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I love God, my family, my pup Boo, everything birth, and empowering families through education because knowledge is power! I love teaching birth doula workshops through DONA and have been a doula for 27 years, a Trainer for 17 years, and a CLC. Join my 3-day workshop from anywhere as I teach mostly virtually through Zoom.us and you'll receive 3 certificates, all of which are the first steps in becoming certified through DONA International. Now is the time to become a doula! Many States are getting on board with Medicaid paying a Doula for their services!

Hi! My name is Lexi, I am a postpartum doula, and soon to be birth doula! (April 2024!!!). I come from a community with very limited resources for pregnancy, birth and postpartum. My goal is to help that. I myself want to be a resource for you, to allow you to have the birth and postpartum journey that you want. I aim to provide families with resources, confidence and peace. I focus mainly on breastfeeding support, nutrition and meal prepping, postpartum prep, and most of all, just being a listening, non judgmental, supportive ear or shoulder. In my spare time I love to spend time with my 3 year old daughter, go for walks and practice yoga. Let’s make your postpartum journey peaceful, cozy, and most importantly let’s make it what you want!

Hi, I'm Emily Drotleff, and I'm a certified labor doula located in New Castle, PA. I am passionate about helping families during pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period. I offer birth doula support, postpartum doula support, and lactation support. I know birth can be such a beautiful, and intimate experience and I'm always honored to be welcomed into someone's birth space. I aim to treat everyone with respect and offer non judgemental support regardless of how or where you choose to give birth. I am an animal lover, gardener, sourdough bread maker, and mom to one. Before following my calling into birthwork I worked as a veterinary technician and also fostered orphaned, neonatal kittens. I look forward to speaking with you!

I am a Certified Professional Life Coach, a Registered Nurse, and I am experienced as an IBCLC and was certified in 2012 and 2017. In 2015, I completed training to teach the Baby Friendly Initiative 20-hour course to Caregivers of Breastfeeding Moms . Most of my nursing experience is in Maternal Child, Newborn Nursery, Intensive Care Nursery, Maternity, Pediatrics and Lactation Consulting in hospital as well as during the postpartum period. Contact me at 716-512-3654 or cathylang716@gmail. com to set up your free coaching session. I would love to help you transition from pregnancy to parenthood while being supported every step of the way.

Angie Stenback is a woman deeply inspired by nature, passionate about all she undertakes, and dedicated to inspiring others. She channels this passion into her work at The WOMB™, collaborating with an exceptional team of experts in pregnancy, birth, and the postnatal period. Angie's mission is to cultivate an environment that is healing, loving, and supportive, fostering a shared desire among team members to make a positive impact on families during these pivotal life stages. Angie works with a team that are trained to: - Ease emotional distress - Assist a birthing person to discover their own strengths and coping mechanisms - Ease physical pain and discomfort - Encourage ideal fetal positioning - Encourage smoother, easier and more joyful birth experiences - Reduce the rate of medical interventions - Facilitate communication between birthing person and medical staff - Assist partners in advocating for the birthing person’s wishes and preferences - Teach partners how to support their loved one through the birthing process

Angel is the Owner and Founder of Fruit of the Womb Perinatal Services. She is a Certified Birth Doula, Postpartum Doula, Certified Lactation Counselor, and a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator. Angel is very passionate about having healing births when previous births were traumatic and assisting in creating a present pregnancy and birth that a mother can feel good about.

Hello! I'm Kara, owner and certified doula, childbirth educator and postpartum doula behind Smile Doula, LLC. I am a lover of Jesus, my husband, my 4 kids and all things birth! My work in serving and supporting the Akron area as a childbirth professional began over 15 years ago. I have a passion for developing relationships, working through fears, educating, helping families to know their options and supporting the entire team. I love to teach and also host group childbirth education classes and mentor local doulas. I 100% believe being a doula is a calling over my life, and I don’t take for granted the gifts God has allowed and doors He has opened.

My name is Natasha, pronouns she/her, mom, gardener, and life-long learner. My mission is so simple: to provide accessible and non-biased support for all people navigating journeys of lactation and infant feeding. I am a Toronto-based International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), Certified Lactation Counselor (CBI), completed the Mohawk College Breastfeeding Program, and I am a DONA trained postpartum doula. My doula training directly informs my feeding support style, allowing me to be present and engaged, never rushed, and always there for you. I have no agenda in support other than to help each client understand their own goals and work together to achieve them. The feeding journey looks different for everyone, and there is not one right way to do it.

Hi! I am a Naturopathic Doctor and IBCLC, focused on providing inclusive, judgement-free support for infant feeding. I'm also the founder of Your Downtown Doula is a collective of Naturopathic Doulas who provide education and support throughout pregnancy, birth and postpartum. We believe that every family deserves a positive pregnancy, birth and postpartum experience.

I have spent my entire career as a Registered Nurse helping families navigate pregnancy, feeding, and postpartum. My experience spans from hospital Labour and Delivery to community nursing with Toronto Public Health's Healthy Babies Healthy Children program, the Ocama Collective and Parkdale Queen West Community Health Centre. I look forward to helping you feed your baby!

