Kristen Schell - Birth Doula

About Kristen

Hey badass birthing warrior! I'm a mom of two tiny humans, a certified Birth Doula, Birth Photographer and Childbirth Educator serving expectant families throughout Southeast Michigan. I usually serve within an hour of Jackson, MI. I got my start in birth work by being a wedding and family photographer first. Then on Pinterest, I found birth photography photos and I thought it was beautiful. So I got into birth photography and was hooked. Then after I had my first kid, I took a birth doula training and realized that this was my calling. Not everyone has an empowering birth story and I want to help change the cultural attitude around birth by making them excited, (It's okay to be a little nervous!), confident and prepared for birth. Birth is a transformational experience for both the birthing person and their partner.

Birth Doula packages and pricing

Birth Doula Package

Includes 5 edited images, text/phone support, 2 prenatals and 1 postpartum visit as well as on call time from 38 weeks until your baby makes their arrival.

$1,500 USD · Flat rate

Birth Photography

Full edited photo gallery, on call time from 38 weeks until your baby makes their arrival, and my time. Films (highlight reels or birth story film) are an additional fee.

$1,500 USD · Flat rate

Birth Doula + Birth Photography

Includes everything in Birth Doula Support and Birth Photography package.
Plus, a 30 min pregnancy session and a professional photo album.

$1,800 USD · Flat rate

Accepted insurance

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What to expect

As a birth doula, I work along side you and your partner on this journey to bring your baby into this world. I’m like your personal Yoda or guide as you navigate your way into early parenthood. As a doula, I provide physical, emotional and informational support for you and your partner before, during and after your baby’s birth. As a birth photographer, I help remember this transformational experience where your child is born and you are born a parent. I help you remember what a badass you are. As a childbirth educator, I help you get informed about the childbirth process, teach you advocacy skills, practice comfort measures all so that we can stack the cards in your favor for the birth experience you desire.

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Certifications, training, and specialties

Certification and training

Birth Doula, Certification DONA International (2022)
Certified Lamaze Childbirth Educator (2023)
Body Ready Method, Pro (2022)

Education

Waynesburg University (2012)

Memberships and affiliations

DONA International
Lamaze International
Body Ready Method Pro

Languages

English

Credentials

BA

Specialties

Birth and Lactation Birth Doula Birth Photographer Birth Support Birth Videography Breastfeeding Photography Childbirth Education Evidence-Based Care Fresh 48 Photography Labor Doula LGBTQ+ Maternity and Family Photography Maternity and Newborn Photographer Maternity Photography