meet ILDI
Hello! I am a mother, a wife, a daughter, an educator and dedicated labor support person who believes everyone deserves support during the perinatal phase of their lives. I dedicate my services to support others through knowledge, care and compassion.
As a birth doula and childbirth educator I support individuals and families throughout pregnancy, labor, delivery and immediate postpartum.
I believe that everyone should receive evidence-based, non-biased information to be able to self-advocate and chose the care they desire for the best possible perinatal experience.
I will make sure that your questions are answered, your concerns are alleviated and your pregnancy and birth are treasured for the rest of your life. No matter if it is your first pregnancy or fourth, I am devoted to making it as beautiful as possible.
Having lived and worked in four different countries around the world, and with fluency in three languages, I have a unique appreciation of cultural, linguistic and spiritual nuances.
I am a PALS certified birth doula. I completed my DONA International approved birth doula training in 2013 in New York City. I was part of one of the first hospital doula programs in the nation, the Swedish Doula Program, in Seattle WA.
I have attended over 250 births and taught over 550 families.
I started out as a solo doula in New York in 2013, moving to the Pacific Northwest in 2014 and continuing doula work in the greater Seattle area. In 2015 I teamed up with a wonderful doula, Mariah Falin and worked in a partnership model (Birth Matters NW) for over 3 years.
In 2018 my family and I moved back to the east coast where I continued my doula work, meeting Samantha Harris and beginning our partnership in 2019. Our collaboration is The Budding Belly, combining our 10+ years of experience for better serving individuals and families.
I currently live in Mamaroneck, NY with my husband and two daughters. I love hiking, cooking, baking and skiing!
Samantha and I serve individuals and families in Westchester NY, Bronx, Manhattan, Queens, Fairfield county CT. I virtually serve individuals and families around the globe.
As a birth doula and childbirth educator I support individuals and families throughout pregnancy, labor, delivery and immediate postpartum.
I believe that everyone should receive evidence-based, non-biased information to be able to self-advocate and chose the care they desire for the best possible perinatal experience.
I will make sure that your questions are answered, your concerns are alleviated and your pregnancy and birth are treasured for the rest of your life. No matter if it is your first pregnancy or fourth, I am devoted to making it as beautiful as possible.
Having lived and worked in four different countries around the world, and with fluency in three languages, I have a unique appreciation of cultural, linguistic and spiritual nuances.
I am a PALS certified birth doula. I completed my DONA International approved birth doula training in 2013 in New York City. I was part of one of the first hospital doula programs in the nation, the Swedish Doula Program, in Seattle WA.
I have attended over 250 births and taught over 550 families.
I started out as a solo doula in New York in 2013, moving to the Pacific Northwest in 2014 and continuing doula work in the greater Seattle area. In 2015 I teamed up with a wonderful doula, Mariah Falin and worked in a partnership model (Birth Matters NW) for over 3 years.
In 2018 my family and I moved back to the east coast where I continued my doula work, meeting Samantha Harris and beginning our partnership in 2019. Our collaboration is The Budding Belly, combining our 10+ years of experience for better serving individuals and families.
I currently live in Mamaroneck, NY with my husband and two daughters. I love hiking, cooking, baking and skiing!
Samantha and I serve individuals and families in Westchester NY, Bronx, Manhattan, Queens, Fairfield county CT. I virtually serve individuals and families around the globe.
Training and Skills
2013 July - DONA International approved Birth Doula Training - Mother Love Doulas, New York, NY (completed)
2013 July - Introduction to Childbirth Training - Mother Love Doulas, New York, NY (completed)
2013 October - TENS Unit use in pregnancy and labor Workshop - Big Belly Services, Seattle, WA (completed)
2013 October - Rebozo use in pregnancy, labor and postpartum Workshop - Big Belly Services, Seattle, WA (completed)
2013 November - B.R.A.S. (Breastfeeding Resources and Skills for Doulas) Workshop - Big Belly Services, Seattle WA (completed)
2013 December - Rebozo Workshop with Gena Kirby, Seattle WA (completed)
2014 January - VBAC Facts Workshop with Jen Kamel (completed)
2014 February - Supporting Families in Grief with Carrie Kenner - Big Belly Services, Seattle, WA (completed)
2014 February - Birth into Breastfeeding: A Breastfeeding Webinar with Jennifer Tow and Special Guests Patrick Houser and
Gena Kirby (completed)
2014 March - REACHE Conference work-study participant
2014 September - PALS (Puget Sound Labor Support) Doulas Board member
2014 October - NW Doula Conference (organizer and participant)
2014 November - Great Starts Childbirth Educator Training
2015 February - PALS Advance Doula Training with Heidi Koss: Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorder
2015 March - REACHE Conference
2015 June – PALS Advance Doula Training with Sharon Muza: Working with VBAC clients
2015 October – NW Doula Conference (Planning Committee Chair)
2016 January - Swedish Doula Program doula
2016 March - REACHE Conference
2016 July - DONA Conference
2016 October - NW Doula Conference
2017 February - Undoing Institutionalize Racism Workshop by The People's Institute Northwest
2017 March - REACHE Conference
2017 October - NW Doula Conference
2019 November - Kriston Intimate Exercise for the pelvic floor training
2019 December - Hypnobirthing Workshop for doulas
2013 July - Introduction to Childbirth Training - Mother Love Doulas, New York, NY (completed)
2013 October - TENS Unit use in pregnancy and labor Workshop - Big Belly Services, Seattle, WA (completed)
2013 October - Rebozo use in pregnancy, labor and postpartum Workshop - Big Belly Services, Seattle, WA (completed)
2013 November - B.R.A.S. (Breastfeeding Resources and Skills for Doulas) Workshop - Big Belly Services, Seattle WA (completed)
2013 December - Rebozo Workshop with Gena Kirby, Seattle WA (completed)
2014 January - VBAC Facts Workshop with Jen Kamel (completed)
2014 February - Supporting Families in Grief with Carrie Kenner - Big Belly Services, Seattle, WA (completed)
2014 February - Birth into Breastfeeding: A Breastfeeding Webinar with Jennifer Tow and Special Guests Patrick Houser and
Gena Kirby (completed)
2014 March - REACHE Conference work-study participant
2014 September - PALS (Puget Sound Labor Support) Doulas Board member
2014 October - NW Doula Conference (organizer and participant)
2014 November - Great Starts Childbirth Educator Training
2015 February - PALS Advance Doula Training with Heidi Koss: Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorder
2015 March - REACHE Conference
2015 June – PALS Advance Doula Training with Sharon Muza: Working with VBAC clients
2015 October – NW Doula Conference (Planning Committee Chair)
2016 January - Swedish Doula Program doula
2016 March - REACHE Conference
2016 July - DONA Conference
2016 October - NW Doula Conference
2017 February - Undoing Institutionalize Racism Workshop by The People's Institute Northwest
2017 March - REACHE Conference
2017 October - NW Doula Conference
2019 November - Kriston Intimate Exercise for the pelvic floor training
2019 December - Hypnobirthing Workshop for doulas
