Who I Am
Hello fellow mama. I am Marlene. I am a mama, a wife, a co-manager & educator at The Circle Family Center, a photographer, and now a Full Spectrum Doula.
My journey to motherhood has been filled with love, tears, new friendships, sleepless nights, empowerment, hardships, inspiration, joy, laughter, and milk-stained clothes.
Pregnancy, birth, and post-partum is tough stuff, but you are not alone my friend. You are allowed to feel all your feelings and know that it’s OKAY to feel the spectrum of emotions; the good and the ugly.
I am here to give you all the tools and support you need so you can have the empowered birth that YOU envision.
We’re not meant to birth or parent alone. We are meant to have safety, support, and community during these big moments of our lives, and I am here FOR YOU.
Come visit The Circle Family Center. Located in Aptos, you will meet other parents and caregivers alike who are searching for community. The Circle offers a spectrum of services from Childbirth Education classes, Maternal Mental support groups, Infant Enrichment classes, Free group for Dads, Pre & Postnatal yoga, fun Toddler Classes, and so much more. At The Circle you can come as you are and know that you belong.