About me

Hi, I’m Beth…a DONA-trained Birth & Postpartum Doula with a heart for empowering women and supporting families as they grow. While I may be “newer” to the formal doula world, my passion and experience run deep. For decades, I’ve walked alongside families through pregnancy, birth, and the tender early days of parenthood—helping mamas feel seen, supported, and confident in their strength. I’m the proud mother of one amazing adult human who has flown the nest to the fresh air and beauty of the NC mountains. My journey into birth work began more than twenty years ago during my own pregnancy, when I discovered the transformative power of being truly supported and held in that sacred season. Since then, I’ve continued to learn and grow—earning my B.A. and M.Ed. in Education and gaining a wealth of hands-on experience nurturing families and little ones. My deep interest in natural health, social–emotional development, and attachment has inspired me to pursue further training in infant mental health, dyadic relationships, children’s yoga, and herbalism. I believe in caring for the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—and in meeting each family exactly where they are. When I work with families, my goal is to hold space for birth and postpartum experiences that feel calm, connected, and empowering. I blend evidence-based practices with a gentle, holistic approach that honors each mother’s intuition and journey. One of my favorite quotes beautifully reflects what I believe: “Whenever & however you give birth, your experience will impact your emotions, your mind, your body, & your spirit for the rest of your life.” ~Ina May Gaskin

Education

M.Ed Education (2017)

B.A. Education (2005)

Certification and training

Birth Doula DONA (2023)

Postpartum Doula DONA (2023)

Memberships and affiliations

NC Infant Mental Health Association

Credentials

Specialties

Languages

English

Service introduction

It is an honor to come alongside you during this beautiful season of your life. My offerings include: Birth & Postpartum Support, Mama Blessing Ceremonies & Postpartum Meal Support. Birth Doula Support includes continuous support beginning prenatally & throughout your labor to include: unlimited phone/text/email during pregnancy, 2-one hour prenatal visits, a Birth & Postpartum Plan; continuous emotional & informational support throughout your labor; & physical support beginning with Active Labor. After the birth, you receive up to 2 hours of postpartum support for skin to skin & initial feeding; plus 1 postpartum visit. Postpartum Support provides you with nonjudgmental emotional, informational, & physical support while you transition into the newness of having your little one earthside. Each session is individualized to meet the unique health & well-being needs of the family & newborn, including breastfeeding/infant feeding, healthy sleep habits, newborn care, postpartum recovery, infant development, positive attachment, sibling adjustment & community resources/referral support. Postpartum Meal Support provides holistic meal preparation/planning that integrates Ayurvedic principles & herbs that soothe, heal & support the new mother during the postpartum period. Meal support prioritize nurturing the mother through food preparation after child birth & while breastfeeding. **Gluten-free & vegan options. Birth Blessing Ceremony provides you with a unique & intimate experience where space is held to honor you, the Mother, as you embark on this incredible life changing journey. The intention of this ceremony is for your soul people to come & fill you up with love, strength, confidence & encouragement as you begin your special & beautiful journey into motherhood. Each Birth Blessing Ceremony will include an affirmation activity, prayer/poetry reading, organic herbal tea & a hand selected crystal for the mother being honored. Optional add ons available.

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