Staying Fit in Pregnancy
Before I became pregnant, I wanted to get into the best shape I could both physically and mentally to help me maintain my fitness during pregnancy. I was able to successfully train for a 5 day backpacking trip to the Chicago Basin at 29 weeks pregnant! During pregnancy, I felt the resources were lacking for people like myself who were already very fit and active as most of the prenatal fitness offerings were geared towards beginners who had never exercised. This led to my passion of helping women get and/or stay strong before and during pregnancy.

My Birth Experience
While pregnant, I prepared my mind and body for an unmedicated hospital birth. However, my baby ended up in a breech presentation so I equipped myself with tools for optimal fetal positioning, underwent an ECV, and eventually ended up with a scheduled cesarean. This personal experience led me to learning more on how to train + prepare our bodies for the birth we want. I am passionate about helping other mothers through their pregnancy and birth from optimal positioning for a (un)medicated vaginal birth to (un)planned cesareans.

Outside Interests
In addition to motherhood, I hold a Master’s degree in Bioengineering and work part-time as a software engineer. My diverse interests have led me to become a certified yoga instructor, birth doula, holistic health coach, and personal trainer, allowing me to support women holistically through various life transitions.

Outside of my professional pursuits, I cherish spending time in nature through activities like hiking, camping, backpacking, and snowshoeing. I’m an avid board gamer, enjoying complex strategy games, and am currently co-designing a few games.

I look forward to connecting with you!