I approach birth from one simple perspective: YOU ARE AMAZING.

I know that your STRENGTH will see through whatever pregnancy may bring.

This unwavering FAITH in you is paired with my physical therapy background to optimize your experience.

I take on only a small number of clients to ensure that I am readily available whenever you need me.

 

I am a good match if you...

• Desire highly skilled support for coping techniques, positioning for labor progression, and pushing
• Have complex orthopedic issues, such as sciatica, pubic symphysis pain, sacroiliac joint pain, or low back pain
• Are experiencing a high-risk pregnancy or one with many challenges
• Have mental health conditions, such as depression, bipolar, and anxiety
• Are planning a low-intervention vaginal delivery, an induction, Cesarean, or vaginal birth after Cesarean (VBAC)
• Want someone to advocate for respect of your gender and/or family identity

 

A little about my birthing philosophy

• I believe fiercely in the autonomy of birthing people
• I believe in your ability to make the choices that are right for your gestation
• I will sit with you both through the ups and downs that inevitably come with any gestation
• I support the full range of a person’s reproductive options
• I value families of all types: single by choice, non-monogamous, polyamorous, and beyond

 

Why pick a physical therapist for birth support?

As a physical therapist, I have a large toolbox for supporting you through pregnancy, birth, and beyond. Want to know what exercise to try in order to prepare for labor? I have you covered. Got questions on low back pain or round ligament pain? I have proven treatment interventions to help you feel better (I can also fill you in on the best support braces). Struggling with clogged milk ducts postpartum? I’m trained to help!

If you're a person who has lots of questions, I can't wait to provide you with knowledge and strategies. I love education and helping people get the most out of their experience gestating.

 

 

Ways I can support you

Traditional Birth Support

• Before birth
  • 1 visit to go over your desires for birth
  • 1 private class on labor coping techniques and/or pushing techniques
  • Available for Zoom, email, and text message support
• During birth
  • Continuous support
• After birth
  • 2 in-home visits
• Fee: $1,600

 

Sibling Doula Support

• Before birth
  • 1 in-person or virtual visit to go over plan for childcare
  • 1 in-person or virtual visit to meet your child(ren) and pets
• During birth
  • Continuous support for 24 hours, and then $35 per hour after that
  • I usually stay until 2 hours after the birth unless other arrangements have been made
• After birth
  • 1 in-person or virtual session to discuss your child(ren)'s experience
• Fee: $1,600

 

Postpartum Support

• In-home or virtual support for the early days postpartum
• Fee: $45/hr daytime, $60/hr nighttime

 

A note about fees

I can accept HSA and FSA cards. At this time, I am able to offer sliding scale and flexible payment options. If you think that we would be a good fit, but are unsure about payment, please do not hesitate to reach out.

 

Click here to book a free Zoom consult to see if we are a good fit

 

Infant Feeding

I work with people with wide ranging goals for infant feeding. Some want help stopping milk production after baby is born, while others want to focus on optimizing milk supply. I understand that families, and especially queer families, may have goals that involve sharing infant feeding between caregivers. I am a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist, with over 100 hours of training in lactation. Services:

• Education on milk production and inhibition (if desired)
• Education on infant feeding at body and with bottle
• Education on comfortable positioning
• Transgender and queer lactation and infant feeding

I offer infant feeding support as part of my doula package, and also as an individual service. Click here to book an Infant Feeding Support Session. 

 

Geographical range

• North to Bellingham
• South to Tacoma
• East to Ellensburg
• Virtual support available anywhere within Washington state
• Exceptions: If you have a unique situation and live outside of these boundaries, please reach out to see if I have space on my schedule for further travel

 

Availability

You can check my DoulaMatch schedule to see if I am available for a birth during your expected delivery date.

 

I identify as a white, non-binary, queer person

If you would like assistance connecting with Black, Indigenous, or People of Color birthkeepers and doulas, please email or call. You can check out the following links:

• Birth for the People
• Open Arms Perinatal Services
• Journey Midwife Services
• Families of Color Seattle