Meet your Darling Doula…

Caring for others has always been a central part of my life. Ever since I was little girl, I have been fascinated by birth—one of my favorite shows when I was young was “A Baby Story” on TLC! I started babysitting when I was 14 years old and quickly became known for my calming presence--especially with babies. With over a decade of experience as a CNA, and Mental Health Associate, I have spent my life caring for others. One of my most meaningful chapters of my career began when I started working at the first non-institutionalized dementia and hospice home in New England in 2012. I became one of the lead CNA’s, helped lead dementia care trainings, and eventually served as the Life Enrichment Activity Director. During this time, I also earned my degree as an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA).

I loved working closely with families and patients, especially in memory care. But after becoming pregnant with my daughter in early 2020—and navigating a difficult pregnancy during the height of the pandemic—I made the difficult decision to step away from clinical care. It was one of the hardest, yet clearest, choices I’ve ever made. Since then, I’ve embraced life as a stay-at-home mom to two fun & energetic toddlers (girl and boy), while continuing part-time companion work with dementia clients.

My journey of becoming a Doula didn’t happen overnight, it was a path shaped by years of hands-on experience and a deep love for nurturing people through life’s most vulnerable moments. Motherhood shifted everything for me. It reawakened by passion for babies, birth, and emotional well-being, and helped me realize that I still wanted to care for people, just in a more heart-centered way. That calling led me to birth work! A close friend introduced me to the profession, and encouraged me to pursue it, saying it was a natural fit for me. She was right! I enrolled in a DONA Birth Doula training course in December 2024, and from the very first class, I knew I had found my place.

Now as a Certified DONA Birth Doula, DONA Postpartum Doula, and Certified VBAC doula, I combine my deep love for babies, birth, and mental health to be alongside families through one of life’s most meaningful and powerful transitions. I’m so grateful to be on this journey and absolutely honored to do this work.