Birth Doula Profile Meet Angela Payne Birth Doula, RN Student My name is Angela, I am currently a Nursing Student 👩🏻‍⚕️💉and mother of 6 (🎀🏈🎀🏈🏈🎀)with the goal of becoming a Midwife. I am a trained Doula and am currently obtaining my credentials as a Lactation Counselor🍼,Prenatal Yoga instructor 🧘🏻‍♀️and Childbirth Educator 👩🏻‍🏫. My mission is to educate and empower pregnant women, birthing partners, and new families who want better outcomes and more positive birth experiences, through emotional, physical, and educational support. I would like to help in bridging the gap in having people be heard in their choices and help them stand firm in their choices. It’s not often you see people who not only see you but hear you. I have a passion for helping others and for empowering women in any stage of life, especially as they are bringing new life into the world. Whether it be emotional support, information on classes, physical support, pre-natal yoga, relaxation techniques, Lactation counseling, or to simply occupy space so that they know they don't have to go through birth alone. ​ 5854485390 doula@madonnachildbirthservices.com

Postpartum Doula Profile Meet Janet McAdoo Post Partum Doula HI there! I am the youngest of 8 kids and oldest of 22 nieces and nephews. Being around children is second nature to men and a joy. I have three beautiful kiddos of my own who are now 22, 19 and 15. We homeschooled them all the way through and I am delighted to have the time to support and love younger mamas at this point in my life. I also teach part time in the city school district. ​ 5857501705 sunnydays624@hotmail.com

Birth Doula Profile Meet Natalie Skomski Birth Doula & Postpartum Support Hi, I'm Natalie! As the mother of three beautiful children, I've personally navigated the challenges of difficult births. It was those experiences which deepened my passion for assisting expectant parents in their unique birthing experiences. My own journey has equipped me with empathy and I am committed to helping you through one of your most transformative moments. My doula journey began over a decade ago when I had the privilege of assisting a dear friend during her birth. Since then I’ve given birth to my own children and had the privilege of supporting other parents in their birthing journeys. I'm in the final stages of earning my certification through Childbirth International. My doula philosophy is rooted in the belief that every parent deserves to have the birth they desire. I am here to support, empower, and educate you throughout pregnancy, delivery and post-partum. This will include: •Two in person consultations •Unlimited support via text, email or phone •Constant labor & birth support •Two postpartum visits You feeling confident and supported throughout your birthing journey is my #1 goal. When I am not doula-ing I love making memories with my husband & children, caring for my far too large plant collection and tackling DIY projects. As I finalize my certification, I am looking for experience and I am offering my services at a very discounted rate. I look forward to getting to know you! Please don’t hesitate to contact me with absolutely any questions you have at: yougotthisbaby.doula@gmail.com You Got This Baby! 5185380228 yougotthisbaby.doula@gmail.com

Postpartum Doula Profile Meet Michelle Grosodonia Maiola Full Spectrum Doula, Pre-Birth, Birth and Postpartum, Pre-Postnatal Yoga, Reiki Healing Michelle is a birth, postpartum, and full spectrum doula. She is passionate about the birth process and making birth inclusive for everyone. She seeks to support the birthing person as well as anyone else who is part of their journey. It was during her yoga teacher training prenatal section in 2013 that Michelle fell in love with how the body changes during birth. Since then she has been studying and furthering her knowledge of birth, yoga and energy healing. She is extremely honored to be able to hold space for those who are going through their fertility journey. Michelle is a registered yoga teacher and Reiki Master. She incorporates all of these into what she brings to a postpartum visit. She loves sports (especially the buffalo bills) her family/heritage and has a passion for learning. ​ 5859443474 mgrosodonia@gmail.com

Postpartum Doula Profile Meet Melissa Ebner Birth Doula CD(DONA), Postpartum Doula, Lactation Counselor I have a passion for helping others and for empowering people in any stage of life, especially as they are bringing new life into the world. Whether it be emotional support, physical support, relaxation techniques, or to simply occupy space so that they know they don’t have to go through birth alone. I am excited to use my intuitive and kind energy to help guide and empower families in their journey to parenthood. I have been an early childhood educator for 20 years in many different modalities, including Montessori education, family day care, and nanny work. It was a very natural transition from teaching and caring for young children and their families to becoming a doula. I truly love this heart work and I feel blessed every day. Melissa Doula https://www.melissadoulacare.com/ 6072729838 melissa.doulacare@gmail.com

