A Mother Myself ...
My own two births taught me so many things.

Preston, my four  year old is a blonde, curly haired, blue-eyed beauty. He loves Pre-K and is our music lover. (he seldom leaves home without his goofy makeup! - joke!) His birth was a successful VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean). Even so, I had more interventions done "to" me including pitocin, epidural and vacuum extraction. Even though my birth plan specifically stated I wanted an intervention-free birth, I didn't have the skills nor knowledge to know how to deal with obstacles as they arose. I truly could have benefited from a Doula's knowledge and support.

And finally, a Doula ...
Each birth is such a special gift to a woman. She will most vividly remember how she was treated by those around her during labor.

Medical personnel have other obligations that prevent their continuous presence. My being there the whole time relieves Dad of the overwhelming responsibility of knowing 'exactly what to do when'.

I think this is a time for couples to become closer as never before; the husband, giving comfort to the woman he loves during her most intense physical experience; the mother, receiving strong but tender support from her partner at the exact time she needs it most.

I feel privileged to be the bonding agent between parents, family members and the medical team.
I am a Certified Birth Doula through Doulas of North America as well as a Lamaze International Labor Support Specialist.  I am a Certified Newborn Massage Instructor and I offer Belly Casting as a treasured heirloom to remember each precious pregnancy.

Recently I have been honored to serve with Jeanne Greene, Lamaze International in coordinating and co-teaching a DONA approved Doula training.  We are currently conducting 2 trainings a year in the Fort Worth area.  I'm so happy to be a part of our growing Doula Community!