Meet Your Mentor

Greetings! Welcome to Initiated Through Birth!

I'm Shannon Beacham. I serve as a doula, childbirth educator, breastfeeding counselor, and family herbalist. This means I hold space for families in their birthing journey. Mentor and educate families about pregnancy and birth. Offer breastfeeding support and "trouble shooting". As well as, help families naturally navigate their health and wellness through the use of traditional herbs.

Emphasis on family, because birthing people need their community. It takes a village. Maybe you've heard this but you will come to understand just how true it is. Plus, family is important to me. My husband and I met as friends in middle school and many years later we started our family. We have three awesome children, two sets of grandparents, and a handful of great grandparents to pour into us. Oh, and a very fat orange cat. I enjoy cooking yummy vegan meals, yoga, crochet, reading, and anime.

I believe birth to be a process of initiation. As you begin this journey into the unknown you will have a guide (that's me- and other expecting parents) walking along the path to parenthood with you. Together we will honor your transformation through ritual. I will challenge you, guide you, encourage you to look within and hold you with compassion along the way!

Peace,

Shannon Beacham

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