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I’ve always been drawn to birth. As a kid, when I would stay home sick, I would watch “A Baby Story” on TLC. (Shout-out to that show for showing birth in a way that wasn’t scary!) But, I was never sure how to fit that passion into my life, other than maybe being a mom someday. So I pursued a career in healthcare that would allow me to be creative, compassionate, and an advocate.

Just after I graduated with my Master’s of Occupational Therapy, a family member invited me to attend the birth of her third baby. It was an incredible and powerful experience. I left absolutely hooked on the magic of birth. Shortly after, I started working as an Early Intervention OT, which brought me in to the homes of newly postpartum moms. Seeing the lack of support and the lingering effect of a traumatic birth on both mother and baby, further fueled my passion for birth support.

I started researching Doula trainings and I stumbled upon Maven in my research, a telehealth start-up that helps families achieve all of their family planning and health goals! I started working there as a Care Advocate in October 2020. I had the honor of meeting with hundreds of individuals and partners that are expecting and/or postpartum, from all over the world! I was immersed in the birth world in a unique way and I had access to so many Doula mentors. I realized there was no more time to waste on my path to becoming a Doula! I completed my training in April and started attending births right away.

In 2023 I gave birth myself. My daughter was determined to make me a better Doula, so I had a little sampling of all the things throughout my birth. I have since made my role as a birth Doula, Childbirth Educator, and Postpartum Support person; my full time job. It is the greatest privilege of my life to be a part of so many birth journeys in a variety of ways.

2019 After my first birth

  • Choosing a Doula is incredibly personal. You want to find someone that you relate to, that makes you feel comfortable and safe, someone you can trust. I hope by learning more about me, we can spend our time together getting to know YOU!

A few of my favorites

Being a mom to my daughter is my favorite thing

I love animals and am a dog and bunny mom too

My husband and I love to travel and can’t wait to show our baby the world

I’m a big crafter! I love to draw, knit, paint, and create new things. Name a crafting gadget and I probably have it

You’ll definitely catch me watching Gilmore Girls in the fall and with a pumpkin spice in hand way too soon

I love to bake

  • Education

    Master’s of Science in Occupational Therapy

  • certifications

    Certified Birth Doula with DONA

    Certified Childbirth Educator through CAPPA (in progress)

