Transformed Maternity & Birth
If a doula were a drug, it would be unethical not to use it.
- John H. Kennell MD
Birth Doula
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Child Birth Educator
As a professional Doula, I will work by your side as you prepare to give birth; be present in each moment with a spirit of love and compassion. Whether you are interested in prenatal coaching, fertility preparedness or would like to work with me as your birth doula, I’ll provide the emotional, educational and physical support you need throughout this season of your life.
What is a Doula?
The word “Doula” is an ancient Greek word meaning ‘woman caregiver’
My philosophy
I believe that every birth experience should be something you look forward to with excitement and not fear. I believe in trusting the process of birth, I believe that your body is made to birth a baby, and most importantly I believe in you and your whatever your intuition is telling you is the right choice for you and your baby. Whatever choice you feel is best for you, your baby and family I be there to support you.
I believe in education and that knowledge is power. That is why I work hard to deliver evidence based information to you so that you can make the best informed decision for your family. I also believe in self care. When you take time to practice self care prenatally, it sets you up for a better birth and postpartum recovery.
When your labor and birth story begins, that is when all of the hard work we do prenatally really pays off.
What started my journey to become a birth worker?
I have always been fascinated with the miracle of life. How a woman's body can grow a human and birth. It is an amazing process of the woman's body. I have worked in the medical field since 2009, working alongside doctors and helping to care for many pregnant women and their babies. After experiencing a traumatic birth with my 2nd child, I just knew there had to a better way, with less pain and more support. That is when I decided that I wanted to be what I needed in that labor and delivery room. I want to educated women of their options, empower them to use their voice and to support them through every step of their journey into motherhood in anyway that you may need me to. I truly see every pregnancy and birth as a miracle and as a doula I feel honored to have been called to be in this line of work.
Testimonials
"Trista is my labor angel! If you plan for anything with your birth, plan for a doula. She was intuitive on my needs in labor- she brought a calm presence, and she worked quickly with all my needs. Trista is amazing!"
K.A.
Trista is absolutely amazing at what she does! I’d recommend her to everyone that’s looking for a doula. I truly believe she is what got me through my last labor. My labor came on so hard and fast that I wasn’t sure I was going to make it without meds but in swoops Supergirl with her mad doula skills and gets me into positions to help make it so my contractions weren’t so unbearable! If anyone has the opportunity to have a doula in the room don’t even think twice, just do it! Not only do they help you with pain but they also help you use your voice when you’re not in a position mentally to use your own. Trista helped with that as well, the nurses kept putting me into positions that weren’t the best and she pushed them to use things that they didn’t even offer. I just love Trista and I’m sad I won’t be having anymore babies because I wouldn’t want anyone else by my side (except my husband of course).
B.A.
Trista was an amazing doula to have by my side when I brought my daughter into the world. When I went into early labor for an entire day she kept checking on me to ensure all was well and was giving me tips to either relax if I wanted or to help bring on active labor. As soon as I went into active labor she made it there so quickly to be by my side. She did everything possible to make ensure I was relaxed and had anything I wanted or needed. She helped to keep my head clear and to stay in tune with my body and baby during every single contraction so I could reach my goal of having a natural birth. Trista is very knowledgeable and was the best support. She made me feel so comfortable and confident during my labor. I couldn't imagine giving birth to my sweet baby without her support and love.
M.A.
Trista is amazing she took the time to hear my previous birth experience and what birth plan I wanted with my current pregnancy! She was so attentive and helpful! She helped me realize it’s my choice as to how I wanted my birth experience to be! I had a lot of concerns with what my doctor was recommending and not wanting to follow my birth plan. Trista helped me to stay strong and have the courage to express to my provider what I wanted. She provided me some really helpful and eye opening information! I can’t tell you enough how amazing Trista is and how much I recommend her to help you through this birth experience, you will not be disappointed! After my son was born, she helped me with some self love techniques. I never realized how little i was attentive to my own needs. Her techniques and advice was extremely helpful! I learned to appreciate making time for myself, and was so much happier for myself and my family!
A.E.
Trista has been so amazing with questions I had during my pregnancy as well as after I had my son! She was so helpful and would even send me articles to read! She is so knowledgeable and willing to help ! When I wanted to try a VBAC with my son and I had tons of questions she would tell me things I could ask my doctor to make it easier for me to decide and she was not even my doula ! She’s an amazing women
M.M.
