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

Childbirth Educator Profile Meet Tamara L Albert CD(DONA), LCCE Birth Doula, Childbirth preparation classes Since 1993 I have been married to my wonderful husband, Bryan. Together we have five children: Abigail, Rebekah, Bethany, Timothy and Phoebe. We have personally experienced five joyful births (over a span of 15 years 1995 – 2010). I LOVE birth and am passionate to help others have a joyful birth experience. I have been serving couples in birth work since 2002 and am eager to share my wisdom and experience with others. As a Certified Lamaze Childbirth Educator (LCCE) and a certified birth doula (professional birth assistant) with DONA International, it is my sincere desire to support you to have a joyful birth experience. Our family lives in Geneseo, NY and we are active in our church. Childbirth: A Joyful Experience http://www.tamara-albert.com 5855037984 tamaralynn2@outlook.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

Birth Doula Profile Meet Melody E Osgood, LAc, trained doula Birth doula, in-home acupuncture, in- office acupuncture I'm a licensed acupuncturist, NCCAOM diplomate of acupuncture, certified hospice and palliative care acupuncturist and trained doula. I strive each day to provide the best possible care and education for my patients. Since a very young age, I always knew that I wanted to be a healthcare practitioner to help others on their journey to health. Originally intending to become a doctor, I attended Rochester Institute of Technology and studied Biomedical Sciences. It was while attending that program that I discovered that the Biomedical Approach to healthcare did not resonate with me. I took some time to evaluate my position after my Bachelor’s degree and in the process, I discovered acupuncture and loved that the paradigm is more about treating both the root and the branch of the illness. I later enrolled at the Finger Lakes School of Acupuncture and New York Chiropractic College. While in school, I discovered not only a passion for Traditional Chinese Medicine but also what acupuncture could do for my patients. After graduating, I took a particular interest in the life cycle and in the transitions we make as we go through events such as birth and death. This led me to pursue my certification in Hospice and Palliative Care Acupuncture as well as my DONA training as a Doula. I am currently working towards full DONA certification and I'm continuing my learning constantly in order to stay up to date and provide my patients the best care possible. Osgood Family Acupuncture, PLLC https://osgoodfamacu.com 5852100258 Melody@osgoodfamacu.com

Postpartum Doula Profile Meet Morgan Moy M.S., CCC-SLP/L TSSLD Birth and Postpartum Doula care In 2018, I gave birth to my daughter through an unexpected cesarean section. Only after this did I realize there was so much more to birth than the average person knows. After my birth, I wanted to use my experiences as a way to support others through their birth journey. This led me to find my passion and I attended both birth and postpartum doula trainings, and since then have begun attending births. My goal as a birth and postpartum doula is to inform parents and parents-to-be on their choices during pregnancy, birth, and beyond. I also aspire to become a certified lactation consultant to complement my doula services. Besides my passion for birth, I also work as a speech language pathologist with a specialization in pediatric feeding therapy. As a little bit more about me, I married my high school sweetheart, whom I met when we were both attending West Irondequoit high school. We still live in the area and plan to live here for the years to come. In my spare time I like to crochet, walk our dogs, and swim with my daughter. The Moy You Know Doula Care https://www.facebook.com/themoyyouknow 5853148526 themoyyouknow@gmail.com

Meet the Doulas Choose from the options below to meet the birth or postpartum doulas in our Cooperative. If you need help connecting with someone, please feel free to contact us and let us know specifically what you're looking for. Meet the Birth Doulas Meet the Postpartum Doulas Hiring A Doula ​ You are welcome to contact any of the doulas directly to set up a complimentary consultation. It is never too early to contact a potential doula! Our schedules can fill up quickly, so if you feel a particular connection to someone, contact them soon to ensure their availability! ​ A doula consultation, is a good opportunity to ask any questions you might have about a doula's experiences, approach and philosophy. It is also a time to learn whether or not you feel that the two of you would be a good fit in working together. Once you've decided which doula you'd like to hire, you can contact them directly. Most doulas have clients sign an agreement of services and pay a portion of their fee up front. In general, the remainder of the fee is due prior to services are rendered. A Note About Doula Fees Doula fees are set by each individual doula, team or agency. The average fee in the Rochester area for birth doulas is around $1,000 and $30-$35 for postpartum doulas. The bulk of these fees are formulated by the nature of what their services entail: Unlimited text, email & phone support throughout time of contract Prenatal and postpartum visits On call access to birth doulas 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from 38 weeks until baby is 1-2 weeks old Availability for continuous care throughout the entirety of your labor and birth regardless of whether or not it's a few hours or a few days Childcare costs, travel fees, administrative and business costs, etc. Level of experience and training There is a misconception that newer doulas can offer their services for free. However, to create a sustainable work environment for themselves and their community, most new doulas establish a fee that provides them with a living wage. If you are concerned about paying the fee for doula support services, please consider the following: What items could you sell, or could you host a garage sale, to cover the cost? Could you put doula support on your shower registry? Do you or your family members have any services that could be exchanged for a portion of the fee? ​ Some doulas do work with sliding scale fees or are able to exchange goods or services for their support. Some doulas state this and/or their fee on their individual websites. Please contact the doula you are interested in to inquire further. ​

