What Education and Experience Do You Have?

I am currently seeking my certification through A.L.A.C.E. (Association of Labor Assistants and Childbirth Educators). I plan on completing my certification requirements by the summer of 2006

I have one beautiful daughter, born at home with the assistance of two wonderful midwives and her amazing Daddy! In addition, I have read books relating to being a doula as well as on breastfeeding, pregnancy and child care. I have attended four births as of July 2006, with another two scheduled for August, and can give you some references to speak with if you would like.

I draw on my knowledge and experience to provide emotional support, physical comfort and, if needed, communication with the staff to make sure that you have the information you need to make informed decisions as they arise in labor. I can provide reassurance and perspective to you and your support people, make suggestions for labor progress, and help with relaxation, massage, positioning, and other techniques for comfort. I am an independent doula. As your doula, I am working for you, not your caregiver or the hospital.

I believe that you are in charge of your own birth and that I am the invited guest. I am there to serve you and to help you have the type of birth you have envisioned for yourself. In many cases, I act as support for the family support person/people and will in no way take over the main support role from those who will be involved in the child's life later. This is modified if I am the only support person, or if the laboring woman or family support asks me to step in. It is important that the family attempt the first communications with the staff - I will only step in if the parents are for some reason unable to speak to the medical staff.

Contact Me!

I would love to speak with you about your upcoming birth! Please contact me by e-mail or telephone!

e-mail: gaea@motherearthbirth.com