Website: www.mamakazoo.com Phone: (269) 352-0240 Type of Practice: Partnership with 2 or more doulas Clients per Month: 1 to 3 births and 1 to 6 postpartum families Birth and Postpartum Doula Birth Doula Experience: 12 years and 227 births attended Postpartum Doula Experience: 12 years and 275 families served Area of practice: Kalamazoo, MI Travel range: 50 miles Travel comments/restrictions: Languages spoken: English and basic sign language
Specific certifications for the above: I was trained by DONA through the MOMS network in Indianapolis, IN in 1999 and hands on training with CNM's and chose NOT to be certified with any national organization rather I have continued to educate myself by recieving CEU's through organizations (ICAN, LLL,NMBC) by attending workshops and conferences. By chosing not to be "certified" I am able to form and follow my own requirements of professionalism.
Breastfeeding Certifications
Successfully breastfed 4 children and assisted many mothers over the years. Have recieved CEU'S from LLL of Michigan and currently taking classes to become a Lacation Educator
Childbirth Educator Certifications
Successfully deliverd 4 children with midwives and no interventions. I have recieved CEU's from Birthing from Within, Penny Simpkins Labor Support Workshop, Henci Goer's Childbirth Education Workshop and Marshden Wagner's Childbirth Education Workshop and ICAN (International Caesaran Awareness Network)
Other Credentials
Professional Doula/Labor Assistant, Breastfeeding Support Specialist, Postpartum Wellness Specialist, Perinatal Hospice/Remembering an AngelBaby/Trained through Be Not Afraid
Specialized training or previous experience:
Over 40
Families conceiving with ART and IVF
VBAC
Multiples
Clients on bed rest
Adoption
Special needs babies
Prematurity
Twins
Postpartum mood disorders
High risk
Expected stillbirth
Single parents
Cesarean birth
Waterbirth
Special services available:
Mother blessing celebrations
Belly casting
Parenting consulting
Babywearing education
Red Cross first aid & CPR classes
Reduced rates for military members/spouses
Pregnancy, birth and/or newborn photography
Sibling support (for your older children at the birth)
Antepartum doula
Miscarriage Support (Before, During or After)
Relevant volunteer or advocacy work: March of Dimes/Prematurity Awareness Month Chair/Southwest Michigan Breastfeeding Coalition Member/ Bosom Buddies Breastfeeding BagsChair/ Faces of Loss,Faces of Hope Chapter Founder/MamaKazoo, Mama Friendship Group Founder, MamaKazoo Tears and Light Postpartum Depression and Wellness Group Founder/Be Not Afraid Perinatal Hospice Supporter/NILMDTS Supporter/Babywearing Supporter and Educator/CIMS (Coalition for Improving Maternal Services) Data Collector/ Red Cross Infant CPR Classes
Attends hospital births? All Hospitals The Professional Labor Support Services I provide are welcomed at all three local hospitals. Bronson, Borgess and South Haven Community Hospital Attends birth center births? All Birth Centers No Birth Centers in our area Attends home births? Some Home Births Home Birth clients that have been under the care of a CPM and a CPM is expected to attend the delivery at home. The home Birth MUST have been a planned event not a last minute decision to "stay home"
Birth doula fee: $500 to $700 Postpartum doula hourly rate: $25 to $40 Fee details: Package Pricing available, the more services included in the package the less expensive the whole package is. These are my personal prices however we can always refer you to someone that may work with your finances.
MamaKazoo has student Doulas that are available at a lower cost. Military Family Discounts Available and Perinatal Hospice grants available. Feel free to contact me with any questions.
