A little bit about me

Life has given me the chance to be many things (teacher, local coordinator, project manager) but I always dreamed of being a mother. Today, I am a proud mama of two little girls, Aurora and Ava. They have completely changed me and my definition of who I am and the life I live today is so much brighter because of them. However, when I became pregnant with Ava, I felt extremely anxious and protective of her since, I had just lost a baby at 8 weeks and she would be my rainbow baby.

This pregnancy would be different

So I delved into all the pregnancy books I could get my hands on, determined to do everything in my power to have a healthy pregnancy. With new knowledge came awareness and I realized how I had been programmed to fear birth and I learned how to release it. Through HypnoBirthing I gained deep confidence in my natural ability to give birth without medical intervention and horrifying pain. I learned so many tools like self-hypnosis, birth positions, and massage techniques and was excited to use them. 

I trusted my natural ability to give birth

Then, on an early March day, my surges began so softly they were barely noticeable. With my husband by my side, giving me light massages and counter pressure, I was able to focus and give in to the beautiful experience. At 2 AM, my daughter swam her entrance into the world, leaving me and my family in awe with how gentle her birth had been. We were also shocked that both of our daughters were born on the same day. My second birth was a beautifully undisturbed, physiological birth. I trusted my body and it did not fail me. And that is what I want for you too. I’m here to serve as your doula, educator, and friend. I’ll hold your hand each step of the way because you got this! I know you can!

With love, 

Marshley