Birth is powerful...
and so are you!
I’m so glad you’re here! I can’t wait to learn more about you and your hopes and dreams for a safe and healthy birth.
My name is Megan, the “Dainty Doula” and I am a certified birth doula with DONA International, trained postpartum doula and an Orgasmic Birth® Facilitator. I am also the founder of Matters of Birth™ Childbirth Education, which incorporates Lamaze Healthy Birth Practices, Pain to Power® and evidenced based information for expectant families. I am also the proud Chapter Leader for ICAN of North Charlotte, a cesarean awareness advocacy and support group.
I believe that you are full of power and strength, and that with education and support you can move into parenthood full of confidence, joy and love. I’m honored to serve the Mooresville, North Carolina area surrounding beautiful Lake Norman.
Professional Affiliations
BIRTH DOULA SERVICES
DOULAS ARE TRAINED LABOR SUPPORT PERSONS WHO ATTEND YOUR BIRTH SOLELY FOR YOUR PLEASURE.
THE SUPPORT OF A DOULA IS SHOWN TO IMPROVE OUTCOMES AND POSITIVE FEELINGS ABOUT BIRTH. GIVE YOURSELF THE GIFT OF CONTINUOUS, EMPATHIC, PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT DURING THE TRANSFORMATIONAL EXPERIENCE OF BIRTH.
CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION
“IF YOU DON’T KNOW YOUR OPTIONS, YOU DON’T HAVE ANY.” -DIANA KORTE
LEARN ALL OF THE MATTERS OF BIRTH IN AN EVIDENCE BASED, IN PERSON COURSE. UNDERSTAND THE CHOICES YOU HAVE, COMFORT TECHNIQUES, AND THE IMPORTANT PROCESS OF yOUR BODY, BABY, AND HORMONES OF BIRTH DURING A PRIVATE OR GROUP CHILDBIRTH COURSE.
ADVOCACY
The International Cesarean Awareness Network
A non-profit organization whose mission is to improve maternal-child health by reducing preventable cesareans through education, supporting cesarean recovery, and advocating for vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC).
JOIN AN UPCOMING NORTH CHARLOTTE CHAPTER MEETING with megan.
RESOURCES
EDUCATION IS THE KEY TO EMPOWERMENT
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE ROLE OF A DOULA, BENEFITS OF CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION, AND FIND QUALITY EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES FOR YOUR QUEST TO BE PREPARED FOR THE BIRTH OF YOUR BABY.