About Me
I am a Registered Nurse, Birth Doula, Childbirth Educator, and mom of two. I believe in supporting the physiological process of birth and that my presence during labor can be soothing and empowering. I am excited to be that presence for your birth!
I am a native Northern Californian and graduated from UC Santa Cruz. I attended the Natural Resources Birth Doula Training which included 36 hours of material in:
Comprehensive understanding of labor and birth
Comfort measures and relaxation techniques
Positions for an active birth
Emotional support for women and their partners
Consumer advocacy and informed choice
Understanding the pros and cons of medical technology in birth
I also attended the Cornerstone Childbirth Educator Program and currently teach Childbirth Preparation courses for Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital and Kaiser Permanente. I am Adult/Child/Infant CPR/AED Certified and recently graduated nursing school and am offically a registred nurse, looking for a job in (no surprise here!) Labor and Delivery!
I am based in Oakland and am available for Childbirth Education and births in both the East Bay and San Francisco.