Maiden to Mother is Sarasota’s Premier Doula Agency and we love supporting adoptive families and birth mothers. We offer birth support for both parties, postpartum support for the new parents, and are experienced and knowledgable with a wide variety of circumstances including nicu stay, preterm, multiples, older newborns and more. Contact us to book a… Read More Cheryl Kindred
Although I am a DONA International member, I choose to call myself a “full spectrum doula” rather than simply a birth doula or postpartum doula. The journey to and through parenthood is as unique as each parent. My husband and I were blessed to be supported by a wonderful doula both times we became parents,… Read More Christine Frackelton
I’m Kat, the postpartum doula and trained breastfeeding counselor of WiDoula {“wee-doula”} in Madison, WI. I’m wife to a fabulously supportive husband and mama to two lovely and spirited girls. The birth of my first daughter sparked a passion in me to reach out to new mamas. I saw, firsthand, the impact social support {or… Read More Kat Schuknecht
I am a DONA trained (almost certified) doula who has been practicing since 2014. After I graduated with my PhD in Medical Anthropology and Masters in Public Health from Case Western Reserve University, I found that I wanted to make a practical difference in the lives of women going through one of the most momentous… Read More Hillary Melchiors
Hello! I am an adoptive mom to an adorable one year old boy. I also am the daughter of an adoptee. So adoption has played a huge role in my family! I am a trained post partum doula and am working towards official certification. I have been through those early days of adoption when the… Read More Elizabeth Hoos
by: Leah Outten source How is an adoption doula different than a regular birth doula? In my experience, there is more support for the birthmoms in regard to childbirth education. Often they are ashamed to attend a childbirth class alone, and I always offer to attend with them. If it’s agreed upon in advance, I’ll… Read More Serving as an Adoption Doula
Heidi’s ability to offer to you, creative, personal and professional support right where you are has earned her the trust of mothers of all backgrounds and stories for over a decade. Heidi has served as a professional, certified doula for moms facing crises in the wake of their pregnancy, to help mom navigate which of the parenting… Read More Heidi Faith
I am a certified doula through Childbirth International and am currently studying to be a midwife. I have been a doula for pay and as a volunteer. I have supported teen and single moms in labor and teach childbirth classes. My husband and I helped his brother and sister-in-law through an adoption of two young… Read More Lynette Kendall
I am heavily involved in the birthworld as an educator and a doula. I am certified in all areas and even have my Certified Lactation Counselor certificate. I have been with several birth mothers and assisted them through the adoption process. I look forward to working with adoption doulas. website
I’ve been a birth doula for 6 years and a counselor for 15 years. Over the past 6 years I have had the honor of working with birth mother and adoptive parents as a birth and postpartum doula. I believe every woman deserves a doula and this is especially true for women who are considering… Read More Tammy Brannen-Smith