Phone: (260) 413-5696 Type of Practice: Solo practice Clients per Month: 0 to 2 Birth and Postpartum Doula Birth Doula Experience: 5 years Postpartum Doula Experience: 5 years Area of practice: Fort Wayne, IN Travel range: 25 miles Travel comments/restrictions: Dependent upon your circumstances, I may be able to care for clients who live greater than 25 miles outside of Fort Wayne. Languages spoken: English, some ASL
Certification(s) are pending Specific certifications for the above: DONA trained Labor Doula- over 5 years experience in providing labor & birth support
Breastfeeding Certifications
Over 5 years Postpartum experience supporting breastfeeding mothers
Childbirth Educator Certifications
Over 5 years experience with educating and supporting families in the hospital setting during the labor and postpartum process.
Other Credentials
RN (Registered Nurse)
Neonatal Resuscitation Certified (American Academy of Pediatrics)
I have over 5 years experience as an OB nurse, and will graduate with my Master's in Nursing in spring of 2011. My educational background exceeds that of other doulas in the area, and with my advanced knowledge base, I am uniquely able to provide you with exceptional prenatal and labor support.
College Education
BA/BS
MA/MS
Specialized training or previous experience:
Teens
VBAC
Home Birth
Twins
Single parents
Cesarean birth
Waterbirth
Special services available:
Birth Pool rental
Acupressure and/or acupuncture in labor
Belly casting
Cloth diapering education
Babywearing education
Reduced rates for military members/spouses
Reduced rates for women considering adoption
Pregnancy, birth and/or newborn photography
Sibling support (for your older children at the birth)
Antepartum doula
Attends hospital births? All Hospitals I am very familiar with all Fort Wayne area hospitals, having worked in an OB unit for over five years, and I have extensive experience in providing breastfeeding support. Attends birth center births? All Birth Centers I have yet to attend a birth center birth in the doula role, but I am familiar with all area birth centers and the midwives who deliver there. Attends home births? Any Home Birth I have experience with homebirth both as a doula, and as a birth assistant.
Birth doula fee: $100 to $250 Postpartum doula hourly rate: Not specified Fee details: Currently, my doula support services include: 1-2 prenatal visits to create your birth plan and discuss your options and birth preferences, unlimited physical and emotional labor support, and 1 postpartum visit. My fee is also negotiable, dependent upon your current circumstances. After my certification process is complete, I will be charging $500 for my doula services. I want to support all women who wish to have a doula supporting and empowering them at their birth. Feel free to contact me and we can discuss a payment plan and/or fee negotiation. I look forward to helping you have a safe, satisfying birth!
