Birth Stories

As first time parents pursuing a natural, unmedicated birth, Jasmine and Cory were excited to have me as their doula on their birth team. Jasmine and Cory's preparation was evident as it unfolded in the birth room, and they achieved their vision. Learn more about their birth journey.

After thinking carefully about their needs and desires, Abbie and Andy reached out for doula support to help them with emotional and physical preparation for their first birth. When it came to their second birth, having doula support was a "non-negotiable"! Learn more about their birth story.

After working in maternity care overseas, DeAndra and Alex came back to Montgomery and began to prepare for the arrival of their first child. Needing to build their birth team, DeAndra and Alex sought doula support and asked me to join their team only a few months before the pandemic altered everyone's plans and experiences. Learn more about their birth journey.

After taking a hospital-based childbirth class, Selena and Larry took the additional step of having a birth planning prenatal session with me, focusing on helping them plan to work well together during labor. Shortly after, they found that having a doula on their team was a pivotal decision. Learn more about their birth story.

Our experiences during pregnancy can have a significant impact on birth and postpartum transitions. Regina's pregnancy journey led her to have to make some difficult decisions. Despite the challenges she was facing, Regina took ownership of her birth journey and found the support she needed by adding a doula to her birth team. Learn more about her birth journey coming soon.

While expecting their first child, Ryeneshia ("Rye") and Deggi did their research and decided that having a doula would be a good investment for their family. Even when unexpected circumstances arose, Rye and Deggi maintained their agency and made informed decisions along the way. Learn more about their birth story coming soon.