As a devoted doula, I had the opportunity to guide expectant parents through the intense and rewarding journey of childbirth with compassion, experience, and confidence over the last five years. My journey began during my pregnancy with my fourth child and led me to obtain my Doula certification shortly after his arrival. I firmly believe in informed choice and clear communication and have continuously grown in my knowledge of supporting women and families in the birth and postpartum journey.

Being a doula has been a fulfilling role that has given me immense gratification. However, over time, my passion evolved; I felt compelled to make a broader impact in this field.

I realized that by empowering other doulas in their roles, I could indirectly aid more families on their childbirth journeys. By refining doula skills, enhancing their knowledge, and strengthening their empathy, I could amplify the quality of care they provide and ultimately influence many more lives.
This transformation didn't diminish my passion—instead, it allowed it to flourish on a larger scale. Now my commitment to supporting the miracle of life extends to cultivating a network of empowered, knowledgeable, and compassionate doulas within Little Lilacs, ready to provide unparalleled assistance to families in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.

And when I am not directly supporting other Doulas or supporting a local birth center in a birth assistant role, I am with my family — my husband of 12 years, and the blessings God has given us in our five children (two girls & three boys)! I absolutely love playing board games, traveling with the family, and coffee!

Trainings:
Childbirth International for Birth & Postpartum Doula | Belly Binding | DoulaVersity for Tens Unit | Spring Babies | Neonatal Resusitation | Adult and Infant BLS/CPR

 

"For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us." - Romans 8:18

FUN FACT: Many people think I am an extrovert because I am very social, but I recharge best solo with my yoga mat or a cup of coffee and a good book!

What was your biggest takeaway from doula training?

My favorite workshop to date has been Spinning Babies. It really enhanced my understanding of pelvic structure, optimal fetal positioning, and how the two work together to bring babies to earth side. I loved it so much, I took the workshop again two years after my first attendance to refresh myself on all the material!

One thing you wish you knew when you were pregnant or postpartum?

I wish I had known about midwives and doulas when I gave birth to my first daughter! We were living far from family and no one I knew personally was a parent yet, so everything I knew about birth came from pop culture. I would not describe my birth as traumatic, but neither was it empowering, the way I now know it can be with an amazing birth team. It is a huge part of why I became a doula- to bring other first-time families the support I didn’t know I needed.

Why should a client hire you?

Because they believe I can support them in achieving an empowered, informed, beautiful birth.

Number one birth and postpartum book recommendation?

For birth, I love Penny Simkin’s The Birth Partner. I read it in my fourth pregnancy (while training to become a doula) and had no idea there was so much I did not know! She does such a nice job outlining the phases of labor, what to expect throughout, ways for partners to help, and reviewing the pros and cons of various comfort measures, including pharmaceutical options. Her information is non-biased and non judgmental, also my goal when sharing resources and options with families.