Birth Doula, Lactation Counseling -Supporting families in Raleigh, North Carolina
My Philosophy:
I believe the way in which women labor and birth is an individual choice and everyone’s journey is unique. Doulas help instill confidence in the expecting mother, provide evidence based facts for her to make informed decisions, and help provide a positive outcome connecting her to the whole experience. The way in which labor unfolds and how one responds in the moment is unknown. Having someone who listens and helps you and your family navigate this path is vital. My goal is that you are fully supported, heard, free of fear and reservations, and you remember your birth as a empowering experience. I embrace your birth vision, whether it is unmedicated, medicated, hospital or birth center supported. I want to help women navigate their journey into motherhood and encourage her to find her voice when it matters most.
Testimonials
“We are so incredibly grateful for Shelly and the invaluable part she played in the labor and birth of our baby. From the first phone call I felt so at ease. Shelly was so kind and east to talk to, helpful and encouraging right from the start. I went in to labor in the middle of the night, she was there to support us, and ended up accompanying us through a 28 hour labor - phew! She was calm, knowledgeable, loving and the caring presence we both needed. She helped so much with lactation, a huge help, the first weeks can be hard. I’m now 2 months postpartum, exclusively breastfeeding, and my baby is doing great. I can not recommend Shelly highly enough.”
-Christina
“Birth is an immeasurable expansion in the spirit, she is now wiser, stronger, and recreated”
About me
Hi I’m Shelly:
I was drawn down the path to help women during their most vulnerable moment - birth - after the loving support, and encouragement I received during the birth of my two children with a midwife in Southern, CA. I was able to see how important it is to have a support system and safe space in place for this transition into motherhood. I am honored to be a part of this special time in women’s life, witnessing the immeasurable expansion in their spirit as they grow wiser and stronger, all while being recreated thru birth. I am a Certified Birth Doula, CD(DONA) through Dona International and a Certified Lactation Educator Counselor, CLEC through UCSD. I am passionate about helping women start their breastfeeding relationship with confidence. I am thrilled to be living and supporting families in the Raleigh, NC area. For more information follow me on INSTAGRAM.