Owner, Student Midwife, Doula, CLC
Hi, I’m Tara! I am a Certified Birth Doula, Certified Lactation Consultant, and I just began my new journey into Midwifery (yay)!
My Journey into birth work was heavily inspired by the birth of my last baby 15 years ago. After a scary delivery with a premature baby, and weeks in the NICU it was clear to me that I wanted to provide support to other families in their own journey.
I spent my first couple of years supporting families as a Newborn Care Specialist, and Post Partum Doula as they began the 4th trimester. 7 years ago I followed my calling to birth work and have been able to support hundreds of families bringing their little ones into the world.
I have supported births in a wide variety; in hospital, at home, birth centers etc. My biggest passion is home birth however, I feel birth can be beautiful anywhere with positive support. It is of most importance that each family I work with feels safe, heard, supported, and educated so they can make the best decisions for them. I'm a huge advocate of family centered care, and if you already have kiddos I'm sure you’ll see me on the floor playing with them and talking to them about babies and birth.I live in Stephens City with my husband and our 5 kids ranging from 15-21. When I am not working I love to adventure. I love to explore the nature of other countries, skydive, conquer trails in the Jeep with my husband, or anything that involves the water. I have a dog, 2 bengals that are entirely too loud, and 2 Green Cheek Conures that make life so fun!
Trainings and Certifications
Certified Birth Doula, CBI
Hypno-doula, Hypnobabies
Certified Lactation Consultant
CPR Certified,
adult and infant AHANRP Certified
Certified Birth Assistant
Bereavement Doula
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