I am Jessica Custodio, the Sharing Love Doula!
I am a Jesus lover, wife and mother to 4 beautiful children.
I am a CACHE* Certified and Advanced Newborn Care Specialist, Labor and Postpartum Doula and Lactation Educator.
I share L.O.V.E by supporting families during birth and the postpartum period.
As far back as I can remember I have always been mesmerized by birth!
I first witnessed labor and delivery when I was only 12 years old! My mother gave birth to my baby sister, April and that is when I fell in love with tiny humans! It was an indescribable feeling and I knew I wanted more. Tragically, my little sister was born without kidneys; a rare and fatal condition called Potter's Syndrome and passed not long after her birth. I was devastated (I may not have completely understood what was happening at the time) but in that moment I was most concerned with the well-being of my mother and caring for her came naturally!
Through LOSS came my PASSION, an incredible fire was ignited inside of me!
Over the past 20 years I have been a part of many more births, including 3 of my own. With a Doula present for my third child Santiago, I had my VBA2C (vaginal birth after two cesareans). Not long after his birth, another fire ignited that I could not ignore. I discovered my passion: Birth work! And now here I am!
I am most passionate about supporting parents with their transition into parenthood by offering encouragement, education and a non-judgmental listening ear.
I am a Jesus lover, wife and mother to 4 beautiful children.
I am a CACHE* Certified and Advanced Newborn Care Specialist, Labor and Postpartum Doula and Lactation Educator.
I share L.O.V.E by supporting families during birth and the postpartum period.
As far back as I can remember I have always been mesmerized by birth!
I first witnessed labor and delivery when I was only 12 years old! My mother gave birth to my baby sister, April and that is when I fell in love with tiny humans! It was an indescribable feeling and I knew I wanted more. Tragically, my little sister was born without kidneys; a rare and fatal condition called Potter's Syndrome and passed not long after her birth. I was devastated (I may not have completely understood what was happening at the time) but in that moment I was most concerned with the well-being of my mother and caring for her came naturally!
Through LOSS came my PASSION, an incredible fire was ignited inside of me!
Over the past 20 years I have been a part of many more births, including 3 of my own. With a Doula present for my third child Santiago, I had my VBA2C (vaginal birth after two cesareans). Not long after his birth, another fire ignited that I could not ignore. I discovered my passion: Birth work! And now here I am!
I am most passionate about supporting parents with their transition into parenthood by offering encouragement, education and a non-judgmental listening ear.
I love pregnancy, labor, birth and BABIES! I am an advocate of Sharing Love and supporting families right where they are!
Now, let's join together to make your birth and postpartum period remarkable!
Now, let's join together to make your birth and postpartum period remarkable!
*What is CACHE Certification?
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My Birth Philosophy
After answering my calling to share love,
I am proud to call myself a Doula!
I will support you during pregnancy, labor, birth and after! I believe that giving birth is the moment in time where your body and baby make the rules. The support of a Doula is monumental and I am passionate about supporting families during such an amazing and miraculous event. I love being a Doula because I am able to be in such an intimate space allowing me to take part in a miracle.
My model of service is to allow my clients to take the lead.
I am the person encouraging and giving them that tiny push NEEDED to feel empowered, and to have the confidence to help make those tough decisions that otherwise may not be made.
