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I am a birth doula, lactation counselor, placenta encapsulation specialist, and postpartum support group facilitator who is passionate about ensuring you receive the care that you want. I am based on Cape Cod but also serve the Greater Boston area and Providence.
Unfortunately, I am not booking any birth clients for 2024. I am currently offering a Postpartum Support Group and Consulting services.
My Journey
My educational background is in Counseling Psychology and the common thread throughout my career experience has been providing care & support to families in various ways. I am passionate about empowering and honoring women. I always feel incredibly honored when families welcome me into such an intimate and sacred time of their lives. Supporting families is my heart’s work and birth keeping is my soul’s journey.
Birth Doula
2016 DONA trained
Certified Lactation Counselor
2019 Healthy Children Project, Center for Breastfeeding trained, ALPP Certified
Placenta Encapsulation Specialist
2018 Big Belly Services trained
B.S. Counseling Psychology
2013- Lesley University
“There is no right or wrong way to be pregnant, to become a mother, to make a family. There is only one way— your way…”
— Angela Garbes
My Philosophy
I believe that a person’s birth journey is to be guided by their intuition, their body, their soul, and their baby. While other people may fulfill strong support roles on this journey, ultimately the birthing person should lay forth that path while the rest of us are simply invited to walk alongside them on the path in a way of their choosing. I fully support any informed, safe decision that a person makes about their labor and birth, as long as I too maintain my comfort. The relationship between birthing person & birth worker is built on a foundation of trust and acceptance. And I trust that our bodies are created and designed to birth our babies, and I accept that the power we possess is enough. Knowledge, awareness, and acceptance are among our greatest tools to erase fear and doubt. I am so honored to walk alongside families on this path!
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I appreciated how (Rachael) listened to my intentions and hopes for the birth without judgement and with complete support. I felt she was a great advocate for my wants. During my labor, she blended in well with my birth team. I felt her presence yet she was not overbearing.”