My Story

When I found out I was pregnant with my first child, I immediately began researching. It wasn’t long before I had my heart set on an unmedicated, natural birth. I had an uncomplicated pregnancy and was thrilled to know I’d be meeting my baby soon. Around the 40 week mark, the cascade of interventions led me down the path of an unwanted cesarean. My daughter was born in the O.R.; she and I physically recovered and fell in love, but I always felt like I had missed out on the birth I desired. I knew I’d want to try again with my next baby.

I became pregnant with my second child and knew this would be our VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean) baby. What I didn’t know is how complicated it can be to pursue a VBAC in today’s birth world - physically, emotionally and systemically. I rolled up my sleeves and assembled my birth team: a team of homebirth midwives, an amazing doula and our photographer (and of course, my toddler). My entire pregnancy was a rollercoaster and true labor of love. After experiencing intense prodromal labor for one full week, we non-urgently transferred to the hospital, where I was able to experience my triumphant, healing, unmedicated VBAC - surrounded, supported, and loved.

Knowing that my healing birth experience would have been vastly different without my team, I am inspired to support you in the same way. I would be honored to be your compassionate supporter - offering educational, emotional and physical support - to achieve the birth you desire.