Hailing from Santa Monica, California, Carly moved to Chicago in 2006 to study renaissance Art History at University of Chicago. Since training with as a birth doula through DONA International, Carly has worked to empower women and families in the Chicago area privately and through Chicago Volunteer Doulas. Carly serves as a friend and advocate to Chicago-area moms throughout the journey of childbirth, providing physical, informational, and emotional guidance throughout this life-enriching, life-changing experience.

Training:

• DONA International birth doula training with Julie Crosby
• Inductions workshop with Erin Farah, CNM at UIC Hospital
• Breastfeeding training with Peg Healy, IBCLC
• Culturally Specific Birth Experiences workshop with Chicago Volunteer Doulas/UIC
• Spinning Babies workshop with Gail Tully, CPM
• Rebozo workshop with Gena Kirby
• Placenta Encapsulation workshop with Deb Pocica of Tranquil Transitions
• Shoulder Dystocia Workshop with Hannah Gottschall, CNM