With my first daughter, I had an almost perfect pregnancy and so I thought labor would be really easy too. It turned out a lot different than I thought. I had 24 hours of labor which ended up in a c-section. This was really upsetting for me and so when I got pregnant again I was determined to have a VBAC(vaginal birth after cesarian). I knew I was up against a lot — so I did everything I could to become prepared to deliver this baby naturally. I read extensively, did tons of research, attended support meetings, and, at the recommendation of a friend, I hired a doula. Thankfully, I achieved the VBAC and in the process, saw how valuable a doula really is.
Through the course of my research as well as during my birth experience, I realized what a truly valuable resource a doula was. I wanted to make it possible for other women to experience the same care, satisfaction, and joy with their birth experience that I felt during my own. I felt a new passion to improve other women’s birth experiences the way mine was. I trained in Chicago, attended serveral births there and obtained certification with DONA International.
I’m so excited to be in Warsaw now , serving and advocating for the women here — because I know they deserve it!
Brooke spends most every single day with her three children. The four enjoy playing on the swingset, drinking coffee, telling jokes, and playing with the hose.
Website: www.compassionatedoulacare.com
