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I have been married 9 years to Nick, a wonderful husband and father. We have three sons. I was born and raised in central New Jersey. I graduated from Princeton University where I studied Sociology and Afro-American Studies. I play field hockey here in the South and I hope to do another sprint triathlon soon...someday! I enjoy reading on topics that interest me, particularly surrounding parenting, infant potty training, children's education, and birth.
I have lived in and traveled through Eastern and Western Europe and parts of the Middle East. Nick and I have lived in Atlanta and Seattle. We have been in Decatur since late 2001 where our work, community and church are central to our daily lives. Nick co-owns a music and magazine media company called Paste. Our three boys are ages 6, 3, and 1. All three are or have been breast fed, cloth diapered, received delayed vaccination, home schooled, and co-sleep as needed. Brief birth stories are below.
I received training as a labor doula through the Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association (CAPPA) in 2003 and am a member of this organization. I have completed my certification requirements. I have regularly have a client load of 1-2 clients per month. Since the birth of my second son I have been reading about birth and birth issues. Naturally a researcher and reader, I felt that the desire to help other women with the knowledge I was acquiring. I realized that no matter how "educated" a woman is, she still needs someone there to advocate for her and help her through the birth journey, as women have done through the centuries.
