In 2016 my son was born. I hired a doula and wonderful nurse midwife at the local hospital in my town (where she, unfortunately, no longer works). I had a long and difficult labor, but came out the other side so grateful for a team that helped me through it and feeling stronger than ever. Birth should leave you feeling powerful - no matter how it happens. I began my career as a doula in early 2017, but knew midwifery was speaking to me already.