Certified Postpartum Doula

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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Emily Hunter

Hello! I am Emily Hunter and I am a postpartum doula! I believe every family deserves high quality, compassionate care throughout their transition to parenthood. My ultimate goal is to make this transition less intimidating. I will provide physical, emotional and informational support in order to fill gaps left by our society’s current postpartum care.

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Shannon Cronin

Hi there! I’m Shannon and offer birth and postpartum doula services in the Denver metro area. I feel so compelled to provide empowerment and nurturing support to parents since my entry into parenthood was far more challenging than I had planned. I knew my newborn would need a lot of care, but I was unaware

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Karen Schultz

I have been privileged to work in the birth and postpartum community for close to a decade. While I was born and raised in rural Minnesota, I lived out of state for a number of years before moving back to be closer to family. This life change prompted me to lean into one of my

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Johanna Forney (She/Her)

As a dedicated and compassionate Certified Postpartum Doula, Certified Newborn Care Specialist, and soon to be Certified Lactation Counselor Johanna Forney is here to provide you and your precious bundle of joy with the highest level of care and support during this magical journey into parenthood. I am deeply passionate about ensuring the well-being and

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Mindy Mrowka

I am Mindy Mrowka, I live in Urbandale with my husband and 2 boys. Having experienced such wonderful and invaluable support throughout both of my pregnancies with our birth doula, I grew an appreciation for the community of women who are dedicated to supporting families during these transitional stages of life. During my Postpartum Doula

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Deirdre Zerilli

Deirdre Zerilli is a CAPPA trained postpartum doula with over a decade of nanny experience and a PhD in communication. Deirdre has provided postpartum and sibling care as a part of the team at Chicago Family Doulas since early 2021, and is currently working toward her postpartum doula certification. As her full time job, Deirdre

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Ajoa Ayesu

I am a postpartum doula who is passionate about providing support during the Fourth Trimester. I would love to connect with you as you navigate the different stages and experiences with your new little one. I would love to hear from you!

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Janine Kellogg

 I’m passionate about serving all families in this exciting and sometimes overwhelming adventure of pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and parenting. My goal is to make sure that during this adventure you can make informed and educated decisions that are right for your body and your family. I grew up in northern Minnesota and was given the

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Julie Sendelbach

Julie is a CAAPA trained postpartum doula and a DONA certified birth doula.  She loves educating, empowering, and encouraging women in their parenting journey.  Julie believes that all births and kids are miraculous and the women behind those kids should be treated with honor and dignity.  She brings a calm and joyful demeanor to the

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Jessica Wentling

I am a current CAPPA Postpartum Doula candidate working in the NYC area to provide the care and support that families need in the postpartum months. My practice melds theory and practicality – I am eager to help parents understand their new addition and battle google overwhelm, and also to help the family adjust to

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Priscilla Perillo

Hi! My name is Priscilla Perillo and I am a certified postpartum doula. I am looking forward to working with new families in hopes of making their experiences as memorable and beautiful as possible. Please contact me if you are interested in having me be a part of your postpartum support needs.

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Aleta Wills

Aleta has spent the last 20 years advocating for herself and others in the birth world. As a military wife, she has birthed 6 children in 5 different states and one country, and has been transferring her love and knowledge to military families for over a decade. Aleta has always felt that the postpartum period

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Kathleen McGlade

I am a postpartum doula, south jersey native, and mom of three. I believe optimal care is achieved when holistic health and modern medicine come together, and that the right support can provide the healing and comfort we all need and deserve. My goal is to support you as a new parent so that you

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Brenna Huffman

Hi, My name is Brenna Huffman and I am passionate about ensuring that all of the parents I work with feel safe and supported. I offer emotional, physical and informative support to make sure all of my clients needs are met. This can look like many different things whether you need a shoulder to cry

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Ashley Vargas-Butler

Navigating not only the challenges that come with pregnancy, birth, & postpartum but also the landscape that is maternity care in this country as a BIPOC can feel overwhelming.   I’ve been there, I get it.   After the traumatic birth of my first child I learned that having the right care and support can

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