Meet Shara, a Childbirth & Newborn Educator with Ann Arbor Birth & Family!
If you are planning to take one of our upcoming Comprehensive Childbirth or Welcome Baby Newborn & Breastfeeding classes, you will likely be spending your Saturday morning with Shara. We know you will enjoy her presence as much as we do!
What are some of your specialties, trainings, and unique offerings?
Shara is a Certified Educator Counselor through UC San Diego, Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator, DONA trained birth doula!
What makes you really shine or feel like you’re thriving?
I feel like I am thriving when I have the privilege to spend time with and connect with others.
What are the best 3 words to describe yourself?
Intentional.
Creative.
Compassionate
What can we find you doing when you are not with a client?
Going on night walks after my kids are in bed, walking in the woods, learning watercolor art, connecting to my body through yoga, and finding creative ways to not fold the clean laundry.
What is your favorite bit of advice or words of encouragement for new parents?
You have everything you need already.
How are you changing the world? What is your legacy you are building for future generations for our community?
I feel passionate about helping women and families recognize and feel their own capacity and power to meet the adventures and experiences and transitions of life.
What are some of your favorite books or podcasts?
My favorite book is: “Little Men” by Louisa May Alcott
My favorite Podcast is: Jody Moore “Better Than Happy”
What is your favorite quote/mantra/manifesto?
You have a purpose. You ARE your purpose!
Please share any other fun facts you would like to share?
I lived in Portugal for a couple of years and sometimes speak Portuguese in my dreams. I try to regularly schedule spontaneous dance parties with 5 hilarious and creative growing humans (who are brilliantly teaching me how to be a person), and I do best when I take time to lean into restful practices in between the busy wild of my weeks!