WELCOME! So glad you are considering have a doula! Congratulations! Here is a little more about me and what I offer. Let me know if you have any questions.
Ethos:
My mission as your birth doula is to walk alongside you, providing information, comfort measures, resources, emotional support, advocacy and space. My hope is that you can confidently meet any of the dynamic set of challenges that come with childbirth, thanks to the knowledge and supportive environment you’ve created by using a doula. It is my belief that when a birthing person receives evidence based information, a safe space, and unconditional support; no one knows better what a birthing person needs than the person giving birth. And it is our job to listen.
Many people believe there is a right or successful way to have a baby. This is not only untrue but a harmful mindset. No matter how your baby arrives, it should be one of the most empowering experiences of your life. Every birth just like every person is unique and sacred. And each experience should be honored as such.
I also passionately believe that labor and birth are just one of the enormous transitions into parenthood. The postpartum period, especially the first six weeks, are just as sacred, vulnerable and challenging as birth itself. Which is why for me, being a birth doula, really means being a perinatal doula. The prenatal and postpartum relationship and support are equally important as the birth itself. While I will gratefully jump in at any point of your birth journey, it is always my preference to provide rounded out full perinatal care.
My birthwork experience starts with the births of my two children, followed by passionately supporting my family and friends in their birth and postpartum experiences and captively listening to every birth story I could hear. At a certain point it became clear birthwork was the work I was always meant to do. I went on to pursue formal training. I completed my postpartum and lactation educator training with Jodi Congdon through CAPPA and rounding out my birth doula training with Debra Pascali Bonaro through DONA.
I work in the Saratoga Springs region, supporting births from Glens Falls down to Albany. I am motivated by my personal experiences, birth stories, my training as well as a growing community of birthworkers who continue to share their own expertise, wisdom and knowledge, To which I am most grateful.
Interested?
Let’s start with a quick video chat, get to know each other. If you think you’d like to work together, we can set up an in person meeting at your convenience. And go from there!
Birth Doula Service Price Range:
$1800-$2000 includes:
minimum 3 prenatal visits (approx 30 - 60 minutes)
Labor, delivery and 1 - 2 hrs post delivery
3 postpartum visits (approx 30 - 60 minutes)
Payments:
Unfortunately at this time, doula care is not fully covered by standard commercial insurance. In New York, as of 2026, some insurance companies will reimburse the client for their doula expenses, whether it be birth, postpartum or both. Things are changing rapidly on this front, so be sure to call your insurance and see that the latest coverage is.
All charges will be invoiced.
Payments accepted:
cash/check
debit/credit/bank transfer through Doulado platform or square
PayPal/Venmo/Zelle
Limits of Practice:
Doulas do not perform clinical tasks, such as blood pressure, fetal heart checks, vaginal exams, etc. Doulas do not make medical diagnosis. Doulas do provide physical comfort, emotional support, and advocacy.
Doulas do not make decisions for you. We will help you get the information you need to make an informed decision. We will also remind you if there is a departure from your birth plan.
I reserve the right to refuse any duties outside my scope of practice or may endanger my physical well-being.
All birth doula fees will be paid in full regardless of the manor of labor and delivery, as long as the doula