I am a wife and mother of two boys. I enjoy being outdoors with my family and friends. I enjoy being in the kitchen and making all sorts of food. I do not like having to do the dishes though, ug.
I worked in the medical field for over 8 years. I worked primarily in the women's unit for the last 6 years. I decided to leave that field when I had my second baby. I then realized that I missed the interactions I got to have with the expectant parents and their family's. I found information on becoming a Douola and instantly knew that that is where I belonged. I have always been passionate about helping the laboring mom to have her voice, opinions and concerns heard. I have striven to help them understand what is going on with their bodies when in labor, and any necessary medical actions that had to take place. I know that no to women or labors are the same. I believe in listening to the mother's body and following her lead and ques as to what works for her. I will be her advocate to the medical teams, but I will not tell her what choice to make. I will make sure she is educated about the choices she makes though.
I have attended several births in the space of two years as a douola. My goal is to have the mothers have a good experience as they give birth to their baby, and dissolve their fears about it.
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