Find A Doula

Thursday, May 17, 2012

Doula Tea Join us for tea on a Sunday morning from 9-11am. Meet experienced birth and postpartum doulas and see how they can support you and your partner. You will also hear guest speakers on birth related topics and meet with other expectant families. This is a FREE group but registration is required. Contact Rebecca Goodwin at 318-8272 or email healing_moon@yahoo.com for more information or to register. Please arrive as close to 9 as you can. 2012 January 15 July 15 February 19 August 19 March 18 September 16 April 15 October 21 May 20 November 18 June 24 December 16 *dates can change so please contact Rebecca if you plan to attend.
Birth Doulas In Training...click arrow to see the full list Birth Roots Trained & Supported Doulas Melissa Agro Greater Portland mackagro@yahoo.com 207-807-8431 Regardless of the mother's birth plan, I will be there to give her the support she needs to achieve the birth she desires. Sarah Bostick Greater Portland (within 40 minutes drive of Portland) 678-920-0040 sarahebostick@yahoo.com Available for births due dates Dec~March. Providing calm, unconditional prenatal, labor and postpartum support to you and your partner. Helping you to have an empowering journey on the path to meeting your new baby. Kristina Gallant Greater Portland kristinakungfu@gmail.com 207-299-0428 Providing full harmonious support for women and their loved ones, as they choose the beautiful notes that will nourish their splendid journey into parenthood. Lindsay Walsh Portland Area 207-415-9057 linzwalsh@gmail.com My love for women, pregnancy, babies and children has led me to this work as a birth doula. I look forward to supporting women on their own unique journey of becoming a mother. Jamie Lynn Worster, RYT, Birth/Postpartum Doula Greater Portland 207 239 9316 jamietheyogaroom@gmail.com theyogaroom.weebly.com I am dedicated to supporting and nurturing you and your family through this wondrous time of life. Helping to make the birthing experience the best it can be for every mother and/or couple. Providing support with prenatal, labor and postpartum services. Other Trained Doulas* Birthwise Doula Program Greater Portland, Lewiston/Auburn, OxfordCounty 207-647-5968 clinicaldirector@birthwisemidwiferyschool.edu Contact: Doula Program Coordinator, Susi Delaney Current Birthwise students who have completed their training with DONA or ALACE are eager to serve expectant mothers who desire constant, calming support during labor. They are passionate about birth and strive to create and hold a space that will enable women's childbirth experiences to be powerful and positive. 2 prenatal visits, labor support throughout your birth and one postpartum visit are included in their $50 fee. Hallie Wheeler 207-699-9768 doulahalliemaine@gmail.com I am a trained doula under DONA. I am a Women's Wellness Coach and Doula. I am excited to help you and your family through your birth experience. I will help make your birth experience emotionally, spiritually and physically comfortable for you. Please feel free to call me so we can discuss your experience and whether you would enjoy having me as part of your team. Christine Swayne 860-874-7819 christine.swayne@gmail.com Trained birth doula and yoga teacher serving women and families in the Greater Portland Maine area. Providing perinatal support grounded in trust of the wisdom of the body. Please visit my website for further information. Kristen Walsh 329-7302 or 632-6314 gooselipsk@gmail.com Serving the Greater Portland area I believe that every woman deserves to feel loved and supported throughout her pregnancy and labor. As a trained birth doula, I can provide educational, emotional, and physical support to mother, family and baby. My goal is to help every mom have an empowering birth experience. *Birth Roots Trained Doulas	Post Partum Doulas in Training Full Term Commitments Chistine Wirth, MS, CBE, PPD 207-749-4608 Christine@fulltermcommitments.com I am available for clients in a 40 minute radius of Portland. You can count on my full support in the transition into parenthood. Information and help with baby care as well as household help is available.

