Izabel (she/her) is a birth doula trained through DONA International and a postpartum doula trained through CAPPA. She is in the final stages of completing her formal certifications for both. Izabel made her way into birth work in 2021 due to a strong desire to be with families at a monumental time and in 2024 added her transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) certifications to better support birthing parents who want more options around pain management. Supporting you and your family through something as special as birth makes her heart sing. She looks forward to supporting your family’s journey through pregnancy and throughout the postpartum period of time. Izabel moved to Vermont in the spring of 2024 bringing Birch Tree Birth Services with her from Wisconsin. Originally from Kentucky, Izabel has called quite a few places home over the years but fell in love with Vermont and decided to plant roots here in her new home. Izabel loves the outdoors and Vermont has all the things she appreciates from all the places she loves such as the mountains and beautiful snowy winters. In her free time she loves to hike and go white water kayaking and is an avid reader. Izabel expresses her creativity through crocheting, painting, and metalwork, and she loves cooking for others and sharing a love of food with those in her community.

We offer birth and postpartum support to north central Vermont, Plattsburgh New York, and north western New Hampshire. For birth we offer two packages: -The full package has 2 prenatal visits with our birth team, the labor, and a post-birth visit as well as digital communication support throughout your pregnancy. -The limited package has 1 prenatal visit, with our birth team, the labor, and a post-birth visit as well as digital communication support throughout your pregnancy. For postpartum we offer both day and overnight care. Services include but are not limited to: -Phone or email support, as needed, during pregnancy and postpartum -Support with all infant feeding (breast, chest, bottle) -Newborn care such as diapering, feeding, and bathing. -Meals - Cooking, snacks, family-friendly food -Errands such as grocery shopping -Assistance with other family and/or pets in the house -Laundry -Unbelievable amounts of laundry -Care for the newborn while you take time for personal care and/or other tasks you need both hands for. -Peace of mind for partners, family and friends after they return to work. -Evidence-based information to support you in making the best decisions for your family -Light housework -Referrals to local resources, including, but not limited to, lactation or feeding support, pediatricians,postpartum mental health supports, parenting classes, local play or support groups, etc.