Get to know your Doula

Hello there, I’m Ally. I am wife, mama, & registered nurse. I value family over everything. I’ve had a passion of caring for others since I was young. My empathetic and nurturing tendencies are the foundation of my home and work life. Transitioning into my role as a doula not only felt natural, but life changing. Supporting moms during such a vulnerable and transformative time is where I have found bliss.

 

How my motherhood journey drove my passion to support mamas as a Postpartum Doula

In motherhood I have found a great sense of purpose. Starting a family was something I always envisioned. I felt confident in my maternal instincts, even as a little girl. Babies were my thing. During my pregnancies I prepared my body - both physically and mentally as I desired an unmedicated home birth. I educated myself on various topics related to pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. As a nurse, I attended births and supported moms throughout the transition into motherhood. I also assisted with lactation and provided education on newborn care.

Because of this training and experience, I thought postpartum would have been easier. I struggled with breastfeeding and I had weepy, anxious “baby blue” days where I didn’t feel like myself. What made my days easier was the care that my family provided for my husband and I. They showed up; they supported us. They tended to our home so we could bond with our sweet newborn. I learned quickly that all of my preparation was only a component of having a positive postpartum experience. My village helped shape me as a mother. I aspire to share my knowledge as a way to create a village for mamas within my community.

My Simple Pleasures

Get to know me outside of work - Here are a few of my favorite things

filling our home with music     
creating new homemade recipes with my family   
beach vibes, salty air, palm leaves & TREES

You can always count on music playing in the background at our home. My husband has become quite the chef. We enjoy incorporating whole, nourishing foods into our meals and creating new recipes together. The smell of salty air and feeling the warm sun shine on my face rejuvenates my soul. I’ve always been drawn to a green, organic, & whimsical style and would consider myself a plant lover - although my plants may feel indifferent.

“Ally was so wonderful during my early postpartum days. Having her present in my life made that time right after birth a much smoother transition and solidified my nursing journey.”

Karla C.

 My Process

01.

INQUIRE

Wondering how doula support can greatly impact your pregnancy and postpartum period? Fill out a form, lets connect!

02.

INTIAL CALL

Scheduled phone call to discuss what doula service best meets your needs. Questions are encouraged and you’re left feeling confident in your decision in perinatal care.

03.

Start of Care

Contract is signed and care commences! Look forward to monthly virtual check-ins, prenatal/postpartum education and support throughout pregnancy and well into postpartum

Education and Qualifications

I embarked on my nursing career at MWCC, obtaining a licensed practical nursing degree (LPN), then bridging into a program where I received my associates degree in nursing (ADN). I continued my education and graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with my bachelors of science in nursing (BSN) degree. I’ve explored various specialties over my nursing career: Medsurg/cardiac, L&D/postpartum, urgent care, and currently as a home birth nurse. Throughout my education, I nannied for families with young babies, all under the age of one. I have assisted families members over the past 10 years doing “doula” work without realizing that was a title. Positive perinatal outcomes is what I strive to provide. My past work experiences strengthen my ability to care over your growing family.

  • Postpartum Doula - DONA trained

  • Registered Nurse, BSN

  • Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) Certified