Aboutme

A Pampered Beginning
Birth and Postpartum Doula Services

Congratulations on the upcoming birth of your Baby!

My passion has always been babies. While pregnant with my second child, this
passion for babies evolved into a passion for the birth experience. There is
nothing more miraculous than the birth of a baby; or awe inspiring than
supporting a woman as she goes through her own birth journey. Helping women
during their pregnancy, labor and delivery as well as those first few weeks
postpartum is an incredible honor and what I believe I was born to do.

I am a mother of three and have over 30 years experience with birthing and
babies. My first two babies were born via hospital births; one with an epidural,
the second using the Lamaze method of natural childbirth. My third child was
born at home, unattended, with her father ‘catching’ her.

With the birth of my third baby, I became keenly aware of the importance of
women giving birth on their own terms. It was then, as I was preparing to give
birth my way (a home birth) I realized how intimidated by medical
interventions women can become.

I am an advocate for a Mother’s right to give birth to her baby in a way that’s
most comfortable for her and her partner.

Over the years, before becoming a doula, I’d supported several friends and
family members with their labors and deliveries. My push to pursue life as a
doula came while working as Office Manager for a medical practice of four
doctors. The wife of one of the doctors was a midwife who attended the birth
of my step-daughter. One day shortly after the birth, as I was tending to this
new mother postpartum, the doctor pulled me aside and said “you’re in your
element attending births and working with moms postpartum, you need to start
doing it” And now I have.

Birth Doula Philosophy …

A woman’s body is perfectly designed to give birth. It’s important a woman be
encouraged to trust her body and its ability to labor and deliver a baby. When a
woman educates herself about the risks of interventions and medications, as
well as their benefits, she empowers herself. She feels confident the decisions
she makes are informed decisions; knowing she is doing what’s best for herself
and her baby.

Birth is such an intimate experience it’s important a woman in labor feels safe
and secure, surrounded by those she loves and trusts. That's why having an
emotional support team is as vital to her birth experience as having a medical
team.

Pampered … ‘to treat with extreme care and attention’

Giving birth is exciting, yet at the same time can be overwhelming for both
the Mother and the Father. This is when, as a doula, I can be most helpful.

My role is to support and encourage you throughout your labor and delivery.
During this time, I’m committed to being by your side offering emotional
support to both you and Dad/Coach. Additionally, I will provide pain
management and relaxation techniques to help ease you through your labor.
And, in the unlikely event of complications, I can help you understand your
options, as well as any alternatives, enabling you to make the best possible
choices for you and your baby. Please keep in mind, I cannot give medical
advice; the role of a doula is to provide you with clarification, education,
comfort and support. All decisions are made by you and the Father (or birth
partner).

To me, birth is, and always has been, the essence of being a woman -
something to be cherished and celebrated.

My goal is to facilitate your having the most satisfying birth experience possible.

Welcome ...
My name is Alex and I’m a
Birth and Postpartum Doula.

I'm an advocate for a
Mother’s right to give birth
to her baby in a way that’s
most comfortable for her.