Hello! I'm Megan Bonicelli, a speech language pathologist by trade and birth doula by calling. I'm here to ensure you feel empowered, knowledgeable, and supported no matter how you hope to birth your baby!
My own journey into motherhood wasn't without challenges. My first baby was breech which led us to an ECV which didn't go as planned, leading to an emergency c-section. While this birth gave me my beautiful first child, it was a traumatic experience that shaped everything that followed. With my second, I was determined to have a vaginal birth if at all possible. We hired a doula and did "all the things," but at 39 weeks my blood pressure rose and I was recommended to be induced. A Foley bulb got labor going on its own, I labored well for 23 hours, but after six hours at 8cm I opted for an epidural and my baby arrived within an hour! A successful VBAC! My third pregnancy I focused on keeping my blood pressure in check, and at 40 weeks 1 day labor began naturally. After 12 peaceful hours at home, my water broke in the car on the way to the hospital and my third baby was born just 37 minutes after we arrived, in a redemptive, prayerful, and peaceful birth. For my fourth, I switched to a midwife and chose a home birth. My baby was posterior with a nuchal hand, making it hard-fought, but my birth team was calm, encouraging, and unwavering, and I delivered my fourth baby naturally and without complication at home.
Every one of those experiences has deepened my conviction that every mother deserves a knowledgeable, compassionate support team in her corner. I would love to be a part of yours!
I love Jesus, laughing with family and friends, cooking nourishing meals and feeding anyone and everyone around my table, kombucha, sunshine, and obviously birth and motherhood! I'd love to set up a consultation to see if I'm the right fit for your birth!
I've completed my Doula Certification through Birth Boot Camp as well as a four month long one-on-one mentorship with Zoe Birth LLC.