After a 15-year career in the medical field, Nicole has pursued her true passion of supporting families during the transformational process of childbirth as a birth doula. She has discovered her true calling. Nicole is married and has three children. Her easygoing, confident, and approachable personality, along with her good sense of humor, helps put families at ease. Nicole works well with hospital staff, birth center staff, and home birth providers, viewing her role as a team member who helps create a calm and supportive birth environment. She maintains an unbiased approach to childbirth, providing families with education and information, and empowering them to speak up. Nicole brings a variety of tools to assist families in making the best decisions for themselves. She is an expert in the use of the birth sling and provides hands-on, loving care and physical support.

My services are tailored to your specific needs, but a basic doula package will include the following services: Two 2-hour prenatal visits to assess your needs and desires for birth, provide useful tools for labor and birth for you to feel empowered and supported, as well as establish your postpartum plan Help with any concerns and information about holistic and natural remedies to minor pregnancy discomforts Continuous physical, emotional, and informational support to you and your partner for the duration of labor and birth, to help you hold and move towards the vision you created for your baby’s birth Initial breastfeeding support immediately after birth to help your baby latch on properly and encourage the establishment of breastfeeding Two postpartum follow-up visits to celebrate the birth of your baby and answer any questions you have during the early postpartum period. References to additional services including lactation consultants, meal delivery, placenta encapsulation, massage, chiropractic and acupuncture. Unlimited phone and chat support to answer your questions and offer suggestions and support throughout pregnancy and early labor Additional support such as extra visits or birth photography (for doula clients only) available. Ask me for more info.