Penny Simkin’s 3 Rs -Relaxation, Rhythm, and Ritual - are simple yet powerful ways women cope with labor. As a doula, I’ve seen how they bring calm, focus, and meaning to birth.

Pets often sense pregnancy before we do. With their sharp noses, dogs and cats can detect hormonal shifts, leading to changes in affection or protective behavior; even as birth approaches.

This is what it feels like to have me by your side: steady in the unknown, celebrating you, and holding space for your journey into parenthood.

Highly Sensitive People (HSP) experience birth through a deeper lens. As a doula and HSP myself, I understand the need for calm environments, compassionate care, and true emotional safety.