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Found 20 Childbirth Educators in Altoona, PA
Latrobe, Pennsylvania
As a Certified Labor Doula working in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area since 2020, I offer personalized birthing, lactation, and postpartum support as well as childbirth & postpartum education. My goal is to give you and your family the attention and knowledge you need to make informed decisions about pregnancy, delivery, feeding, and parenting. I am inspired by women's strength and the miracle of birth. This inspiration is why I became a Certified Labor Doula through Maternity Wise and am proud to serve women and families throughout South Western Pennsylvania. I first became interested in becoming a doula in 2017 when I became inspired by a supportive doula I hired for my second and third pregnancies. I was later encouraged to become a doula by a close friend, who then was the first mother I could serve as an educator and doula. I have three little boys of my own, and have had a hospital OBGYN, midwife center, and homebirth experience. I know what it is like to give birth and navigate both within and outside the industrial birth complex. I have personal experience with low-risk and high-risk pregnancies and what it is like to be concerned about the unknowns on the other side of delivery. In addition, I have experienced the benefits and relief of having a doula present to guide me through the portal of birth into the role of motherhood. Every woman deserves to have someone there to guide and assist them in making educated choices about their pregnancy, delivery, and parenting. It is good to have someone to remind them that they can persevere during this time of newness. I'm here to provide evidence-based education, and emotional, physical, and personalized support, along with advocacy for your rights. Mothers and couples who work with me will find I highly value their maintained autonomy, including mother-led labor and delivery. I recognize birth as a non-medical event that occasionally needs medical attention. High-risk pregnancies need significantly more care than healthy pregnancies- but that high-risk model of care should not be used to care for all expectant mothers. In this vein, I acknowledge that women do not need to be empowered to give birth well or ecstatically. Instead, their autonomy, human rights, and dignity must be protected and remain intact. Under these aforementioned parameters, birth will naturally lead toward positive and non-traumatic perspectives of its' outcome. Lastly, and perhaps most importantly, as a Christian, I am confident there is much truth to be ascertained in the metaphor of birth used throughout the Bible.
Somerset, Pennsylvania
Blessings to you all 🤲🏾 Hello, mamas, papas, and babies! I’m Keonya! I am a traditional birthworker, mother, medicine woman, forest farmer, student midwife, and birth photographer. I am dedicated to providing and teaching true informed consent, advocacy, and genuine autonomous support. I am supportive of all births without judgment of any kind. The birth you seek matters to me! If there’s something I can’t help with, I can refer to others. When I'm not doing anything birthy, I love to indulge in earthy things all around me. Whether that's being outdoors, making healing remedies for my family, or cooking from scratch. I'm learning how to sew and practicing more yoga as I learn. We are going back to the Nordic lifestyle where we live on the road in our RV and travel the world, going where we feel called or to visit family. I gave birth to four children of my own but have found myself being a mother to many. I love to read and play football with my family, and I'm a huge foodie! I love to try new things and live for experiences.
Hagerstown, Maryland
Hello All!!! My name is D'Starr. My passion is serving my community as a birth doula, postpartum doula, a montrice (a doula that performs limited clinical skills), and maternity self care specialist. I am also currently serving the community in a home birth Midwifery practice as a Student Midwife.
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
Hey, I’m Lauryn! Congrats on this exciting new adventure! I am passionate about all parents having the most joy-filled birth possible. I’m a mama of two little ones and bring my expertise from my own vastly different birthing experiences. With an encouraging and nurturing personality, along with a strong knowledge of birth, I can help you advocate for your birth wishes. My goal is to create a peaceful and happy environment, and help to make your birth a beautiful experience. My Birth Doula Training and Certification is through DONA International.
Linden, Pennsylvania
Doula, childbirth education, lactation counselor. I'm Brazilian and I have lived in Pittsburgh for 9 years. I provide support for families during pregnancy, birth and postpartum. I lead a Portuguese-speaking pregnancy group and a Spanish, Portuguese, and English childbirth education with dance movements that are favorable for childbirth.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Confident Birthing Pittsburgh provides independent childbirth preparation classes in the privacy of your home. We can create a class that will specifically address the questions you have so you feel confident and ready to give birth.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Hi! I'm Nadia. I provide doula services from preconception to postpartum, childbirth education, and body literacy coaching. My practice was created in 2022 with an original focus on body literacy, but as my passion has expanded, so have my offerings! I believe that modern medicine is an invaluable resource, but I tend to work best with individuals and families that want to incorporate traditional medicine into their experience, too.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
We are The Next Gen Birth Plan founded by Dr. Emily Pastrana PT, DPT & Tanya Rockovich. Emily is a pelvic health physical therapist, birth doula, & childbirth educator. Tanya is a certified Pilates instructor, childbirth educator & perinatal nutritionist. We created this online course to help you have YOUR birth, YOUR way. You get a self-paced virtual course, a 100-page interactive handbook, & a private support group so you know that you are NEVER alone. Welcome ✨🌙
Winchester, Virginia
I’m a certified birth doula serving my community since 2015. I am also a certified lactation counselor. My passion is to see that your family gets the help and care they need and deserve. www.altheabirthcare.com
Frederick, Maryland
Hi! I'm Jen. I am passionate about birth! I have been a Certified Birth Doula for 11 years, and a labor and delivery registered nurse for 2 years. I have seen firsthand how important education is in the birthing space, and am also an Evidence Based Birth Instructor. Education, Self advocacy and creating a good birth team positively impacts outcomes in EVERY situation. I have experienced the full spectrum of birth, from intimate home births to high risk inductions. From parents catching their own babies to stat cesareans. I love what I do! I also love cats, gardening, family time, blending herbal remedies, and hanging out with my friends drinking coffee.