The Doula List...click the arrow to see the full list From our 2010 Perinatal Resource Guide Birth Doulas a doula for me Jodi Phinney - Birth Doula 207-329-2773 \| PO Box 8183 Portland Serving the Seacoast of ME, NH, & MA adoulaforme@gmail.com www.facebook.com/adoulaforme When mothers feel supported and are tuned into the process, labor is more effective and efficient. I will guide you to create an environment where you have an easier time tapping into your instincts and your partner feels comfortable being an active support person. Linda Boardman, CD (DONA),PCD(DONA) 829-6181 Greater Portland-Brunswick/Bath Linda@coyotees.com DONA certified birth and postpartum doula gently supporting women and families throughout pregnancy and labor and during the transition of parenthood and the postpartum period. Maine State Co-Coordinator for Postpartum Support Int’l. Birthmoon Leah Wentworth CD(DONA) 967-9916 Greater Portland and York County leahw@gwi.net www.birthmoon.com As a mother, Birthing From Within Mentor, and a Doula, I have experienced and witnessed the intuitive wisdom that all woman posses in birth and in motherhood. Birth Roots DONA Doula Training 77-BIRTH (772-4784) Portland www.ourbirthroots.org/www.dona.org Exceptional doula training and Centering In Service refresher night for experienced doulas and birth professionals every January and June. Perfect for women planning a career of serving perinatal families or those who are interested in deepening their understanding of pregnancy and birth. Birthwise Midwifery School Doula Program 647-5968 Southern and Central Maine clinicaldirector@birthwisemidwifery.edu Birthwise Midwifery School offers a low-cost doula service to the community. Midwifery students who have completed doula training provide continuous emotional and physical labor support for only $50. This includes two prenatal visits and one postpartum visit. Postpartum services also available. Birthworks Childbirth Educator and Birth Doula Trainings 1-888-TO-BIRTH info@birthworks.org www.birthworks.com Birth Works International programs are based on the belief that the knowledge about how to give birth already exists within every woman. We do not believe that a pregnant woman needs to be taught how to give birth but rather work to help her have more trust and faith in her own body knowledge. (see ad on pg 23) Stephanie Cooke, CD (DONA) 807-9059 Greater Portland stephaniecooke.doula@hotmail.com www.stephaniecooke.com Providing caring and comprehensive care through your prenatal, labor and postpartum period. Please visit my website for more information and call for a complementary initial consultation. Leah Deragon, CD, CCBE 615-9553 leahlye@gmail.com Labor and postpartum doula, childbirth educator and co-founder f Birth Roots, sensitive guidance for first-time mothers and families seeking a different experience than a previous birth. Sliding scale . Cassie Dougher, CD (DONA) 939-3029 Greater Portland, Lewiston, Bridgton Leigh Dyer 450-7725 Greater Portland Ava Goodale, CD(DONA) Que Sera Sera Birth Services 701-8225 Belfast Area Rebecca Goodwin, CD, LMT 318-8272 Greater Portland and Southern Maine justbreathe@gwi.net www.birthalliancedoula.com Maintaining the tradition of women caring for birthing mothers with dignity, power, and beauty. Providing prenatal, birthing and postpartum doula support. (see ad pg 38) Sunshine Jelly, LMT, CD(DONA) 409-9155, Greater Portland Jacqueline “Jackie” Kantro, CD(DONA) 799-1236, Greater Portland Kissing Nature Childbirth Services Elise Babcock, CD(DONA), HBCE 423-6608 Southern Central & Coastal Maine elise@kissingnature.com www.kissingnature.com Mother Birth 380-5673, Midcoast Maine Mothering Moon Lisa Goulet, RN, IBCLC Greater Portland, Southern Maine and NH 283-3239 lisa@motheringmoon.com www.motheringmoon.com Knowledgeable, experienced and resourceful in all aspects of pregnancy, birth breastfeeding and parenting. Breastfeeding assistance and guidance, labor, birth and postpartum support specializing in overnight care and last minute mother-baby postpartum care services. Mothers Moon 382-3126, Freedom, ME and the online community mothersmoon@fairpoint.net www.mothersmoon.com Offering gentle pregnancy, birthing, postpartum and breastfeeding support, reiki for women, responsive parenting classes and products for pregnancy, baby & natural living. Visit us in person or online. Emily Murray, CD, HBCE 329-5377 Greater Portland emilymurraycd@hotmail.com Partnering with your family to focus on your needs and wishes for your pregnancy, birth and postnatal experience. Nurturing, knowledgeable