CHILDBIRTH

I have been married to Gary since 1985! We have 3 beautiful children, Laurel, Landon and Lennon! I have been providing childbirth education and doula services since 1989! I own Childbirth Companions Doula Services. After the birth of my first child I felt an amazing transformation! It was so empowering! There is no "high" like giving birth! I wanted others to experience this amazing feeling too!. I received childbirth education certification through a local agency the Association for Shared Childbirth, then I trained through International Childbirth Education Association (ICEA), then on to Doula's of North America (DONA). SHARE certified grief cousel.

Empowered Mom of two, Passionate Freelance Writer, Inspired Childbirth Educator (In Training). My mission is to empower mothers by providing information and resources around childbirth and parenting.

I "work" in health care as a Certified Lamaze Childbirth Educator and Breastfeeding Educator however it doesn't feel like work. My true work is trying to keep it together as a mother-wife-daughter-sister-friend. My partner in this 3 ring circus is an exceptional man who works as a firefighter even though he would much rather be a sports commentator (then he would actually get paid for what he does most of his time). The 3 ring circus was not a metaphor as we have 3 children ages 3,6,&9. My favorite color is green, is that enough about me?

Residing in Southern Oregon, Amy is a childbirth educator, doula and aspiring midwife. Since 1993, she has taught over 300 expectant couples about pregnancy, childbirth and parenting, and labor assisted during that time also. Amy is the mother of two teen boys and enjoys writing, gardening and walking in her spare time.

Jody lives in western PA with her three youngest children. She is an affiliated Natural Childbirth Educator and Doula, raw foodist, vegetarian, homebirth mom, unschooler and writer.

Samantha Van Vleet is a birth doula, postpartum doula, childbirth educator and third year pre-medical student. She, her husband and her three children reside in southcentral Alaska. She is actively involved in the birthing community and is co-leading a new chapter of the International Cesarean Awareness Netwrok (ICAN) on the Kenai Peninsula.

Lynnette taught childbirth education, baby care, and breastfeeding classes for eight years at a local hospital and a nonprofit agency. She took a sabbatical from childbirth class teaching to home school her two children. Lynnette has always loved reading, so she has especially enjoyed sharing good books with her two daughters. Much of her writing revolves around the experiences she has had reading, teaching, parenting and homeschooling her two daughters. She has experience working with children from newborns through high school, including experience teaching, tutoring, and volunteering at her church.

Kelly Vittoria is a mother, regiestered nurse, doula and childbirth educator on Long Island, New York. Her interests include healthy cooking and dining out, attachment parenting, writing, and traveling when she has the spare time.

I am a Childbirth Educator, Interior Designer, and licensed Nail Technician. I have a beautiful daughter and wonderful husband.

S.K. is a freelance author and novelist, writing mainly in the historical fiction and sci-fi/fantasy fusion genres. Her debut novel, Silesia: The Outworlder, is now available at amazon.com and smashwords.com. S.K. is also a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator and a trained birth doula, and she holds a Ph.D. in English Literature from the University of Notre Dame.

I have extensive experience as a hypnobirthing educator, teaching women about the best hypnobirthing options for a completely natural childbirth. I have helped hundreds of women review the leading hypnobirthing techniques to find the optimal method that suits their personality and lifestyle. I have also worked to customize birth plans in order to facilitate successful hypnobirths.

Registered Nurse, Political Observer I was born in 1964 in the country of West Germany. A German Citizen, raised by German grandparents during the Cold War, I became aware of many political and ethical issues at an early age. My hometown is Fulda, located 30 miles west of the region where the once infamous Iron Curtain once stood guard, separating the Free from the Imprisoned. As a child I learned about many endeavors, my grandfather undertook to resist the Hitler Regime; and as an adult I built on this knowledge by making sure to learn more about the Jewish community, its culture, traditions and believe system. The Fulda Gap '" as the area around my birthplace is known in military circles was the one place, where ambush of Communistic Forces from the USSR was expected at any given moment. Due to this fact, there was a heavy presence of American Soldiers, which consequently resulted in many German / American marriages. So, I too, came to the United States as an Immigrant Military Wife, became an American Citizen by naturalization and perused the American Dream, complete with children, a career ladder, and a house with a white picket fence. I am a Registered Nurse, specializing in Childbirth and Obstetrics; and I am proud to report that over the years I have help many lives enter into this world safely. Time and life events eventually turned an at first happy marriage, into despair, resulting in a quick divorce, followed by a rebound relationship that brought about an entirely new set of problems. Now facing the challenges of being re-married and totally in love with a man who is a recovering drug abuser and alcoholic, I am concentrating on getting through one day at a time with the energy and strength afforded to me by the grace of God. In the meantime I am keeping focused on my wonderful profession as a Registered Nurse, keeping my finger on the pulse of life, observing current events and keeping watchful over the political affairs everywhere.

