HeY, Hola, SerVus, Y’all.

I’m Taylor.

I’m a queer person living in Greenville, SC. I am a parent to two small humans & have been married to my wife, Catie, for 7 years now. I began my birthwork career in 2021, shifting to a primary focus of Postpartum & Lactation support in 2023. I am passionate about working with all types of families, including those who are growing through adoption and surrogacy.

I worked as a public educator in my first life/earlier career and dove into birthwork as my wife and I began the process of growing our own family. I saw and felt a gap in inclusive and affirming support for queer and trans people growing their families. As I began to delve into the existing statistics surrounding birth outcomes, mental health, and access to community services, I felt more and more that I wanted to be involved in the field of birthwork and community care.

Acorn and Oak was born (see what I did there) of this giant hope I have to connect services and support to run the gamut of every phase of parenthood, nurturing your whole family, from acorn to oak.

My intention is to be a source of honest, equitable, and inclusive support, education, and care for all kinds of folks*. I hope to be a compassionate & gentle, yet strong hand to hold throughout the process of growing a family.

If you are seeking care that acknowledges and is informed by your unique identity, you’re in the right place.

*if you are pregnant, looking to become pregnant, or a new-ish parent… that means you, regardless of your gender, race, church affiliation, etc.

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FAQs

  • A doula is a trained professional who provides physical, emotional, and informational support to birthing people and their families, throughout the reproductive spectrum.

    Doulas support birthing people at home with information and direct emotional and physical support through pregnancy and new parenthood.

    Doulas support birthing people as they navigate the medical system & a major life changthrough information and advocacy. Doulas support parents in their right to make decisions about their own body and baby.

  • Prenatal, birth/labor, and postpartum doula support have all been shown to improve outcomes for birthing people and babies. Doula support and advocacy can help parents avoid unnecessary cost and intervention. Postpartum doula involvement may improve physical and mental health outcomes for birthing parents as well as non-gestational parents. Community-based doulas (doulas that live where they work & are familiar with the local resources) can connect provide information and connect parents with resources, programs, and services that will benefit their family.

    Hiring a doula can reduce the physical and mental load you have to carry. Doulas are trained to help you navigate this phase of your life with ease.

  • My rates are flexible and I am currently offering price tiers to accommodate families at all income levels. If you have any financial questions or feel that this is a barrier for you, please reach out and we can discuss options that may work for you.

  • I trained as a Full-Spectrum Doula and Childbirth Educator through Birthing Advocacy Doula Trainings (BADT). Within that scope I can provide prenatal, birth, and postnatal support with mobility, nutrition, comfort and infant care & feeding. I trained with Manhattan Birth in 2023 as an Integrative Lactation and Feeding Specialist. I have been practicing as both a full spectrum doula and a lactation specialist since. I have specialized trainings in Food Reactivity and Feeding through Oral Restrictions.

    I also have undergraduate degrees and graduate studies in Education & Behavioral Support. I worked as teacher for 5 years, teaching students with Autism, intellectual disabilities, and mental health disorders.

    I am also a parent of a two young children and have experienced pregnancy, labor and childbirth, bodyfeeding and raising a child as a queer person.