alicia

I’m a queer, neurodiverse, all-things-“woo”-loving, full-spectrum birthworker. All pronouns are welcome when referring to me. I am not a parent to human children, however, I do have two wild and very loving “fur babies” that drive me crazy and I couldn’t live without them!  My dog’s name is Calypso Poppy (and sometimes I call her Popstar, Popsicle, Popcorn, or Poppy-pants). Poppy was born deaf so she easily ignores my favorite (but probably annoying) pastime of playing with her name. My kitty’s name is Pirate Pearl but I call him Pearl. He only has one eye but this does not stop him from thinking he can scale the walls and windows or attack the puppy that’s many times stronger and bigger than him.

I always feel honored when anyone picks me to be a part of their support team, however, if I’m not the right fit for you or your family, see the community resource page. We have an incredibly large and diverse network of wonderful birthworkers in the Twin Cities and, more often than not, we can find someone that meets any specific needs or desires you may have when looking for support.

Outside of birth-work, one of my favorite joys in life is traveling. I love day trips, long cross-country road trips, and flying across the world to visit new places and meet new friends. I particularly love spending time in places with a lot of trees, and being next to (or swimming in) large bodies of water. When I’m not exploring new lands, I’m usually taking long walks with my dog or marathon-ing a show in a cuddle-puddle of animals.

I have been a doula for 10 years and have supported more than 300 families during the pregnancy, birth and postpartum period. I enjoy offering non-judgmental support during a time where people tend to face an incredible amount of opinions and unfair expectations. I love supporting your values as a birther and/or parent. And, if you don’t quite know what your values are yet in terms of birthing or parenting, that’s okay too! I will support you every step of the way as they unfold.

Please reach out to me to see if I have availability during the time you are needing support. I look forward to hearing from you!