  • Continuing Ed

    Introduction to Spinning Babies

    Comforting Touch for Doulas

    Trauma Informed Care for Healthcare Workers

From Instagram

📢Exciting news📢 I’m happy to share that I will be teaching a Childbirth Prep class at @thenestingplaceli Join me 3/10 in Yaphank! I’m so excited to reach more local families and help them feel fully equipped for birth ❤️ #childbirt
📢Exciting news📢 I’m happy to share that I will be teaching a Childbirth Prep class at @thenestingplaceli Join me 3/10 in Yaphank! I’m so excited to reach more local families and help them feel fully equipped for birth ❤️ #childbirthed #childbirthpreparation #childbirtheducation #childbirtheducator #doula #birthdoula #thenestingplaceli
This year looked a little different. Giving birth this year myself, gave me so much more passion and insight into my work. It also slowed me down some. I’m so excited for 2024 and all that it will bring. Thank you to every single family I wor
This year looked a little different. Giving birth this year myself, gave me so much more passion and insight into my work. It also slowed me down some. I’m so excited for 2024 and all that it will bring. Thank you to every single family I worked with this year. And thank you to @mavenclinic for fostering my passion for Childbirth Education and helping me help so many families. #birthdoula #birthsupport #birtheducation #birthservices #birthed #doulasoflongisland #longislanddoula
📢New client testimonial📢 I loved working with this incredible mom, turned friend. Dad was an amazing support person and it was such an honor to witness their love. #doula #birthdoula #birthwork #doulasupport #doulasoflongisland #longislanddoula
📢New client testimonial📢 I loved working with this incredible mom, turned friend. Dad was an amazing support person and it was such an honor to witness their love. #doula #birthdoula #birthwork #doulasupport #doulasoflongisland #longislanddoula
We need each other more than ever. If you’re local and postpartum, please join me Wednesdays in November at @thenestingplaceli in Farmingdale. #ftsc #thenestingplaceli #doula #birth #postpartum #postpartumjourney #postpartumcommunity #parenth
We need each other more than ever. If you’re local and postpartum, please join me Wednesdays in November at @thenestingplaceli in Farmingdale. #ftsc #thenestingplaceli #doula #birth #postpartum #postpartumjourney #postpartumcommunity #parenthood #motherhood
I’ve spent the last 3 weeks in the woods. It’s left a lot of time to reflect on my birth. I keep finding new things to be sad about. Things to be disappointed in. Things I desperately wish I had done differently. This is just a reminder
I’ve spent the last 3 weeks in the woods. It’s left a lot of time to reflect on my birth. I keep finding new things to be sad about. Things to be disappointed in. Things I desperately wish I had done differently. This is just a reminder that even perfect births leave emotional wounds that take time to heal. Both/and. My birth was both beautiful and not what I had wanted. It was both safe and disruptive. I was both an active participant and a compliant patient. Just for fun I created this image of my placenta. It brought me a little peace to honor what my body did all on its own, with no interventions. #birth #birthstory #postpartum #postpartumjourney #doula #doulawork #birthwork #birthdoula #doulasoflongisland #doulasofli
As a follow up to my post yesterday, here’s your reminder that social media is just a highlight reel. I sent this to one of my mom besties yesterday to chat stretch marks. And she said “I can’t tell you how nice it is to see anoth
As a follow up to my post yesterday, here’s your reminder that social media is just a highlight reel. I sent this to one of my mom besties yesterday to chat stretch marks. And she said “I can’t tell you how nice it is to see another mom bod” So here it is. Almost 7 mo pp, no filter, no flattering clothes. Just a tired mom in her kitchen. #postpartum #postpartumbody #postpartumjourney #mombod #birth #childbirth #doula #birthwork
Do it for your daughters. -Wear the clothes that make you feel good. -Talk positively about yourself, your body, your brain. She’ll grow up thinking she looks just like you, let her know you love yourself and she should too. -Don’t sh
Do it for your daughters. -Wear the clothes that make you feel good. -Talk positively about yourself, your body, your brain. She’ll grow up thinking she looks just like you, let her know you love yourself and she should too. -Don’t shy away from photos doing things you love. -Take pics without your partner or the kids sometimes. I sing this song to my daughter every morning. A fun reminder of all we are and all we can be. Relearning your body as a mom takes time. You don’t need me to tell you there are ups and downs. But the ups are worth it. #postpartumjourney #postpartum #6monthsbaby #doula #birth #daughter #bodypositive
TW on slide 2: blood & placenta 🩸 The placenta, a symbol of connection and nourishment, is like the roots of a magnificent tree, supporting the growth of new life. From the womb to the world, it's a testament to the incredible bond between mothe
TW on slide 2: blood & placenta 🩸 The placenta, a symbol of connection and nourishment, is like the roots of a magnificent tree, supporting the growth of new life. From the womb to the world, it's a testament to the incredible bond between mother and child. If you’ve taken childbirth Ed with me, you know I’m a geek for placentas. Most people have never seen a placenta. But we don’t gatekeep around here, so on the next slide you’ll find the beautiful placenta my body made! You give birth to your placenta during the third stage of labor. If you’re nervous about taking a peek after, have someone snap a pic and you can always choose to take a look later! It’s one of the most magical things you’ll ever see. #placenta #birtheducation #treeoflife #stage3oflabor #placentabirth #doula #doulasoflongisland #lidoulas #birthdoula #birthsupport #birthwork
🤱Happy Breastfeeding Week! 🎉 As a doula, I am honored to support and empower mothers on their breastfeeding journey. As a Mama, I’m proud to be hitting my six month mark during breastfeeding week. Here’s a little trophy I made for
🤱Happy Breastfeeding Week! 🎉 As a doula, I am honored to support and empower mothers on their breastfeeding journey. As a Mama, I’m proud to be hitting my six month mark during breastfeeding week. Here’s a little trophy I made for myself and and my breastie for hitting that special milestone. Breastfeeding is amazing, and hard, and beautiful, and painful, and natural and strange all at once. This week honors the strength and dedication of breastfeeding moms around the world! Share a breastfeeding tip in the comments! #doula #doulasoflongisland #longislanddoulas #breastfeeding #breastfeedingweek #breastie #lactating #boobery #milkmaid
Postpartum: sometimes everything is going great. Baby is sleeping well, eating well, and thriving. You’re happy and getting confident. And then you’re at the vet sobbing that you’re a failure. This is the pic I sent to my mom best
Postpartum: sometimes everything is going great. Baby is sleeping well, eating well, and thriving. You’re happy and getting confident. And then you’re at the vet sobbing that you’re a failure. This is the pic I sent to my mom bestie after uncontrollably sobbing to the vet tech, soaking my shirt in tears. Our dog had gotten sick and his fur was matted. I was so embarrassed that I hadn’t been on top of his grooming and now he was probably in pain from all the knots. Our vet used to joke that we are his star clients because we take such intentional and proactive care of our pets. I was grieving that very publicly. This time is a rollercoaster. Everything in your life takes a back seat, including your fur babies. I have no advice. But if you are feeling guilt and grief for the things/people/pets you had to deprioritize to make space for motherhood, I see you. #postpartum #postpartumjourney #petandbabyproblems #doula #birth #birthwork #momguilt
📢Exciting news📢 I’m happy to share that I will be teaching a Childbirth Prep class at @thenestingplaceli Join me 3/10 in Yaphank! I’m so excited to reach more local families and help them feel fully equipped for birth ❤️ #childbirt This year looked a little different. Giving birth this year myself, gave me so much more passion and insight into my work. It also slowed me down some. I’m so excited for 2024 and all that it will bring. Thank you to every single family I wor 📢New client testimonial📢 I loved working with this incredible mom, turned friend. Dad was an amazing support person and it was such an honor to witness their love. #doula #birthdoula #birthwork #doulasupport #doulasoflongisland #longislanddoula We need each other more than ever. If you’re local and postpartum, please join me Wednesdays in November at @thenestingplaceli in Farmingdale. #ftsc #thenestingplaceli #doula #birth #postpartum #postpartumjourney #postpartumcommunity #parenth I’ve spent the last 3 weeks in the woods. It’s left a lot of time to reflect on my birth. I keep finding new things to be sad about. Things to be disappointed in. Things I desperately wish I had done differently. This is just a reminder As a follow up to my post yesterday, here’s your reminder that social media is just a highlight reel. I sent this to one of my mom besties yesterday to chat stretch marks. And she said “I can’t tell you how nice it is to see anoth Do it for your daughters. -Wear the clothes that make you feel good. -Talk positively about yourself, your body, your brain. She’ll grow up thinking she looks just like you, let her know you love yourself and she should too. -Don’t sh TW on slide 2: blood & placenta 🩸 The placenta, a symbol of connection and nourishment, is like the roots of a magnificent tree, supporting the growth of new life. From the womb to the world, it's a testament to the incredible bond between mothe 🤱Happy Breastfeeding Week! 🎉 As a doula, I am honored to support and empower mothers on their breastfeeding journey. As a Mama, I’m proud to be hitting my six month mark during breastfeeding week. Here’s a little trophy I made for Postpartum: sometimes everything is going great. Baby is sleeping well, eating well, and thriving. You’re happy and getting confident. And then you’re at the vet sobbing that you’re a failure. This is the pic I sent to my mom best

