Gem's (she/her) path to doula'ing began in her childhood. Mothers were, and are, the shoulders upon which she gratefully stands on. Gem is a certified Birth and Postpartum doula (iBirth Professionals), having attended births in both homes and hospitals. Additionally, she has trained in Optimal Maternal Positioning®️ and Birth Cartography®️ and undertaken courses with Evidence Based Birth ®️ Academy to guide birthing couples this powerful chapter of their new lives. She loves that she is able to incorporate her past life as a student of reproductive anthropology into her current one as a doula, to empower birthing families and to help build a better birth culture (read more here on her personal website!). When she's not giving hands-on support to her clients, Gem can be found marvelling at the wonder and wildness that is her job, kneading pasta dough or giving excellent hugs.