About Doula Megan
Well first off, my name is Megan. I’m quite excited to welcome you to the Embracing Mothers Birth & Baby Services site and encourage you to explore to your heart’s content, asking any questions you may have by contacting me via one of the methods on this page.
The best way I’ve found to introduce my fundamentals is to provide the answers to a personal FAQ. Hope you enjoy!
Question: Do you have any children?
Answer: Yes 🙂 We had a baby girl in 2022 born via cesarean section.
Question: Why are you in this profession?
Answer: Empowerment. I LOVE helping people achieve their goals and seeing them realize that they had the power within themselves the whole time. I also am a woman’s rights enthusiast.
The non-research based care that’s occurring within the pregnancy, birth, and postpartum world was brought to my attention through podcasts; as well as the effects that doulas can make on the mental, emotional, and sometimes physical outcomes of birth. This information speared my curiosity, causing me to dig deep into the research and comparing the numbers of what should be happening versus what is. This knowledge has forever engraved itself in my heart and created a fiery passion in my soul. I want to enable every birthing person, and their families, to have the best possible outcome while experiencing this beautiful rite of passage. I could go on and on about the why aspect of my profession, but alas we don’t have time for that.
Question: How can I serve you?
Answer: If you’d like to read about the specific packages I offer you can go to the services page, and to dig deep into what doulas do you can go to the birth doula page or the postpartum doula page. Basically what you need to know is that I will do my best to educate you of your choices, guide your expectations, research your questions, and above all else hold your sacred space, where ever it may be.
Question: What professional qualifications do you have?
Answer: I am a certified birth and postpartum doula through the International Doula Institute (IDI). I have continued my birth related education by attending various classes such as Royal Rebozo, Birthful, and Bebo Mia’s breastfeeding and birth educator training. I would also like to mention that I have a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies.
I would have to say that my biggest qualification is that I work as an LPN at a local Rochester hospital on the Mother & Baby postpartum unit. I have gained SO MUCH knowledge and experience working on this unit since 2021 and I can’t wait to help you with all the tips and tricks I’ve learned.
To sum it all up: I have always loved everything baby related. Empowering birthing families throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum is my goal as your doula, making a difference in people’s everyday lives.
All in all, between my practical experience, book teachings, and passion for this work I am confident that I can and will be a great doula option for you and yours. I can’t wait to work with you!
