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Tricia has a background in Child Development, is CPR certified, is a safeTALK Suicide Awareness Helper, and has worked with multiple families as a nanny prior to becoming a stay at home mom to her son in 2013. She has personal experience as a mom of multiples with premature infants, an extended NICU stay, and exclusively pumping. She is a Certified Birth Doula and currently working on her Postpartum Certification through Childbirth International and teaches Gold Coast’s Preparing for Multiples Class.

From a young age, Tricia knew her passion was motherhood. Her own journey with birth and motherhood sparked her desire to become a pregnancy, birth, and postpartum doula. Her own parenting experiences drive her to be an approachable support system for both parents, empowering them both through their birth and parenting journeys. She uses her strengths of empathy, compassion, and multi-tasking to help families during all stages of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.

Tricia’s experience with bed rest, high risk pregnancy and birth, and both medicated and unmedicated births allow her to be supportive of your birth, your way, without judgment. Careful planning allows her to be wholly present and prepared when she is needed most. It truly does take a village to raise a family, and Tricia’s calming presence is a huge asset to any village.

Tricia is currently working toward her Advanced VBAC Doula Certification through The VBAC Link.

Tricia lives In Rockford, Michigan with her husband Zach, their son Gideon, their twin daughters, Kira and Rosalind, and baby girl Calliope. In her free time, Tricia loves reading, sewing, and drinking a good cup of coffee. She is also involved in the Grand Rapids Mothers of Multiples chapter. Together as a family they enjoy bowling trips, playing outside, baking new desserts, and watching movies together.

Tricia’s birth partner is Julie.

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Tricia is knowledgeable, approachable, and caring. Having her support throughout pregnancy and delivery was priceless. She put up with a lot from this mommy; all with a smile on her face and joy in her heart.

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The biggest thing for my husband was that I was supported and as comfortable as possible. By him seeing that I was supported, helped him feel supported. It helped having someone in the room that was not family and who was much more of an expert at labor than us.

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Tricia was a breath of fresh air for my family. We only used her services for approximately one month after having our triplets, but that month was wonderful. It gave me the opportunity to recover from my C-section. She not only cared for our little ones, but when they were napping she put away some dishes and helped with folding some laundry. I didn’t even have to ask her….she just went above and beyond. She was able to get our little ones dressed for the day and jumped right into whatever needed to be done. She was wonderful!

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I wasn’t able to have the natural birthing experience I dreamed and planned for, but thanks to Tricia, what I thought were my biggest fears turned out to be completely manageable obstacles which I overcame with her loving support. I seriously cannot thank her enough for being so wonderful with my family and I during this very emotional and wonderful time. I truly don’t know what I would’ve done without her!

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I was very happy I decided to have a birth doula and not just postpartum help. Tricia gave me support my husband wouldn’t have been able to give.

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Tricia did an awesome job. I was so happy to have her with me. It would have been a much different experience without her.

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Tricia was our postpartum angel and she quickly became like family. Her love, care, and support (both emotionally and physically) were helpful beyond words. Her extra caution during the pandemic kept us all safe and we all trusted her right from the start. The overnight support allowed my husband and I to get much needed sleep. As a result, we were able to function better during the day and care for both of our kids. We are so grateful for Tricia and her support!

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Having Tricia there helped keep me at ease and once the contractions got stronger she offered support and encouragement. With this being the first pregnancy for both me an and my husband, Tricia was able to offer suggestions, encouragement, and comfort that helped. She also helped or offered to help the nurses whenever they needed assistance, while never being in the way.

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During labor I was in for a rough ride. Due to medical reasons, I was not able to have the birth experience I planned, but thanks to Tricia it was still absolutely perfect. She handled everything with our doctors, nurses, family, and even my husband at times so things went as perfectly as possible. She supported me 100% and I truly feel that everything I went through would’ve been a nightmare had she not been there by my side the entire time with unwavering confidence in me. My family and I are forever grateful that we were blessed with this beautiful experience with her.

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We loved having Tricia help our family out. Our triplets took to her right away! I would say with her experience of having twins she had no problem adjusting to two or even three babies crying! She was always so helpful in any way she could be. I never had to ask her to do anything she just DID. Which is huge after having multiples and recovering from a C-section. You try to be super mom and do everything yourself, but she was for sure my “out”. I loved having Tricia come to our home, and most importantly I was able to trust her right away with our little blessings. She was like family to us and I am forever grateful for her help and advice!

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Tricia was an amazing addition for our 4th trimester. Her support was exactly what we needed (often when we didn’t even know what we needed).

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Tricia was great at sending affirmations during labor (and throughout my pregnancy). My overall experience was amazing with Tricia. Her knowledge was incredibly helpful. I wouldn’t have had the experience I did without her!

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Tricia was AMAZING! She provided so much great support. I am so glad that I had her in my corner, not only during delivery but leading up to it as well.

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Tricia supported me in so many ways! She also showed my husband how to help/where to apply pressure. He was able to really focus on me as well as have some breaks. Since I was induced, it seemed like we were at the hospital for weeks!

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I had a great experience all around! I’m really glad I had the extra support for my 2nd pregnancy and delivery. Tricia, keep up the amazing work!

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