About me

I am a mother to four young adults, one daughter and three sons. My husband is a structural engineer. Together we have raised our family in Wyckoff for over 20 years.  Like most people I speak with, I noticed more about how I was different than my friends. Specifically, why I did not want to leave my own kids to work outside the home.. After lots of work, and meeting people from so many backgrounds, I learned that this is just who I am, to embrace the joy I feel around my family, and give my clients a safe space to be themselves – in deciding how to give birth, how to feed their babies, and what life after a baby will look like for them. 

I am a daughter without my mother, a sister, a sister-in-law, aunt, cousin, soon-to-be mother-in-law, and a Golden mom. times two. My in-laws are amazing people, supporting my desire to doula, asking how it’s going, encouraging me, and embracing me. My kids hold dual-citizenship with Ireland thanks to my in-laws, and it makes me so happy to give them those roots as they explore what makes them happy.

I have volunteered in athletic programs at the local and high school levels, for the Girl Scouts, CCD in our church, and food bank.  College basketball and NFL football are two of my favorite sports – 3 of my kids attended Big East Colleges! 

My love language is food, I love to cook it, share it, and talk over a meal. I try to keep food pushing in mind when I want to feed my new little postpartum families. If you have an instant pot or crock pot, watch out, I can fill a freezer or fridge with just a few key ingredients.

When I have free time outside of a birth window, we hit Broadway Shows, concerts like Pink, Ed Sheeran, and Barry Manilow. After taking in a show, we try a new restaurant in Manhattan, and walk the street with coffee. On Sundays, we walk our Goldens in Ridgewood, stopping at Paris Baguette, for lattes, croissants, and dog-friendly treats. It’s wonderful there!

Our town has a women’s bowling league, which is great fun, and a perfect chance to mingle with the women in our town. Many times, it’s a chance to hear birth stories from other women, giving me perspective and encouragement to support my clients.

My motivation for becoming a doula is rooted in my postpartum and birth experiences. I had a NICU baby, traumatic birth, and lonely recovery. I sought and experienced amazing doula care for my second, third and fourth babies, so I was taught how impactful that support can be. These experiences have helped me be a better doula, always considering how my actions and presence can have lifelong benefits to my clients. 

I know how critical it is for you to have yours in safe, soft, and supported light. I am present to support your vision, highlight your power, and hold you up in moments when you need it.

I have experience supporting traditional families, unique families and surrogacy families. When I enter into your home, your birth space, or your thoughts, I want it to be with a feeling of safety, warmth, and compassion.