For as long as I can remember, I have been fascinated by the beauty of birth.

Hi, I’m Ivana. Let me reintroduce myself and start off with the core foundation of my practice- there is a BETTER way to birth. Throw away all of the horror stories you’ve heard through the years and let me guide you to trust your body, avoid unnecessary medical intervention, and let me help you fall in love with your birth story. Together, let’s change those future generational birth stories into those with calming undertones and fond memories. Here is a bit of background:

While most kids my age enjoyed cartoons and Mister Rogers Neighborhood, I remember always flipping the channel straight to “A Baby Story” on TLC. Fast forward to 2012 when I made the decision to become a registered nurse- in my mind a fast track to being able to dip my feet in the beautiful waters of the child birth realm.

I graduated from University of Delaware in 2016, where I spent my time either in the back row of my basic science classes, partying with my friends OR completely submersed in the world of maternity. During this time I embarked on two study abroad trips (in Australia and Africa)- both related to women’s and children’s health but really solidified my love for TRUE, RAW, AMAZING child birth in a rural community in Tanzania.

After becoming a registered nurse, it proved harder than expected to get a job in labor and delivery as a fresh graduate (especially in my small town in slower lower Delaware) and I landed myself in a medical surgical unit for 3 years. Not satisfied with this decision, I spent my time searching for jobs in the women’s health field and finally found my way into LDRP (labor, delivery, recovery and postpartum) unit in which I still currently work.  

I embarked on my own parenthood journey in 2018- when I least expected it- with the birth of my son, Bodi. Shortly after I married my loving and supportive husband Drew and a year later we welcomed our sweet Evy girl.

Feeling comfortable in where I am in life- I decided to venture into my true passion- educating, empowering, and helping women to make their birth look and feel just how they imagine! I took my birth workshop class through DONA international in June of 2021 and have decided it is time to share my love for creating an amazing and soothing birth space. It would be an honor to accompany you on this most transformative and phenomenal journey into parenthood as YOUR doula.

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