Birth Doula Profile Meet Ashley Wyffels Birth Doula, Postpartum Doula, Pediatric Sleep Consultant, Childbirth Educator Growing up I always knew I wanted to work with babies. I went on to get a degree in early childhood development and have worked in the childcare field for over 10 years with infants. After becoming a certified pediatric sleep consultant in 2019 and working with many families, I realized there was so much more I could do to help parents thrive. This led me down the path of becoming a birth and postpartum doula. Educating and supporting families is my passion and I feel very privileged to get to do this work! Doulas and Beyond http://doulasandbeyond.com 5854691782 doulasandbeyond@gmail.com

Birth Doula Profile Meet Melissa Ebner Birth Doula CD(DONA), Postpartum Doula, Lactation Counselor ​ Melissa Doula https://www.melissadoulacare.com/ 6072729838 melissa.doulacare@gmail.com

Postpartum Doula Profile Meet Ashley Wyffels Birth Doula, Postpartum Doula, Pediatric Sleep Consultant, Childbirth Educator Growing up I always knew I wanted to work with babies. I went on to get a degree in early childhood development and have worked in the childcare field for over 10 years with infants. After becoming a certified pediatric sleep consultant in 2019 and working with many families, I realized there was so much more I could do to help parents thrive. This led me down the path of becoming a birth and postpartum doula. Educating and supporting families is my passion and I feel very privileged to get to do this work! My goal as a birth doula is to inform and support parents so they feel heard and remember birth as a happy experience. I was fortunate enough to have a positive birth experience when I had my daughter in 2014 but I know that is not the case for everyone. I would love to be able to change that. My goal as a postpartum doula is to make the transition of having a new baby as smooth as possible. I also have a degree in Early Childhood development, I am a certified pediatric sleep consultant and work as a nanny. I plan to become a certified lactation counselor in the future as well. I grew up in the Victor area and just built a house in Farmington where I live with my family of 3. We have a beautiful, sassy daughter who is my reason for being and keeps me always striving to do more! Doulas and Beyond http://doulasandbeyond.com 5854691782 doulasandbeyond@gmail.com

Postpartum Doula Profile Meet Kerela Jones Postpartum Doula, Birth Doula I am a birth and postpartum doula. I hold Holistic Birth and Postpartum Doula certifications through The Matrona and I am also Bradley Childbirth educated. I have been passionate about natural, physiological childbirth since the birth of my first son. I am a calm, steady and encouraging presence to each family I support. I will work with you during pregnancy to answer questions, share resources for education and provide emotional and physical support for both you and your partner throughout your entire labor and delivery, and after the birth. Natural Beginnings Birth Support https://bkj575.wixsite.com/website 585-784-0291 kerelajones@gmail.com

Birth Doula Profile Meet Melissa Keyes Birth doula, postpartum doula, breastfeeding consultant, breathing techniques, birthing support and parent education Hi, I am so happy to tell you about myself! I have always had a deep understanding for children, my heart is baby! I have been a migrant headstart infant teacher for almost 13 yrs. ,this includes breastfeeding, I have a current CDA and CPR/First aid, and MAT Certification. I had my babysitting certificate at 11, and it was all the love and nurturing one could truly give to those helpless children. My life passion has been babies and caring for family members and then I tought at the Roosevelt children center for 2 years. I will never forget what a beautiful opportunity it was to work with children with disabilities and learning challenges. I have been employed through my local school district as well. My absolute favorite is my babies!!! I would love to share my compassion and caring for others as a doula. This is my passion for all those beautiful women who would love to have me also. Baby Love 3153590510 mlssutter@yahoo.com

