A little about me.
Hey, it’s great to meet you!
My name is Sarah and I started Forever Doula because I think babies are the absolute best (and so are their moms and dads). I am Birth and Postpartum Doula through DONA, a Birth and Bereavement Doula through StillBirthDay, a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator, and a Certified Lactation Counselor.
Before becoming a doula I worked with children in education, specializing in care for kids with special needs. I absolutely loved my job. This sparked an initial passion in me for children and their care.
In 2014 my husband and I found out we were going to have our first baby. So exciting (but also a little scary)! I quickly realized how significant care for mom and baby is during pregnancy, birth and newborn stages.
Oftentimes we emphasize the care a baby needs. It’s natural - they’re so small and rely on us for everything. But while their care is so important, we can inadvertently disregard the care moms need as well. It was through my own experience I learned that great care for baby begins with great care for mom.
It was that truth that turned my initial spark of passion into a life changing journey. I was hooked.
Being a doula has been the most rewarding and satisfying job of my life (besides being a mommy). My research, training and extended experience has shaped the way I approach doula care: I support informed birth choices and empowerment. In simple terms, I believe all moms should have the support to birth and care for their baby, their way. No pressure and no judgment.
I’ve worked with moms who know exactly what they want and need my help to achieve that. I love that! I’m on your team all the way. Other times moms need help figuring out what they want, and I love that too! It allows me to offer them all of the information, research and education I have stored up so they can have that “Aha!” moment when they finally discover which approach resonates with them. It’s such a beautiful thing!
I truly believe great care is hinged on great education. I’m extremely passionate about educating mothers to learn what changes are occurring in her body, details about labor and delivery, as well as providing comfort measures to ease her body into birthing her baby. It’s my goal to support you by offering evidence-based information, teaching you how to self advocate for your needs, and being physically present at the delivery, as well as providing continued postpartum care.
At Forever Doula, we understand that no two births are the same (I myself had three very different births) and every postpartum journey holds its own unique challenges. We’re here to help you through it all, providing you not only the care you desire, but the premium support you and your baby deserve.
Together, we’re going to make your dream a reality.
“I would recommend Forever Doula to anyone who is looking for guidance, care, and peace of mind over this rollercoaster of a journey that motherhood is.”
-The Barry Family