Russell, Pennsylvania
I love God, my family, my pup Boo, everything birth, and empowering families through education because knowledge is power! I love teaching birth doula workshops through DONA and have been a doula for 27 years, a Trainer for 17 years, and a CLC. Join my 3-day workshop from anywhere as I teach mostly virtually through Zoom.us and you'll receive 3 certificates, all of which are the first steps in becoming certified through DONA International. Now is the time to become a doula! Many States are getting on board with Medicaid paying a Doula for their services!
Ashland, Pennsylvania
Hi I’m Heather. I am a certified childbirth educator, doula, placenta specialist and lactation counselor. I offer support to families that are looking to be well educated and prepared to have a positive birth experience. Everyone has a different idea of what their ideal birth looks like and I want to help you navigate all of the decisions you will need to make to achieve the best possible experience for you! I have 9 years of professional experience serving families in northeast Pennsylvania. Contact me today to see if I am a good fit for you.
New Wilmington, Pennsylvania
I help Christian mothers understand God's design, release fear around childbirth, & heal from past birth trauma.
Millersville, Pennsylvania
My passion as a Doula has roots in mental health care & advocacy, family bonding, trauma informed care, support for parents in recovery, disability navigation, young mother mentoring, & so much more. My power as a Doula is to walk alongside of you to remind you of & guide you to YOUR unique intuition & power as a birthing person and/or parent.
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
I am a certified birth and postpartum doula, certified Childbirth Educator, Certified Lactation educator and Certified Hypnobirthing educator serving Lancaster, York and Harrisburg areas in Pennsylvania. To me, Birth is the most sacred event in nature. And my goal is to empower every birthing person have the birth they desire. I am here to provide emotional, physical and informational support but I am also here to coach the birthing person to see the value and strength they have to do it their intended way. I see it as my utmost privilege to serve the birthing community.
Rockville, Maryland
Congratulations on your upcoming birth! We have a large team offering several products and services for expecting families. As a full-scope trim doula, I support you from the start of your fertility journey through your postpartum period. I have been a doula for over 24 years, working with over 4,000 families nationally and internationally. Our team has over 250 years of experience. We serve many different areas. And our team speaks many different languages including but not limited to: Spanish, Italian, Galic, etc. Let me know how I can help you!
Baltimore, Maryland
I am a mom, daughter, a sister, an aunt, a cat mom, taco chaser, lover of travel, and a proud doula. My family and I live in the DC area, though I will always and forever remain a Georgia girl at heart. My passion has always been in healthcare and championing people to make the best decisions for themselves based on unbiased support and evidenced based information. My goal is that each and every family I support feels confident and empowered walking into and away from their birth experience.
North Bethesda, Maryland
I can't remember a time when I was not passionate about family issues, and particularly family health. I had my first child at a young age, and found the perinatal landscape entirely bewildering. Mostly alone, I had no idea what was happening to me and my baby, or how to provide for him once he was born (and later, when he was quite sick). The experience strengthened my desire to support others who find themselves similarly lost at the hands of an impersonal medical institution. I am committed to helping families access evidence-based information for informed decision-making, and to helping improve the birth experience for all families. I serve families of all types, and I specialize in trauma-informed care, bereavement support, disability advocacy, and neurodivergence, Additionally, I am conversant in Spanish, French, and American Sign Language (ASL). The journey into familyhood should be a time of joy, love, and familial and community support. I founded Family Ways with the intention to help bring such an experience to any individual and family who wants and needs it, and to strengthen the family bond—no matter what shape the family takes. I am honored to have been able to share in the lives of so many beautiful families, if for just this one crucial moment.
Baltimore, Maryland
We are a team of Perinatal Professionals (Doulas, Childbirth Educators, Yoga Instructors, Mental Health Therapists, Lactation Consultants, Sleep Specialists, Placenta Encapsulation Specialists, etc.) supporting families in great transition that is parenthood. Located in Baltimore, MD, we serve families locally, and around the globe - online!
Baltimore, Maryland
Leah Hairston (she/her) is a full-spectrum doula, perinatal social worker, lactation counselor and advocate. She educates and empowers women with female reproductive systems, reminding them of their inherent power. Her dedication to facilitating spaces for healing, equal access, and justice stems from her deep commitment to addressing the systemic reproductive injustices against Black women. She is the founder of Sweet Bee Services, a Baltimore-based doula agency that provides justice-focused, trauma-informed, family-centered care throughout DC, Maryland, and Virginia. When not working, Leah enjoys trying new recipes while listening to audiobooks, walking her pup T’Challa, and savoring moments with loved ones. She is passionate about all things related to babies, reproductive wholeness, and social justice. Learn more and support her work by visiting www.sweetbeedoula.com.
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