Meet The Growth Doula

Ever since I could remember I was always drawn to caregiving.

Coming from a big Irish family, I was constantly surrounded by babies. Even before I was a mother, I knew I wanted to become a doula - it was only until I had my first son that I realized how much I needed one myself.

Having had so much experience with children, I thought transitioning into motherhood would be a breeze. It was anything but. I was so taken aback that after birthing this beautiful baby boy, I was sent home with no maternal check-in until six weeks postpartum.

I had so many questions about my healing process and the development of my new baby. I spent most nights during feedings Googling and spiraling, Googling…. and then spiraling until my anxiety caught up with me.

Six weeks postpartum - I crashed. I was lonely, anxious, and honestly a little depressed that my life had changed so dramatically. How could I feel so much joy and so much sadness all at once? I decided to reach out for help, and quickly, those feelings turned around for the better.

As women we often carry a mindset of “doing it all on our own,” and that “motherhood should come naturally” but in the end, that approach doesn’t serve anyone. Now that I can look back on that period of my life with a fresh set of eyes, I now see how valuable having a doula would have been to me.

Having a doula would have been a good resource for all my questions about my healing, physical support for my new baby, and peace of mind to allow me to enjoy those early days. I would have felt less alone during the emotional rollercoaster that post-partum can be.

You know the old saying, “It takes a village”? That is why I started The Growth Doula: to provide support, resources, and a safe environment to allow you to grow into motherhood, whether for the first, second, or third time. Motherhood isn’t supposed to be done in isolation - and now with The Growth Doula; it doesn’t have to be.

I look forward to helping you on your journey and allowing you the peace of mind and support you need to flourish in this next chapter of your life!