My journey into being a doula began with my own pregnancy and birth experiences and the life lessons that they taught me. This journey began around 20 years ago, and it began with repeated losses of pregnancy. I had to learn about my body, discover what was happening, and learn to communicate with my doctor and how to gain his trust and respect in order to get what I wanted, a beautiful baby! I did just that and soon that baby will be 18 years old.
When I began as a doula I had a limited idea of what was right or good for women, I have learned over the years that every birth is unique and there is no “right” formula for birth. I support women who want an epidural, who want to go natural, who want to go as far as possible before getting their epidural. I support women at home (women at home do not have epidurals available) in the hospital and at birth centers or natalocs.
Birth is a exciting and uniquely momentous life occasion that will never happen again, not even with the next birth. If you would like to know more about me and how I can assist you in achieving your birthing time goals, call and set up your free consultation today.
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I believe in woman's ability to give birth, that it is a normal physiological process and not a medical one. I believe that when women are given their all their options, they will choose what is right for their health and that of their baby. I beleive those present should trust the woman to know what is best for her and her baby. When women are allowed that responsibility and choose to take on that responsibility the satisfaction and the ability to live with the outcome are increased significantly. I believe that birth memories will last a lifetime. I believe that birth is as safe as life gets. There are no guarantees but even in the midst of unforeseen unhappy circumstances, positive memories can be preserved and the event processed rather than buried emotionally. I believe in the value of women in service of other women.
I believe that women were made to give birth. I believe that there are many factors that play into a woman's choice for her birth and that her emotional, physical, and psychological well being should be taken into account and her wishes supported. I believe all women have the right to the loving support of her partner and if she desires, a doula.
I also believe in normal birth and uphold the six care practices set forth by Lamaze International and promoted through the Utah Birth Network.
To learn more visit www.utahbirth.net
I also believe in the ten care practices set forth through the Coalition for Improved Maternity Services.
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Angel Touch Therapy
Massage Therapy
Job description: Self owned business, all manner of management, clientele from infant to senior care, specialty in women health, cranio/sacral therapy, essential oils and pregnant women, including labor support, massage, pressure points, etc.
1993-1999
New Life Wellness Spa, LLC
Massage Therapy
Childbirth Education - HypnoBabies or Lamaze/BFW Childbirth Classes
Doula & Birth Photogrpahy Services
Monitrice (labor sitting services at home, before going to hospital) Direct Entry Midwife 1995 - Current (Business has been registered under other names)
Board Positions:
- Utah Doula Association - Public Relations Officer, 1999
- National Childbirth Institute - Co-founder, 2001
- Utah Friends of Midwives - Assistant to Davis/Weber Rep., 2005
- Utah Birth Network - Founder, President, 2006 - Current position
Utah Birth Network
President
2006- Current
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Myotherapy College of Utah
Courses include: Swedish Massage, Sports Massage, Polarity Therapy,
Accu-pressure, Shiatsu, Maternal and Infant Massage, Touch
for Health, Kinesiology, Cranio/Sacral Therapy, and more.
1992-1993
Upledger Institute Cranio/Sacral Therapy CST 1 - 1993
DONA approved Doula Training - 1999
Birthing From Within Childbirth Educator Course - 2001
DONA International Certification - 2003
Student Midwifery Apprentice - Jan 04 - October 05
DONA International Conference - Denver, Colorado, 2006
Lamaze International Childbirth Educator Training- Denver, Colorado, 2006
Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator - 2008
Hypnobabies Certified Instructor - Hunnington Beach, California, 2009
Midwifery Today Conference - Eugene, Oregon, 2009
Numerous advanced courses through:
- The Utah Midwives Association
- The Alliance for New Beginnings
- Doulas of North America
- Midwifery Today Conference
Current Certificates, Certifications and Licences:
- Licensed Massage Therapist
- Certified DONA Doula
- Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator
- Hypnobabies Certified Hypnosis Instructor
- American Heart Association - BLS for healthcare providers CPR/AED
- Neonatal Resuscitation
Number of Births Attended: 125 +