Hello there! My name is Sarah and I am a holistic, mind-body focused certified Birth Doula in Spokane, WA. I grew up with a mom who worked in labor and delivery for most of my early childhood and was obsessed with hearing the birth stories of her patients. I learned what a doula was in 2015 and have since believed deep in my soul that becoming a doula is part of my life calling, my destiny, my fate…whatever you want to call it. I am deeply passionate about this work. I believe that every birth is natural - and whether it is a vaginal, medicated or unmedicated, or cesarean birth - every type of birth demands support and deserves celebration. I have been a doula for over a year and a half and have served over 20 families in that time. I have experience with first time and multiple time mamas, inductions, cesareans, home birth, birth centers, and hospitals!

During Pregnancy I will... *Provide one free of charge, no obligation, 60 minute meet and greet so we can see if we’re a good fit. *Offer unlimited communication throughout your pregnancy through email, phone, and text to answer questions, reassure you, and help you find the resources you need. *Have two 90 minute prenatal visits with you in the comfort of your home to discuss your vision for your birth and how I can best support that vision. *Help you formulate a comprehensive birth plan that maps out your “ideal” birth. I will also help you understand what to expect from your body during birth and what to expect from your place of birth. *Provide 24/7 on call availability from 38 weeks until the baby is born to support you and help you determine if labor has begun. During Birth I will... *Support you at any location you decide to give birth. *Give you constant emotional and physical support throughout labor and delivery. *Aid with relaxation and breathing techniques such as massage, rebozo, counter-pressure, visualization, soothing hot packs and cold towels, repositioning every 20-30 minutes, and meaningful verbal affirmation for emotional encouragement. *Guide your partner in the best ways to support you, and give them breaks for rest. *Take photos if requested. After the birth I will... *Stay with you and your partner for up to two hours to give lactation counseling (if desired) and make sure you feel settled and safe. *Follow up with you to schedule at least one 2-hour postpartum visit during which I will check in on you and your partner, help you process your birth experience, give feedback, answer any potential breastfeeding questions you have, do a light chore for you, and enjoy your little one’s new presence on this earth!