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Warm, calm, and caring birthing services to create a memorable birth experience from childbirth classes to birth planning. Compassionate emotional, physical, and informational Birth Doula support from active labor through early postpartum.
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"Working with Barb was a great experience. Her approach is kind while being direct- just what I was looking for to communicate both with me and to advocate on my behalf with others. One of the biggest benefits of working with her was that it tangibly increased the confidence of both me and my husband throughout the whole process and during the delivery. We hoped to be fortunate enough to use her services again in the future!"
- Jenn P., Birth mother
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"We had an absolutely wonderful experience with Barbara. From the very beginning, she invested so much time and care into understanding our needs—spending at least five hours with us before the big day to help us create and feel confident about our birth plan. When labor began, she was fully committed to honoring that plan and ensuring we felt supported every step of the way. Her techniques for pain management were a lifesaver—hip squeezes, aromatherapy, using a tennis ball for back relief, and perfectly timed hot and cold towels.
She always seemed to know exactly what was needed in the moment. What stood out the most was the trust and bond she built, not just with us, but with the medical team. At one point, even the nurse stepped aside and asked her to take the lead during pushing—a true testament to her skill, presence, and confidence. Thanks to her guidance, we felt empowered, supported, and cared for in one of the most important moments of our lives. We can’t recommend her highly enough.
- Sameer M., Birth father
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"We hired Barbara to help us with our birth experience for our first child, and it was hands down the best decision we made in preparing for our delivery. Barbara is extremely knowledgeable, supportive, emotionally intelligent, and knows how to advocate for her clients. She is compassionate and very nurturing, but was also able to be firm and direct when it was needed and appropriate.
We took a childbirth education course with Barbara several months before our due date, which was very informative and helpful. We also developed a birth plan with her. She came to my 36 week visit with my OBGYN, so that she could help me ask questions of our doctor and go over the birth plan with our doctor. She was very responsive throughout my pregnancy to any questions I had.
When the big day came, Barbara helped a ton with delivery related comfort measures. She communicated a lot of the medical information to me and our support people in more plain english terms, and helped guide us in our understanding of how the birth was evolving medically. Her expert attention really helped fill in the gaps for us, when medical staff were less available to explain. She also did an amazing job with managing the various emotions I and our support party were going through over the course of my labor. She even accompanied me to the OR when I ended up needing a C-section for medical reasons, and her steady nature helped me to get through surgery and remain calm. We had a great experience with Barbara and highly recommend using her services."
- Laura M., Birth mother
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My Journey into Birth Support
Hey Expectant Parents—congratulations on this amazing new adventure!
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I’m so glad you’re here. As a birth doula and childbirth educator, I’ve had the joy of supporting many families through the wild, beautiful ride of pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood—and I’d be honored to be part of yours.
This work is personal to me. It’s not just about checklists or facts—it’s about caring for you as a whole person. I’m here to listen, cheer you on, and hold space for every question, feeling, and moment that comes up along the way.
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Whether you’re a first-time mom or adding another little one to your crew, whether you’re feeling excited, nervous, or somewhere in between—you’re exactly where you need to be. My goal is to help you feel calm, confident, and truly supported every step of the way.
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Together, we’ll explore your options, plan for the birth you want, and make sure you feel ready and empowered when the big day comes.
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You’ve got this—and you’re not alone. Welcome!
More Testimonials
"It was wonderful having Barbara as my doula. She was knowledgeable, and made the process so much easier. I can’t recommend her enough!!"Birth mother"
Working with Barbara was great! She was a back up doula and when our original doula contracted COVID, Barbara stepped in without a hitch. She provided great guidance via text while I was in early labor at home. Then, when I was in active labor at the birth center, she immediately jumped in providing physical and emotional support. It was also super special that she made a poem of my birth story that she shared postpartum. It gave a record of events that I was in no shape to capture in the moment, and I’ll likely read that poem to my daughter as she grows up <3 My husband especially found Barbara helpful as it allowed him to experience the birth for himself rather than trying to coach me. We loved Barbara and would recommend her to anyone." Birth mother birth
"Barbara's commitment shines through along with her resources and offering all kinds of suggestions and support - not only to the couple but also to me. She is warm, caring, loving and would be an asset to any birthing couple. Grandmother​"
Having you there to step in and find physical and emotional comfort was invaluable. I appreciated the options and suggestions and calm demeanor to help me get through everything." Birth Mother​Barbara provided immediate hands on support upon walking into the room. From start to finish she provided a calming and helpful presence. Birth partner​"​Barbara was great! Presented very well and clearly informed us of all aspects of the process." Birth Partner
Prenatal Education
Birth Doula
Birth Planning
Labor Support
Postpartum Informational Support