About

My name is Marilyn and I live in Little Rock, Arkansas with my husband and two puppies.

Supporting mothers is a passion that has always been close to my heart. I worked as a professional nanny for many years and felt a natural instinct combined with a learned skill that allowed me to provide personalized, professional, and loving care for each family. Ten years ago I worked for a mother who was a doula - a word I had never heard before. As soon as I understood what a doula was, I knew instantly that this work was for me.

Professionally, I’ve worked in public relations, business, and classical music. My other passion outside of birthwork is Baroque music. I have a masters in music and specialize in Baroque, Renaissance, and Medieval vocal performance. You can find me singing at a church every Sunday morning and I am also a member of various professional musical ensembles in Little Rock.

Personally, I am passionate about healthy and holistic living. I enjoy cooking every day and love to bake, read, and take walks with my family. I treasure authentic connection with others and am deeply grateful to be doing this work supporting mothers, babies, and families in the most foundational moment of life.

Mid-certification with BirthWorks International

BirthWorks International provides an in depth and comprehensive birth doula training program that covers areas including:

Prenatal support
Childbirth education
Evidence-based physical, mental, and emotional comfort measures for labor and delivery
Optimal pelvic positioning and bodywork for labor progression
Support for every kind of birth: natural, medically assisted, or cesarean.
Postpartum care
Breastfeeding support
A spiritual approach to birth and motherhood

And so much more.

In addition to an extensive and multifaceted training program, I work closely with an amazing mentor who is an experienced doula herself and sets me up for success with my own clients and ability to offer the highest level of birth support.