Certified Postpartum Doula
Karmen Weiss
As the second oldest child of four siblings, I’ve always had a natural inclination towards caretaking. In adulthood, I found myself being a go-to person for my friends, siblings and their growing families – offering advice, support and a helping hand whenever they needed it. I found fulfillment in being there for others during these
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Katie Noland
Hi! I’m Katie, a postpartum doula, certified by the Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association (CAPPA). Perhaps my best training for the job, though, comes from having experienced the birth and postpartum period with my four young children over the last decade. I have always loved babies, and after having my own children, I became deeply
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Katie Tracey
Hello! My name is Katie and I am a postpartum doula, yoga instructor, mom of 4 and owner of Life in Bloom Wellness (www.lifeinbloomwellness.co). Life in Bloom Wellness specializes in postpartum doula care, prenatal and postpartum yoga, postpartum education, natural cycle healing, and female wellness consulting. Life in Bloom Wellness focuses on helping women thrive at all
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Francine Kazmierski
My name is Francine. I am currently a student nurse working towards a BSN-RN degree. My passion from when I was little has always been to work in the NICU. I am a post partum doula and love to support and educate my families on their new addition.
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Ashli Kucinskas
Ashli is a labor and postpartum doula on our team who has completed her training through CAPPA, she is also a placenta encapsulation specialist. She has been working her whole life with children ranging from the age of 2 days to 12 years old. She has over 20 years of experience including being a nanny, night nurse, as
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Amanda Devericks
As a mom of two young, adventurous kiddos who has had two very different postpartum experiences, I understand the joys and challenges that new parents face. I have been there at 3am, more exhausted than ever before, leaking ALL the things from ALL the places, struggling through breastfeeding, and (despite having an amazing, supportive husband)
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Tara Dickson
Hi, I’m Tara, a CAPPA trained Postpartum Doula. I’m a mother of two from Burlington that’s looking to share my learnings and love for newborns. Whether it’s your first baby or just your newest one, I’m here to help make those early days easier on mom, baby and the whole family. Please contact me if
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Antionette Wright
Born and raised in Chicago, Ill. A mother of six beautiful children ages 26, 24, 20, 18, 16, and 6, one granddaughter that is 3 months old, happily married to my husband for 13 years. Having a less-than-ideal childhood, I have overcome and risen to the challenges. My experiences have given me the motivation and
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Chaz Smith
Hello, I’m currently a Fatherhood Case Manager with South Phoenix Healthy Start. I’m currently working towards a Postpartum Doula Certification to strengthen my ability in assisting fathers and their families. Within my years of experience working with both adults and children; I’ve gained the opportunity to assist others through health education, safety, intervention, and mentoring.
Selena Eisenberg (they/them)
Selena is a traditional midwife based in Pittsburgh, PA. They have been in the birth world for over 15 years. They are a one of the community birth workers participating in the “Perinatal Health Equity Champions program,” focusing on making hospital birth safer for BIPOC in Pittsburgh. When they aren’t attending a birth, spending time
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Phoebe Lapps
Hello there! My name is Phoebe Lapps, my husband Ben and I and our large golden doodle live in Cincinnati. I have been a nanny for many years, but I have been fascinated by birth-work since I was a child! I’m extremely passionate about empowering women with evidence-based support in the sacred space that is
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Doreen Barton
Doreen has a passion for helping families rest and care for their newborn babies. She specializes in gently guiding families to help balance life with little ones, whether it be organizing the overwhelmed, supporting the stressed, or empowering the energetic. Doreen was raised in Kingston, MA, and is blessed to have a close family who live nearby. She and her husband
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