About Michelle

I believe birth is sacred, powerful, and deeply personal. My role as a doula is to hold space, offer evidence-based guidance, and nurture families so they feel informed, supported, and empowered in every decision. I trust in the innate wisdom of birthing bodies while honoring the unique path each family walks. For me, birth is not about a specific outcome, but about creating an environment where families feel safe, respected, and loved. Whether the journey unfolds at home, in a birth center, or in a hospital, I strive to be a steady presence offering encouragement, comfort, and advocacy. My philosophy is rooted in compassion, respect, and the belief that every family deserves a voice and a village as they welcome new life.

Birth & Postpartum Doula services

I support families with warmth and presence through all seasons of their journey: • Birth Doula Care – prenatal visits, continuous labor support, and postpartum follow-up • Postpartum Doula Support – newborn care guidance, feeding support, and smooth family adjustment • Sibling Doula Care – gentle support for older children during labor and birth • Adoption Doula Support – guidance and care for adoptive families welcoming a child • Loss & Bereavement Support – compassionate presence through miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss • Specialized Support – VBAC preparation, cesarean birth, and high-risk pregnancy • Virtual Options – flexible support for families outside my area

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Certifications, training, and specialties

Certification and training

Stillbirthday (2022)
ProDoula (2020)

Languages

English

Specialties

Adoption Advanced Maternal Age Anxiety Anxiety and Depression Birth Assistant Birth Doula Birth Support Birth Trauma Grief and Loss Herbal Postpartum Care High Risk and Low Intervention Obstetrical Care High-Risk Pregnancy Home Birth Hospital Birth Infant Care In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Labor Doula Loss and Bereavement Doula Mental Health Mindfulness Natural Birth Natural Childbirth Neonatal Resuscitation Program Newborn Care Overnight Newborn Care Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Postpartum Care Postpartum Doula Care Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Prenatal and Postpartum Massage Therapist Prenatal Care Relaxation Techniques Sibling Preparation Spirituality Support during Labor, Birth, and Postpartum Teenagers Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) Water birth Well-Woman Care