Birth Attendant Services in Orange County and Los Angeles, CA
I am a certified labor doula with CAPPA (Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association) and have been attending births since 2007. I also have a background and occupational therapy and a degree and health science from Cal State University, Long Beach.
My belief is that all expectant parents be fully informed on the options and choices regarding the birth of their child. Being a birth attendant and offering caring, continuous support as well as resources and information is what I am passionate about. I have always been intrigued by pregnancy and childbirth and considerate and honor to be present when a baby is born.
Qualifications/Training/Certifications:
- CAPPA Labor Doula Certification Program Transfer 2024-2027
- Virtually attended CAPPA Conference, September, 2020
- CAPPA Childbirth Educator Trained w/Tabitha Ames, 2016
- CranioSacral Therapy 1 with Melinda Naye, CMT, CST, 2015
- Attended yearly CAPPA Conference 2015 & 2018, Tucson, AZ
- CAPPA trained Post Partum Doula with Darla Burns, 2013
- CAPPA trained Labor Doula with Rena Koerner, 2012
- Certified Instructor Infant Massage, 2012
- CAPPA trained Lactation Educator w/ Christy Jo Hendricks, 2012
- DONA Certified Birth Doula 2008 to 2023
- CPR Healthcare Provider for Adults/Children/Infants, Current via American Heart Association
Additional Training, Continuing Education and Workshops:
- Energetics of Birth (Reiki) May, 2024 with Metra Sessions
- BreastfeedLA class Serving LGBTQI and Gender Non-Conforming Families in Lactation, 2018
- Introduction to Prenatal Massage with Kat Damiano, 2014
- UNDISTURBING BIRTH with Sarah Buckley, 2014
- Supporting Plus Size Birth with Jen McLellan, 2014
- The truth about VBAC's (Vaginal Birth after Cesarean) History, Politics and Stats with Jen Kamel, 2013
- Integrating acupressure into your doula practice for pregnancy and labor support with Nick Olow, 2013
- Reiki Level 1 & 2 training with Timothy L. Trujillo, 2013
- Intro to Cranio Sacral Therapy with Jill Mabry, 2012
- Hypnobirthing (Mongan Method) with Ellie Shea, 2007, 2011, 2012
- Shodhini Woman Researcher Workshop with Pati Garcia, 2012
- Spinning Babies workshop with Gail Tully, 2011
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), 2015
- From Womb to World with Anna Verwaal, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014
- Birthing From Within, The Art of Childbirth Mentoring with Virginia Bobro, 2010
- Waterbirth Certification Workshop with Barbara Harper, 2010
- Midwifery Assistant Workshop with The Farm Midwives in Tennessee, 2010
- Baby's Perspective (Breastfeeding) with Kittie Frantz, 2009
- Bradley Method with Anne Marie Reggie, 2007
- Lactation with Susan Orr, 2007
Memberships/Volunteer:
- DASC (Doula's Association of So CA) 2007-2017
- DONA (Doulas of North America) 2007-2023
Awards:
- DASC Most Inspiring Doula of the Year, 2011, 2012
- DASC Labor Doula of the Year 2010
- DASC nominee for Doula Mentor of the Year, 2012, 2013
- DASC nominee for Labor Doula of the Year 2008, 2009, 2010, 2013, 2015
- DASC nominee for Volunteer Doula of the Year 2010, 2012