Introducing Chelsea!

GCS is very excited to announce that Chelsea Stephens has joined our team! Her passion for all things birth is evident and her desire to serve and bless the women who hire her is impossible to miss!

What is your favorite part of being a doula?

“My favorite part of being a doula is being able to labor with the mother, encourage her and support a gentle birth.”

Why did you become a doula?

“I loved being pregnant and giving birth but not as much as I love being a mom. I want to serve and support others as they enter motherhood.”

What is something you wish you could tell your clients that you don’t ever feel like you can say to them in person?

The first year of your baby’s life is such a precious time and happens so fast. They completely change into little walking people in just one year. Be as present as possible. Take as much time off as you can to be with them, or work from home as much as possible.

What are your hobbies?

“I absolutely love swimming. Especially in the ocean, surfing and playing in the waves with family is my absolute favorite thing.

I love juicing and eating healthy as well as gardening!”

How many children do you have and what are their ages?

“I have 2 beautiful girls, 2 years old and 7 months old. They fill my life with joy and purpose and are full of energy!”

If you could be an animal, what would you be and why?

“Haha how fun! I’d be a dolphin! They surf waves just for the fun of it. They are trustworthy and playful.”

What is your favorite time of year?

“Summer!!!!! I love the heat and being outside.”

What is one thing on your bucket list?

“To live in another country for some part of my life as well as becoming a midwife.”

What is your favorite book? movie?

“I love to read and my favorite book of all time is “Redeeming Love” by Francine Rivers. My favorite movies are “Cinderella,” “Amazing Grace” and “Pride and Prejudice”

What is the longest you have ever gone without sleep?

“48 hours for the birth of my first daughter”

How many births have you attended?

“I have had the privilege of attending 4 births and I am in love, I want to do this for the rest of my life.”

If you want to read more about Chelsea, check out her bio: http://www.gentlechildbirth.org/chelsea-stephens