I am humbly from the Pacific Northwest, where I spent years fostering inclusive birth and newborn support in my home state of Oregon. As an LGBTQ+ and BIPOC ally, I hold a BA in Public Service and Policy from Portland State University. Today, I bring that advocacy to the Amsterdam region, guiding expats through their unique birthing journeys and helping them navigate the highs and lows of postpartum adjustments.

My goal and greatest reward is for you to arrive at that beautiful moment when your gorgeous baby is placed on your chest and you get to breathe them in for the first time.

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Together, we will move toward that moment in a number of ways. It often begins with looking over your birth options and birth goals together. It’s totally okay to go into this process without strong feelings about your goals. We will discuss your comfort level, desires, and beliefs. Your ideas for birth can be as detailed or as vague as you like. Some birthing people feel grateful following the lead of their OB or midwife. Others may prefer to birth without any intervention from traditional healthcare providers. Both of these birth goals are perfect in their own way. Both of these goals can coexist. Creating your own goals for birth is an integral part of the process. By presenting you with options and providing you with evidence-based research, you can feel empowered to make the right decisions for you and your body.

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I have worked in hospitals, clinics, and doctors’ offices, and I understand some of the reasons why things are done a certain way. I have also been on the receiving end of medical treatment that saved my life and ensured the health of my baby. There are reasons hospital teams do things the way they do, but that doesn’t mean you don’t have choices. This is your birth story. Together, we will get you to that beautiful moment when you meet your baby.