People remember their birth stories for their whole lives! It’s a formative memory and it can impact women’s self-esteem, their confidence, and the bond they have with their babies. Birth matters, and having a doula can improve outcomes for families, regarding overall satisfaction and interventions. Doulas aren’t just a luxury. We’re in the middle of a maternal health crisis and families aren’t receiving evidence-based care.  Every woman of every kind deserves a lovely labor, delivery, and recovery!  I have the potential to change lives, improve maternity care, and positively impact lifelong memories for a family in need. Doulas lift up their clients to make sure their voices are heard. I also believe in advocating for long-term change in a system that doesn’t always value the autonomy of the person giving birth. These principles are woven into the fabric of a doula's training. I believe that everyone having a baby should be afforded a caring hand to help them in any area they should need!