Loran Bernert - Birth & Postpartum Doula

About Loran

I combine skills from MD degree in the Dominican Republic, my communication skills from years as a Certified Medical Interpreter and My Doula Certification from DONA international and other various childbirth and postpartum birth related trainings. I have been practicing for more than 5 yrs here in Louisville KY where I live but I cover 100 mile (1.5hr) radius covering Lexington and Cincinnati and southern parts of Indiana. I want to make sure you have the support you need during pregnancy birth and during those first weeks of newborn life. I support all birthing locations home hospital and birth centers. I work with moms having planned c-section to VBAC and multiples first time moms those wanting a water birth or an epidural I have coached families through this journey and no 2 births are ever the same it’s such a special moment to be part of and to be chosen by families to support them. I also offer a variety of birth arts and placenta encapsulation Belly painting Belly casting Belly henna Birth and Newborn Photography Birth/medical Interpreting (Spanish) Placenta Prints Placenta encapsulation Dried cord keeps sakes Resin birth keepsakes

Birth & Postpartum Doula packages and pricing

Birth Doula

2 prenatal visits
2 postpartum visits
Unlimited support via text email phone calls and video chats.
Continuous in-person support during labor
2 hrs of postpartum support after baby arrives
2-4 weeks on-call and reserved spot on my birth calendar for your EDD.
Many comfort measures/tools I bring along and offer during labor.

$1,200 USD · Flat rate

Accepted insurance

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What to expect

2 prenatal & 2 postpartum visits Unlimited support- text, calls, video chat or email in pregnancy & first 6 weeks of newborn life. Space on my birth calendar My On-Call window starts 2 weeks before your EDD till baby’s arrives. On call means ringer on, bags packed, I don’t go more than 1 hr away and I can to get to my clients with in 2-3 hrs max. I don't charge hourly past a certain number of In person hours. I can meet you at home or your birthing location of choice when you are in labor and ready for my support I provide continuous support until a couple hours after baby arrives.

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Certifications, training, and specialties

Certification and training

Birth Doula Certification- Dona International (2021)
Postpartum Doula Training -Birth Arts International (2023)
Certified Medical Interpreter- Bridging the Gap (2015)

Education

Medical Doctor (2011)

Memberships and affiliations

Dona International

Languages

English, Spanish

Credentials

CD (DONA) MD

Specialties

Birth Doula Birth Photographer Breastfeeding Support Caring for Special Needs Children Childbirth Education Evidence-Based Care Evidence-Based Therapy Fresh 48 Photography Health Coach High Risk and Low Intervention Obstetrical Care High-Risk Pregnancy Home Birth Hypnobirthing Method Infant Care LGBTQ+ Loss and Bereavement Doula Massage Maternity and Newborn Photographer Multiples Natural Birth Natural Childbirth Newborn, Baby, & Birth Photography Newborn Care Overnight Newborn Care Placenta Encapsulation Postpartum Doula Care Premature Infants Relaxation Techniques Support during Labor, Birth, and Postpartum Teen Counseling Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) Water birth