Hey Friends!
First of all, I love that you're here. Thanks for visiting my page and taking the time.
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My name is Nicole Hopkins (she/her) and there are so many reasons why I became a doula but the two biggest reasons are my kids. I have two little girls and their birth stories were drastically different. After taking a step back and realizing that having a positive and empowering birth experience was possible, I knew I wanted to help others have the birth experience they desire. Both of my kids are reflected in my logo since they are the foundation of my business. My oldest daughter's name means "heart" and you might notice the heart on the tail end of Empowering You. My youngest daughter's name means "bringer of light" and you'll see a sunburst on my logo and most things I put out into the world on social media! PS. If you don't follow me, you probably should ;-) (links at bottom of this page)
My Loves
I've been married to my husband since 2016 and together we have two little girls and a Cardigan Welsh Corgi (yes, she counts. She's a high-maintenance diva. IYKYK!). I love to run and have used this love to raise funds for Hope Water Project, building clean water wells in Kenya, a cause I am very passionate about. I believe volunteer work is incredibly valuable and that we should use the resources we have (no matter what they are) to show love to others in the world. I have volunteered with North America for Ukraine, Hope Water Project, Disaster Relief At Work (DRAW), Community Impact Weekend and at various Senior Centers in my local area.
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I also love to travel and have been to Puerto Rico, Uganda, Russia, Mexico, Canada and 39 of our 50 States. I have led group trips for teens to serve communities all over the United States and although it can be exhausting, it's worth it 100% of the time.
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One of my greatest loves is being a parent. In all of it's glory and messiness and chaos. Motherhood is beautiful and hard and challenging and wonderful and constantly changing. I love coming alongside others who are entering this journey, whether for the first time or fifth time, and being a constant support no matter what parenthood looks like. It's truly an honor I never take for granted.
Trainings, Workshops & Certifications
(All organizations are clickable links for you to learn more!)
Madriella Doula Network - Birth Doula Training & Certification (MCD - Certified Doula)
Madriella Doula Network - Postpartum Doula Training & Certification (MCPD - Certified)
Community Aware Birthworker - Lactation for Birthworkers
Gilligan's Guide w/Ann Gilligan RN, LNC, RPYT - Maternal Positioning for Optimal Fetal Position Certification
The Institute for the Study of Birth, Breath and Death - Holding Space for Pregnancy Loss Training
The VBAC Link - Advanced VBAC Doula Training (CVD - Certified VBAC Doula - Vaginal Birth After Cesarean)
The Institute for the Study of Birth, Breath and Death - Understanding Trauma for Birth & Death Doulas Training
The Body Ready Method - Better Birth Pro Series
Evidence Based Birth - VBAC, AMA & Due Dates, Failure to Progress and PROM, Group B Strep and Newborn Procedure Courses
Birthworker Audit: Evidence-Based Birth Childbirth Education Series
Star Legacy Foundation - Prevention and Care for Perinatal Loss Training
Lactation Education Consultants - Certified Lactation Specialist Training (CLS)
The Institute for the Study of Birth, Breath and Death - Holding Space for Abortion Training
The Pacific Birth Institute - Professional Birth Assistant Training
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