Profile

Over 34 years experience and a passion for helping families.
Certified "Becoming Us" Facilitator 

Postpartum Doula (Doulas of North America)
Trained Lactation Counselor (Healthy Children's Ctr for Breastfeeding)
Certified Lactation Counselor (Academy of Lactation Policy & Practice)
Active member of The Doulas of Rhode Island
Reiki Practitioner

When it comes to new baby and new parents, nothing’s new to a postpartum doula.  It's very hard to rattle, alarm or even faze me. I’m a nightlight of sorts.  Making things a little less scary, illuminating what is right before you so that you can clearly see.

• Past director and trainer of YMCA prenatal and postpartum fitness programs.
• Former owner of Diaper Concepts, offering cloth diaper education and products.
• Mentor Mom volunteer with Families First RI.
• Mother of two, grandmother of three.