Hi, I’m Natalie! Here’s a little bit about me: Both my babies were born with midwives – one at a birth center, and one at home. When I say I understand what kind of birth you want, you should know that I really get it. We live on a small farm where we raise chickens, goats, and grow our own food. I love babywearing, cloth diapering, and I’m pretty sure there’s nothing a little breastmilk can’t fix!

Because I had two unmedicated births, one of my specialities is supporting people through unmedicated labor.

Something that makes me different is that I strongly believe my role as a doula is to advocate for you. When interviewing doulas, ask them directly if they will speak up on your behalf. I believe that when someone is deep in labor, they’re in an altered state of consciousness. It’s my job to protect the space, hold them in that altered state, and avoid drawing them out of the cosmos into their thinking brain. I will advocate for you and I will speak up for you when you’re off in labor land. In order to do it well, I spend time getting to know you prenatally, learning your preferences, understanding which parts of your birth are flexible and which parts you feel really passionate about. I will empower you with the tools to say “no, thank you” and “can we have 5 minutes to discuss privately?” so that YOU hold the power – not me, and not a provider. But if you can’t speak, I’ll be your voice.

From how to prepare before birth, to common interventions, navigating hospital birth, choosing the right birth center, and having a home birth, I’m your new BFF & walking birth encyclopedia. At your birth, I offer physical, emotional and verbal support. My goal is to empower you to make the decision that’s best for you, based on the evidence and your own intuition, so you have the birth you’ve been dreaming of.

For me, birthwork is an all-consuming passion and my greatest source of joy. I’ve always known that what I do should have a deeper purpose, feel sacred, and connected to a higher pursuit. I’m driven by this fire that’s alive inside of me for birth work; this is something I was born to do.

In addition to my work as a Labor & Birth Doula, I’m also an International Award Winning Birth Photographer, Postpartum Doula, and Childbirth Educator.

My values:
✓ You feel respected
✓ You feel safe
✓ You understand your options
✓ YOU make the choices about your birth (no one has authority over you)

I only take a limited number of births each month. To reserve your due date with me, fill out the contact form and include my name so we can set up a phone or Zoom interview. Talk soon!

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