Meet Tami Jervis CD (DONA), SpBCPE

doula & pre-brith educator

mama of 4

passionate about empowering women on their birthing journey

Spinning Babies Certified Educator

I am the mom of 4 kids ages 19-28! I have experienced two hospital births and two home births! I have felt both fear and calm. I am passionate about a woman having continuous support during labor and childbirth! I am grateful for my background in counseling and child development, as it has given me a foundation to support women when pregnancy and birth triggers unexpected emotions.

I have loved babies my whole life and could not wait to be a mom. I went into my first birth fully educated in the Bradley Childbirth Method. My husband and I were confident with a birth plan in hand. After two hours of early labor all my confidence disappeared and I was afraid and felt out of control. We called our childbirth teacher (Kathi), who kindly met us at the hospital where I discovered I was “only 2cm and had a long way to go”. Hearing that information was so discouraging. Kathi never left my side, encouraged me, empowered me and reminded me what my body was capable of while allowing me to chose my birth experience. From that point on, I wanted all the women in my life to know the power of choice and support in childbirth. 23 years ago, I began attending births and supporting, educating and empowering women to chose the birth that is right for them and their baby. Having a doula present for continuous support can completely change your birth experience from trauma to beauty, be it at home, hospital or a birthing center.

As your Doula my hope is to help hold space where you and your partner can bring your baby into the world feeling empowered and supported.  I will educate you on options while lovingly respecting, listening, advocating and assisting you in your pregnancy, labor, birth and postnatal adjustment.

I love empowering women in the options they have during childbirth. When women are educated and know what is happening during labor and birth they are able to choose and trust what they know their body is capable of.  It is such a joy to be with a mom as she learns to listen to her body and baby and is able make decisions based on understanding not fear.  Birth cannot be controlled. It often twists and turns in unexpected directions. I will be a continuous calm support by your side, advocating, helping you get information to make informed decisions, providing comfort measures and supporting your partner.

QUALIFICATIONS:

DONA Doula Certified

Spinning Babies trained

Certified Health Coach (www.healthcoachtami.com)

Breastfeeding for Doulas trained

Home and Hospital Birth experienced

VBAC

Twin Birth Experience

Spinning Babies Certified Parent Educator

Open minded and loves to learn from you & your unique birth experience!