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Testimonials:
We had no doula for our first baby; my husband was skeptical about having one for our second; as soon as I learned I was pregnant for a third time, time he wanted to make sure we had a doula again.
During my first birth, without a doula, I required surgical intervention and the baby had to be in I.C.U. I had a doula during the birth of my second baby it was wonderful! I felt calm and supported. I know it made a difference for both me and my baby!
I had always been resistant to breast feeding but now I love it .
The prenatal yoga classes were a 'life-saver' for stress relief.
When my friends ask me what a doula is, I tell them a birthing coach. But a doula is so much more!
The doula’s presence gave me assurance and support. She was an invaluable member of my birthing team.
I am eternally grateful to the Doula Foundation for helping me provide my son with the perfect entrance into this world. I will always look back at the year and a half that we were involved in the prenatal and postpartum programs and know that every minute was a beautiful investment in the beginning of my child's path in life. These women will always hold a special, thankful, place in my heart.
In my experience working as a Labor and Delivery nurse, I have found Doulas to be a beneficial team member in the birth process for both the patient and their loved ones. Doulas are able to offer the patient even more personalized care throughout this monumental experience.
"I am eternally grateful to Success Naturally and the Doula Foundation for helping me provide my son with the perfect entrance into this world. I will always look back at the year and a half that we were involved in the prenatal and postpartum programs and know that every minute was a beautiful investment in the beginning of my child's path in life. These women will always hold a special, thankful, place in my heart." Lerner Kolb
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- Doula Support
- Prenatal Yoga
- Baby Itsy Bitsy Yoga®
- Childbirth Education
- Breastfeeding Support
- Our Doulas
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Testimonials:
We had no doula for our first baby; my husband was skeptical about having one for our second; as soon as I learned I was pregnant for a third time, time he wanted to make sure we had a doula again.
During my first birth, without a doula, I required surgical intervention and the baby had to be in I.C.U. I had a doula during the birth of my second baby it was wonderful! I felt calm and supported. I know it made a difference for both me and my baby!
I had always been resistant to breast feeding but now I love it .
The prenatal yoga classes were a 'life-saver' for stress relief.
When my friends ask me what a doula is, I tell them a birthing coach. But a doula is so much more!
The doula’s presence gave me assurance and support. She was an invaluable member of my birthing team.
I am eternally grateful to the Doula Foundation for helping me provide my son with the perfect entrance into this world. I will always look back at the year and a half that we were involved in the prenatal and postpartum programs and know that every minute was a beautiful investment in the beginning of my child's path in life. These women will always hold a special, thankful, place in my heart.
In my experience working as a Labor and Delivery nurse, I have found Doulas to be a beneficial team member in the birth process for both the patient and their loved ones. Doulas are able to offer the patient even more personalized care throughout this monumental experience.
"I am eternally grateful to Success Naturally and the Doula Foundation for helping me provide my son with the perfect entrance into this world. I will always look back at the year and a half that we were involved in the prenatal and postpartum programs and know that every minute was a beautiful investment in the beginning of my child's path in life. These women will always hold a special, thankful, place in my heart." Lerner Kolb
Partners
Our Doulas
Janet Acker
Certified Doula
Janet is a DONA certified doula who has been present at more than 30 births. Her family and friends know her as a "birth junkie" who never tires of discussing childbirth and breastfeeding. She is passionate about helping other women have the safe and satisfying birth experience they desire.  Her hobby is photography and she loves being a "doulatographer".  When she is not working with her doula clients, she volunteers at the Pregnancy Care Center.
Salina bollinger
Certified Doula
Salina is a DONA certified doula who finds the miracle of birth fascinating and enjoys assisting families in this life changing process. She has supported young moms pre- and postnatally for 7 years as a social worker. In her role as a doula, Salina strives to listen, encourage and support women through their journey into motherhood.
Jami glenn
Certified Doula
Jami is a DONA certified doula with a passion for empowering women to reach their full potential as mothers. She is an elementary teacher and volleyball coach and enjoys working with children of all ages. Her newfound passion is being a doula where she gets the blessing of working along side strong and courageous women every day.
Julie White
Certified Doula
Julie became fascinated with the miracle of birth when she was 10 years old, and she has enjoyed spending the past 25 years of her life working with and helping pregnant women.   She is a CAPPA certified childbirth educator and has taught childbirth, postpartum and breastfeeding classes for 25 years, and she began serving as a doula and labor assistant 12 years ago. As a DONA certified doula, Julie uses acupressure, massage and other techniques to help birthing women feel as comfortable as possible during labor. Julie is also certified with Healthy Moms Fitness as a perinatal fitness instructor. As a wife, mother of five, grandmother of two and a breast cancer survivor, Julie draws from her life experiences to help her encourage pregnant and postpartum women as they begin the life-changing adventure of motherhood!  Â
Sheryl Atwell
Certified Doula
Sheryl Atwell began her training as a doula 5 years ago in Central America working with a local midwife. Upon returning to Missouri with her husband and three children, she was able to futher her training to become a DONA certified Birth Doula. For the past 3 years Sheryl has worked with over 30 women and their families to educate, support and bring peace to their birth experience. In addition to her work as a doula, Sheryl also teaches Breastfeeding classes for a local WIC agency. Providing education and support not just during pregnancy, but throughout the postpartum period as well.Â
ginny Ross
Certified Doula
Ginny Ross is a DONA certified doula and doula trainer. As co-founder of the Doula Foundation, she has been supporting pregnant women during childbirth for the past 9 years.
Janene Moser
Certified Doula
Janene is a DONA certified doula and has a background in education and counseling. She loves supporting women and their families in achieving their personal goals in childbirth. With her calm presence, Janene provides physical comfort measures, emotional support, and informative assistance. Janene has been with the Doula Foundation for 4 years.
Cheri crump
Certified Doula
Cheri is a DONA certified doula. She began supporting friends and family with labor and birth in 1992 and was really appreciative of the support that she received with the birth of her own two girls. She is grateful for each birth experience and the families that have asked her to be part of this very special moment in their lives.
