| PROFESSIONAL PRE- AND POST-BIRTH ASSISTANTS OF CHARLOTTE, NC & SURROUNDING AREAS |
| CHARLOTTE, NC * HUNTERSVILLE, NC * CONCORD, NC * GASTONIA, NC * SHELBY, NC * HICKORY, NC * STATESVILLE, NC * ROCK HILL, SC * FT. MILL, SC |
| Charlotte Doulas |
Phone: 704-888-3034
Email: beautiful-birth @hotmail.com
Website: www.beautifulchildbirth .com
Trainings/Certifications: Bradley Method (AAHCC), CAPPA trained postpartum doula,
Lactation training
Bio: I am a stay at home mom who found her life’s calling during my first pregnancy. I know God
works in mysterious ways, but I didn’t realize the journey my pregnancy would take me on. I took
the Bradley Method® classes as a pregnant mom-to-be in September 2005. My
teacher, Lara Miller, was also my doula. Olivia was born on February 2, 2006. The birth was
beautiful. It was the most inspiring event of my life. After laboring and giving birth naturally my
senses and emotions soared. There was nothing I couldn't accomplish. There is no describing
the joy and wonder of your body doing what is was designed to do. I held and breastfed my
gorgeous baby girl immediately. With some encouragement from Lara and Simon, my husband, I
decided to get my childbirth education and doula training in September 2006. I have continued
to read and study everything I can about pregnancy and childbirth. The more I read the more I
come to trust my body. When I found out I was pregnant for the second time, my husband and I
planned a homebirth. I had my prenatal care with a wonderful midwife. My son, Brayden, was
born May 15, 2008 safely at home. My labor was so quick that he came before the midwife got to
our house. I delivered him in the bathtub with just my husband and my sister. The midwife
arrived soon after to check both of us and do our postpartum care. We were both great!
Philosophy: I believe that every woman has a right to be informed about all aspects of her
pregnancy and labor. It is my desire to inform women of their rights and options. I believe all
women will make the best and safest decision for themselves and their babies if they are given all
the information. I want to make sure they have access to that information. I believe that women
have a right to choose where they give birth and who attends them. Birth is a natural process
and one of the most beautiful and complex processes in life. I feel it should be honored and
respected. I am honored and awed at each birth that I attend. I think birth has a lot to teach
those willing to open up and learn from it. I enjoy being a member of a woman’s birthing team.
My goal is to provide added support while still leaving the laboring woman’s partner (if she has
one) as her primary source of support. I will be an advocate for her and do everything possible
to see that her wishes are respected doing her labor and birth.
How many births do you attend a year? 2 - 4 per month
I serve clients birthing in these hospitals: Charlotte, Concord, Albemarle and surrounding
areas. I also attend homebirths.
How many prenatal and postpartum visits do you provide? At least one of each
Additional Services: I offer childbirth education (The Bradley Method) and breastfeeding
education and support. I have taken several herbal and homeopathy workshops. I will be a
good resource for people interested in that method of care. I know many of the naturopaths in
the area.
Email: beautiful-birth @hotmail.com
Website: www.beautifulchildbirth .com
Trainings/Certifications: Bradley Method (AAHCC), CAPPA trained postpartum doula,
Lactation training
Bio: I am a stay at home mom who found her life’s calling during my first pregnancy. I know God
works in mysterious ways, but I didn’t realize the journey my pregnancy would take me on. I took
the Bradley Method® classes as a pregnant mom-to-be in September 2005. My
teacher, Lara Miller, was also my doula. Olivia was born on February 2, 2006. The birth was
beautiful. It was the most inspiring event of my life. After laboring and giving birth naturally my
senses and emotions soared. There was nothing I couldn't accomplish. There is no describing
the joy and wonder of your body doing what is was designed to do. I held and breastfed my
gorgeous baby girl immediately. With some encouragement from Lara and Simon, my husband, I
decided to get my childbirth education and doula training in September 2006. I have continued
to read and study everything I can about pregnancy and childbirth. The more I read the more I
come to trust my body. When I found out I was pregnant for the second time, my husband and I
planned a homebirth. I had my prenatal care with a wonderful midwife. My son, Brayden, was
born May 15, 2008 safely at home. My labor was so quick that he came before the midwife got to
our house. I delivered him in the bathtub with just my husband and my sister. The midwife
arrived soon after to check both of us and do our postpartum care. We were both great!
Philosophy: I believe that every woman has a right to be informed about all aspects of her
pregnancy and labor. It is my desire to inform women of their rights and options. I believe all
women will make the best and safest decision for themselves and their babies if they are given all
the information. I want to make sure they have access to that information. I believe that women
have a right to choose where they give birth and who attends them. Birth is a natural process
and one of the most beautiful and complex processes in life. I feel it should be honored and
respected. I am honored and awed at each birth that I attend. I think birth has a lot to teach
those willing to open up and learn from it. I enjoy being a member of a woman’s birthing team.
My goal is to provide added support while still leaving the laboring woman’s partner (if she has
one) as her primary source of support. I will be an advocate for her and do everything possible
to see that her wishes are respected doing her labor and birth.
How many births do you attend a year? 2 - 4 per month
I serve clients birthing in these hospitals: Charlotte, Concord, Albemarle and surrounding
areas. I also attend homebirths.
How many prenatal and postpartum visits do you provide? At least one of each
Additional Services: I offer childbirth education (The Bradley Method) and breastfeeding
education and support. I have taken several herbal and homeopathy workshops. I will be a
good resource for people interested in that method of care. I know many of the naturopaths in
the area.
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