Can I afford doula services? Do you work on a sliding scale?

I believe doula support should be accessible. I offer a no-pressure consultation where we can discuss my services, sliding scale options, and flexible payment arrangements if needed. In many cases, you can also use your HSA or FSA funds toward doula care.

Please don’t let cost be the only reason you decide against having doula support. If I’m not the right fit for your budget, I’ll gladly connect you with other doulas and resources to help you find the care you deserve.

Do you attend hospital births, or only home and birth center births?

Absolutely! Most of the families I support give birth in hospitals, and I specialize in providing calm, continuous support in that environment.

That said, I also love attending homebirths and birth center births. There’s something really special about the intimacy, warmth, and family-centered energy in those settings, and it’s always an honor to be invited into that space. Wherever you choose to give birth — hospital, home, or birth center — my role is to walk alongside you with encouragement, knowledge, and care.

How many births have you attended?

400+ and not counting!

Are you a certified birth doula?

Yes — I am trained and hold certification as a birth doula. I value the knowledge and skills I gained through the multiple trainings I have taken. I love continued education and learning new things.

That said, I also believe that the certification process in an unregulated field like doula work can sometimes create unnecessary barriers, limit access, and reflect antiquated systems that don’t always prioritize the needs of families. Credentials are just one part of what makes a doula effective — experience, empathy, presence, and respect for each family’s unique needs are equally, if not more, important. My focus is on supporting families where they are, not on gatekeeping care.