Phone: (616) 862-5145 Type of Practice: Partnership with 1 other doula Clients per Month: 0 to 3 Birth Doula Experience: 2 years and 22 births attended Area of practice: Grand Rapids, MI Travel range: 40 miles Travel comments/restrictions: Languages spoken: English, basic ASL, and some French
Specific certifications for the above: I have completed the requirements to become ceritfied by ToLabor, but choose not to become certified at this time.
Childbirth Educator Certifications
I was a Certified Bradley Method Instructor 2007-2011
Other Credentials
Neonatal Resuscitation Certified (American Academy of Pediatrics)
I am in my 2nd year of the Bachelor of Science in Midwifery program at Midwives College of Utah. www.midwifery.edu
College Education
BA/BS
Specialized training or previous experience:
VBAC
Home Birth
Cesarean birth
Waterbirth
Special services available:
Placenta encapsulation
Birth Pool rental
Belly casting
Babywearing education
Attends hospital births? All Hospitals I am happy to support you at any of the hospitals in my service area. Attends birth center births? No Birth Centers There are currently no birth centers in my service area. Attends home births? Some Home Births I am happy to support you during your homebirth when a midwife whose level of experience you are comfortable with is present.
Birth doula fee: Not specified Fee details: I do not have a set fee because I only accept voluntary contributions for my doula services. I want my services to be available to all women, regardless of their current financial situation.
