ABOUT
A little About Denise
From an early age I discovered my calling for childbirth. I attended my first birth 20 years ago and was moved by such greatest miracle and blessing from God. A then deeper and abiding passion was developed for working with childbearing families which inspired me to become a birth doula and childbirth educator.
With 14 years of hospital experience, I support hundreds of expectant parents from different cultural backgrounds, ages and needs to prepare them for the birth of their baby in a hospital setting.
My ultimate goal and desire is for you to have the knowledge and confidence as you prepare for the birth of your baby through informative, spiritual, emotional and physical support, before, during and after birth.
In my free time, I enjoy giving back to my church, community and native soil- Panama, supporting women and their families through the journey of pregnancy, childbirth and parenthood.
Professional Affiliations:
Awards:
Certifications:
Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator
Certified Stillbirthday Birth & Bereavement Doula
Certified DONA International Birth Doula
Certified Lactation Counselor
College of Biblical Studies Adult Teaching
Languages: Spanish & English
Specialized trainings and birth experiences:
Addiction recovery/adoption/cesarean birth/clients on bed rest/domestic violence/expected stillbirth/high risk/induced and high medical technology labor & birth/families conceiving with ART and IVF families/mental health/multiples/over 40/palliative care/plus size mothers/postpartum mood disorders/pregnancy crisis coaching & counseling/prenatal & postpartum exercise/prematurity/relinquishing mothers/remote and rural clients birthing away from home/single parents/Spanish speaking/special needs babies/survivors of previous life trauma/survivors of childhood sexual abuse/teens/women and families from different cultural backgrounds/Single mothers by choice/human development and sexuality/spirituality/self-acceptance/family systems/cancer patients and survivors
Doula-to-Doula Consult
Thinking about becoming a doula? but not sure if this would be a good choice?. Meet doula denise for up to 1.5 hours to talk through the doula world. Connect here!
Doula-to-Doula Mentor
Working with your first doula client? Get start-to-finish support with doula denise for up to 4.5 hours of support and guidance. Connect here!