How I can help
Someone steady in the room, for them and for you.
A doula fills the space between the medical care and the family. Every family is different, so the help looks different too.
Being there
Company and conversation, reading aloud, music, or simply sitting quietly, so no one has to be alone.
Comfort
A calm room, soft light, a hand to hold, and small things that make the hours easier.
Rest for the family
I stay so you can sleep, eat, or step outside for a breath, knowing someone is with your loved one.
Wishes and planning
Talking through what matters most, from who is in the room to the music that's playing, and making a simple plan for the final days.
Memories to keep
Letters, recorded stories, and memory books, so the people they love have something to hold on to.
After a death
Sitting with the family in the first hours, gentle help with what comes next, and someone to talk to in the weeks that follow.
As a doula, I don't provide medical care. I work alongside your hospice team, your doctors, and your family, so both the medical side and the human side are cared for.
Getting started
It starts with a conversation.
- 1
Reach out
Call, text, or send a message. Whatever is easiest for you.
- 2
We meet
A free, no-pressure visit at your home, or wherever your loved one is staying.
- 3
Care that fits
Together we decide what help looks like, and I'm there when you need me.
What it costs
Every family's needs are different. The first conversation is always free, and we'll talk plainly about care and cost before anything begins.
Where I help
Every town in Schoharie County.
At home, in a nursing home, or in the hospital. If you're in the county, I'll come to you.
- Middleburgh
- Schoharie
- Cobleskill
- Richmondville
- Sharon Springs
- Esperance
- Carlisle
- Seward
- Summit
- Jefferson
- Gilboa
- Conesville
- Blenheim
- Broome
- Fulton
- Wright
About me
Hi, I'm Bobbie.
I'm a certified end-of-life doula, and the Schoharie Valley is home.
I've spent my working life caring for people as they near the end. My nursing experience includes caring for people with dementia and geriatric needs at Van Rensselaer Manor in Rensselaer County, and for more than a decade I've provided end-of-life care privately, in families' homes. I know what these days look like, and I know how much it means to have someone calm and experienced in the room.
For 15 years I've also been an ordained minister and wedding officiant. So I'm at ease with prayer, ritual, and the big questions that come near the end, and just as comfortable if your family isn't religious at all. I follow your lead.
I believe no one should face the end of life alone, and no family should have to figure it out by themselves. I'll treat your family the way I'd want mine treated: with patience, honesty, and respect for your wishes.
Questions
Common questions
What is an end-of-life doula?
A trained companion for the end of life. Like a birth doula supports a family as a baby arrives, an end-of-life doula supports a person and their family as life comes to a close. The focus is comfort, presence, and peace of mind.
Do you work with hospice?
Yes. Hospice handles the medical care, and I add time, presence, and support for the family. I'm happy to work alongside your hospice nurses and aides.
Can you help before hospice starts?
Yes. Many families reach out after a hard diagnosis, when there's more time to plan, talk through wishes, and work on memories together.
Is the first visit really free?
Yes. We'll meet, talk about what you need, and go over cost. There's no obligation.