I believe that pregnancy and childbirth are a sacred time for the mother, baby and family. Women should be fully informed to make their own decisions about childbirth, and fully supported in giving birth in a loving and safe environment with caregivers who respect their wishes. I help pregnant women and their partners explore their hopes and fears about birth. During labor, I work with the partner, providing loving touch and encouragement to help the woman face the physical and emotional challenges of labor and birth. Giving birth reveals a woman's inner power and beauty, brings her closer to her partner, and prepares her for motherhood.

I have been studying birth since 1994 and gave birth at home in 1998 to my beautiful daughter Ruhiyyih. I am certified through Doulas of North America (DONA) since 2001. I attend births both at home and in the hospital, and offer prenatal, birth, and postpartum support, including breastfeeding support. Prenatal visits include help in making a birth plan to express the wishes of the birthing couple, and I respect a woman's choices about interventions and pain medication.

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