Christine Herrera
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My doula journey started after the birth of my first child in 2006. Having taken a childbirth education class with a doula, she opened up options for my birth that I otherwise wouldn’t know existed. The end result was an amazing homebirth with my two midwives. Each of these women were a huge part of my evolvement into a doula. My life was forever changed, and I knew I needed to help other women transition into motherhood as well.
I strongly believe that having support and encouragement throughout my own life has helped me in my role as a doula to be a nurturing presence. I love all things surrounding birth! From teaching classes for expecting families, to assisting them at home during their postpartum period. Throughout the years, we have also added two more children to our family, even doula-ing right up to my own due date! I hold a very strong commitment to my clients, and am honored to be a part of their birth. Birth and Postpartum Doula, Certified breastfeeding specialist. & Breastfeeding usa counselor, Postpartum Belly Binder, Placenta Encapsulation Specialist and Instructor, Childbirth Educator and Instructor |
Sherri Morris
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As a birth doula I have a tremendous passion for helping women during pregnancy, birth and the postpartum period. I support and trust in a woman’s choice to give birth in whatever way she feels most comfortable and empowered. I specialize in compassionate care to all families, especially those who have experienced a previous difficult or traumatic pregnancy, birth or postpartum period
In 2011 I received my birth doula certification from Life Cycles Center in Buffalo, NY. I have additional labor doula training with DTI, Hypnobabies as a Hypno-doula and Hearthside as a perinatal loss and berevement doula. I have a true commitment to the postpartum family. I trained as a postpartum doula with DTI, Newborn Care Solutions as a newborn care specialist, Birthing from Within - Birth Story Listener and Breastfeeding USA. I specialize in attachment based sleep support and provide group classes and private family sleep consultations. I am a certified Infant Sleep Educator and trained Baby Led Sleep Specialist. My future professional goals include completing additional training with the Possums Institute in breastfeeding, sleep and postpartum mental health My doula work was inspired by my own experiences with motherhood. The births of my older two children left me with much to process through, however their births have been the inspiration for my work. After the births of my 3rd and 4th children I felt powerful and strong! My desire as a doula is to come along side other birthing mothers and help them work towards achieving healthy, happy pregnancy, birth and postpartum periods. Birth and Postpartum Doula, Newborn care specialist, Certified Hypno-Doula, Childbirth Educator, Birth Story Processing, Infant Sleep educator, Baby-Led sleep specialist |
Roz Squitieri
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From as early as I can remember I have had my heart drawn to pregnancy, birth and babies. My early experiences impacted my outlook and this was no different leading up to my own highly anticipated first birth. However, things didn't go as I had visioned and that is when I came to realize that my life was being called in this wildly, exciting and significant direction. My own experience being birthed into motherhood propelled me to want to support others through this often emotionally charged journey. I learned about doulas during my pregnancy then took my birth training with DONA International in 2006 hoping I could make an impressionable impact to those I was privileged to serve.
I wholeheartedly want to support and influence families to have the best birth they envision. I strongly feel one avenue to achieve this is to be vastly educated regarding the many choices one has for this transformative journey they are about to embark. I believe being empowered during pregnancy and through labor and the early moments of birth can help set the stage for a positive transition into parenthood. I strive to guide and support the families I work with to have ownership of this life altering experience through imparting knowledge, building confidence, fine tuning preparation and a whole lot of love so they become their strongest selves and their own best advocate. All the while, I am right there beside each one helping to navigate the ins and outs as I continue to give them emotional and physical support through labor and delivery. I am deeply committed to the families I work with and although I have limits, I will do my best to accommodate requests that may veer into the unique periphery. I recently took a leave for a few years while only taking repeat clients. I am just getting back into this full-time again and I am passionate as ever about this birth work that I love and is so beneficial for families. I continually aim to stay on top of evidence based practice in addition to attending workshops and classes so I can provide families with current techniques, applications and methods for comfort, information, guidance and support. birth and postpartum doula |
Coral Dowsland
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Pregnancy and birth are as old as we are and because of this, a big, soft spot resides in my heart for learning and continuing traditional practices. For me, this means bringing to fruition the knowledge I have acquired, the lessons and traditions of centuries of birth and tapping into modern techniques.
Every birth is different and it is my belief that every birthing person should be allowed the environment to create not only a ‘healthy’ pregnancy, but also one that they enjoy and remember warmly. Having a birth doula allows the birthing person to be held up and supported by another who not only advocates for them but also believes in their abilities to bring their baby earth-side. The transition from non-parent to parent is often diminished and I believe it is important to shed some light and understanding on the aspects of pregnancy, labor, delivery and the postpartum period that may have been forgotten. I use my DONA International formal training to bring professionally tried-and-true methods, information, resources, and knowledge to your pregnancy. I also do my very best to have an open heart and be a warm presence during your vulnerable and intimate labor. My mission in being a birth doula is to provide the nurturing and informed presence that you need, no matter how you wish to birth your beautiful baby.
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Bonnie Doran
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Whenever I was asked, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” I always answered with “a mom."
Throughout my pregnancy, I thought I knew what to expect. Unfortunately I was wrong, I lacked support as well as knowledge going into my birth. After my own labor and delivery I decided to dive into all things birth and child related! I realized that becoming a doula was something I truly wanted to do. The further I got into my research and training, the more I found myself fired-up with passion and excitement! Because of that I became both a birth and postpartum doula! In pregnancy, labor, and birth education is key; but so is trust, and knowing when to trust. That's where a doula comes in. My goal is to fill you with information, inspiration, and confidence. My hope is that you'll be able to look back at your birth feeling that you had a positive experience, as well as making sure you always know and understand your options so you can make informed choices while being 100% supported. To ensure that you get the latest information, I continue to stay up to date on evidence based trainings and practices. Birth and Postpartum Doula |
Emma Loetterle
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My doula journey began after the birth of my first child; after her birth I didn’t feel I was adequately prepared so I dove into learning more about pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. For my second birth I had a completely different experience; I was prepared and supported by my doula & partner and although like anything there were unplanned changes it was still the most amazing and gratifying experience.
This all led me to become a certified birth doula! My passion lies within helping parents create their plan and experience their birth the way they want…whatever that may look like! Through my training, professional methods, and research I am able to be a supportive, calming hand in this vulnerable, special moment for you and your family. Birth Doula , Childbirth educator |
Elizabeth Pratt
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Being a doula isn't a job, it's a privilege! I am honored to be able to assist families in some of the most transformative times in their lives. My approach when working with women and their families is to offer education and encouragement, which in turn helps them to feel confident as they approach and experience their baby's birth. I listen to what matters to my clients, and I help prepare them to achieve those goals.
I completed my initial doula training in 2012 through DONA International and am pursuing Birth Beautifully's training, including childbirth educator for 2022. My husband and I have five children, and I have personal and professional experience with medicated and unmedicated labors, clients who have had the challenges of being on bedrest, and vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC). I have a special place in my heart for women suffering with Hyperemesis Gravidarum during their pregnancies, as I myself have dealt with it five times. I believe the best pregnancies, births, and postpartum experiences happen when women and their families feel supported, and I would be honored to do that for your family. Birth Doula |
