Gadria Kalinowski

About me

Hi there, my name is Gadria (Gah-dree-ah)! I am a Birth & Postpartum Doula and a Certified Lactation Educator (CLE). I am also proud to be a Social Worker with an LMSW. There has always been a fascination for me around familial composition, while also strongly speaking up for how genetics are not the only factor that defines what family can be. By providing supportive, knowledgeable, and empathetic care, I strive to help you feel empowered as you recognize the capabilities of yourself, both physically and emotionally. My intentions lie in helping you access power, love, and serenity within your birth journey.

Education

Bachelors of Science in Social Work, Skidmore College (2021)

Bachelors of Science in Dance (Performance & Choreography), Skidmore College (2021)

Master of Social Work, Smith College School for Social Work (2024)

Certification and training

Birth Doula, Mama Glow (2024)

Certified Lactation Educator (CLE), CAPPA (2026)

Certified Postpartum Doula, CAPPA (2026)

Memberships and affiliations

BirthNet (2023 - 2026)

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English

Service introduction

I am a Social Worker and Doula who believes the entire perinatal period deserves attention, care, and love. My role as a birth doula allows me to build rapport with the families I work with so that when baby is ready to join us in this world, there is true comfort and familiarity! As a postpartum doula, I can give mothers, birthing folks, and their families attention that tends to be pushed aside in our society. If lactation training opened up MY eyes to how extraordinary feedings can be, I certainly want to share such knowledge with others too.

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