy and acupressure.