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Childhood Professional Directory

Childbirth professionals are listed by state and category. Join the Childbirth Professional Directory and advertise your services. 

Midwife
Judi Davidson - Wasilla, Big Lake, Willow, Eagle River, Palmer, Anchorage
907-373-3420      stork@mtaonline.net
Services: Complete prenatal care with homebirth or birth center deliveries. Childbirth Ed., Massage, Well-woman and well-baby care.
Qualifications: Certified Direct-Entry Midwives licensed by the state of AK. Advanced Nurse and Pediatric Practitioner. Licensed Massage Therapist
Note: We specialize in out-of-hospital birth for low-risk women. We also offer waterbirth.
http.www.matsumidwifery.com
Breastfeeding Specialist
Carole Thorpe - LA, Orange, San Diego, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties
949 380-1681      carole@hypnosis4birth.com
Services: Hypnobabies Childbirth classes, Doula services, Lactation Education & Counsel, Homeopathy Consultations, Reiki Healing Touch, Hypnotherapy for Stress Reduction
Qualifications: 2002 Certified Hypnotherapist (NGH), 2003 Hypnobabies certified childbirth hypnosis instructor and doula, 2003 UCSD certified Lactation Educator, 2007 Certified in Homeopathy (LHN), and 2005 Level II Reiki...as well as assistace with over 500 births in hospitals, birth centers and people’s homes.
http://www.hypnosis4birth.com
LORRAINE SHORMAN - LONG BEACH, NEWPORT BEACH, REDONDO BEACH, LOS ANGELES
714-624-3495      LSHORMAN@EARTHLINK.NET
Services: Birth doula support,Hypnobabies classes, breastfeeding classes, childbirth preparation classes, baby care classes, infant massage classes and Happiest Baby on the Block classes.
Qualifications: Certified doula through Doulas of North America, Certified Hypnobabies Instructor, Certified Infant Massage Instructor
http://www.innovativebirth.com
Childbirth Educator
Carole Thorpe - LA, Orange, San Diego, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties
949 380-1681      carole@hypnosis4birth.com
Services: Hypnobabies Childbirth classes, Doula services, Lactation Education & Counsel, Homeopathy Consultations, Reiki Healing Touch, Hypnotherapy for Stress Reduction
Qualifications: 2002 Certified Hypnotherapist (NGH), 2003 Hypnobabies certified childbirth hypnosis instructor and doula, 2003 UCSD certified Lactation Educator, 2007 Certified in Homeopathy (LHN), and 2005 Level II Reiki...as well as assistace with over 500 births in hospitals, birth centers and people’s homes.
http://www.hypnosis4birth.com
LORRAINE SHORMAN - LONG BEACH, NEWPORT BEACH, REDONDO BEACH, LOS ANGELES
714-624-3495      LSHORMAN@EARTHLINK.NET
Services: Birth doula support,Hypnobabies classes, breastfeeding classes, childbirth preparation classes, baby care classes, infant massage classes and Happiest Baby on the Block classes.
Qualifications: Certified doula through Doulas of North America, Certified Hypnobabies Instructor, Certified Infant Massage Instructor
http://www.innovativebirth.com
Doula
Carole Thorpe - LA, Orange, San Diego, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties
949 380-1681      carole@hypnosis4birth.com
Services: Hypnobabies Childbirth classes, Doula services, Lactation Education & Counsel, Homeopathy Consultations, Reiki Healing Touch, Hypnotherapy for Stress Reduction
Qualifications: 2002 Certified Hypnotherapist (NGH), 2003 Hypnobabies certified childbirth hypnosis instructor and doula, 2003 UCSD certified Lactation Educator, 2007 Certified in Homeopathy (LHN), and 2005 Level II Reiki...as well as assistace with over 500 births in hospitals, birth centers and people’s homes.
http://www.hypnosis4birth.com
LORRAINE SHORMAN - LONG BEACH, NEWPORT BEACH, REDONDO BEACH, LOS ANGELES
714-624-3495      LSHORMAN@EARTHLINK.NET
Services: Birth doula support,Hypnobabies classes, breastfeeding classes, childbirth preparation classes, baby care classes, infant massage classes and Happiest Baby on the Block classes.
Qualifications: Certified doula through Doulas of North America, Certified Hypnobabies Instructor, Certified Infant Massage Instructor
http://www.innovativebirth.com
Margie Levy, Supportive Doula Services - Los Angeles
818 994-6800      margie@supportivedoula.com
Services: Serving the greater Los Angeles area, Supportive Doula Services offers improved birthing experiences through physical, emotional, and informational support.
