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"Throughout my journey as a doula, it has resonated with me that the more hands-off you are with women, the better the outcomes are for women and their families."
Hello, my name is Kristin!
For over 20 years, I have provided birth & postpartum doula services as well as childbirth education to hundreds of families. Prior to my time at Ann Arbor Doulas, I built an incredible team of talented doulas to support our clients and am proud of my private practice's reputation in our community. In 2020, I transitioned to focusing solely on providing childbirth education through programs like Birth Detroit while only occasionally serving as a backup doula for my team. Most recently, I am moving back into birth & postpartum support through Ann Arbor Doulas and look forward to serving you!
A little bit more about me & how I became passionate about birth:
My first pregnancy was very challenging, and it made me think that there had to be a better way to give birth. I was kind of embarrassed about feeling that way because I had a great “medicalized” team of doctors. I just didn’t realize soon enough that they weren’t the best fit for me.
A few years later, I was working at a pediatrician’s office and a woman came in just raving about her incredible birth experience. She mentioned using a doula, and I had to learn more. Once I did, I realized that I had found my calling. Throughout my journey as a doula, it has resonated with me that the more hands-off you are with women, the better the outcomes are for women and their families.
I’ve trained in various organizations such as CAPPA- Birth Doula, and DONA International. I received several Birth Doula certifications from DONA, Health Connect One, Train the Trainer, Birth Doula & Breast-Feeding Peer Counselor, Commonsense Childbirth Inc, MCH specialist training, Lamaze International, childbirth educator, Spinning Babies, and the Rebozo technique. I am also certified in neonatal resuscitation and infant/child/adult CPR.
I look forward to working with you and supporting you through your journey.