Throughout my young adulthood, I randomly collected birth horror stories women would tell that made childbirth seem scary to me. Does that sound familiar to you? I think it's the case for far too many women. The women who shared those stories had lacked knowledge, support and resources, and were taken advantage of because of this. In my 20's, my fascination with pregnancy and birth led me to other sources, as well, like the show, "Call the Midwife," and "The Birth Hour" podcast. These resources normalized childbirth for me. I was no longer afraid, but inspired! The stories I heard helped me to learn what a positive and empowering experience childbirth can be when a woman takes charge of her birth. After praying about it for a long time, I decided to become a birth doula, so I can support women through this process. I studied over the course of 10 months and became a certified birth doula through the International Doula Institute in 2021. My training with IDI solidified my belief that childbirth is a natural process, and that it can be so wonderful and beautiful when a woman is equipped with knowledge, resources, and support. I can't wait to meet you and walk with you through the journey of pregnancy and childbirth!