My name is Elizabeth and I am a Certified Labor Doula and Childbirth Educator. I have assisted over 60 couples as a labor doula since November 2004. I have completed the advanced aromatherapy and visualization workshop, continuing education seminar on Optimal Fetal Positioning and Chiropratic care during pregnancy. I was on staff as a labor Doula with Rose Hospital and St. Joseph's. If I am not working with a client, you might find me speaking at BabiesRus events, Arapahoe Community College, Denver Health Hospital, Maximized Health Chiropractic, and other places around Denver.
I am also a Love and Logic Facilitator for Early Childhood Parenting Made Fun. I am a member of Doulas of North America (DONA), Colorado Birth Resources, Childbirth and Parenting Association of Colorado (CPAC), the Childbirth and Postpartum Professionals Association (CAPPA) and the Colorado Midwives Association (CMA).
A little about me
Just Born A baby is just born and placed on mothers belly.
First Breath Baby is being wiped from birth and is taking his first breath!
A Miracle is born Her tiny hand holds mama's finger and bonding begins.
Mission and Philosophy
I believe birth is normal and natural. Each mom will create the birth she desires whether it is non-medicated or medicated. I will help educate you so that you understand the risks and benefits of each intervention so that you can choose the options that fit into your ideal birth plan. Every woman needs and deserves a doula. I will offer you and your partner the comfort and guidance you need during your labor and birth. I support all types of labor whether medicated, un-medicated, c-section, scheduled induction, and scheduled c-section.
Why I became a Doula!
My inspiration came from the birth of my son in 2003. After struggling with infertility for over 3 and a half years, I considered myself a VERY informed mother-to-be. I attended childbirth preparation classes as well as classes on breastfeeding and infant care. I read ALL kinds of books and talked with other moms-to-be at my stage of pregnancy. I planned my birth, but
had no written birth plan. I talked with my doctor frequently about issues and generally accepted all his recommendations. When I thought I was in labor, I called the on-call doctor and was told I wasn't in labor. 6 hours later, my son was born. I had an extremely fast labor. My water broke on my driveway and my contractions were extremely irregular and painful. I panicked. When I arrived at the hospital breathing frantically, I asked for pain medication. I felt I could not survive 13 hours of labor if it was going to be like this. "This isn't what I read about," I thought. "It's not supposed to be happening like this." I was 3cm dilated when I arrived an hour after my water broke. I took some narcotics to calm myself for the epidural procedure and quickly realized that narcotics did nothing for my pain. 2 hours later my son was put in my arms healthy and ready to breastfeed. Soon after my son's birth, I began studying about my labor and entered the ICEA's childbirth educator certification program. I learned about Doula's in the process and observed a local hospitals Doula program. From there decided I wanted to help women prepare for labor, support them during labor, and provide support post-partum. Each birth is unique and brings tears to my eyes. I hope I can "empower" you and educate you to having the birth experience you are looking for.