KIND WORDS

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    Having a doula meant support for myself and my partner as we navigated our first birth journey. Having Skye as our doula meant connecting with someone who was always on her game, having our space held in all the ways we needed, and having someone who was extremely diligent. We are so grateful to have someone who answered our questions when she could, and made active efforts to follow up with anything she may not have 100% had an answer to (as infrequently as that was), which spoke to her professionalism. She had a way of adding such personalized touches to every moment we worked together and made the laboring space exactly what I needed. My birth did not go as I planned, nor as I had wanted, but it was a birth that I was able to handle, cope with, mourn, and even still enjoy because of Skye’s doula support and guidance.

    -Jackie

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    Skye was the absolute best person to have during the birth of my son. I feel so fortunate and lucky to have had the opportunity to have someone so supportive and understanding at such a vulnerable time!

    -Rifkey

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    I was blessed to have her to help me with a smooth delivery for my daughter, but even more blessed because I now have a lifelong friend, who I honestly consider my family.

    -Joie

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    We are forever grateful for her being by our side to bring our baby into this world.

    -Mackenzie

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    She was the biggest help for me during labor. I honestly don’t think I could’ve done it without her support.

    -Shifa

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    Thank you so much for taking the time to educate us. You have made us feel so much more prepared for this journey. We stayed up all night talking about everything you taught us. I now hold excitement in my heart instead of fear..you have no idea how much that means to me to feel empowered instead of frantically scared.

    -AH on Childbirth Education

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    We loved working with you for baby #1, we are hoping you are available for baby #2!

    -AW

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    Thank you so much for everything you did. I was losing my strength every now and then but you kept me going.

    -PT

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