Like many people—and even some of my own clients—I wasn’t aware of doulas when I had my first child nearly 30 years ago. Thankfully, The Childbirth Center in Englewood introduced me to a more thoughtful approach to birth, one rooted in warm, compassionate, woman-centered midwifery care, supported by doulas. The midwives were incredible, and for my second, third, and fourth births, they connected me with a dedicated doula.

Giving birth with midwives was truly life-changing. Nearly two decades after those transformative experiences, I felt called to become a full-spectrum doula myself. At the time, doulas were often associated with a niche community—people choosing home births and alternative lifestyles. Today, that perception has shifted. More families, including those planning hospital births, recognize the value of doula support, especially as awareness grows around interventions like inductions and cesareans.

The families who work with me often want meaningful information and steady support so they can make confident decisions throughout pregnancy, labor, and postpartum. Most give birth in hospitals, and I have experience at Englewood, Valley, Pascack Valley, Hackensack University Medical Center, Overlook, Morristown, and several hospitals in New York City, as well as freestanding birth centers. I maintain an independent practice, unaffiliated with any OB group or agency, which allows me to take on a limited number of clients and offer more personalized care.

When I support clients during birth, I do so with complete trust in your ability to make the choices that feel right for you. I honor your preferences fully and advocate for them without hesitation. As a seasoned birth professional, supporting your family to help create a protected, respectful space so that when you meet your baby or bring them home, is my goal.  Working with me during pregnancy and postpartum means you can expect to feel empowered, heard, and in control.