Jessica ANN

About me

Welcome! I’m Jessica, owner of The Happy Mama Place. For more than a decade, I’ve supported families through pregnancy, birth, and the transition into parenthood throughout Northeast and Central Pennsylvania. I’m a DONA Certified Birth Doula, Certified HypnoBirthing Childbirth Educator, Licensed Massage Therapist, Body Ready Method Pro, Certified High-Risk Doula, and trained in supporting families experiencing pregnancy after infant loss. My work brings together birth support, childbirth education, bodywork, movement, and nervous system awareness to help families prepare for birth both physically and mentally. I believe birth preparation is about more than memorizing positions or techniques. Every body is different, every baby moves through the pelvis differently, and every birth unfolds differently. My goal is to help you better understand your body, reduce fear, build confidence, and develop tools you can actually use during labor. My services include birth doula support, HypnoBirthing childbirth education, prenatal and induction massage and bodywork, labor support, and placenta encapsulation. The Happy Mama Place also has a team of doulas available for families seeking postpartum doula support. I support families throughout Northeast and Central Pennsylvania, including the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton area, the Poconos, Bloomsburg and Danville, the Lehigh Valley, and surrounding communities. Whether you’re preparing for your first birth, navigating a high-risk pregnancy, hoping for a different experience after a previous birth, or simply looking for more individualized preparation and support, I’d love to learn about you and what you envision for your birth. Send me a message and tell me a little about where you are in your pregnancy and what kind of support you’re looking for. I’d love to connect.

Certification and training

DONA Certified Birth Doula (2016)

Certified HypnoBirthing Chilbirth Educator (2022)

Licensed Massage Therapist (2012)

IPPA Certified Placenta Encapsulator (2016)

200 Hr Certified Yoga Instructor (2022)

Certified Educator Infant Massage (2018)

Certified Body Ready Method Pro (2025)

Megi High Risk Doula Certification (2025)

Pregnancy After Infant Loss (2025)

Memberships and affiliations

DONA

HypnoBirthing Institute

PA State Board

IPPA

Yoga Alliances

Infant Massage USA

Spinning Babies

Body Ready Method

Credentials

Specialties

Languages

English

Service introduction

Hi there! I'm passionate about supporting families through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum with personalized care. From doula support and relaxing prenatal massages to empowering HypnoBirthing classes, prenatal yoga, and placenta encapsulation, I’m here to help you feel confident and cared for. Let's make your parenthood journey smoother and more fulfilling together!

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