About

Hey! We're Leslie & Kayla

We believe birth is both a physiological process and a rite of passage

Birth is not a medical emergency waiting to happen. Whether your birth requires medical intervention, or not, it is a sacred rite of passage for you, your baby, and your partner - one that deserves reverence, respect, and witness.

We believe the best birth prep honors both modern science and ancient wisdom

We trust birth to work without help most of the time. We also recognize that sometimes it doesn't, and we're grateful for life-saving modern care. Birth does not have to be one or the other to be safe, sacred and empowering.

We believe self-trust is the foundation of a positive birth experience

We do not believe in one-size-fits-all prescriptive advice for pregnancy and birth. What works great for one family may be detrimental for yours. True birth preparation comes from not knowing all the "answers" - but instead knowing and deeply trusting yourself.

I'm Leslie

I'm a doula, photographer, educator, and single mom.

At the core of it all, I'm someone who believes women are far more powerful than they’ve been led to believe.

I’ve stood in hospital rooms and living rooms. I’ve witnessed quiet strength and primal surrender. I’ve watched women roar, whisper, advocate, pivot, and soften.

And here’s what I know for sure. Birth changes you, regardless of how it unfolds.

You'll find that I’m blunt. I’ll challenge the the way things currently are and ask you to do the same.

If you’re ready to prepare for birth in a way that feels grounded, informed, and empowering, you’re in the right place.

Let’s do birth differently.

I'm Kayla

I became a doula after the beautiful birth of my third child, where I learned that birth is so much more than a means to an end. It has the potential to be the most meaningful, empowering experience of your life.

Since then, I’ve supported families both in person and through education, and what I’ve seen over and over is this: when women understand what’s happening in their bodies and feel supported in their autonomy, everything shifts.

My teaching is clear, honest, and grounded in physiology. I care deeply about helping you separate what’s truly necessary from what’s simply routine, and giving you the tools to make decisions from a place of confidence instead of uncertainty.

I’ll meet you with warmth, but also with truth. I’m not here to sugarcoat things or hand you a script. I’m here to help you think critically, trust yourself, and prepare for birth in a way that feels aligned with you.

Inside Birth Alchemy, I aim to be a steady guide to reflect what you’re learning, answer your questions, and help you prepare to walk into birth feeling informed, confident, and self-led.

It’s an honor to be part of your preparation.

Prepare for birth with confidence, clarity, & deep self trust

Join us inside The Birth Prep Circle - our signature 8-week birth preparation series combining self-paced lessons with live weekly group calls to integrate and support each other. New groups start each quarter.

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"It’s so hard to pinpoint just one thing that has been helpful because there’s sooo much! Getting to hear other women’s perspectives has been nothing short of amazing. Learning new perspectives and exploring them if it feels right or leaning back into what feels good for me has been so valuable."

Nicole

"There are so many birth courses available and I'm so glad I went with this one because it's exactly what I needed."