Birth Doula Profile Meet Margo Fox, MSW, DONA Trained Birth Doula Birth Doula Services My background is in social work where I graduated with my Masters from Nazareth College in 2014. After getting married and starting a family in 2016, I decided Stay at Home Mom Life in addition to nannying was my desired path. While pregnant with my 3rd son in 2021, I trained as a birth doula at Beautiful Birth Choices in Rochester, NY. Since then I have attended a handful of births-- from home births (with my newborn in a baby carrier the whole time!) to medicated and unmedicated, spontaneous and induced hospital births. I feel I have found my true calling in applying my social work skills to pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. I have a passion for helping others help themselves, though education, empathy, and empowerment. It is my goal to provide support and assist parents in building confidence in pregnancy, birth, and breastfeeding. I have additonal training in pregnancy loss. I plan to have my DONA certification completed in the coming months. I have future goals of CLC training and Post Partum Doula Training. Margo Fox Doula 5857048621 Margoasfox@gmail.com

Welcome to the Doula Cooperative of Rochester, NY We are so glad you are here! What is a doula? About Us Support for families and doulas We are a collaborative group of doulas serving families in Rochester, NY and its surrounding areas throughout pregnancy, birth and parenthood. Additionally, we offer community and educational support for doulas in our area. Get to know us! Looking for a doula? You're in the right place! This site is packed with information about birth and postpartum doula support. You will find answers to a few of the most frequently asked questions about doulas and get to know some of the doulas in our cooperative. If you are inquiring about doula support, we invite you to contact a doula individually through their profile or by completing our contact form which will be circulated to all the doulas in our membership. Meet the Doulas! Looking for a doula community? We welcome all doulas to our cooperative regardless of their training organization, certification status and areas or frequency of practice. Membership benefits include monthly opportunities for networking, skill enhancement and professional development. Additionally, our members have access to doula service requests and have the opportunity to list their profile and contact information on our site. Join our Community!

Lactation Support Click the photo of any lactation specialist below to access their profile page and learn more about them or get their contact information.

Birth Doula Profile Meet Stephanie Kiesow-Edoh, MA, MPH, CLE Birth Doula, Postpartum Doula, Certified Lactation Educator Inspired by the power of presence and guidance within the birthing sphere, I believe the role of a doula is to support families during one of the most transformative moments in their lives. Over the past ten years I have worked with families and individuals from different backgrounds with the aim of empowering women through evidence-based data. A true believer of both data and intuition, I find that there often resides a place for both. I received both a Master of Arts in Developmental Psychology and a Master of Public Health degree from the University of California, Los Angeles. As a strong advocate for gender equality and reproductive justice, I have had experience working on maternal and child health projects both domestically and abroad (topics including: menstrual health, pregnancy and postpartum education, stress and anxiety during pregnancy, and family relationships). In support of my own breastfeeding journey and to assist others, I also became a Lactation Educator, certified through the University of California, San Diego. My daughter, Calla, is one of my greatest inspirations to my work as a doula and serves as a continuous reminder of the sacredness of birth work. When I’m not at a birth, I enjoy spending time with my family, getting outdoors, and exploring new sites. I look forward to connecting with you! Petal & Plum Doula Services http://www.petal-plum.com 585-233-1410 stephanie@petal-plum.com

Fertility Doula Profile Meet Molly Deutschbein, LMT, CD, RYT Fertility Doula, Full Spectrum doula, Fertility Bodywork, Yoga for Fertility I have been working with people trying to conceive for many years. Some just need a little education on how to recognize fertile signs, other have significant obstacles. Fertility challenges can be difficult. I have walked with my clients from basic fertility awareness to planning to use a surrogate. Along with physical issues there may be some strong emotions present. Whether or not emotions come bubbling up, I have extensive training in holding therapeutic space for fertility challenge bodywork and support. We will work as a team to determine what might be helpful for you as you navigate the fertility world. Let's talk about how we can help your body prepare the best environment possible to welcome a baby. Abdominal massage and yoga for fertility challenge is a wonderful complement to fertility treatments. Spirit Organic http://www.spiritorganic.net/index.html ​ wellness@spiritorganic.net

