your story matters
MY STORY
I did not always have my heart set on becoming a doula. In fact, until my second pregnancy I did not even know doulas existed. I have a degree in Merchandise Marketing and began my career in retail, wholesale, and product development in the corporate world. After the care I received from my midwife and the student midwife when I had my second baby girl, I knew that I wanted to support women in this way. My first daughter was born in a hospital because I wasn't aware that there were options and I was not very confident in my ability.
Toward the end of my second pregnancy I became aware of other options and transferred care to a wonderful midwife. Little did I know, that I would have to transfer during active labor back to the hospital. My midwives stayed there with me through it all. I will have to share more of that story another time, but I believe that experience has allowed me to relate to other women and their journeys as I serve them. That birth experience changed everything for me as a Christ follower, woman, friend, mother, and wife. It caused my values and priorities to shift. Birth is powerful! My most recent birth story came from the birth of my son Zion. He was born at home into the hands of his daddy with an amazing midwife and birth team around. Once again, the Lord was faithful and continues to teach me more and more through these experiences.
I feel that our culture and society has diminished the value of birth and the process. God has chosen us women to bring forth life. Birth is not just another moment in time but a moment where miracles happen. Women are becoming mothers, men are becoming fathers, families are growing, and a new life is being born. Motherhood is Kingdom work! My heart is for women to be educated, supported, and for their birth experiences to be cherished. I believe your story matters. Not only does your story matter, but this is a time where the Lord brings increased awareness of Himself in your life and an opportunity to know the Father's heart even deeper. In our birth space, may our cry be "Holy Spirit, you are welcome, wanted, and needed here".
I live in Rockwall/ Fate and my husband and I serve on staff at The Lakes Assembly. I am passionate about ministry and sharing the truth of Jesus. We have two beautiful daughters, Milah & Norie and one son named Zion. Every hour is coffee hour (want to interview at a cute little coffee shop...let me know) and I love to craft and make new things. I love all things turquoise & teal. Books, Bibles, journals, outdoors & exploring are my thing. When we are able our family loves to travel, camp, and hike.
Kristin Stephens
Contact me @ 972.322.6593