On a Personal Note...

I am the mother of four beautiful children.  I have had high risk pregnancies, including gestational diabetes, pregnancy induced hypertension, and preterm labor.  I have personally experienced epidural, Cesarean section, and VBAC births--and have experienced difficulty with feedings and know how valuable support is.  It was the difficulty of my own pregnancies, births, and breastfeeding relationships that led me to pursue this profession.

I am currently an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, as well as a Certified Childbirth Educator, Breastfeeding Counselor, and Birth and Postpartum Doula.  I've attended 60 births at local hospitals and birth centers with various providers.  I am a continual student and value the role of science and evidence-based practices in medicine.  I also work as an inpatient lactation specialist at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Tacoma.  

While not working with expectant families and new parents, I enjoy reading, baking, and playing piano.  My family loves playing board games together and my husband and I can often be spotted walking in downtown Olympia with a cup of Batdorf and Bronson coffee in hand.

My wonderful family (L to R): Keira, Jim, Owen, myself, Miranda, & Carsten currently reside in Olympia, WA.

Continuing Education

March 2013 - Birth Doula training - Childbirth International
​March 2013 - Postpartum Doula training - Childbirth International
April 2013 - Childbirth Educator training - Childbirth International
May 2013 - Breastfeeding Counselor training - Childbirth International
October 2013 - Advanced Doula training: TENS unit in labor - Big Belly Services 
October 2013 - Advanced Doula training: Rebozo use in pregnancy and labor - Big Belly Services
May 2014 - Breastfeeding Resources, Application & Skills for Doulas - Big Belly Services
November 2015 - Advanced Doula training: Communication Skills & Personalities - Online Doula Workshops
November 2015 - Advanced Doula training: Relaxation: Back to Basics - Online Doula Workshops
April 2016 - Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification 
April 2016 - CPR certification
April 2016 - Birth Assistant training - New Day Midwifery
July 2016 - Began working as a Lactation Specialist at CHI Franciscan Health
August 2016 - Infant Oral Assessment for Breastfeeding Helpers - Health-e-Learning
September 2016 - Accredited breastfeeding counselor - Breastfeeding USA
February 2017 - Improving Latch & Increasing Milk Supply conference - South Sound Breastfeeding Network
April 2017 - Breastfeeding Multiples - Lactation Education Resources
April 2017 - Breastfeeding the NICU infant - Lactation Education Resources
September 2017 - Lamaze Passion for Birth childbirth educator 3 day workshop - MotherTree Doula Services
September 2017 - GOLD Learning Online Tongue-tie Symposium 2017: Putting the Pieces Together
October 2017 - Shadowed in Labor and Delivery at Providence St. Peter's Family Birth Center
February 2018 - Infant Assessment, Growth, & Development - Lactation Education Resources
April 2018 - Shadowed Dr Bobby Ghaheri at the Oregon Clinic, Portland, OR
May 2018 - Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders: Not Just Postpartum Depression - ICEA
May 2018 - Breastfeeding Help Beyond the Hospital Stay conference - Beyond Birth Seattle & Public Health Seattle & King County 
June 2018 - Birth Professionals Babywearing Safety Class - Babywearing International of Olympia
June 2018 - International Board Certified Lactation Consultant - IBLCE
July 2018 - Tongue Tie Lecture Pack - GOLD Learning
July 2018 - Together Lactation conference - ILCA

Memberships & Volunteer Work

Improving Birth - 2013 Co-coordinator and 2015 Coordinator of the Olympia Rally to Improve Birth 
Care Net of Thurston County - 2014-2015 Volunteer childbirth educator 
ICAN - Supporting Member
Babies R Us Olympia - 2015-2016 Volunteer educator
​Breastfeeding USA - Accredited breastfeeding counselor, National level volunteer, Supporting Member
ILCA - Supporting Member
ICEA - Supporting Member

“Birth is not only about making babies. Birth is about making mothers ~ strong, competent, capable mothers who trust themselves and know their inner strength.” – Barbara Katz Rothman
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Foveo Birth & Baby
408.835.6368
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Tumwater, Centralia, Chehalis, Tenino, Shelton, McCleary, Elma, and surrounding areas.

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