A Short Story About Me

There was a time I forgot the rhythm of my own body. I mistook exhaustion for strength and silence for peace. Healing began when I remembered the truth that softness is not weakness; it’s how we thrive, how we love, how we begin again.

My own healing led me back to the sacred work of tending to the body and mind. I became a doula not to lead, but to listen. Not to direct, but to hold. To remind parents that their love, their intuition, and their connection are the foundation of everything.

A Siren’s Lullaby was born from that remembering.

It is the song I sing to those standing at the edge of transformation. It is a melody for new parents finding their way through sleepless nights, first cries, tender fears, and small miracles.

Rooted in the sacred traditions of Black birth workers across time, my practice blends intuition, evidence-based care, and deep listening.

I am not here to save anyone; I am here to sing the song that helps you trust your own rhythm and to remind you that your body knows the way. Your mind can shape your reality and my role is support you in creating the foundation that you desire for you and your new family.

What I Bring to This Work

I come to birth work as both a healer and a strategist.

My background includes:

• Over a decade in public health and program management, advancing maternal and family wellness across community settings.

• Experience designing and leading equity-centered initiatives that uplift Black, Brown, and LGBTQ+ families.

• A foundation in trauma-informed and culturally rooted care, bridging evidence with intuition.

• Training through two DONA-approved doula programs, with ongoing education toward Washington State Doula Certification.

A personal devotion to softness as survival. I believe in weaving ritual, rest, and restoration into every aspect of support.

My formal training grounds my practice, but it’s my lived experience and community connection that shape the way I serve. I believe real expertise lives in empathy, and true professionalism leaves room for humanity.

Every birth tells a story. My role is to ensure yours is written with tenderness, truth, and care.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Biology, 2008 Clark Atlanta University

Master of Public Health, 2012 Mercer University of Medicine

Certifications

Washington State Certified Birth Doula

Trainings

Birth Doula Training, September 2025 Sharon Muza (DONA trainer)

Postpartum Doula Training, September 2025 Mothertree Birth (DONA trainer)

What Makes Me Different

You hired a doula, not a superhero in sweatpants.

I provide exceptional care within clear boundaries. I show up fully present, deeply skilled, and ready to support you — but I'm not here to sacrifice my own wellbeing or work without rest.

Soft life means sustainable support — for both of us.

I believe in:

• Evidence-based care that honors intuition

• Cultural humility and continuous learning

• Reproductive justice and health equity

• Trauma-informed support

• Body autonomy and informed consent

• The healing power of being truly seen

I don't believe in:

• One-size-fits-all birth plans

• Judgment about your choices

• Gatekeeping information

• Perfectionism or performance

• Martyrdom or burnout culture

My work is grounded in my Master of Public Health, my training in perinatal mental health, and over 10 years working in prevention and health education. But more than credentials, I bring presence, empathy, and a deep commitment to your wellbeing.

Service Area

I provide in-person birth and postpartum support throughout the central Puget Sound region, including Seattle, Tacoma, Olympia, Kent, Federal Way, Renton, Puyallup, Gig Harbor, and neighboring communities within this radius. Travel outside this radius may be available for an additional fee.