Gwen is a DONA-trained Birth Doula and Certified Breastfeeding Specialist (CBS) serving families in Western North Carolina. With nearly a decade of experience, she specializes in hospital-based support, bridging the gap between medical policy and personal autonomy.

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Her passion for this work is deeply personal. As a mother who has navigated five of her own Cesarean births, she knows firsthand that surgical births can be gentle, intimate, and empowering. She places a specific focus on Cesarean birth support, ensuring that weather a surgery is planned or unexpected the birthing parent feels seen, informed, and connected to their baby.

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She is seeking an A.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics and has studied with the Asheville-based Chestnut School of Herbalism, allowing her to support the whole person-physically, nutritionally, and emotionally. She is also trained in the Rebozo method for comfort and positioning.

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Beyond her professional credentials, Gwen brings a unique medical fluency to the birth team. Her journey raising a son with Williams Syndrome and complex cardiac needs has made her an expert in high-stakes medical environments. She understands the hospital language and knows how to help families advocate with eh unwavering clarity and compassion.

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Credentials:

• DONA Trained Birth Doula

• Certified Breastfeeding Specialist (CBS)

• Seeking A.S in Nutrition and Dietetics

• Cesarean and Hospital Birth Specialist

• Chestnut School of Herbalism Trained