I have been around birth my whole life.

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I grew up with a lot of pets, and when they would get pregnant, I helped my parents with the delivery process. I was fascinated watching these mamas instinctually know what to do. The way they breathed, kneaded the blankets, and moved their bodies to find the best position. Looking into her eyes felt like looking into the universe. I could feel there was something powerful and deeply intuitive about birth.

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From an early age, I understood the importance of giving space for what felt right, while gently offering support when needed. Comfort, touch, water, calm presence, and then caring for the babies after they were born. That understanding stayed with me.

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There is an age gap of 2,8,10 years between myself and my younger siblings. From a young age, they felt like my babies. I loved caring for them, feeding, changing, bathing, and playing with them. I took on a lot of responsibility early on, and those experiences taught me the importance of presence, emotional safety, and support during vulnerable times.

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My mom’s birth experiences further shaped this calling. Watching her navigate traumatic births and the lasting effects they had on her body and emotional wellbeing showed me how deeply birth experiences can impact a person and their family. I didn’t have the words for postpartum depression at the time, but I could see that my mom wasn’t the same. She was often sad and withdrawn, and even when she smiled, I could see the pain behind it.

Listening to her stories and witnessing what she endured sparked a fire in me to support and advocate for birthing people, so they don’t have to feel unheard or unsupported during one of the most vulnerable times of their lives.

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These experiences were the kindling that created the fire in my heart to love, support, and educate birthing people and families. This calling continues to guide me into ongoing education and learning, so I can deepen my knowledge and better support those I serve.

This is the care I’ve been offering my whole life, and it’s what I bring with me into every birth.