Working With Me

I maintain an independent, small-volume consultation practice. I work with families preparing for birth in hospital and birth-center settings throughout the Puget Sound region. Many families I work with don't want a doula at their birth — they want to feel calm, informed, and steady going in. The Prepared Birth offers thoughtful birth education and consultation for people who want clarity during pregnancy without adding another person present during labor.

My approach

My approach comes from years spent close to birth — including time at The Birthing Inn and alongside families birthing in local hospitals.

That experience taught me how birth actually unfolds: slowly, intensely, sometimes quietly, sometimes asking more than expected. Preparation, to me, is about helping families feel oriented rather than overwhelmed — so decisions feel familiar rather than frightening.

Listen to The Prepared Birth

Short, focused conversations about birth preparation, decision-making, and what clarity actually means when you're planning for birth.

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Find the Right Support for Your Birth

Pregnancy and birth come with important decisions — where to give birth, what to expect during labor, and how to prepare in a way that fits your care setting and your values.

My role is to help you understand your options, think through recommendations, and feel more confident going into birth.

Through personalized preparation and steady guidance, I support families during pregnancy and into the early postpartum weeks.

Preparation includes the core elements of childbirth education, along with support tailored to your pregnancy, your questions, and the kind of birth experience you’re preparing for.

My approach is shaped by experience supporting hundreds of families in Tacoma hospitals and birth centers, with a focus on helping you feel informed, grounded, and prepared.

What Families Say

"I felt so much calmer going into birth. Sarah explained what actually happens during labor and helped us think through questions for our provider. It made a huge difference in how prepared we felt."
— A Prepared Birth Family

Investment

Extended personalized guidance through pregnancy and early postpartum is a concierge-style offering for families who want consistent, unhurried support from early pregnancy through the newborn weeks.

Extended Guidance Package

$1,200

Reach out to learn more about what's included and whether this is the right fit for your family.

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