Welcome

If you’re here, you’re pregnant, or know someone who is. Congratulations! This time is a rollercoaster of emotions and that is totally normal.

I would know, I was an emotional wreck my whole pregnancy and looking back on it now, it’s funny. At the time not so much. Fun fact: I knew I was having a girl right away because all I did was cry over the silliest things. Like when my cat looked at me… I thought he was judging me. Or when my husband was going to go for a walk, I assumed he’d had enough of my crying and was leaving me. The funny part is I am not a crier, or that emotional, so I knew I had to be having a girl because we were both full of surging hormones. I was correct. Our daughter Florence was born in January 2020. Just before the pandemic. 

Having a baby in a pandemic is what made me decide to become a Doula. I struggled deeply with anxiety, as anyone would when we’re in a worldwide pandemic. The number of parents I have now come across through my daughters’ extracurricular activities that have all said the same is comforting and also a little sad; we couldn’t share the joys of our newborn babies with friends and families. During this time, we didn’t get the extra set of hands to help us out; whether its watching baby while we nap, or bring us dinner, or even just to have someone else to talk to. 

I find that the newborn stage is the wild west of the postpartum time and to not be able to lean on others was so difficult. It was parents vs. baby and time stood still. 

As you read this little backstory of how I became a doula, I hope that it brings you comfort that you are not alone. This is my hope as I guide you through your pregnancy & postpartum stages. No new parent should feel alone, or abandoned. My hope is that with my presence you feel safe and loved by all that is around you. 

If you need some more information on how I can help you please refer to my services page, or send me an email! 

I can’t wait to meet you!

Berrit