Belief Based Birth: A Journey Into Embodied Care

In this modern world saturated with courses and certifications, one of the most pressing questions I believe we can ask is:

“What am I truly embodied in?

This question was at the heart of my 7 year journey studying birth work. Studies which took me across the globe — through classrooms, birth clinics, in-person apprenticeships, ceremonies, workshops and retreats. And after learning so much one question remained -

“Where exactly does my work lie?” “What can I offer to the world with the deepest integrity?"

I explored countless approaches to birth. Techniques, tools, different traditions. I learned how to hold space in many ways — but deep down, I didn’t want to be a doula that offered many different pieces from different places. I wanted to offer something that came from the core of who I am.

After seven years studying The Work with my teacher, Tanya Murphy and bridging the belief and birth worlds, I can say: My refined offerings are clear. Grounded. And deeply embodied.

I offer birth mentorship, both before and after birth, as well as grounded attendance at births.

I believe birth work should guide from the inside out, not in the outside in. For this reason my mentorship is a full-spectrum offering rooted in education, belief exploration and the mind-body connection.

Before the birth we explore: • beliefs around the body, pain, control, and trust • feelings about hospitals, c-sections, doctors, midwives, or home birth • fears around pregnancy, birth, postpartum, parenthood • beliefs around the body and birth eg and what is right / wrong or good / bad • the stories you’ve inherited — and the ones you wish to re-write.

After the birth we reflect on • the story of the birth • new or old beliefs around the body, birth, parenthood • what parts of you were born and are still integrating • the teachings of birth • what is needing extra support and holding now? and how can we support you with this?

My offerings are rooted in relationships, not transactions. I am surrounded and supported by a vast network of trusted midwives / doctors / body workers and refer out when needed. I also only work with a small number of clients so I can offer my full presence and care.

If you are looking for someone to walk beside you — not just during the birth but in the mental, emotional, and spiritual preparation for it — that is the space I serve in.

This is birth work as soul work.

This is my offering.

Whether we are offering support or receiving it, may it come from the deepest place in us.