Hey there! Iām Ana, a Salado, TX-based doula, mama, and self-proclaimed birth nerd.
My journey into birth work actually started before I ever got pregnant when I began learning about natural family planning and realized just how much we, as women, arenāt taught about our own bodies. Weāre often told to put that part of ourselves on hold ā to not think about fertility, birth, or motherhood until ālater.ā But in doing that, we lose touch with something so deeply feminine and powerful.
My journey to motherhood was life-changing in the best way and it opened my eyes to how little support and information is actually offered to pregnant and postpartum women. I found myself thinking, Why didnāt anyone tell me this? Is this normal? Am I doing this right?? Thatās when I knew ā I wanted to be that support for other women. The one who says, āYes, this is normal,ā or āHereās what your options are,ā or āYouāve got this.
Iām a doula, but Iām also a teacher at heart ā I love sharing knowledge that helps women feel confident, calm, and connected to their bodies.