HI, I’M LUA. she/her

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Being a doula grounds me. It connects me to presence, care, and trust. Supporting people through birth isn’t just my job—it’s what keeps me going. It’s a space where strength, vulnerability, and connection come together.

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Birth brings everyone into the moment. In that space, everything else fades. There’s no hierarchy—just a need for calm, steady support. That’s where I meet the families I work with: grounded and fully present.

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​I’ve felt connected to the world of birth long before I truly understood it. It was during my first pregnancy that this pull became a clear path. I started reading and listening to podcasts to learn more. But it was the care I received that changed everything. That steady support planted a seed that eventually led me to become a doula.

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That calling deepened when I trained as a doula in San Francisco in 2018, where I began integrating my background in psychology with my work as a doula. Over time, supporting families one-on-one naturally expanded into building community.  Through co-founding Hello Doula and teaching at The Labor Department in Amsterdam, I’ve been able to support not just individuals, but a growing network of birth workers—deepening our collective impact and creating stronger support systems for families.

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I understand that birth is more than just a physical event—it’s a profound transition that requires tenderness and care. In today’s world, where every family’s journey is unique, my role as a doula has never been more essential. Birth takes a village.

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With 7 years of experience, I bring both professional knowledge and personal insight to this work. I live in Amsterdam West with my partner and our three sons—each five years apart—who keep me learning and growing every day. Every family I support teaches me something new, and I carry those lessons with me. This work keeps me grounded—in myself, in others, and in what matters most.

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