I am the owner and Primary Certified Professional Midwife and Doula of N.E.A.R To You Midwifery & Doula Services ltd. I am the mother of 4 and Granmmie to 5 precious grandchildren. I am passionate about providing a holistic approach to your health and well being at all stages of your reproductive cycle. Birth is a normal and natural process. It is vital that we respect the normal physiology of childbirth. Every birthing family deserves evidence based care in a compassionate environment. Your desires and wishes for a joyous and empowering birth experience must be respected. Birth is a life transforming experience. It is an honor and privilege to be welcomed into your lives.

I am a professionally trained and Certified Doula and Yoga instructor in the Pittsburgh area. I have experience worthing with Swahili, Spanish, Portuguese, Pashto and Dari speaking birth clients. I specialize in using natural comfort measures to make your labor faster, comfortable, and empowering. I am a mother of two I set out to become a doula in 2015 when I had a traumatic birth experience which resulted in the loss of my son. This has pushed me over the years to want to redefine the birth experience for mothers and make sure their voice is heard throughout their pregnancy and during their labor. , I am not here to judge but to uplift you and support your birth decisions.

Hello and welcome to Flowerbud Lactation! My name is Amanda and I am a lactation consultant with a background in Neonatal ICU and pediatrics nursing. After spending several years supporting families through the toughest times as a NICU nurse, I discovered my passion for infant feeding and breastfeeding. My philosophy is centered around compassion, kindness, and non-judgmental support. I believe in empowering parents with knowledge and helping them feel confident in their feeding choices. What sets me apart from other lactation consultants is my specialization in maternal mental health. I am passionate about supporting moms who are struggling with anxiety, depression, baby blues, PTSD (abuse or sexual trauma), and other challenges. I am dedicated to creating a safe and comfortable space for parents to share their experiences and seek guidance. At Flowerbud Lactation, we provide personalized care and support to help families achieve their feeding goals. We believe that every parent deserves access to quality lactation support, and we are committed to making that a reality. Thank you for considering Flowerbud Lactation, and we look forward to supporting you on your breastfeeding journey.

As a Certified Labor Doula working in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area since 2020, I offer personalized birthing, lactation, and postpartum support as well as childbirth & postpartum education. My goal is to give you and your family the attention and knowledge you need to make informed decisions about pregnancy, delivery, feeding, and parenting. ​ I am inspired by women's strength and the miracle of birth. This inspiration is why I became a Certified Labor Doula through Maternity Wise and am proud to serve women and families throughout South Western Pennsylvania. I first became interested in becoming a doula in 2017 when I became inspired by a supportive doula I hired for my second and third pregnancies. I was later encouraged to become a doula by a close friend, who then was the first mother I could serve as an educator and doula. ​ I have three little boys of my own, and have had a hospital OBGYN, midwife center, and homebirth experience. I know what it is like to give birth and navigate both within and outside the industrial birth complex. I have personal experience with low-risk and high-risk pregnancies and what it is like to be concerned about the unknowns on the other side of delivery. In addition, I have experienced the benefits and relief of having a doula present to guide me through the portal of birth into the role of motherhood. ​ Every woman deserves to have someone there to guide and assist them in making educated choices about their pregnancy, delivery, and parenting. It is good to have someone to remind them that they can persevere during this time of newness. I'm here to provide evidence-based education, and emotional, physical, and personalized support, along with advocacy for your rights. ​ Mothers and couples who work with me will find I highly value their maintained autonomy, including mother-led labor and delivery. I recognize birth as a non-medical event that occasionally needs medical attention. High-risk pregnancies need significantly more care than healthy pregnancies- but that high-risk model of care should not be used to care for all expectant mothers. In this vein, I acknowledge that women do not need to be empowered to give birth well or ecstatically. Instead, their autonomy, human rights, and dignity must be protected and remain intact. Under these aforementioned parameters, birth will naturally lead toward positive and non-traumatic perspectives of its' outcome. ​ Lastly, and perhaps most importantly, as a Christian, I am confident there is much truth to be ascertained in the metaphor of birth used throughout the Bible.

Hi I’m Phyllis Sharp, a mother of 5 children. I have been a full time doula for 5yrs. I love supporting birthing families. I am also a certified lactation counselor and enjoy sharing my knowledge to help others have a successful feeding journey.

I was drawn to becoming a birth doula because I saw firsthand the difference that informed, loving support can make. Having gone through my own birth trauma, I realized that a little help goes a long way during this tender phase. I also have a passion for breastfeeding and lactation education. I love to support families that are latching, pumping, bottle feeding, donating, etc.

Congratulations on this next journey of life! My name is Alex and I’m here to help with your infant’s feeding journey, no matter how that may look for you. Whether it’s exclusively breastfeeding, pumping and offering breastmilk, formula feeding or a combination of them all, I am happy to help. I have fed all four of my babies a bit differently than the last. I’m currently feeding my fifth baby! With the right education and support, we can work together to make your goals a reality!

Hi Mommies and Blessings to you all! I am Shakierria, Birth Worker(Doula) aiding in Full Spectrum Doula work. I am a mommy to 6 but a mother to many. I’ve been practicing for 7+ years and each year I learn so much more. I can’t wait to be of service for you all to help guide you through these most exciting moments of your pregnancy! Much Gratitude, Peace and Blessings -Mama Shak 💕

I have over 10 years serving families from pregnancy, birth, lactation and postpartum needs. Southeast Michigan families can find the support and assistance they need with Favor Community Services.