Empowered Birth

Informed Choice

Birth + Postpartum Doula

Happy you’ve found me! I'm Michelle—a doula, registered nurse, mama, and veteran of more PCS moves than I can count now, which definitely keeps life spicy. Shout out to my husband!

My journey to becoming a doula began after the birth of my daughter, when I learned firsthand that welcoming a baby takes more than love—it takes a village. Just one week after she was born, my husband left for training, and while I had loved ones around me for a little bit, I quickly realized that postpartum support looks different for everyone. As I navigated postpartum depression, recovery, and the demands of new motherhood, I found myself wishing for someone whose focus was not just on my baby, but on me, too.

My husband and I often joked that what I really needed during that time was my own brigade of support. That joke eventually became the inspiration behind The Birthing Brigade. Today, my goal is to be a steady, reassuring presence for families as they navigate pregnancy, birth, and postpartum—helping them feel informed, empowered, and cared for every step of the way.

Whether you're planning a hospital birth, home birth, or still figuring it all out, I am honored to provide evidence-based information, compassionate care, and a whole lot of encouragement. Welcome to your one-woman brigade.

Prenatal Education

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Comfort Techniques for Labor

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A Focus on Whole-Person Care

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Prenatal Education · Comfort Techniques for Labor · A Focus on Whole-Person Care ·

My Approach

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    Assistance with Birth Plans

    Guidance in developing a flexible birth plan that prepares you for the unexpected while honoring your priorities.

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    Empowerment through Education

    Equipping you with the knowledge, tools, and support to navigate pregnancy, birth, and postpartum with confidence.

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    Partner and family guidance

    Supporting not only you, the birthing person, but also partners and loved ones as they grow into their new roles.

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    Emotional Support

    Compassionate support for your mind, body, and growing family.

Supporting your choices, your voice, and your growing family.

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  • "When it came time to give birth, Michelle was truly the most valuable support for both me and my husband. She kept me calm, reassured me through every choice, and empowered me to own my birth experience. What began as a pregnancy filled with nerves became a journey I look back on with gratitude, and I know Michelle played a huge role in that."

    —First time Mama, Allison S.

  • "The love, nurturing, and support she showed our new family, speaks bounds to the person she is, and the amazing character she has. I also appreciated how she was always willing to hear my hundreds upon hundreds of questions about parenthood.

    —First time Dad, Andrew S.