Countless scientific trials examining doula care demonstrate remarkably improved physical
and psychological outcomes for both mother and baby. Doulas have a positive impact on the well-being of the entire family. Avalon Approved Doula's have met or exceeded certain criteria, have many years of experience and have all been trained in the Our Birthing Center Methods of Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum Care.
Birth Doulas
Afshan Abbasi CD(DONA) GBCE
Birth Doula & GentleBirth Instructor
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Afshan, click here!
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Bethann Anderson,
RN, LCCE, CD(DONA)
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Bethann, click here!
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Cindy Calvano,
MSEd, CPDT, CD,
BMCE, LLLL
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Cindy, click here!
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​Lynn Christensen,
CD(DONA), CLC, LCCE,
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Lynn, click here!
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Jennifer Watt,
M.Ed, RPYT®, HBCE, CD(DONA)
& Amanda Roosa
HBCE, CD(DONA)
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LouAnn Damsma,
LCCE, CD(DONA),
CLC, CEIM
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LouAnn, click here!
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Laura DePasquale, LCCE, CD(DONA), PCD(DONA), BDT(DONA), CLC
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Laura, click here!
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Dorothy Haines
CD(DONA), BDT(DONA), LCCE
& Jessica Koester
CD/BDT(DONA). LCCE
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Rachel Connolly Kwock
Birth Doula / Photographer
CD(DONA)
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Rachel, click here!
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Jade Newkirk,
RYT 200, CLC
Certified Holistic Doula
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Jade, click here!
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Renée J. Pizzuto,
CD(DONA), CBC,
Certified Holistic Doula
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Renée, click here!
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Stefanie Joanna Gutierrez
MA, CBD(CBI), LCCE
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Stefanie, click here!
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