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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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Our Staff
denise bischof - executive director
Denise has been with the Doula Foundation since she began as a volunteer in 2004.Â
She was thrilled to find an organization with which to share her passion for serving women and her experience in non-profit management.Â
Denise serves as the chief executive officer of the agency by providing direction and leadership toward the achievement of the agency’s mission, vision, strategy, annual goals and objectives.
Salina bollinger - Program coordinator 
Salina joined the Doula Foundation as a doula in 2009 before joining the staff in 2010.
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 8 years experience working with at-risk pregnant women. She is responsible for coordinating the intake, service delivery, and evaluation components of the programs.
Jennifer Brown - development coordinator
Jen joined the Doula Foundation in December of 2010. She is a Springfield native who has been in the meeting and event planning industry for fourteen years. Jen is responsible for fundraising, public relations, marketing, and special events.
Brittany Erisman - Community-based doula
Brittany joined the Doula Foundation in 2011, working as a community-based doula in the First Connections program. She is a CAPPA certified labor doula who will use her background as a registered nurse working with at-risk pregnant women to serve moms who are 21 and under. She provides intensive prenatal and postpartum support through home visitation and will also be a continuous support through labor and birth.
