Hi, I’m Esther beard!
Hello!
I’m Esther. I gave birth for the first time nearly 16 years ago. It changed my life forever and sparked in me a desire to support women through the transformational journey into motherhood. Ten years ago I began supporting friends in their births and I read books on birth just for fun! I decided that maybe I wanted to do this for more than just a hobby. I decided to become a prenatal yoga teacher as a way to support women and families and shortly after I completed that training I went forward with my doula training through DONA. In 2022 I began the path to become a lactation consultant (IBCLC) and in the summer of 2025 passed my board exam!
Through prenatal yoga, I guide women in connecting with their bodies, building strength and flexibility, and preparing for childbirth. As a lactation consultant, I offer compassionate support and evidence-based guidance to help mothers achieve their breastfeeding goals. And as a doula, I provide emotional, physical, and informational support throughout the perinatal period. My passion is to empower women to embrace their innate strength and navigate the challenges and joys of motherhood with confidence and grace.
Often you can find me running my four kids to their activities, singing karaoke, or on a walk with my husband. My favorite pastime is reading a book in my hammock. I consider myself an extroverted book nerd who always has a book in her bag and an audiobook on her phone! I am excited to partner with you on this beautiful journey of birth and new beginnings.
If you look “birth nerd” up in the dictionary, you will probably find a picture of my face.
I am a mama to four beautiful kids, a prenatal yoga teacher, Baby & Me yoga teacher, and a birth doula.
My first two birth journeys took place in a hospital. My last two were at home. I’m grateful for the variety of birth experiences I have had because they have given me the unique ability to help women navigate the options which will be most supportive for them.
I am passionate about offering women the knowledge to make informed decisions on the wonderful and wild journey of pregnancy, birth, and motherhood. I believe that stepping into pregnancy and birth is much more than a physical experience. I partner with women to give body AND soul care through these deep, transformative seasons of welcoming new life.
“I am passionate about offering women the knowledge to make informed decisions on the wonderful and wild journey of birth, Breastfeeding, and motherhood. ”
— Esther
Certifications
IBCLC,
200hr YTT, Yoga Baum
Certified prenatal and post natal yoga instructor, Blooma,
DONA (Doula certification), Dona International