About Hannah

My journey into birth work began when I started my career at Overlake Hospital’s childbirth center. For over six years, I worked closely with nurses, midwives, and providers, which gave me a front-row seat to the many ways birth and postpartum can unfold. That experience offered me a unique lens and a deep understanding of how to help families navigate the hospital system with confidence and clarity.

When I became a parent, everything changed. Experiencing pregnancy, birth, and the transition into parenthood firsthand opened my eyes to the emotional depth and vulnerability of the perinatal period. That chapter sparked my passion and commitment to helping others feel empowered, supported and safe during this journey.

Before entering the birth world, I spent nearly a decade in restaurants and hospitality. That season of life taught me how to anticipate needs before they’re spoken, stay grounded in intense moments, and create an environment of comfort and trust.

My approach is trauma-informed and family-centered, with a special focus on emotional safety and perinatal mental health. Whether I’m offering steady reassurance, coordinating smoothly with your care team, or helping you settle in after baby’s arrival, my goal is simple: that you feel confident, supported, and deeply cared for, every step of the way.

What I Bring to Families

  • 6+ years supporting births/postpartum in a hospital birth center

  • Seamless collaboration with nurses, midwives, and providers

  • Hospitality-honed skills: anticipate needs, remain calm, create comfort

  • Non-judgmental guidance for partners and families

  • Trauma-aware, family-centered approach with a focus on emotional safety

Training, Education & Certifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree - Healthcare Management and Leadership

  • Bastyr University - Birth Doula Training

  • Trained in Spinning Babies Techniques, Labor Coping Skills, and Unmedicated Birth Support

  • Additional Education: Lactation Support, Trauma‑Aware Care, Perinatal Mood Disorder, Perinatal Bereavement

Hospital Projects & Collaboration

  • TeamBirth implementation: Co-led project launch to promote shared plans, and clear role communication among care team

  • Cesarean‑reduction efforts: education and process improvement alongside clinical teams

  • Prenatal colostrum collection program: helped develop materials and workflows to support breastfeeding families

  • Perinatal bereavement team: developed staff education and family‑centered support and resources, improved workflows

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