Hi! My name is Diantha (she/her). I am a birth doula, certified breastfeeding specialist, and a childbirth educator. I grew up here in St. Johnsbury and ended up returning with my husband Mitchell and our daughter Lily when she was a year old. We own and run a small diversified farm specializing in our flock of Icelandic sheep. Mitchell also teaches full time and I split my time between the farm and providing doula and lactation services. In addition to birth work, I enjoy being in the woods, working in the gardens, tanning sheepskins, and fiber arts. In an ideal world, when I am not supporting new families, I would spend every summer day outside, and every winter one in front of the wood stove and my spinning wheel.
My passion for all things pregnancy, labor, and birth began when I gave birth to Lily six years ago and was fueled even more after the birth of our son Connor. I love (nearly) all aspects of farming, but my favorite by far is lambing season. For a few years, it fulfilled my need and passion to be connected to, and a part of, bringing new life into the world. Watching and helping our sheep calmly and quietly labor and deliver their lambs year after year affirmed my belief that labor and delivery is the most natural thing we do, and with the right support can be a beautiful, calm, and peaceful experience.
I cannot wait to hear from you and support you in one of the most incredible things you will ever do - birth your beautiful baby.