I have been a Birth Doula since November of 96,’
receiving my training through Bates Technical College.
In November 1999, I was certified through Tacoma Labor
Companions. I continued taking courses to enhance my
work in the Childbirth field such as Aromatherapy,
Waterbirth, Photography,Rebozo, and Advanced Doula
training and became a Certified Doula with DONA
(Doula's of North America) in June of 2003. To keep up
with the latest news and information affecting expectant
parents I attend seminarsand conferences yearly, and
multiple times a year, informational meetings put on by various groups in the childbirth field. I have also assisted in a great Weekend Childbirth Preparation Class, taught by Patti Ramos (doula partner and backup.)
I have had the honor to witness over 200 miracles come into this world so far, and still have the awe and amazement from every experience. I have attended births in King, Pierce, Kitsap and Thurston Counties. In homes, hospitals, & birth centers. Labors were natural without medication, medicated, induced, vbac, waterbirth, cesarean, & twin deliveries. I do this job with a passion to help, and a passion to make a difference. In addition to being a Birth Doula I have completed training at Seattle Midwifery and have become a Postpartum Doula. I am currently accepting families for Birth and Postpartum work.
A specialty that I provide along with Birth & Postpartum Doula Services is Photography. To view portraits of Birth, Newborns, and Beautiful Pregnant Bellies please click the following link Photography. To learn more about a Doula's role click here!
Tonya 19 weeks pregnant. August 2005
Tonya 8 mos. pregnant.
February 2000
All Images and Content are Copyright Tonya Gervacio,
Life Portraits Photography 2012
All Rights Reserved
Tonya, after delivering her daughter at home in the presence of her family. January 2006
Hello, My name is Tonya Gervacio. I am
married to my high school sweetheart, Roland.
Together we are proud parents of two gorgeous
boys that are not so little anymore ages 11 & 16,
and a beautiful 6 year old daughter. We live in
Puyallup, Washington. Many have described me as
a "soccer mom” I take that a compliment and wear
that title with pride! In this house however it is not
soccer thats being played it's Baseball. I am my
boys biggest fan out in the stands and love every
second that I get to cheer them on. I cherish this
family of mine and thank God daily for this gift
of motherhood. One of my greatest joys is watching what sweet, loving, responsible, caring, compassionate, empathetic, strong, & dedicated people my children are becoming. I see a reflection of myself and am so very proud, as this is who I am...
I am a Doula ...
