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Hi, I’m Ali!

A Philadelphia birth doula, advocate, and parent of two. I offer calm, compassionate birth support shaped around you.

You are the expert on your own experience.

My care is guided by:

RESPECT, 
WITHOUT CONDITIONS

You deserve dignity and care through every part of your pregnancy and birth. I support families of all identities, orientations, backgrounds, and structures, and proudly affirm LGBTQIA+ families.

INFORMATION, 
WITHOUT AN AGENDA

I will help you understand options, prepare questions, and communicate preferences. I’m here to support your decisions, without judgment or pressure.

PRESENCE, 
WITH ROOM TO ADAPT

Birth can be intense, tender, surprising, funny, and totally unpredictable. I bring attention, practical problem-solving, hands-on support, and warmth - responding to what you need in the moment.

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THE EXPERIENCE I BRING TO THE BIRTH ROOM

My path to birth work is personal and professional. After years of medical care where I did not always feel heard or trusted, my own births were the first healthcare experiences where I felt listened to, trusted in my own body, and surrounded by people who believed in me. That experience changed what I believed care could feel like – and is one of the main reasons I became a doula. I want all families to feel that same dignity, respect, and strength, whatever their birth looks like.

Before becoming a doula, I spent more than a decade in international humanitarian and development work, helping people navigate complex and uncertain situations. Today, I bring those same skills into birth support for Philadelphia families: listening closely, communicating with care, building trust, and staying steady when families need it most.

I have completed full-spectrum doula training and am currently finishing my certification requirements.

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Training

Full Spectrum Doula,
Birthing Advocacy Doula Trainings (BADT)

Education

Georgetown University 
School of Foreign Service

Bucknell University

cOULD WE BE A GOOD FIT?

LET’S START WITH A CHAT!

Choosing a doula is personal. We can talk about what you are hoping for, what support would feel most useful, and whether my approach feels right for you - with no pressure to decide on the spot.

START THE COVERSATION