About Me
Big bellies and glowing Mommies absolutely fascinate me. Ever since I was a child, I’ve been captivated by them. As I got older, my interest grew into a passion for child birth and I knew I wanted to be a part of it. It was only natural for me to want to learn the art of birth assistance and to embrace my own natural abilities to provide support and comfort. I completed my certification through DONA (Doulas of North America) and have been assisting births since June of 2006. In April of 2007, I became a Lactation Counselor through Nursing Mothers Council of Santa Cruz. I am also a certified HypnoBirthing Practitioner and have been teaching since October of 2007. And just recently, I became a certified Post Partum Doula. I have a B.A. in Anthropology from UC Santa Cruz. Currently, I am working as a full time Doula as well as at Harmony Birth Resources as the part time Office Coordinator.
In November of 2009, I gave birth to my first child, Wyatt James Abeloos. Through this wonderful experience of pregnancy, birth, and motherhood I feel a much deeper connection to the birth world around me and it has motivated me even further to continue working with and supporting expectant families.
My Doula Philosophy
I support women and their families in the choices they make, while providing informational support, and working to maintain the sanctity of the birth space as originally intended. As your Doula, I am working for you, not your caregiver or hospital. I am independent and self-employed. I do not have a preconceived idea of how I think your birth should be - my role and goal is to support you in achieving the birth experience YOU desire.
Testimonials
"You knew just what to do and when to do it, and that was so comforting to me."
~ Colleen Howze
"Your relaxation techniques, book recommendations, and advice really helped me to prepare for the birth of my first child and made me feel comfortable with all that was going on."
~ Felissa Hay
"The great experience we got during birth is because of you!!!"