Welcome! I support families as a Birth & Postpartum Doula, Certified Lactation Educator Counselor, and Birth Center Assistant at Beginnings Birth Center. My husband and I have been married for thirteen years, called Colorado Springs home for the last twelve, and are blessed to do life together each day with our four beautiful daughters. While I have degree and background in early childhood & elementary education, I found my calling to birth work after my own positive births and through additional opportunities to support family and friends as they welcomed their babies. In 2014, I trained as a professional labor doula and established my business serving Colorado Springs families. I've had the honor of supporting over 180 births to date; and I'd love to guide you and your family along as you prepare to make your baby's birth day all that you're hoping for.
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When I'm not slipping away in the middle of the night to support a family, you'll likely find me chasing after my preschooler, helping my husband tackle our latest house project, or catching up on sleep. I love Saturday afternoon bike rides & hikes with my family, bouldering at the climbing gym, and dance parties in the kitchen with my girls. I'm also a group fitness junkie, coffee lover, and avid researcher of all things birth. I understand that birth is an incredibly formative time in a family's life; and I feel so honored to come alongside of each couple that entrusts me as their doula!
Additional Training & Certifications:
Certified Lactation Educator Counselor (CLEC): UC San Diego 
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP®) 
​Adult & Child Basic Life Support (BLS)
Due Dates: Evidence Based Birth® :  
2020Moms Maternal Mental Health Forum: UC Health 
Savvy Birth Pro Workshop: Evidence Based Birth® 
Spinning Babies: Easier Birth Through Optimal Fetal Positioning 
Essential Oil Safety for Pregnancy & Childbirth: Christi Trimble
Working with Miscarriage & Stillbirth: Elizabeth Petrucelli 
Supporting Plus Size Birth: Jen McLellan
Helping Parents Understand the Language of Their Newborn: HUG Your Baby
Labor Doula Training: CAPPA
BA in Early Childhood Education: Colorado Christian University

Stillbirthday Birth & Bereavement Doula Program: in progress

Professional Memberships:
Pikes Peak Regional Doula Association 
 Birth and postpartum doula services for Black Forest / Colorado Springs / Falcon / Fountain / Palmer Lake / Manitou Springs / Monument / Woodland Park  
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Header photos taken by Colorado Springs Birth Photographer Danica Donnelly
Photo Credits: Monet Nicole | Mandy Penn | Brezi Merryman | Colleen Harvey Photography
To schedule a consultation or request information: 719.432.5032