Hi! My name is Shoshana, and I am a DONA trained doula with a wide spectrum background that gives me a broad range of skills and knowledge I love to use to give the best support I possibly can to my clients.
My own pregnancies and births showed me how important education, preparation, and a personal support structure were to the process of pregnancy, labor and early parenthood. This was further reinforced with all the stories and experiences I witnessed from my friends, peers, and parenting groups I joined while my first child was small. Over the course of the last six years, this accumulated knowledge and interests evolved into a passion for helping others on their own journeys, offering that support in any way I could offer. Being able to take part in a family’s growth is an amazing honor, which I celebrate with each and every client.
I believe that every laboring person as well as their village deserves respect, agency, and an advocate as they go through the incredible life stage that is pregnancy, labor, childbirth, and parenthood. I am firmly of the belief that it’s not just about supporting the pregnant person; everyone needs education and support! Partners, dads, parents: whoever is in the family is part of the process and deserves attention. I also believe the birthing space can be a fun, powerful, beautiful and fulfilling one! I love when there is laughter, silliness, music, and jokes. I also love being able to hold space for my clients as they grapple with difficult times. I will bring whatever skills or ability I have that can help towards my clients’ goals.
Some particular knowledge and skills I bring (other than my direct training and experience as a doula) from a background in opera singing, working in the equestrian industry, being a stay at home parent for several years, then a working parent for the last two years that I find most helpful to my clients:
- breath training
- a solid understanding of biology
- herbal and alternative remedies
- a calm demeanor
- a sense of fun
- an evolutionary parenting and evidenced based approach to early parenthood
- breastfeeding education based on six years of experience
- babywearing
- baby led weaning style of feeding infants
- safe cosleeping and bedsharing methods
- massage
From former clients:
“…you went above and beyond to help me have the birth I wanted…”
“…you were non-stop helping me and giving suggestions and helping change position and cope with contractions amazingly.”
“I couldn’t have asked for a better team”
“She always made me feel supported and listened to.”
