Hello!
I’m Gigi, a birth doula, postpartum caregiver, nurse, and community herbalist based in Northeast Ohio.
I live in Akron with my husband and our orange cat, Fig. I graduated from MVNU in 2019 with my Bachelors of Science in Nursing. Since then, I have worked as a registered nurse in several emergency departments gaining a wide range of nursing experience. Throughout this journey I was drawn to women’s health and realized I wanted to work outside of the hospital system. I went on to complete my doula training with a home birth midwife in 2022 and have been working as a birth and postpartum doula in the home birth setting since. I am always learning and growing my skills through online courses, books, and holding space for natural, physiological birth. I have been honored to attend over 50 births and many postpartum journeys, and I love returning to village and community care. It fills my soul to hold space for women in such an intuitive way. Birth and postpartum are truly sacred seasons and I am filled with deep respect for both. I love using herbs and traditional healing practices to serve women and I have completed herbalism courses through The Herbal Academy and CommonWealth Holistic Herbalism.
Sun & Solace is what I want to embody and bring to birth and postpartum spaces. “Sun” meaning warmth, light and energy as well as “Solace” which means comfort, consolation, and peace. I love creating a warm and comfortable space for you to just be.
The philosophy behind my work…
holding space
I provide emotional support, connection, birth story processing, and trauma informed care. Sometimes this looks like a long chat over a cup of tea, or a good cry and a hug. Community is so important postpartum, and I am always honored to be a part of yours.
nourishment
Using food as medicine, I prepare nourishing food and drinks for you in your home. I create postpartum meal plans, weekly grocery lists, and offer to grocery shop before arriving for a visit. We bring warmth back into the body post birth with warming foods like soups, stews, teas, and more.
healing herbs & spices
I offer customized herbal infusions, postpartum herbal baths and yoni steams, herbal perineal spray, and many other natural remedies during your pregnancy and postpartum season. I also bring high quality herbs to use and cook with in your home.
lactation support
As a registered nurse and certified doula I can provide basic breastfeeding support and assistance with clogged ducts. I am also happy to refer you to a trusted lactation professional if needed.
traditional bodywork
I offer various healing modalities during the postpartum season including Bengkung belly binding, herbal baths, yoni steams, lavender foot soaks, and relaxation massage with arnica oil.
rest
In order for the mother to rest, heal, and bond with baby, many tasks need to be delegated. I love to clean dishes, fold laundry, change bed sheets, or complete any other task that would bring you peace.