I’m Jeni—doula, educator, and a steady presence when things feel big, intense, or uncertain.

I’ve supported births in living rooms, hospital rooms, and a few places in between (including a backseat and a campsite), and what I’ve learned is this:

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Doula • Birth Educator • Student Midwife • Founder of The Valley Doula

no two births are the same, and no two people need the same kind of care.

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I adjust in real time—so you don’t have to.

I don’t walk into a birth with a script.

I pay close attention to who you are—how you process information, what helps you feel grounded, and what you need in the moment—so I can meet you in a way that actually works.

Sometimes that looks like hands-on comfort and steady coaching.
Sometimes it’s quiet reassurance and a calm presence.
Sometimes it’s helping you think through a decision when things shift unexpectedly.

You don’t have to hold it all together. I help carry that with you.

I bring a deep knowledge of birth, a strong foundation in evidence-based information, and the ability to stay steady and focused even when things feel intense or unpredictable.

I’m also paying attention to more than just you—your partner, your environment, the energy in the room—so everyone feels more confident and grounded.

Helping you feel informed, steady, and confident in the moments that matter most.

Over the years, I’ve supported a wide range of birth experiences—first-time parents, seasoned parents, unmedicated births, inductions, cesareans, and everything in between.

From carefully planned births to the ones that take unexpected turns, my focus stays the same:

Outside of birth work, I’m a wife, homeschooling mom, a musician, and someone who genuinely loves what I do. I enjoy curling up with the latest birth-nerdery research, as well as my daughter's autism service goldendoodle, Marshmallow.

I care deeply about the families I work with, and I don’t take it lightly that I get to be part of such an important moment in people’s lives.

I’m also very good at reading a room, reminding people to unclench their jaw, and making sure someone eats something when they need to.

(And yes, I bring snacks.)

If you’re looking for someone who will meet you where you are, stay steady when things get intense, and help you move through your birth with clarity and confidence—

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WHAT It's Like to Have Me in Your Corner:

- KATIE

“I couldn't believe how well she took care of me - again, unlike anyone else in the room, she was very intuitive as to what my body needed. I don’t know what I would've done without her... I do know there would have been a lot of discouraging moments. I think Jeni came into my life for a reason, and that was to help my baby come into my arms safely.”

- Danielle

“I cannot put into words the sincere gratitude I have for Jeni; and I would go as far as to say she changed my life. [She] supported both of us in every way imaginable and has continued to be an amazing resource postpartum. I cannot imagine our experience without her… She is worth her weight in gold.”

- Leah

“Jeni took the time to learn exactly what we hoped for during the birth process. She worked quietly in the background, as per my husband’s request, but was by our side whenever we asked her to be. It was so wonderful to not have to worry about anything except for working through labor.”

- Laura

“Jeni can work with so many different personality types. She has the ability to work with soft-spoken women that may be too shy to ask the awkward questions and she can also work with outspoken women that talk inappropriately and may give her more of a hard time. She knows how to work with all women.”

- emily

“If you are looking for a wonderful, well educated, kind and calm doula, look no further! Jeni is a source of joy and thanksgiving and will bring her wisdom that comes from her detailed work and study of birth and her genuine care for a mother to any birthing situation. She worked very well alongside our midwife and my husband and truly completed our fantastic home-birth team.”

- Ashlee

“Working with Jeni far exceeded all of my expectations. She was an incredible source of information and support throughout my pregnancy and an invaluable part of my birth experience. During my labor and delivery is when I began to realize her true magic. She seemed to anticipate my needs before I even knew what I needed.”

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