Building community is in my blood. As an only child, I’ve spent a lifetime creating a sisterhood of friends who I’m strongly bonded to. This goes beyond my personal life and into my work as a doula. I’m proud to be a founding Board member of Birth Fest Milwaukee where we brought together nearly 30 birth workers, providers, and family oriented businesses to The Yard at Bayshore on a beautiful summer day in July to connect with families and the community.

I had the privilege of sharing a panel on the topic of “The Importance of Doula Support”. It was comforting (and affirming) to hear the OB and midwife on the panel express how delighted they are when their client has a doula to support them through labor. The medical team plays a major role in monitoring the health of the baby and mother and are not trained in providing comfort measures for the birthing person.

Birth Fest Milwaukee 2022

Bringing people together has many benefits of potential collaborations, learning about what other services are available, and strengthening relationships. It was a refreshing experience, especially after so much separation during the pandemic years. We are better together.