Birth Doula Profile Meet Kaitlyn Terry Birth Doula, Postpartum Doula, Homebirth Preparation, Birth Artist & Educator After welcoming her two children lovingly at home, Kaitlyn was inspired to support other families in finding the power and beauty of their birth. Through birth, we are able to tap into the wisdom and strength of our foremothers. This strength is what carried Kaitlyn through her own multiple losses, entrusting in herself and her breath. Kaitlyn is passionate in supporting families through their own pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and infertility journeys. With her formative presence and providing evidence based research, Kaitlyn wants her clients to feel empowered over their own birth experience and decisions. Homebirth is Kaitlyn’s strength and expertise, with holding two of her own as well as witnessing and supporting many in the Greater Rochester Finger Lakes area. Whether at a hospital, birthing center, or at at home, she wants to create comfort and hold space for families. Kaitlyn has her M.A. in education, is a local artist and an art therapist; Kaitlyn found pregnancy and birth to be the greatest art form we can create. As part of her services, she provides: pregnant henna adornment for individuals or blessing ways, birth art therapy, infertility art therapy, placenta art prints, newborn portraiture, and postpartum support and healing. In her spare time, Kaitlyn is a lover of nature and is often hiking around Rochester with her two kids and pup! Let’s connect <3 Artful Birth Support https://www.artfulbirthdoula.com/ 5854155635 artfulbirthdoula@gmail.com

Birth Doula Profile Meet Kerela Jones - Certified Holistic Doula Birth Doula, Postpartum Doula I am a birth and postpartum doula. I hold Holistic Birth and Postpartum Doula certifications through The Matrona and I am also Bradley Childbirth educated. I have been passionate about natural, physiological childbirth since the birth of my first son 31 years ago. I am a calm, steady and encouraging presence to each family I support. I will work with you during pregnancy to answer questions, share resources for education and provide emotional and physical support for both you and your partner throughout your entire labor and delivery. I truly believe in the natural process of birth and that a woman’s body knows instinctually how to birth. I am a believer in the process of evidence-based birth and trust that each of us hold the knowledge and wisdom within ourselves to birth our baby and make decisions surrounding this transformative time. Sometimes we just need a little reassurance along the way! Natural Beginnings Birth Support https://www.facebook.com/DoulaKerela/ 585-784-0291 kerelajones@gmail.com

Postpartum Doula Profile Meet Caitlan Wilber Postpartum Doula I am a DONA-trained Postpartum Doula and owner of Sage Support. No experience of my life has been as foundation-rattling as having my first child. My husband and I lived far from family and friends, and - like most - our family had other day-to-day responsibilities that kept them busy. Add in a (short) NICU stay, early feeding challenges, and insufficient paternity leave, and I was a mess. In those early days, in between visits from our mothers and sisters, I constructed a tiny village of “nice ladies” - lactation consultants, speech language pathologists, and a weekly breastfeeding group - to put myself back together and stabilize my daughter’s eating. Through that process, I learned about the work of postpartum doulas. I believe that our country needs significant policy changes that better support families, birthing people, and infants. In the meantime, postpartum doulas can help fill that gap. I went through DONA postpartum doula and breastfeeding training in January 2021, and I’m working on the final requirements to be fully certified. Sage Support http://www.sagesupportdoula.com 585-678-1241 caitlan@sagesupportdoula.com

Postpartum Doula Profile Meet Julie Hobart Birth and Postpartum Doula, Massage Therapist After devoting many years to massage therapy and holistic body work, I have realized that the balance between good health, career, relationships and spirituality are vital. I found a passion for working with expecting mothers and attended a birth doula training in February 2021. I then continued on to also take my postpartum doula training. I enjoy being able to guide birthing people from pregnancy through postpartum and provide a sense of calm when everything can feel so overwhelming. My goal as a doula is to help you feel empowered and support you through your birth and postpartum journey. I also continue to grow my prenatal massage practice in Victor. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my family and traveling. Healing Hands Wellness Studio https://healinghandsvictor.com/ 5859759904 hobartlmt@gmail.com