and experienced support. Sliding scale available. My Birth Journey Tiffany Avery, CD, CNA, HBCE 798-2751 53 Main St, Topsham mybirthjourney@yahoo.com www.mybirthjourney.org To walk beside her with support... My birth journey offers doula services & a variety of classes & supportive gatherings threw pregnancy, birth & postpartum . As well as Birthing Consultations to help guide you to be informed of YOUR choices on YOUR birth journey! Seacoast Doulas www.seacoastdoulas.com Seacoast NH, Southern ME & Northshore MA Bethany Smart 829-4207 Greater Portland, Brunswick, Lewiston bethanyandrick@maine.rr.com Supporting women and their partners in achieving empowering birth experiences. Includes 2-3 prenatal visits, continuous support during labor and postpartum visit(s). Jen White, LMT, Doula(DONA) 712-4213 Portland www.JenWhiteDoula.com As a shiatsu practitioner and Doula, I believe that working holistically to support expectant families and babies is crucial to a healthy birth. (see ad page 36) Postpartum Doulas and In-House Support Linda Boardman, CD(DONA),PCD(DONA) 829-6181 Greater Portland-Brunswick/Bath linda@coyotees.com DONA certified birth and postpartum doula gently supporting women and families throughout pregnancy and labor and during the transition of parenthood and the postpartum period. Maine State Co-Coordinator for Postpartum Support International. Stephanie Cooke, CD (DONA) 807-9059 stephaniecooke.doula@hotmail.com www.stephaniecooke.com Providing caring and comprehensive care through your prenatal, labor and postpartum period. Please visit my website for more information and don’t hesitate to call for a complementary initial consultation. Leah Deragon 615-9553 Greater Portland leahlye@gmail.com Even if you didn’t have a doula at your birth, if you find yourself overwhelmed afterward, Leah is available to come into your home and provide key support to your families’ adjustment. Get off to a calmer start with parenting. Sliding scale available. Cassie Dougher, CD (DONA) 939-3029 Southern Maine Full Circle Doula Services Ellen Kunkle, CCE, CD(DONA), CLC 251-0273 Serving Greater Portland and York County ellendoula@roadrunner.com Supporting pregnant, birthing and postpartum women and their families through education, guidance and nurturing care. (see ad pg 38) Rebecca Goodwin, CD, LMT 318-8272 Greater Portland and Southern Maine justbreathe@gwi.net www.birthalliancedoula.com Maintaining the tradition of women caring for birthing mothers with dignity, power, and beauty. Providing prenatal, birthing and postpartum doula support. (see ad pg 38) Jacqueline “Jackie” Kantro, CD(DONA) 799-1236, Greater Portland Mother Birth, Lisa Steele-Maley 380-5673 Midcoast Maine Mothering Moon Lisa Goulet, RN, IBCLC Greater Portland, Southern Maine and NH 283-3239 lisa@motheringmoon.com www.motheringmoon.com Knowledgeable, experienced and resourceful in all aspects of pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding and parenting. Breastfeeding assistance and guidance, labor, birth and postpartum support specializing in overnight care and last minute mother-baby postpartum care services. Mothering the Mother Carole Tubbs, RN, IBCLC 749-NICE http://mothering.tripod.com Mothering the Mother offers house call services that greatly help new mothers. House calls can include: Postpartum, newborn care and parenting skills, lactation consults and hands on help, light meals, light housework and errands. (see ad pg 39) Mothers Moon 382-3126 Freedom, ME and the online community mothersmoon@fairpoint.net www.mothersmoon.com Offering gentle pregnancy, birthing, postpartum and breastfeeding support, reiki for women, responsive parenting classes and products for pregnancy, baby & natural living. Visit us in person or online. Emily Murray 329-5377 Greater Portland emilymurraycd@hotmail.com Partnering with your family to focus on your needs and wishes for your pregnancy, birth and postnatal experience. Nurturing, knowledgeable and experienced care. Sliding scale fee for services. Bethany Smart 829-4207 Greater Portland, Brunswick, Lewiston bethanyandrick@maine.rr.com Supporting women and their partners in achieving empowering birth experiences. Includes 2-3 prenatal visits, continuous support during labor and postpartum visit(s). Smooth Transition Marilyn Fraktman, RN, PhD Southern Maine 617-966-3382 mfraktman@verizon.net Home visiting program providing teaching, guidance and support to pregnant and postpartum families focusing on the new mother’s recovery and the couple’s transition to their new role as parents.