Every family is unique, so I offer a variety of doula services personalized for each birthing experience. Regardless of what you choose, we will dive into your beliefs and expectations around labor and birth. Together, we will explore your physical and emotional strengths and limitations to ensure you’re completely prepared. Please get in touch to learn more about the various services that I offer.
Services
The Phases of the Journey
Becoming Fertile, Conceiving , 1st ,2nd & 3rd trimester, Birth and Postpartum
I love to hear your story, what you need and how I can serve you. That is what we dive into on our discovery call. I like to create custom packages based on your needs, so click the button below to schedule yours.
I know how overwhelming pregnancy can be so to make it as easy as possible I offer flexible payment plan options.
Becoming Fertile
Preparing your body for pregnancy
In this phase of your journey I am able to show you how to build a partnership with your body and create a really beautiful, healthy foundation for when you are ready to conceive.
1st Trimester
2nd Trimester
3rd Trimester
The earlier we can start together, the more work we can do to create the space you need for you and baby.
Each Trimester brings on its own challenges and questions , I want to be there for you through it all. I will be by your side helping you and supporting you in your pregnancy. Remember you don't have to do this alone!
Labor and Birth
The main event
I will be there to offer continuous from the moment you say that you need me. Offering physical support and holding space for you to feel safe and in control, helping you to remember the mind and body connection. I am trained to identify different stages of labor, and am there to offer different positions and other techniques to get baby into optimal position.
I offer a range of services from advanced rebozo techniques, reflexology, light touch massage and a wide variety of counter pressure techniques to help relax the body and mind, relieve pain and can improve labor and birth outcomes.
I am not here to replace your partner, I am here to support you and your partner and enhance his role. I'm here to offer feedback and information when they need reassurance that what you are experiencing is normal and / if when they need to step out of the room. It helps partners to know that there will always be someone with you.
Postpartum Care
The 4th Trimester
They send you home and say "good luck". See you in 6 weeks for your check up. The postpartum period can be overwhelming to say the least. Especially with the lack of sleep and an entire shift of life style, and hormones adjusting, that can be really hard to navigate a lone.
This is where I come and create space for you. I offer support where you need it most. This could look like simply being sounding board for you. Processing your labor and birth experience, or taking care of baby for a few hours so you can sleep, offering breastfeeding support, anything that you need to feel like things are a bit more incontrol then they were before I arrived. Whatever you are needing in this new season of your life, I will help you navigate through it.
Special Pricing during COVID-19
Email for Inquiries
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Birth Doula
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Prenatal only support
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Postpartum Support
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Fear consult
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Birth plan creation/discussion
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Discussion induction options
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Trying to conceive
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Comfort Measures
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Anything I didn't mention just send me an email about it
Trainings & Certifications
Trained Birth Doula
Learned to how to best provide continuous physical, emotional and informational support to a mother before, during and shortly after childbirth to help her achieve the healthiest, most satisfying experience possible.
Reflexology Trained
An alternative medicine involving application of pressure to the feet, hands and/or ears with specific thumb, finger, and hand techniques. This ancient practice has been know to relax a pregnant woman's body and influence the natural production of Oxytocin to be released and help to stimulate labor naturally.
VBAC Trained
In this training I was educated on how to best support a VBAC ( vaginal birth after cesarean) client physically and mentally.
Hearts to Hands doula services, March 2019
Advanced Rebozo Training
Trained how to use a rebozo to support a client prenatally, during labor, and postpartum.
Spinning Babies Training June 2019
Trained in Spinning babies techniques
"Spinning Babies is an approach to optimize the physical relationship between the bodies of the mother and baby for the easing of childbirth. Spinning Babies is a new paradigm that takes clues from baby’s position and station for natural, physiological solutions. Try it in any birth setting, childbirth program, or pain management plan."
- www.spinningbabies.com
Medical Assistant
Medical Assisting has provided me with the tools to obtain vital signs, perform phlebotomy, among other necessary tools to accurately record medical history and understand certain medications and their indications. In my career as a Medical Assistant I worked closely with a Family doctor and Obstetrician for 5 years. Helping to care for many pregnant women and their families was the highlight of my career.
Certified Nursing Assistant
helped patients or clients with their healthcare needs under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
