Hi, I’m Stephanie! I’m a wife, mom of 2, and founder of Glasswing Doula Services

My name is Stephanie and I am originally from Texas, I’ve also lived in South Carolina for about 3 years which was a beautiful experience. I made some amazing connections with the sweet families that I worked with there and still keep in touch and go back to visit them. I have lived Texas all of my life until moving to GVL mid pandemic and now we’re back! My family and I have been absolutely loving it! I am married with two vibrant, happy kids who really couldn’t be more different.

Some things you will learn about me are that I am a lifelong learner, I absolutely love to read. I crave the beauty of nature and the outdoors. Kayaking and berry picking are probably my favorite outdoor activities. I am a tea drinker, matcha, sweet, hot, iced, you name it! I am a nurturer at heart, I love taking care of others, and have discovered the wonders of self-care. Something I teach to the families I work with and also practice myself. I love gifting, the entire process from picking out something unique to curating a beautiful presentation and the joy it brings the recipient. I am truly in love with the Fall season, I deeply value family traditions and of course beautiful outdoor weather, so Fall is kind of the start of my favorite times of the year. Halloween & Christmas are major in our household. I love to bake, cook, and entertain. Giving my children diverse experiences has always been very important to me. I believe children learn so much by doing and seeing, so providing them with rich opportunities is a non-negotiable.

My journey to becoming a postpartum doula was a bit serendipitous. I previously studied early childhood development and received a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies. Prior to becoming a postpartum doula, I was an elementary school teacher for 5 years. At the end of my 5th year teaching, I had my son after a very difficult pregnancy and birth at which point, I decided to stay home with him. Through my own experiences during pregnancy and the postpartum period, I became enthralled with the importance of education and self-advocacy in the world of women’s health, both physical and mental. I began helping to support many of my friends as they starting having their first babies. It was the best feeling in the world to help them, and I also felt rewarded in doing so. I supported them through the common challenges of the postpartum period and was there to witness them falling in love with that season instead of, at times, feeling overwhelmed.  I soon learned about the role of a postpartum doula, and there my passion was discovered. I absolutely love the thought of being able to encourage, nurture, and educate women and families during this precious season of life.

Since starting to work as a postpartum doula professionally, I have only fallen more in love with this work. It has been an amazing experience working with each and every family. I hope to leave each one more rested, nourished, and equipped with healthy routines than before I arrived.