About Me

Hi! I'm Maggie, a birth doula, birth photographer who has had the privilege of serving Kansas City families since 2018. I live in the Kansas City area with my husband, two children and dogs. I'm very passionate about all things birth and making sure that you not only have a more supported birth experience, but also the memories to last a lifetime! I love to incorporate aromatherapy into the birth-space. I bring multiple essential oils to your birth, catering to your individual needs.  

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The doula I had at my child's birth inspired me to become a doula myself. I was overwhelmed by the amount of support and comfort she provided that I went on to attain my doula training few years later. Every birth looks different, and I believe that every birth deserves more support, no matter what kind of birth you have to have or end up having. Support comes in physical, mental & emotional ways for the birthing person as well as her partner. This is a big day for your partner as well, and they deserve to be present for it too. It is my job to have the laboring mother and her partner feel supported, comfortable, and confident.

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Preparing for birth can be so important – mentally & physically! I am Spinning Babies trained and feel it's a great resource for preparing your body and helping to best position your baby.

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Your birth team doesn't end with me! I offer birth prep & birth support, plus birth photography. I also have partnerships with a pelvic floor physical therapist and a lactation consultant, both of whom are beneficial resources during pregnancy and postpartum. 

 

What makes working with me different? 

• serving families since 2018

• professional birth photography available

• trusted local partnerships (lactation, pelvic floor PT, midwives)

• personalized birth & postpartum prep products (tote bag of goodies)

• calm, evidence-informed support

• one-on-one care

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That means I'm a birth doula that also knows photography, positioning, hospital & home culture, prepares partners, designs a bag of products for the birth you are preparing for, and has relationships with the midwives in KC. That's the kind of experience I wish for you.

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3 things you might not know about me: 

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1. Before becoming a doula, I used to have a corporate graphic design job.

2. I have taken a level 1 prenatal yoga teacher training. While I haven't actually taught much prenatal yoga, it frequently surfaces in my job as a doula & I practice yoga often.

3. I was always scared of blood and needles and would always faint in doctor's offices as a child!