I hold a Master's degree in Education from Harvard University and a B.S. in Computer Science from Cornell University. In 2005, I was privileged to study with Marie Mongan, the founder of the HypnoBirthing Institute, to become a certified HypnoBirthing practitioner.

In June 2006, I attended DONA Birth Doula training at The Farm in Tennesee, and had the experience of a lifetime in meeting Ina May Gaskin. I am now attending births as a professional doula.

I have three children, born in 1999, 2003, and 2007 (see Jane's Birth Announcement!). For my first baby I wanted a natural birth but it didn't happen. I ended up with an epidural and was disappointed with the experience. When I became pregnant with my second baby, I knew there had to be a better way. I hired a doula who convinced me to take HypnoBirthing. With the relaxation and mind-body connection I developed, I was able to joyfully deliver a 10 pound baby with very little discomfort. Thanks to HypnoBirthing I had a wonderful, peaceful, fulfilling experience. My third baby was born at home in a tub of warm water. I caught her myself! Jane's birth was the perfect ending to my birthing days. I'll be posting her birth story eventually on the stories page of this site.

I enjoy working with expecting couples to help them discover the power and knowledge that they already possess to give birth in a natural and peaceful way. In addition to teaching childbirth classes, I work in education research & development at TERC, a non-profit in Cambridge focused on K-12 math & science education. Of course, the majority of my time is spent with my husband and my three fantastic children who bring me so much joy.

Contact me
Phone: 781-249-1702
Email: shaileen@gmail.com