• Calendar shows the due dates the doula is available for
• Approved by Carrot, Maven, Prodigny etc.
• German speaking

C. is a birth doula, creative and pilates instructor with a background in Psychology (B.S.) and Cultural Anthropology (M.A.). Originally from Arizona, she was raised German-American and often visited family in Europe. She discovered her passion for childbirth and supporting women in labor through a medical internship in a hospital in the Black Forrest in Germany. Five years later, she chose to study home birthing practices in Sedona during her M.A. and became a hands-on midwife’s assistant and certified birth doula in the process. Having served in private homes, birth centers, midwife practices and hospitals (US and Germany), she is comfortable and experienced working in a variety of settings with many different kinds of people. Her approach is intuitive, hands-on, holistic and grounded in what matters most to her clients. She enjoys the process of getting to know every family, building trust and tailoring her approach to fit individual needs!

Testimonials

C. brings an immense wealth of knowledge to the birth space. She is highly qualified, detail-oriented, punctual, and carries a unique balance of strength and softness that makes families feel supported and safe. Her background in psychology and her grounded presence are incredibly valuable during birth.

I witnessed firsthand how her intuition, paired with strong evidence-based knowledge, helped guide a difficult birth situation. During a home birth, C. was able to calmly command a challenging environment. Her ability to stay grounded and help me make clear decisions in high-pressure moments is remarkable.

I would absolutely recommend C.—especially with her team experience, midwife assistant training, and background in dance and movement, which bring even more depth to the care she offers.

— Isadora

I worked with C. professionally in 2023 and found her to be incredibly reliable, empathetic, and fully present with the families she supports. She is intelligent, easy to work with, and brings a calm, compassionate energy into every birth space.

During very long home births, C. remained completely committed and patient. She showed up with steady presence, embracing the process and supporting both the family and the care team with dedication and care.

C. truly has the perfect personality for birth work. Any family would be lucky to have her by their side.

— Fabiola, Certified Nurse-Midwife

You’re so lucky to have C.!

I met C. through a local midwife during my last pregnancy. I had conceived with an IUD that couldn’t be removed, which made for a stressful and complicated pregnancy. C. assisted one of the many midwives I worked with and was present during a few prenatal visits. She also arrived at my home with our midwife in the middle of the night for my birth.

C. was quiet and incredibly respectful of my space. In fact, I barely even noticed she was there—and I mean that in the best way possible. I’m a quiet and independent laborer, and I deeply appreciated her hands-off approach. She is soft-spoken and carries a very calm, grounding presence.

— Brie