​I became passionate about supporting growing families after the waterbirth of my now eleven year old daughter. My husband and I chose to receive maternity care from a midwife and peacefully brought our baby into the world in a tiny apartment in Huntington Beach, California. 

My pregnancy and birth experience was made beautiful through research and informed choices, a safe birthing location, and a strong support team. Almost five years later I birthed my second daughter into the world right at home again. I also experienced an unmedicated birth in a hospital setting late 2019 when my son was born.

After attending births in 2012, I began my maternity related education and received my birth doula certification through Childbirth International. CBI is a comprehensive program accredited with distinction as a provider of continuing nurse education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. I hold a Childbirth Education Certification as well as an up to date CPR certification. 

I attend births in the Fort Wayne area. I have supported mothers and their partners through unmedicated and medicated births alike. Alongside birth work, I am the Founder and Director of Community Doula Collective, Northeast Indiana's only all certified birth and postpartum doula organization that values continued education and compassionate care. 
 
When I'm not supporting growing families I love spending time with my children, researching all things health and wellness, homeschooling, making music with my musician husband, and creating a simple and cozy home for our family. 

My hope is that your pregnancy, future birth, and family transition will be made up of the best of memories and I would love to support you on your unique journey!