About Me
Hi, I’m Nicole, and I’m so glad you’re here. I believe that birth is beautifully designed.
My title? CEO - Chief Encouragement Officer. Impacting birth culture, empowering families, and helping them be more prepared is my passion. Truly, birth has been a school for me where God has taught me foundational truths about breathing, making decisions, the power of our mindset and how it impacts pregnancy and birth, life transitions, and so much more.
I inherently believe that birth is safe, has an incredible design, and that women really are made for carrying and bringing forth life. I have witnessed all types of empowering births. I love teaching birth classes and being a birth coach and doula for families no matter what kind of birth they choose.
My Journey
I've experienced this firsthand through three unmedicated births in two different countries. My husband and I have had the honor of living long term in the Arabian Gulf—specifically Bahrain, where two of our children were born. These experiences have shaped my deep respect for the birth process and cultural diversity in birthing practices.
While I'm passionate about natural birth, I believe every birth can be empowering. I've supported women through unmedicated natural births, empowered epidural births, and gentle, informed cesarean births. When women and their families feel prepared, supported, and empowered, they can navigate pregnancy and birth with confidence and understanding.
My Foundation
My faith in God, His goodness, and purpose in creation have shaped me completely. The way Jesus loved people challenges me to live with love and respect for every family I serve.
My Training & Expertise
What began as informally encouraging and supporting women in their birth journeys deepened in 2015 when I pursued professional training with some of the most respected figures in the birth community.
Certifications
Body Ready Method
ICEA Experienced Doula
AMANI Birth Certified Doula
KG Hypnobirthing
Love Your Birth Childbirth Education and Hypnobirthing
Rebozo Training with Elena Carrillo and Gena Kirby
Natural Breastfeeding
Learning from the Best: I've had the privilege of learning directly from renowned experts including:
- Ina May Gaskin – Celebrated for her holistic approach to childbirth
- Janet Balaskas – Pioneer of the Active Birth method, emphasizing movement during labor
- Gail Tully – Creator of Spinning Babies, focusing on optimal fetal positioning
- Katherine Graves – Specialist in Hypnobirthing techniques
- Sheena Byrom – Specialist midwife and author
- Jack Newman – Pediatrician specializing in breastfeeding medicine
- Nancy Mohrbacher – IBCLC, founder of Natural Breastfeeding and author of Breastfeeding Answers
My Commitment
With nearly three decades of experience, I'm dedicated to creating a positive and empowering birth environment for every family I work with. My goal is simple: to equip parents with knowledge, support, and compassion as they navigate one of life's most profound moments.
Every birth is unique, and every family deserves to feel confident and supported in their choices.
