Walking alongside you in your transformational journey into parenthood.
I’ve called LA home since 2001 when my husband and I moved to this great city. We welcomed our first baby in 2006, and our second almost 5 years later. My motivation to delve into birth work was ignited by my two very different birthing and postpartum experiences. Their uniqueness played a critical role in developing my desire to support birthparents during this transformational parenting journey.
Birthing my children gave me first hand experiences spanning from the recovery from one vaginal and one surgical birth, a preterm birth (at 27 weeks gestation), to recovery from PTSD and PMAD. Having a premie baby brought me into a special group of NICU families, giving me invaluable education and access to a unique and vulnerable world.
I’ve been a Fine Arts professional since the 90’s and shortly after 2012 my interests included the birth work world. In 2015 I completed an in-depth, high-quality, evidence-based DONA Postpartum Doula training. I certified as a Lactation Counselor, received Advance Doula training, and continue Birth Work and Perinatal Mental Health care specialized education to the present day. Additionally, I've led support groups for families, parents-to-be for 8 years. These skills and education plus the last 18 years growing as a mom, give me real life experience and confidence to share and support other parents. My knowledge of physical and emotional healing, passion for self directed wellness, with “acts of service” as my top love language and creative skills, all enhance my ability to problem solve and support parents feel empowered so they can experience deep bonding with baby and a smoother, more fulfilling transition into parenthood.
I live in Valley Village with my husband, son and daughter, I am honored to be a part of DASC Board of Directors, and the wonderful birth and health care professionals community of Los Angeles, CA, the most creative City in the World!
Training & Certifications
Postpartum Doula Training - DONA International Katherine Auger CN, 2015
Supporting Fetal and Infant Loss - Return to Zero - DASC 2016
Lactation Counselor Certification - The Healthy Children Project, Inc. 2017
Beyond the Swaddle - Advanced Postpartum Doula Training - Two Doulas Birth, 2018
Trauma Informed Care, The Resilience Toolkit - Lumos Transforms, 2019
Lactation without Gestation - Breastfeed LA, 2019
Hypnobirthing - Alisha Tamburri PhD, DD, 2019
Nurture Science - Breastfeed LA - Dr. Nils Bergman, 2020
Comforting Touch for Birth - Yiska Obadia, 2020
Navigating Breastfeeding Support - Dr. Jack Newman, 2020
Transformed by Birth Apprenticeship - Britta Bushnell, PhD, 2023-24
Areas of experience
Premature Babies & NICU families
Adoptive parents
Surrogacy parents
Teen parents
Single parents
Vaginal birth & Episiotomy recovery
Caesarean/Surgical birth recovery
PMAD - Postpartum Mood & Anxiety Disorder
Cultural Diversity
Fluent in Spanish and English