Hello and Welcome!

Congratulations on your expected baby! 

I wanted to let you know a little bit about me as a doula. I am a certified doula with DONA Int’l and have been assisting births for 13 years. I am also a certified childbirth educator through Lamaze Int’l and a newly (re-)minted certified lactation counselor through the Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice. In an earlier chapter of my life I was a microelectronic engineer, so I have a love of good scientific research, and can understand the “medical model” of birth. My favorite credential though is my love and respect for the transforming power of birth and what an amazing tool a woman’s own wisdom can be.

I am excited to meet to talk about how I can fit into your and your family's birth plan. I will do what I can in order to facilitate the creation of a team working together to meet this baby. Again, congratulations on the upcoming addition to your family!

Sincerely,

Valarie Welsh CD(DONA) , LCCE, CLC, Never Sick at Sea, LMNOP