I am a certified midwife working as a birth doula in Seattle, WA, where I live near Greenlake with my husband and daughter.
I have been attending births since 1983. Over the past 10 years I have accompanied and supported more than 200 couples in their process of becoming parents.
Please feel free to contact me about an interview and to talk more about your unique journey through pregnancy and birth.
Birth Doula Experience:
22 years and 870 births attended
Postpartum Doula Experience:
9 years and 60 families served
Birth Doula Certifications:
CPM (Certified Professional Midwife) Midwifery School in Switzerland
CHBE – Certified Happiest Baby Educator
Some client testimonials:
Barbara supported us during the birth of our second child. Our first child was born in a small town hospital and I was very concerned that my desire to have a drug-free birth at Swedish would not be possible without an educated advocate. For us, things were not going exactly to plan during labor. Barbara to the rescue! She was incredible - calm, assertive, kind and reassuring. I can, without a doubt, attribute our successful drug-free birth to Barbara's knowledge of the hospital, the process, a woman's body, and our strength as a couple. The birth of our son was an incredibly empowering and intense bonding time for me and my husband. Barbara facilitated this experience and our heart felt gratitude goes out to her!