Postpartum Doula Profile Meet Sarah Ozimek Birth & Postpartum Doula Sarah is a birth and postpartum doula who believes every family deserves a respected, informed and transformative birth experience. Following the birth of her daughter in 2015 with two incredible doulas by her side, she found a calling to birth work and trained/certified with DONA International. She admires the strength of parents before, during and after childbirth, and encourages having a well-rounded support team to aid the journey to parenthood. Sarah is deaf, can provide services in English/ASL and enjoys meeting new families within Rochester's vibrant Deaf Community. She loves hiking with her family, swimming in lakes and exploring all the outdoor beauty Western NY has to offer throughout all four seasons. ​ 484-716-8065 sarah.e.ozimek@gmail.com

Postpartum Doula Profile Meet Kat Head Postpartum Doula Hello! I'm Kat Head, and I would be honored to support you during your postpartum period. I trained as a postpartum doula through the Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association (CAPPA) in March 2019 and have been working with Rochester families ever since. In 2020 I became a Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) and really love the collaborative detective work that is lactation support. I enjoy working with families that use spoken English and/or American Sign Language. I became passionate about the postpartum period after having my first daughter in October 2017. I had a birth doula for that experience but hadn’t ever heard of a postpartum doula. I found that there is so much information out there about what to do or not do that it was tough to know who to believe or where to start. Now, as a doula, I feel strongly about providing evidence-based information and supporting whatever decision my clients come to. I am truly here to assist you in becoming the kind of parent you want to be. Areas of focus that I excel at include assistance with how to ask for help and community building, food preparation, spending quality time with older siblings, mental health support and bringing a calm and curious perspective to lactation challenges. In other areas of life, I am interested in ASL-English interpreting, being outside, homeschooling/unschooling, my amazing women friends, tarot, and the time to enjoy one amazing cup of coffee Kat the Doula https://www.katthedoula.com/ ​ katheaddoula@gmail.com

Birth Doula Profile Meet Jen Gabhart Birth & Postpartum Doula, LGBTQ Support Hello everybody, my name is Jen and I am a birth and postpartum doula. I am part of the LBGTQ+ community and I would to help support seahorse births. I have also been apart of surrogacy births. Rainbow Moon Doula https://www.facebook.com/rainbowmoondoula?mibextid=ZbWKwL 5854484620 rainbowmoondoula@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

Fertility Doula Profile Meet Michelle Grosodonia-Maiola FULL SPECTRUM DTI Fertility Doula. Fertility yoga I see you. I’ve been in your shoes. I felt called to this work while navigating my own fertility journey. I have personally gone through and worked with every IVF clinic in Rochester. I have supported people through all aspects of preconception. I’m a simple text away if you’re feeling you need support on your TTC journey. ​ 5859443474 viamirabella585@gmail.com

Birth Doula Profile Meet Cris Puccia Van Grol, CBE (DTI) Birth Doula, Postpartum Doula, Childbirth Educator, Birth Photography Cris Van Grol came to birth work after the birth of her own son, where she found herself wondering if other new parents were struggling (like her) or thriving, had enough support, and had people they could talk to about the realities of birth and parenthood. Her own experiences inspire her work as a doula, where she serves as a gentle but fierce guide and nurturing presence for families. Cris is deeply committed to helping childbearing people feel prepared and capable as they navigate pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. In 2018, Cris completed training as a birth doula with Carriage House Birth and mentorship with postpartum thought leaders Birdsong Brooklyn. In 2019, she began supporting families as a full-spectrum doula and became a Certified Birth Educator with Doula Trainings International. In addition to her birth work, Cris is a mother of two, partner, and a homemaker. She practices self-love through journaling, tarot, and moving her body to music. ​ http://www.crisvangrol.com (716) 316-2713 hello@crisvangrol.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 Molly Deutschbein, LMT, CST, CD, RYT Full Spectrum Doula, Birth Doula, Pregnancy Bodywork, Spinning Babies Aware Practitioner I offer families the benefit of my experience - as a pregnant and nursing parent, a childbirth educator, a breastfeeding counselor, a fertility and pregnancy bodyworker, and a birth attendant (doula). I walk with my clients through it all, even if there are complications or a loss. Preparing yourself and your family for a new family member is a big job. We're here to help you put together a great team of providers and a community of support so you can welcome your little one into a well-resourced nest. As you move through your pregnancy your body will change. Together we will joyfully * use bodywork, stretches and exercise to prepare your pelvis and pelvic floor for the new demands of growing a baby * use bodywork, meditation and visualization to address previous trauma, clear the way, and bring awareness to compensatory patterns we might encounter during birth * use abdominal breathing and relaxation practice to prepare for labor and birth * have in-depth conversations with you and your birth partner(s) about making choices that are right for you and your family for your birth Spirit Organic http://www.spiritorganic.net/index.html (585)746-4682 wellness@spiritorganic.net

Fertility Doulas Click the photo of any doula below to access their profile page and learn more about them or get their contact information. Michelle Grosodonia-Maiola FULL SPECTRUM DTI Fertility Doula. Fertility yoga Molly Deutschbein, LMT, CD, RYT Fertility Doula, Full Spectrum doula, Fertility Bodywork, Yoga for Fertility