About

About New Heart Doula

In our professional life, we seek professional guidance throughout our career. From our first resume, to our first presentation, to our first leadership position—we want to be prepared.

I believe that having a baby is one of the most important experiences to prepare for; so I became a doula. My passion is to serve new parents during this amazing transformation—yours and your baby’s.

I am a mother of three children. Each birth experience was very different for me. Through my own personal experience as well as attending the births of other women, I have learned that women who have constant emotional support are able to reach their inner strength and have a satisfying birth experience.

My Credentials: I am an ICEA (International Childbirth Education Association) certified childbirth educator with over 20 years of experience teaching childbirth preparation, breastfeeding and newborn care. I am also an ICEA certified birth doula. I attended many births as a labor “coach” before obtaining my formal certification.

The best training comes from attending births. I have learned so much from moms and their partners and I take that experience with me to the next birth. I feel honored to work with the wonderful women that I do and to be a part of this special time in your life.

• ICEA & CPI Certified Childbirth Educator
• ICEA & CPI Certified Birth Doula
• CPI Certified Postpartum Doula
• CPI Certified Trainer
• Lactation Specialist
• Newborn Care Specialist
• Parent Facilitator
• Bachelor of Science in Education, University of Minnesota
• Master’s Degree in Family Education, University of Minnesota

Memberships and Affiliates:

• ICEA (International Childbirth Education Association)
• DONA (Doulas of North America)
• Childbirth Collective
• Childbirth Professionals International

Did You Know?

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  The meaning of the word ‘Doula’.

  1. The Word Doula is a Greek word meaning “women’s servant”. Women have been serving other women in childbirth for many centuries and have proven that support from another woman has a positive impact on the labor process.

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  The role of a doula.

  2. The role of the doula is never to take the place of a husband or partner in labor, but to compliment and enhance their birth experience.

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  The benefits of a doula.

  3. The presence of a doula can be beneficial no matter what type of birth you are planning. – The primary role of a doula is to help mother’s have a safe and pleasant birth- not to help them choose the type of birth.