Birth Doula Profile Meet Courtney Cullen Birth Doula Back in 1998 at only 9 years old, I was incredibly fortunate to witness the birth of my little brother and have a mom who raised me to believe that birth was a natural and beautiful part of life. Fast forward 20 years - little did I know that my very own mother would be my doula during my first pregnancy and birth. This is where it all began. I knew that every birthing person deserved to have a doula and I was determined to tell the world how empowering birth can be when you have the knowledge and resources to make your own informed choices during pregnancy, labor and postpartum. I decided to become a birth doula shortly after my daughter was born and just a few weeks after training I was able to experience my first birth. I will forever cherish those moments of raw, unfiltered beauty and the oxytocin high I carried as I left the new parents with their little one. I felt so honored to share in their journey. Everything in my mind, body and soul was telling me I was exactly where I needed to be. As your birth doula, I will offer support to both you and your partner before, during and after childbirth. My role is to help facilitate safe, positive and empowering birthing experiences by offering the information, emotional support and physical support needed during this time. I would love to meet and connect with you. Bump & Beyond Doulas https://www.bumpandbeyonddoulas.com/ 5853151610 courtney@bumpandbeyonddoulas.com

Birth Doula Profile Meet Bert Kiehle Birth Doula, Postpartum Doula Bert is a new Birth and Postpartum doula, but has had birth-work in her heart since she was a little girl. Once she learned what a doula was, she knew this was her ultimate calling! She believes that pregnant and birthing people are the most sacred and precious members of our society and is honored to be invited to join families in their process. Bert is working toward her DONA Certification and accepting both birth and postpartum clients. ​ https://www.robertakiehle.com 5857492718 rbkiehle@gmail.com

Birth Doula Profile Meet Shannon Pessin Birth Doula, Childbirth Educator Shannon is a DONA trained birth doula. Her love and passion for pregnancy and birth began during her own pregnancy in 2017. She is a mother to two boys; Jameson and Remington. Every woman deserves to feel empowered, educated, and supported. These elements are crucial in order to achieve a healthy and positive birthing experience. She is committed to supporting birthing people and families every step of the way. Shannon is dedicated to furthering her training and education to best support each family. Shannon enjoys living close to and hanging out with her extended family. She enjoys going to the beach, concerts on the shore, swimming, Seabreeze, hiking, and bike riding. I have a bachelor's degree in Sociology/Business/ and Public Health. Motherstouch585 5852177686 shannonlapoint@gmail.com

Birth Doula Profile Meet Jenna Roberge-karns Birth Doula Jenna has been a birth doula for 1 year, but has taught child and family development classes for 5 years. She is well versed in compassion, active listening, and comfort measures; such as the rebozo. She values each of her clients and does her best to ensure her clients have the birth they want. Jenna is dedicated to furthering her education and training, while pursuing her certification through DONA International. Roc birth support 5852980545 roberge2010@gmail.com

Birth Doula Profile Meet Julie Hobart Birth and Postpartum Doula, Massage Therapist After devoting many years to massage therapy and holistic body work, I have realized that the balance between good health, career, relationships and spirituality are vital. I found a passion for working with expecting mothers and attended a birth doula training in February 2021. I then continued on to also take my postpartum doula training. I enjoy being able to guide birthing people from pregnancy through postpartum and provide a sense of calm when everything can feel so overwhelming. My goal as a doula is to help you feel empowered and support you through your birth and postpartum journey. I also continue to grow my prenatal massage practice in Victor. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my family and traveling. Healing Hands Wellness Studio https://healinghandsvictor.com/ 5859759904 hobartlmt@gmail.com

Postpartum Doula Profile Meet Emily Rockcastle Postpartum Doula As a postpartum doula and community health advocate, my goal is to empower and nurture the well-being of my clients, while providing professional referrals and resources before, during and after your care ends. With over 20 years of experience working alongside families, I have cultivated the keen ability to weave together customized, hands-on care and support during the intimate postpartum period and beyond. My extensive background as a nanny has given me the know-how to incorporate tried and true tricks that will help organize your home before the arrival of your newest family member(s). With my culinary background, I create meals and snacks that nourish the whole family. Let me make life a little easier by stocking your freezer with delicious, homemade goodness! I believe that food is medicine. As your postpartum doula, I offer sibling and pet care, as well as assistance with household duties - running errands, grocery shopping, laundry and lite cleaning. The postpartum period is a beautiful time of bonding and rest for every family member. It is my passion and intent to offer gentle support and guidance during the initial days and weeks after birth. I am currently available throughout the week, from 7am-11pm, for in-home care: each visit includes 4-5 hours of support. To learn more about my offerings or to create a package that best suits your individual postpartum goals, please contact me. I look forward to joining you on this journey. ​ 617.690.9477 emily.rockcastle@gmail.com