A doula is a person who provides support, comfort and advocacy during pregnancy, birth and postpartum. Doulas are trained to provide emotional, physical, spiritual and social support. Doulas do not provide clinical care or medical tasks at birth. 

I was trained as a Full Spectrum Doula through the Birthworkers of Color Collective Full Spectrum Doula Training in 2021. I then became an Advanced Full Spectrum Doula training through the Birthworkers of Color Collective in 2022. 

My doula certifications are available to my clients upon request. 

Doula support is an important investment in your wellbeing during pregnancy, birth and postpartum. 

Years of research have shown that the presence of doulas:

Lower the risk of cesarean section (Sobczak et. al 2023) 

Lower the risk of preterm birth (Falconi et. al 2024)  

Lower the risk postpartum depression & anxiety (Falconi et. al 2022) 

Lower the risk of having a low birth weight (LBW) baby (Gruber et. al 2013) 

Lower the risk of birth complications (Gruber et. al 2013) 

Increase likelihood to initiate breastfeeding (Gruber et. al 2013) 

Increases likelihood of shorter labor (Sighaldeh et. al 2023)

A dai is a traditional birth attendant from South Asia. 

Pronounced like to the English word "dye," I choose to identify myself as a dai because as a South Asian person, my cultural practices shape the care that I provide. 

I am rooted firmly in the traditional Ayurvedic, Unani, and familial customs of my people that have provided deep nourishment during times of pregnancy and transformation of family 

I feel most connected with a term that recognizes my heritage and traditions that I integrate into my practice as a birthworker. 

I work with my clients and their insurance providers to maximize their benefits. Depending on the insurance plan, type and network my services may be eligible for doula coverage.