Website: www.birthcompanionsdoulaservice.com Phone: (515) 480-4810 Type of Practice: Solo practice Clients per Month: 1 to 4 Birth Doula Experience: 15 years and 425 births attended Area of practice: Des Moines, IA Travel range: 100 miles Travel comments/restrictions: Languages spoken: English
Birth Doula Certifications
DONA (DONA International)
Breastfeeding Certifications
Breastfeeding Support Specialist
Childbirth Educator Certifications
ICEA (International Childbirth Education Association)
Birthing From Within
Other Credentials
Neonatal Resuscitation Certified (American Academy of Pediatrics)
Specialized training or previous experience:
Teens
Over 40
Families conceiving with ART and IVF
VBAC
Home Birth
Multiples
Clients on bed rest
LGBTQ Families
Adoption
Relinquishing mothers
Special needs babies
Prematurity
Twins
Postpartum mood disorders
High risk
Expected stillbirth
Single parents
Cesarean birth
Waterbirth
Survivors of childhood sexual abuse
Special services available:
TENS units rental
Birth Pool rental
Acupressure and/or acupuncture in labor
Parenting consulting
Pregnancy, birth and/or newborn photography
Sibling support (for your older children at the birth)
Relevant volunteer or advocacy work: Have served as a DONA doula trainer in the past; served as DONA State Rep for Iowa; served on DONA Conference Committee; and on the DONA Certification Committee.
Also work with pregnant and parenting teens as the Perinatal Services Coordinator at a non-profit agency in Des Moines - the Young Women's Resource Center. I go into area high schools and facilitate support/education groups for pregnant and parenting teens; conduct pregnancy and birth education groups in area high schools focusing on the importance of having a healthy pregnancy and receiving prenatal care. Also coordinate the Better Begginings Doula Program for young women 21 and under.
I also am an active, professional member of our local chapter of ICAN in Central Iowa as an activist for normal and natural birth.
Attends hospital births? All Hospitals Attends birth center births? All Birth Centers Attends home births? Any Home Birth
Birth doula fee: $600 to $700 Fee details: $700 package includes 2-3 prenatal visits, on call 24x7 for you, the birth, and 1 postpartum visit; unlimited phone and email contact. Have extensive breastfeeding knowledge and support. Will make additional home visits to assist with breastfeeding problems.
Client Testimonials for Diane Tinker
Bree Sizer
Working with Diane was nothing short of wonderful. Diane's wealth of knowledge and resources, as well as her calming, natural presence put our minds at ease during my pregnancy, labor and birth of our son. Diane supported our wishes and was our strongest advocate as we planned our first natural birth at home. She knew exactly how to support my family and me emotionally and physically during this special time in our life. She was, without question, an integral part of our birth experience.
Working with Diane was nothing short of wonderful. Diane's wealth of knowledge and resources, as well as her calming, natural presence put our minds at ease during my pregnancy, labor and birth of our son. Diane supported our wishes and was our strongest advocate as we planned our first natural birth at home. She knew exactly how to support my family and me emotionally and physically during this special time in our life. She was, without question, an integral part of our birth experience.