History
I've been attending births and helping women breastfeed with confidence since 2008. I have always worked with children and families, first as an attorney representing abused children in foster care, and then representing adopting parents. I hired a doula for my own birth in 2006 and knew that we avoided a c-section solely because of her presence. I felt that my choices were respected and my outcomes improved because an experienced attendant was watching out for me the whole time I was in the hospital. The only reason I have any photographs of my birth at all is because she took them - neither my husband or I remembered to do it!
Specialties
I'm not just touchy-feely; I am a former litigator with solid research skills to help you navigate your choices. Doctors and nurses like me because I respect our separate roles. I have no problem with epidurals, inductions, scheduled c-sections or anything else you and your doctor consider medically necessary. I want you to be satisfied with your birth experience and will do everything possible to make your birth easier. You can call me anytime, day or night, with questions and concerns. I take a limited number of clients so I can provide personalized service to each couple. My philosophy is that every intervention has a right time and place, and only you and your careprovider can figure out the right choice for you. I can help you make informed choices by explaining the options and telling you what other doctors and other hospitals do differently. I'm comfortable with Western medicine but I also know all the tricks for traditional, un-medicated, natural birth. It's doulable!
