About Makenna

Birth doula, registered nurse, wife, and mama of two, who is passionate about empowering families with education, encouragement, & unwavering support.

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I started my career as a registered nurse in 2018, working in hospitals. Supporting people through some of life’s most challenging moments taught me how much good care, compassion, and communication matter. After having my daughter, I stepped away from nursing to be home with my family, but I still felt drawn to helping others. Becoming a doula was the perfect way to combine my medical background with my passion for supporting parents through pregnancy and birth. My own experiences with birth showed me just how important the right support can be. With my first, I felt unprepared and overwhelmed. The second time around, I took the time to really educate myself, which led to an unmedicated VBAC that completely changed how I viewed birth. That journey made me want to help others feel informed, encouraged, and in control of their own experience, and be excited about it! When I am not supporting families, I love spending time with my husband and two kids, cooking and baking, crafting, and always down for games. I’d love to support you through this journey and help make your birth experience as positive and empowering as possible.

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