About Me.
I believe every family deserves wholehearted, continuous care. Starting in pregnancy, through birth, and well into the ever-evolving journey of parenthood.
Since 2008, I’ve dedicated my work as a professional doula to offering holistic, evidence-based, and heart-centered support that honors the physical, emotional, and practical needs of each unique family. My goal is to walk alongside you. Not just during the big moments, but through all the small, sacred transitions that shape your life as it grows.
My approach is simple.
Specialties
Infant feeding (body/bottle)
Infant & maternal sleep
Fussy babies
Multiples
ADHD
Neurodiversity
Favorites
Coffee
Tacos
Curse words
Gardening
Olympus Spa
Sweater weather
Snuggling babies
Favorite Shows
Friends
The Office
Outlander
Gray’s Anatomy
Love is Blind
Meet Doula Deb
Back in 2008, I found my calling, and there was no turning back.
Within three months of discovering the world of birth and postpartum work, I dove headfirst into doula training and left behind a successful career to follow what I knew, deep in my bones, was my purpose.
Since then, this work has shaped not just my career, but my life.
Now, as a parent myself, I know firsthand how overwhelming, isolating, and beautiful this transition into parenthood can be. I’ve seen the cracks in our system, the moments where families fall through, under-supported and overextended, and I’ve made it my mission to help close that gap.
You deserve expert guidance, steady support, and someone who truly sees you and I’m here to offer exactly that.
What I believe…
I believe that every family, no matter their background, identity, or circumstance, deserves unwavering support during the wild, beautiful, and deeply transformative journey of parenthood.
I believe that real perinatal care goes beyond birth. It starts long before labor and continues well after the meal trains end through sleepless nights, shifting identities, and big emotional waves.
I believe that support isn’t one-size-fits-all. Every family is different, and care should reflect that. Tailored, personal, and centered on your unique values and needs.
I believe in nurturing confidence, not just babies. When families are given real tools, solid information, and compassionate guidance, they thrive and so do their children.
I believe in creating environments where parents are held, not judged. Where rest, healing, and joy are possible, and where the messy middle is met with grace and good support.
I believe in staying curious and always learning. This field is evolving, and so am I. I invest in continuing education so that I can provide up-to-date, evidence-based care, while also respecting tradition, intuition, and lived experience.
I believe that when we bridge the gap in perinatal care, we’re not just helping parents. We’re creating healthier families, stronger communities, and a better world for the next generation.
I believe that compassion, community, and personalized care aren’t just nice-to-haves; they’re essential.
And I believe that when we come together, doulas, birth workers, parents, and advocates, we can create real, lasting change. One family at a time.
My Mission & Vision
At the heart of my work is a simple but powerful belief: every family deserves to feel seen, supported, and empowered through the journey of parenthood.
I started this work because I saw the gap, the space where families were left to navigate pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and early parenthood without enough guidance or care. My mission is to bridge that gap with compassion, personalized support, and evidence-based knowledge that meets families exactly where they are.
This isn’t just about birth or the first few weeks postpartum.
This is about the entire perinatal experience, from that first positive test through the fog of sleep deprivation and into the messy, beautiful first year (and beyond).
I believe support should be as unique as the families I serve because no two journeys into parenthood look the same. My goal is to provide care that honors your values, your instincts, and your needs while giving you the tools and confidence to trust yourself every step of the way.
A Vision for a Better World, One Family at a Time
My vision is bold and heartfelt: a world where families feel deeply supported, emotionally nourished, and truly empowered from the very beginning.
I believe that when we care for families during this critical window, when the foundation of life is being laid, we create ripples that strengthen entire communities.
Imagine a world where:
New parents feel confident, not just exhausted
Babies are welcomed into calm, well-supported homes
Emotional well-being is prioritized as much as physical healing
Families are celebrated, not left to figure it out alone
That’s the world I’m working toward. One family, one conversation, one well-supported nap at a time.
The village it takes to raise a family? Yeah, that’s not built in anymore, but that doesn’t mean you have to go it alone.
In today’s world, we have to create our own village. The good news? You get to decide who’s in it. You get to choose support that actually feels supportive and it’s never too late to build the kind of care network your family deserves.
Experience & Education
With over 15 years of experience as a doula, and as a parent myself, I’ve seen a lot. From pregnancy aches to sleep-deprived nights, from birth plans to feeding plans, I’ve walked alongside families through just about every twist and turn early parenthood can throw at you.
Here’s what I bring to the table (besides snacks and strong support):
Pregnancy Support
Managing the physical ups and downs, from sciatica to heartburn
Nutrition guidance for pregnancy, postpartum, and infant stages
Support for baby-led weaning and feeding readiness
Birth Prep & Labor Support
Custom coping strategies for labor, breath work, mindset, movement, and more
Education around all your options: epidurals, unmedicated birth, C-sections, home births, and birth centers
Helping you feel prepped and powerful no matter where (or how) you birth
Postpartum & Newborn Care
Planning for your fourth trimester so you don’t just “survive” it
Creating a nurturing home environment (including healthy boundaries with the in-laws 🙃)
Feeding support: breast/chest, bottle, formula, combo. We’ll figure out what works for you
Baby care basics: swaddling, bathing, soothing, diapering (yes, I do cloth too!)
Specialized Support
Navigating reflux, allergies, and skin sensitivities
Tongue and lip ties (and how to advocate for treatment)
Sleep challenges, from the newborn stage up to age three
Holistic support including craniosacral therapy, chiropractic care, herbal remedies, and naturopathic approaches
I work with families who want to feel informed, empowered, and supported without judgment or overwhelm. Whether you’re prepping for birth or knee-deep in diapers, I’m here to walk beside you with real-life wisdom, evidence-based guidance, and unwavering care.
Want the full scoop on my training, certifications, continuing ed, and even my Goodreads doula reading list? Click below!
You’ve met me.
I can’t wait to meet you.
I can help faster than you think. Book a call today.
Additional ways to stay supported, learn, and go deeper…
Educational Resources:
Blog
Thoughtful, honest writing about postpartum life, feeding, sleep, and the first year with expert insight, real-world context, and just enough sass to keep things grounded and human.
Newsletter
A monthly note in your inbox with steady support, reassurance, and evidence-based guidance for postpartum and the first year, designed to help you slow down, trust yourself, and feel less alone.
Practical Tools:
Workbooks & Guides
Practical, thoughtfully designed tools to help you make sense of postpartum life, feeding, sleep, and the mental load of early parenthood so you can make confident decisions with less overwhelm and more clarity. (Available as printable resources and select shipped guides.)
Free Downloads
Accessible, no-cost resources to help you navigate postpartum recovery, feeding, sleep, and the early months with more steadiness and less stress — because support should be available before things feel overwhelming.
Extras:
Favorite Amazon Finds
A carefully curated list of postpartum and baby essentials from a consultant who focuses on function, regulation, and real life, not trends. Thoughtful tools that actually support feeding, sleep, and daily rhythms.
Events
Workshops, support spaces, and live conversations centered on postpartum life and the first year, designed to build understanding, confidence, and connection, because support works best in community.