I'm so glad you asked! As your Doula, I am just another birth support person in your space. This is typically in addition to your medical birth team (OB or Midwife), but depending on your sovereign birth needs I may just be your Doula. As your Birth Keeper, I play a larger role in your support team. A Birth Keeper attended birth typically means you have no medical team and you are seeking a sovereign birth with a wise woman. I am more than happy to be that person for you, as that is my true passion! As your Birth Keeper, you will have more prenatal support and I am able to provide you with a bit more for your birth such as a birth pool and an inflatable CUB stool.

While my focus is home birth, I will never leave you high and dry during a hospital transfer. I will also take on planned hospital births so long as we are a good fit! Meaning, those who are seeking an undisturbed birth. I have set this boundary for my business due to some unethical and harmful practices of medicalized birth professionals so as to avoid being complicit in birth trauma caused by intervention.

As your birth support, I'm there as soon as you need me! As just your photographer, I like to get there by the time active labor begins. I may pop in and out during early labor as well. Capturing the beautiful memories of labor is equally as important as the delivery.

My home base is in Elizabeth City, NC. While I like to stay within 80 miles of Elizabeth City, I may travel further depending on the individual circumstances. Areas I travel to include Moyock, NC; Edenton, NC; the Outer Banks, NC; Virginia Beach, VA; Hampton Roads, VA; Chesapeake, VA; and everywhere in between.

Absolutely! I require a $250 non-refundable retainer to secure your date range. After that, I will work with you to create your personalized payment schedule. Final payment must be made by 37 weeks gestation for birth services once I become on call for your birth. For maternity, newborn, and family photography, final payment is due five business days before your session date.

I will always respect the privacy of my clients and I ONLY share images and videos approved by you.

Yes! I am insured for both my doula services as well as photography services, as any professional you hire should be.

I am certified through A Woman Who Serves, and I am always actively pursuing additional and continuing education. Currently, I am in another 12-month program that will even further my end goal of traditional midwifery. (Last updated Feb 2025)