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 LaKeisha Washington Birth Doula, Birth Photography, Lactation Counseling, Placenta Encapsulation LaKeisha Washington, MPA, CD(DONA), CLC is very passionate about maternal health and birth. She is a wife, and a mother; it was through her very different birthing experiences, she found her love for birth. LaKeisha’s goal as a birth doula is to support expecting families navigate through the pregnancy, birth, and post-pregnancy process by ensuring they have all the information they need to make informed decisions about their care and to support them along the way. When not at a birth, she enjoys reading, swimming and spending time with her family. She is a DONA International Certified Birth Doula and is also a National Black Doulas Association (NBDA) Certified Placenta Practitioner. She also has a Master of Science degree from SUNY Brockport in Public Administration. Flower City Doula Services, LLC https://www.flowercitydoula.com 5853407574 theflowercity.doula@gmail.com

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 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

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

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

Postpartum Doula Profile Meet Kirsten Elting -BA, CD(DONA), LCCE, CLEC, CLC Birth Doula, Postpartum Doula, Childbirth Educator, Lactation Educator and Counselor Kirsten has had the honor to attend many births since becoming a certified birth doula with DONA International in 2003. She has supported families during births at home and at the hospital. Her passion for all things pregnancy and birth related also led her to becoming a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator in 2004, a Certified Lactation Educator and Counselor in 2008, and another breastfeeding certification, Certified Lactation Counselor in 2021. In 2007 she gave birth naturally to her own beautiful daughter with the support of two wonderful doulas. ​ 585-750-4549 Believedoula@gmail.com

Postpartum Doula Profile Meet Heather Acomb Postpartum Doula, Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga Instructor Heather understands from her own postpartum experience how important this sacred period is for recovery— physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. In addition, her years of training, teaching, and self-practice in the field of somatics gives her the necessary empathetic tools to support your labor and childbirth recovery in the immediate days and weeks postpartum. She is a dance educator, hatha yoga instructor, and holistic wellness practitioner. ​ https://www.heatheracomb.com/ (585) 455-5231 heatheracomb@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

Postpartum Doulas Click the photo of any doula below to access their profile page and learn more about them or get their contact information. Mindy Class, CD(DONA), CLC Birth Doula and Postpartum Doula Kerela Jones Postpartum Doula, Birth Doula Kat Head Postpartum Doula Morgan Moy M.S., CCC-SLP/L TSSLD Birth and Postpartum Doula care Rebecca Dilley CLC, Birth and Postpartum Doula Birth Doula, Postpartum Doula, Breastmilk Jewelry Michelle Grosodonia Maiola Full Spectrum Doula, Pre-Birth, Birth and Postpartum, Pre-Postnatal Yoga, Reiki Healing Ashley Wyffels Birth Doula, Postpartum Doula, Pediatric Sleep Consultant, Childbirth Educator Chelsé Inman Postpartum Doula Babywearing Educator & Consultant Julie Hobart Birth and Postpartum Doula, Massage Therapist Erin Hegeman, Advanced Holistic Doula Postpartum Doula Caitlan Wilber Postpartum Doula Stephanie Kiesow, MA, MPH, CLE Birth Doula, Postpartum Doula, Certified Lactation Educator Emily Rockcastle Postpartum Doula Sarah Ozimek Birth & Postpartum Doula Melissa Ebner Birth Doula CD(DONA), Postpartum Doula, Lactation Counselor Kirsten Elting -BA, CD(DONA), LCCE, CLEC, CLC Birth Doula, Postpartum Doula, Childbirth Educator, Lactation Educator and Counselor Jen Gabhart Birth & Postpartum Doula, LGBTQ support Janet McAdoo Post Partum Doula Heather Acomb Postpartum Doula, Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga Instructor

Birth Doula Profile Meet Michelle Grosodonia Maiola CD (DTI), ERYT-200, Reiki Master 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 loves sports (especially the buffalo bills) her family/heritage and has a passion for learning. ​ http:// (585)944-3474 viamirabella585@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

Birth Doula Profile Meet Adriana Lozada, AdvCD(DONA), CSC, CEMC, CBP Birth Doula, Healthy Sleep Consultations, Birth and Postpartum Prep. Classes My background is multi-layered and multi-cultural. A former print and online editor from Venezuela, the birth of my daughter sparked my passion for being a birth advocate. I have been a birth doula since 2007, and host of the acclaimed Birthful podcast since 2014. I am a certified advanced birth doula, postpartum educator, healthy sleep consultant, speaker, and author. Aside from having the immense privilege of talking to and learning from a multitude of maternity professionals on the podcast, I have additional training in Spinning Babies, rebozo, acupressure for birth and postpartum, and pregnancy loss. I hold birth doula certifications from both DONA International and The Matrona, and teach advanced doula workshops around the country. ​ https://www.birthful.com (585) 454.9898 adriana@birthful.com

Birth Doula Profile Meet Shannon Glaser Birth Doula ​ ​ 585-784-0870 letsdoulait@gmail.com

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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

Birth Doula Profile Meet LaKeisha Washington, MPA, CD(DONA) Birth Doula, Birth Photography, Placenta Services LaKeisha Washington, MPA, CD(DONA) is very passionate about maternal health and birth. She is a wife, and a mother; it was through her very different birthing experiences, she found her love for birth. LaKeisha’s goal as a birth doula is to support expecting families navigate through the pregnancy, birth, and post-pregnancy process by ensuring they have all the information they need to make informed decisions about their care and to support them along the way. When not at a birth, she enjoys reading, swimming and spending time with her family. She is a DONA International Certified Birth Doula and is also a National Black Doulas Association (NBDA) Certified Placenta Practitioner. She also has a Master of Science degree from SUNY Brockport in Public Administration. Flower City Doula Services, LLC https://www.flowercitydoula.com 585-340-7574 theflowercity.doula@gmail.com

Birth 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 & The Doula Duo https://thedouladuo2.wixsite.com/website-3 585 314 8526 themoyyouknow@gmail.com