* Doula and aspiring Nurse Midwife '" I am in the midst of my doula certification with Childbirth International. I started my MSN and CNM coursework at The Ohio State University, but moved to the Portland, OR, for my husband's job before I was able to finish. I am hoping to complete the degree here in the Northwest eventually, but am enjoying being a doula in the meantime! * Volunteer '" I am a volunteer with PDX doulas. * Mom and wife '" I have two beautiful kids, Jack (age 5) and Ruby (Age 2) and a fantastic husband, Chris. We are loving living in the Pacific Northwest, and relish hiking to waterfalls and trips to the beach. *Fitness buff '" in my "free" time, I lift weights and train for road races. My favorite distance is the half-marathon! *Amateur photographer '" I take pictures of my kids, scenery, and interesting bugs.

@ My previous work experience includes being a Certified Doula through Doulas Make a Difference! and Doulas of North America (DONA). I completed Childbirth Educator training through Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association (CAPPA), and helped in the writing of a childbirth education curriculum for Cascade Christian Childbirth Association. Also, I spent four years as a Volunteer Certified Breastfeeding Support Provider through our local WIC office, sat as Vice President of Douas of Southern Oregon, and provided birth support as an Independent contractor for La Clinica at Ashland Community Hospital. One of the most exciting things I did during that time was to travel to Croatia with my mentor, teacher and dear friend to promote her book and assist in a home birth. While retired from actively pursuing my birthing career, I continue to read periodicals and love the subject in general. More recently, I have been taking more of an interest in literature and writing. I have always loved the feeling of getting my thoughts out on paper or screen! I live with my wonderful boyfriend, four children, grandson, crazy adorable cat Mouse, dog Gizmo, loud, annoying and ancient bird Cinnamon, and some fish. I enjoy cooking frugally and healthfully for my very large family, teaching my daughters the art of belly dance, painting with acrylics and oil pastels, and reading lots and lots of books.

Janet (Yip) is a personal trainer & nutritional consultant with experience as a doula and childbirth educator. Philip (Yap) is a licensed contractor, jewelry designer and MBA with an interest in economics.

Lori Bartel writes about topics related to natural childbirth and health, postpartum care, mothering, childcare, herbs and family life.

I'm a twenty-something married stay at home mom of two and writer. I'm a Hoosier, scifi nerd, Republican, baby wearer and Christian homeschooler. I'm also a big advocate of natural childbirth and heart awareness. I'm enjoying my wonderfully chaotic life!

I am a 26 years old mother of two boys. I am passionate about informed consent in childbirth, pregnancy and parenting. I love gardening and exploring the world. I am a bookworm and an Internet research junkie. I live in Northern Ontario.

Certified Labor Assistant "Doula", Breastfeeding Consultant, Certified Hypno-Childbirth Educator, Wellness Consultant for Women, Mothers and their children, Motivational Speaker and an Author.

Born in the Boston area, married mother of 3. She is an amateur genealogist, a vegetarian, a believer in equal rights, and a student of the earth. She has studied baby names for nearly 20 years. Natural Childbirth Advocate and Author.

certified childbirth educator, home school mom, graduate student, fine dining & tourist industry expert, mystery shopper

I am a birth doula and aspiring childbirth educator. I am the mother of three awesome kids and also work full-time in accounting. I'm busy, but very happy.

I'm a joyful Christian mama who loves to embark on learning adventures with my family! My interests include attachment parenting, natural childbirth and breastfeeding advocacy, babywearing, holistic living, alternative medicine, music, cooking, reading, and of course, writin

Kati Leigh Wood graduated from the University of Northern Colorado in 2006 with a BA in English and minor in Writing. She is currently pursuing publication of her first novel. Kati is becoming certified to teach childbirth education and become a doula, a non-medical labor as

I have been a freelance writer for over 10 years. I am a childbirth educator, student midwife, and birth doula. I have published one book, 150 Ways to Creatively Announce Your Pregnancy.

I am a part time real estate agent and full time wife who enjoys learning about pregnancy, childbirth, parenting, natural medicine, and hobby farming.

Mary Tipps is a Certified Childbirth Educator and Certified Lactation Educator. She received her training at the University of California. She has worked in hospitals, women's centers, and an inner city teen parent program. She is a mother of four.

Angela England; SAHM w/ 3 children while also serving as a virtual personal assistant. England maintains certification as a Massage Therapist, Labor Support Doula and Childbirth Educator. Available to write or review for your company.

Founded childbirth education & outreach centre in 1991. Studied nursing in 1995- transferred to Human Biology. Break to care for family. Returned to psychology. Currently studying the Bachelor of Behavioural Science at LaTrobe University in Victoria.

I'm a certifying labor doula with CAPPA, a postpartum doula with DONA, a student midwife at Ancient Art Midwifery Institute, and a Lamaze childbirth educator.

I have published one book, 150 Ways to Creatively Announce Your Pregnancy.