Hi, I’m Grace, a certified professional birth doula in the Valley of the Sun. My goal is to provide experienced, evidence based, and individual support to birthing women and their families. I attend births at hospitals, birth centers, and homes. I enjoy supporting women in their desires for their birth experience, whether that is an unmedicated birth or a birth using an epidural. My motto is always "follow mom's lead"!
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I began working with pregnant women when I was in college where I started forming a passion for supporting women in their vocations as mothers. Later, I worked in a home of hospitality for homeless pregnant women where I realized the importance of supporting women through pregnancy, birth, and the post-partum period. I clearly
saw that if a woman was supported during her birth by being treated with love, dignity, and respect it would have a lasting impact on her and her child.
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My natural interest in birth and passion for supporting mothers led to me to pursue doula training and certification through DONA International in 2012. Since my initial training I have been blessed by attending a variety of births in different settings. I feel deep joy and privilege to be a part of each family's unique birth story. My hope is to continue to empower and support women and their families so they can build a strong foundation for their lives with their new babies.
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When I am not attending births I enjoy swing dancing, gardening, and thrifting for vintage clothing. I love my dog Fernando, folk music, and babies. When you reach out let me know if you have anymore questions about me. I'll be happy to answer them!
