Website: www.doulasofcny.com Phone: (315) 708-7453 Type of Practice: Partnership with 2 or more doulas Clients per Month: 1 to 4 births and 2 to 4 postpartum families Birth and Postpartum Doula Birth Doula Experience: 3 years and 40 births attended Postpartum Doula Experience: 2 years and 10 families served Area of practice: Canastota, NY Travel range: 50 miles Travel comments/restrictions: Languages spoken: English
Birth Doula Certifications
DONA (DONA International)
Specialized training or previous experience:
Teens
Over 40
VBAC
Home Birth
Clients on bed rest
Adoption
Postpartum mood disorders
Single parents
Cesarean birth
Waterbirth
Survivors of childhood sexual abuse
Special services available:
Reduced rates for military members/spouses
Reduced rates for women considering adoption
Antepartum doula
Attends hospital births? All Hospitals Attends birth center births? All Birth Centers Attends home births? Some Home Births No unassisted births
Birth doula fee: $100 to $500 Postpartum doula hourly rate: $15 to $25 Fee details: we offer sliding fees as well.I believe no woman should be with out a doula if she chosses to have one.
Client Testimonials for Michele Broniszewski
leah Haponski
I just love this little lady! My husband and I hired Michele to be our doula when we became pregnant with our firstborn son, James. I was sick most of my 2nd trimester and had a lot of trials during my third. Michele kept me on my feet and feeling positive about life, even when my grandmother passed away close to my due date and I was devestated because I could not go toher funeral and did not get to say goodbye. She was there for me, praying as needed, sharing her time well beyond the necessary. I am so glad she was the doula for me.
The doctors decided to induce my labor and the whole process was not what I would have wanted or intended. Michele supported me and my husband every step of the way. When the baby's heartbeat dropped too low and the doctors whisked me out of the room to have a c-section, she stayed behind praying with my husband and helping him to stay calm....making it easier for him to be calm for me during the surgery.
After he was born she checked in with me regularly, to see how the baby was doing and myself...if I needed anything or any help. She has since become a great friend for both of us.
THANK YOU MICHELE!!!
Posted 3/29/2011
Jessica Athens
I hired Michele Bronizewski as a post-partum doula in August and September 2010, to help after the birth of my daughter in July. We had just moved to the area and didn't have friends or family nearby, and Michele's care and assistance were vital in helping us get on our feet. She came once a week or so, and would do household chores, watch my daughter as I napped, help prepare lunch for me and, perhaps most importantly, provided me and my daughter with love and friendship. She helped me feel comfortable taking care of my daughter (she's my first), taught me to trust my instincts in mothering, and gave my little one lots of care. She also encouraged my husband and me to go on a date, and offered to watch our daughter for us so we could do so -- she really understands the needs of new parents! If you are looking for a birth or post-partum doula, I can't recommend Michele enough. She's wonderful, generous, smart, and loving. You won't be disappointed!
I just love this little lady! My husband and I hired Michele to be our doula when we became pregnant with our firstborn son, James. I was sick most of my 2nd trimester and had a lot of trials during my third. Michele kept me on my feet and feeling positive about life, even when my grandmother passed away close to my due date and I was devestated because I could not go toher funeral and did not get to say goodbye. She was there for me, praying as needed, sharing her time well beyond the necessary. I am so glad she was the doula for me.
The doctors decided to induce my labor and the whole process was not what I would have wanted or intended. Michele supported me and my husband every step of the way. When the baby's heartbeat dropped too low and the doctors whisked me out of the room to have a c-section, she stayed behind praying with my husband and helping him to stay calm....making it easier for him to be calm for me during the surgery.
After he was born she checked in with me regularly, to see how the baby was doing and myself...if I needed anything or any help. She has since become a great friend for both of us.
THANK YOU MICHELE!!!