Chandler
BIRTH DOULA
I have always been innately drawn to the birth space. According to my family lore, when I was four years old and my younger brother was born, I arrived at the hospital with my plastic doctor's kit, assuming I would be helping with the delivery. I followed the doctor track for many years, attending Yale University as a pre-med biology major, spending my summers shadowing OBs and midwives, and assisting with vaginal and Cesarean births alike. Along the way, my eyes were opened to the role of a birth doula, and it became immediately clear to me that that was the role I actually wanted.
Birth is a singular intersection of remarkable and quotidian, of physical and emotional, of intuition and mystery, and it is a singular and special privilege to help support my clients (and their partners) through the birth experience.
There are so many ways to give birth, and as a doula, I have no hidden agenda as far as what choices you should make. My priority is ensuring that you feel empowered, informed, and safe - prenatally, during labor, and postpartum - so that you can experience all the parts of pregnancy and birth that are important to you. I lead with warmth, compassion, evidence-based information, and humor (there's a lot of stuff to laugh at and marvel at in this wild process!), and I practice non-judgmentalness as a rule.
Testimonials
"Chandler was an incredible resource to me throughout my pregnancy. Chandler has a special combination of genuine warm energy, an ability to listen empathetically, a lightness and humor, and a deep knowledge about pregnancy and birth, that are invaluable in a doula. She took my concerns seriously, even as she provided me with research-based resources and information that always helped me to feel reassured and to better understand what was happening in my body. Chandler's support helped me to feel safe and empowered as I prepared to welcome my first child."
- Margaret
"As a first-time mom, I was incredibly anxious about the birth process and all the unknowns that come with it. Thankfully, we had Chandler as our birth doula, and she was an absolute game-changer. From the very beginning, she guided and supported my husband and me with such care and professionalism. She reassured us, listened to our concerns and wishes, and provided invaluable resources and support that gave us peace of mind.
Even though my birth didn’t go exactly as planned (as is often the case), Chandler was there every step of the way. She helped us adapt and turn what could have been a stressful experience into something positive and empowering. I truly believe having her by our side was one of the best decisions we could have made.
Chandler’s postpartum support was just as incredible. She was warm, understanding, and endlessly supportive when I needed it most. Choosing her as our doula was absolutely the right choice, and I will always be grateful for everything she did for us. If you’re considering a doula, I cannot recommend Chandler highly enough!"
- Fernanda
"Imagine the warm, calm, sensitive, supportive friend who knows when to check in, when to ask questions, when to share, when to give you a hug...but also when to take a step back and respect your boundaries without you even having to ask. Combine all that with a highly professional and trained doula and you'll get a sense of Chandler. A great support, resource, and partner prenatally, during birth, and postpartum, Chandler empowered me and made the journey for both me and my partner smoother and more knowledgeable. All this to say: we can't recommend Chandler enough!"
- Vanessa