I was so THRILLED! I emailed her and asked if there was a way to volunteer at the opening. Getting to volunteer at the Edmond Birth Center opening event is when my entry into the birth work and doula community kicked off! I even met one of the most wonderful friends for the first time there! She was also volunteering and we had the chance to connect during the opening. I can’t tell you how thankful I am that I was able to be a part of the opening!
Overcoming being nervous, I made a point to go to each booth at the event and introduce myself to the doulas, midwives, midwives assistants, lactation consultants, & other birth & wellness professionals. Here I was, a new doula, surrounded by inspiring women of the birth work and doula community! After the event, I made sure to keep in touch with everyone and also found ways to volunteer at other similar events. One of which was the ‘Right to Birth 5k’! Each time I went to an event a group I had become interested in was also there