Science & Spirit Birth
This is the very first moment of the very first day that you'll meet this child. They will be the most magnificent being you have ever seen and your life will never be the same. Everything you ever believed about yourself will be challenged to get to this moment. The truths and lies about what you can and can't do will be called to account and those verdicts will be engraved in you as part of the most transformative experience of your life. They will be carried forward into your parenthood. Yes, even the mother you will be is largely born here in this moment. Protect it. Use a doula.
My Philosophy
"I’m always honored to witness the transformation of women as they give birth- to see a mother embrace how amazing she really is. As your doula, I’ll assist you and your partner in the work at hand and provide support from my knowledge and experience. I’ll follow you in your desires for labor and protect the atmosphere you’ve created. I believe the sacrament of birth belongs with the family. I welcome a conversation to determine how I can best support you in the choices ahead."
Meet Valarie
I wanted to let you know a little bit about me as we begin. I am a certified birth doula, Lamaze childbirth educator, and lactation counselor. I’m also a wife, a mother of four, and a Texan. I’m ready to offer Cibolo birth services as well as the greater San Antonio metro area. I’ve experienced cesarean birth, a VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean) of twins and homebirth. Through my journey into motherhood, the doula in me was also born. I am continuously training to serve women in pregnancy and labor support, and have been assisting births for 13 years. I am a member of DONA International and currently building lactation support in Cibolo. In an earlier chapter of my life I was a technical writer and a microelectronic engineer, so I have a love of good scientific research, and can understand both the “medical model” and "midwifery model" of birth. But my favorite credential is a deep love and respect for the transforming power of birth and what an amazing tool a woman’s own wisdom can be.
Certified Lamaze Childbirth Educator with Lamaze International since 2017
Certified Labor Doula with DONA International since 2017
Certified Lactation Counselor with ALPP since Healthy Children Project 2017
http://mailto scieneandspiritbirth@gmail.com
Quality
Ingredients
Did you know that the strongest predictor of your birth satisfaction has to do with the birth team you choose? From the midwife/OB to the doula to anyone else you permit in your birth space. Doulas can help you navigate choices in care providers and guide you to your best birth experience!