Gwen Alderks

About me

Mother of 8, grandmother of 8 (so far), aunt, sister, daughter —that’s Gwen! Teaching childbirth and Spinning Babies® classes, mentoring new doulas, facilitating a birth worker collective, and attending births has been my passion the last 10+ years. How can I serve you?

Education

Bachelor of Science in Medical Illustration (1985)

Certification and training

Well-Rounded Maternity (2014)

Languages

English

Service introduction

My support begins with a no-obligation meet up, either in-person or via Zoom, to discuss your birth preferences and what my support might look like. My services include 1 or 2 prenatal visits, 1 or 2 postpartum visits, (depending on client need) and accompanying you for the duration of your birth and the immediate “Golden Hour” afterwards. I do record a timeline of your birth, take photos as I’m able, and use aromatherapy in agreement with your wishes. I also provide placenta encapsulation services for my birth doula clients for an additional fee.

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