Joy - Birth Doula + Founder

This is who I am: I am a doula and mother.

The seeds of becoming a doula were planted long before I had my own children. I listened to the stories of the birth givers around me, and I began to notice that it wasn’t just babies being born, but mothers, too. I noticed the importance of how they were made to feel by those around them. I noticed that when autonomy and dignity and support was freely given, each mother was able to connect to herself and through that, her power.

This is why I entered into the work.

Since becoming a doula, I have witnessed firsthand how transformative the birth experience is, and the impactful role the birth giver’s emotions and autonomy play into it. I approach each day mindful of the importance of honoring my clients, and treating them with dignity and compassion.

What a gift it is to see families grow and to witness women grow more into themselves.

“Birth is not only about making babies. Birth is about making mothers - strong, competent, capable mothers who trust themselves and know their inner strength.”

— BARBARA KATE ROTHMAN 

How I Support You

I offer non-judgmental care and coaching in preparation for this journey, so couples greet labor with insight, connection, and confidence. The focus of my work is to facilitate clarity and alignment with your values, goals and actions. I want your experience to be joyful and authentic; true to YOU.

When invited to journey with someone through their pregnancy and birth, I become an ally, someone to walk beside them and to lean on when needed. I focus on YOU, listening with compassion and an open heart, and asking questions to help you with the important inner work of finding your wisdom and truth.

My investment is in my client's clarity and awareness so they can make the decisions that are right for them. I recognize that every parent-to-be has their own set of hopes and values around their birth, and every birth is unique and the experience of it is deeply personal.

As my client, I will listen with an open heart, and honor you with dignity and compassion, offering support, resources and strategies so you can tap into your own innate strength and wisdom.

Training + Certifications

• Birth Doula - DONA trained (2012)

• Childbirth International Doula Trained and Certified

• CAPPA Certified Childbirth Educator

• Hypnobabies® Childbirth Hypno-Doula

• Placenta Arts Specialist - APPA Certified and PBi trained

• Rebozo Trained with Gina Kirby

• Postpartum Doula - trained through Natural Resources

• Postpartum Belly Binding - La Matriz Birth

• Spinning Babies Trained

• Homebirth for Doulas - training through Cornerstone Midwifery

• Understanding the Infant Microbiome

• CPR & First Aid Certified - American Red Cross (current)

• Lactation Educator Counselor - UCSD

• Transformation Birth Coach - Birth Coach Method