“I didn’t become a doula to save mothers, but to equip you to take charge of your own birth.”
How I Got Started
My whole purpose for becoming a doula was born when I was pregnant with my first child. I wanted to learn everything I possibly could about pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. I opted to birth at a birth center and I really wanted an unmedicated water birth. I ended up getting transferred for a C-section which resulted in a rough start to my fourth trimester. I took a birth education course and did all the "right" things but not once did I learn or prepare for the unexpected. I felt so alone, lost and unsupported afterwards. I lived far from my family, it was in the height of the pandemic and I was struggling to find myself, process my birth trauma and care for a newborn.
I went from a traumatic birth immediately into an unsupported postpartum period. I didn't become a doula to save other mothers. I want to help support, educate and empower you to make decisions for you and your baby. I want to equip you so you are in charge. I also want to be the friend who comes to take care of you after you have your baby,
I have experienced several types of births just with having my own three kids that has helped me in my love for birthwork. I was at a birth center and in labor was transferred for a c-section, I had a planned cesarean with my second and my third baby was born at home (my HBA2C!!).
As women, we are ingrained to try and do all the things and make it look effortless but that is not reality. Let someone else cook for you, draw you a bath, bring you your favorite Starbucks drink, so you can soak up all the newborn snuggles.
My sweet husband and our daughter (2) and son (1)
Certified birth and postpartum doula through the Birthworker Academy
Currently pursuing to become an IBCLC through the Lactation Consultant Launchpad
When I am not at a birth or supporting a postpartum mother you can find me:
Cooking (most likely pupusas or arepas)
Hiking with my family
Making another cafecito while my children play
Who I Serve
I serve all women who want to take charge of their birth and fourth trimester. As an HBA2C mama myself, I have such a passion for helping other women achieve their VBACs! I love supporting all types of births but unmedicated births are something fierce!
I have a special place in my heart for other latinas and WOC since we are the ones who get left behind in the medical system. I offer my services in English and in Spanish to hopefully bridge the gap so latinas can transform into their new identity as mothers in their native tongue. There is something powerful about birthing in your heart language.
