About Me

My name is Valarie and I have been involved in the birth world, professionally through my trainings, attending births, and being a breast-feeding volunteer counselor for three years. Currently, I focus on birth and postpartum doula work. Before stepping into this work, I spent many years teaching parent education and being a preschool teacher and director. Even earlier, my journey into the birth world began through my own experiences as a mother.The three births of my children were each unique. First, I had a cesarean section, then a VBAC in the hospital and then a home birth. Each of these births were transformative and played a significant role in shaping who I am today. They are a big part of why I am passionate about supporting families through the birth process.

My goal is to ensure that families preparing for birth have the information they need to make informed decisions about how they want their birth to be. I also believe that anyone who wants or is curious about having a Doula deserves access to that support. Having continuous, compassionate support can truly make a difference in how you feel about and experience the birth of your baby.

I believe birth is one of the greatest growth experiences of a person‘s life. Just as your body knows how to grow and develop your baby over nine months, your body also knows how to give birth. As birthing parents, we benefit from learning, preparing and practicing how to let go and trust our bodies do the work they were designed to do. Becoming as educated as possible helps you make empowered decisions for both of your birth and postpartum. Having support during your postpartum weeks can allow you to rest, heal, and bond with your baby. I look forward to being there for you and your family.

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Specialties

• First-Time Parents
• Plus-Size
• VBAC
• LGBTQ+

Services Offered

• Prenatal/Antepartum Support
• Labor/Birth Support (virtual and/or in-person)
• Postpartum support