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Feel Confident and Cared for when You Give Birth

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I provide guidance, comfort, and knowledge to expecting families in the greater Seattle - Tacoma area

What You'll Get...

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A presence you can rely on

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Endless infomation and resources

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Continuous support into parenthood

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Birth is Always Better With a Doula by Your Side

I promise to be there for you every step of the way.

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Together, we tailor the information that’s most important to you to create a personalized birth experience.

You can never predict exactly how birth will unfold. While we all hope for a smooth and straightforward delivery, it’s natural to have concerns after hearing stories of complications or challenges. This can lead to significant anxiety and stress as you approach your baby’s arrival. My role is to help ease that anxiety, providing support and guidance to ensure you have the best experience possible.

As a doula who has attended over 200 births, I have the experience, knowledge, and passion to guide you through calm seas or stormy weather.

When you need someone to help slow things down if you feel overwhelmed, assist with decision-making in the moment, support you through labor, or be there for you in the days that follow, having a knowledgeable doula by your side can make all the difference..

I can help you do that!

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Prepare to have the best experience possible

When you are well-prepared for childbirth, equipped with skills to handle the challenges, and supported with knowledgeable guidance, you’ll be confident that you’ve done everything you can for yourself and your baby.

You’ll look back a year from now and remember your birth, appreciating the dedication and effort you invested in labor and parenting. Reflecting on the challenges you overcame, you’ll recognize that you made the best choices possible with the information available to you. With this perspective, you will be:

More confidence as a parent

When you’ve successfully navigated the challenges of birth and have a strong support system in place, that sense of accomplishment and reassurance seamlessly translates into greater confidence in your new role as a parent.

More satisfaction with your birth

Research indicates that when people feel positive about their birth experience, it boosts their self-esteem and provides some protection against postpartum adjustment disorders.

More connection with your partner

Getting off to a less stressful start is good for everybody! You'll build on that solid foundation as you become parents together.

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Meet Suzanne

Doula & Photographer

I know what it’s like to try to prepare for the unknown.

As the mother of children with autism, parenting wasn’t at all what I expected! With guidance, I learned that I had all the wisdom and strength inside of me to go through hard times and find joy in our lives.

I wanted to channel my personal experience into something that serves growing families.

I became a doula in 2017 and have served over 250 families as a birth doula. I use my experience from hospital, birth center, and home births to offer solutions for any situation you might find yourself in.

Learn more about me…

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How I Provide the Support You Deserve

Birth Doula Support

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As your doula, I provide support as soon as we start working together in pregnancy, throughout labor, and into your transition to parenthood. We have a team approach, giving you more thorough care on your journey.

Birth Photography

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While you focus on you and your baby, I capture the moments and emotions for you to always remember. I document your story so you can look back on your strength and the love that was felt. Memories fade, photos don’t.

Postpartum Support

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Many parents focus solely on the challenges of birth, but our birth clients benefit from planning ahead for continuous support with our wrap-around postpartum services, ensuring you receive the same level of care throughout your journey as new parents.
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Achieve the Calm You Deserve

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Schedule a free consultation to find out how I can support your growing family.

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Choose the package that meets your needs so we can get started right away.

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A year from now, look back and feel surrounded by the support you received.

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Testimonials

“Suzanne was a godsend leading up to, during, and after the birth of my son. Her super warm, down-to-earth, real-talk approach was just what I needed to feel supported and empowered during the most transformative experience of my life. Suzanne by my side, calm and collected, holding my hand and speaking into my ear, she assured me that I was safe and that I would be ok and I believed her. ”
— A.P. at Swedish Issaquah
“Having hired someone who wasn't Suzanne, I can say with confidence how great she is at her job. She is beyond knowledgeable and her expertise shows. She has made me feel better about my anxieties and has touched base with me to see how I'm doing on a consistent basis. Just the fact that there is someone around that shows you they care and are willing to help makes this difficult journey that much easier. Suzanne's personality is so warm, she makes you feel comfortable from the start. She's got a heart of gold..”
— Seet- Virtual Client
“Suzanne has a very hands on and no nonsense attitude that makes you feel very confident and comfortable. She really takes control when you feel like you are spinning into oblivion during parenthood. She is so supportive and non-judgmental and you feel like you can be completely transparent with her about everything.”
— A.S. at Valley Medical Center, Renton
“Suzanne would be my voice when I was too dejected or tired to speak up for myself. The way that she recognized my body patterns when I refused to, to catching me when I fell- LITERALLY as I fainted twice in labor, was so important to me. Suzanne was one of my biggest strengths during my pregnancy and birth and I couldn't thank her enough.”
— K.S. at Saint Joseph Medical Center, Tacoma
“One of the aspects that stood out about Suzanne was her responsiveness. Her professionalism, expertise, and warm-hearted nature made her an exceptional doula. We recommend Suzanne to anyone seeking a compassionate, knowledgeable, and dedicated doula who will go above and beyond to ensure a positive birth experience.”
— D.L. IVF pregnancy at Swedish First Hill
“Suzanne is more than a doula to us, she is family. When you choose Suzanne as your doula, you aren't just choosing someone to support you during your child's birth. You are choosing someone who is there for you every step of the way and in every way possible. You are choosing someone who immediately feels like family, like a home away from home. Without her, I am not sure I would have made it through the birth of my second son. She helped me process his birth story and helped me see it from a different perspective. She reminded me how beautiful and strong I was and am through it all. For that, I will always be grateful.”
— K.W. at UW Northwest
“I'll never forget Suzanne. She just held me and said just the right things to help me feel like everything was going to be ok, and I was doing what I was supposed to. The birth ended up being the fastest, least painful, and most calm of my three unmedicated births. Her assuredness, calmness, warmth, and wisdom are what everyone would hope for in a doula.”
— J.T. waterbirth at Puget Sound Birth Center with Midwives
“To put it simply, Suzanne is wise, generous and extremely good at what she does. It's rare to meet people who are not only passionate but also meant to do what they do. Suzanne is caring beyond belief and makes sure to proactively reach out to us and make sure we are ok. She doesnt believe in forcing opinions on anyone. She listens to your concerns and helps educate you on what your options are without judgment on what you decide to do. Im honored to have had Suzanne as my doula and to consider her now a friend.”
— A.R. at Virginia Mason Medical Center Cesarean birth
“Having gone through IVF, a high-risk pregnancy (placenta previa), and a cesarean, we had an amazing team of reproductive endocrinologists, midwives, and OBs along the way, and still, Suzanne gave us advice on nutrition, baby/hospital prep, personal care, and newborn care that we didn't receive anywhere else. We got a MAJOR headstart on breastfeeding and encouraging my supply to come in. Suzanne kept us comfortable and calm, engaged my husband in the birthing experience, and was our greatest advocate immediately after birth.”
— C.K. IVF cesarean at Virginia Mason
“From a father’s perspective, Suzanne had a unique ability for unspoken communication. Suzanne could tell just by looking at my wife what she needed and jumped in to assist, offered words of encouragement, and even physically supported her in those moments. Suzanne was immensely helpful in how I could best support my wife in labor, and postpartum. Suzanne removed much of the uncertainty for us. We were very impressed with the birth photos she captured, as well as her commitment to checking in on us after we were home with baby. I’ll admit I was a bit skeptical hiring a doula; if you’re on the fence I have two words for you: do it..”
— T.G. at Swedish Issaquah
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