Qualifications: Certified with DONA and CAPPA
Note: Also trained in pregnancy massage, Reiki, hypnosis, aromatherapy, Spinning Babies, and more!
http://www.supportivedoula.com
Other
Carole Thorpe - LA, Orange, San Diego, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties
949 380-1681      carole@hypnosis4birth.com
Services: Hypnobabies Childbirth classes, Doula services, Lactation Education & Counsel, Homeopathy Consultations, Reiki Healing Touch, Hypnotherapy for Stress Reduction
Qualifications: 2002 Certified Hypnotherapist (NGH), 2003 Hypnobabies certified childbirth hypnosis instructor and doula, 2003 UCSD certified Lactation Educator, 2007 Certified in Homeopathy (LHN), and 2005 Level II Reiki...as well as assistace with over 500 births in hospitals, birth centers and people’s homes.
http://www.hypnosis4birth.com
Breastfeeding Specialist
AuBrey Erickson - Treausre Valley
208-463-0385      aubreyjoe@juno.com
Services: Certified Massage Therapist and Classes on wearing your baby in a wrap.
Qualifications: I went to Massage Therapy School in 1997 and Certified in Pre/Post natal and infant massage. I also offer Massage for Labor Support. I have six children of my own. I have spent hours researching attachment parenting and child birth.
http://www.freewebs.com/breymom/massageinformation.htm
Childbirth Educator
Julie Harker Buck - Southeast Idaho, Western Wyoming
cell (208)313-0331      jhbuck@buckconstruction.com
Services: Doula services, including birth and postpartum; Childbirth classes; Nutrition counseling including Gestational diabetes, weight management, general nutrition.
Qualifications: Registered and licensed Dietitian since 1985; Certified DONA doula assisting at births since 1991; Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator; Masters in Health Education; Partner in Idaho Plate Method business.
Note: As a mother of twins, I have experience with tandem nursing and postpartum care of clients’ twins. My childbirth classes are focused on gentle birthing options. As a dietitian I emphasize whole foods and active lifestyle living. Available to speak about nutrition topics.
http://www.platemethod.com
Doula
AuBrey Erickson - Treausre Valley
208-463-0385      aubreyjoe@juno.com
Services: Certified Massage Therapist and Classes on wearing your baby in a wrap.
Qualifications: I went to Massage Therapy School in 1997 and Certified in Pre/Post natal and infant massage. I also offer Massage for Labor Support. I have six children of my own. I have spent hours researching attachment parenting and child birth.
http://www.freewebs.com/breymom/massageinformation.htm
Julie Harker Buck - Southeast Idaho, Western Wyoming
cell (208)313-0331      jhbuck@buckconstruction.com
Services: Doula services, including birth and postpartum; Childbirth classes; Nutrition counseling including Gestational diabetes, weight management, general nutrition.
Qualifications: Registered and licensed Dietitian since 1985; Certified DONA doula assisting at births since 1991; Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator; Masters in Health Education; Partner in Idaho Plate Method business.
Note: As a mother of twins, I have experience with tandem nursing and postpartum care of clients’ twins. My childbirth classes are focused on gentle birthing options. As a dietitian I emphasize whole foods and active lifestyle living. Available to speak about nutrition topics.
http://www.platemethod.com
Rachel Miller - Southern Idaho
208-734-8127      millerrachel@hotmail.com
Services: Doula and Midwife Assistant
Note: I am also a student midwife and assist a local midwife in my area with home births
Midwife
Janice Cook - Boise,Caldwell, Nampa, Meridian, Eagle, Mtn.Home, and surrounding area of Treasure Valley of Idaho
(208) 631-0578 (208) 868-3247      jannyck@juno.com
Services: All prenatal and postpartum care including labor and delivery.Lots of TLC and time for education and questions and answers
Qualifications: Direct Entry Midwife for 17 years. Certified EMT, Certified in Neonatal Resusitaion, Love my work and think all my mommies are incredible!
Other
AuBrey Erickson - Treausre Valley
208-463-0385      aubreyjoe@juno.com
Services: Certified Massage Therapist and Classes on wearing your baby in a wrap.
Qualifications: I went to Massage Therapy School in 1997 and Certified in Pre/Post natal and infant massage. I also offer Massage for Labor Support. I have six children of my own. I have spent hours researching attachment parenting and child birth.
http://www.freewebs.com/breymom/massageinformation.htm
Julie Harker Buck - Southeast Idaho, Western Wyoming
cell (208)313-0331      jhbuck@buckconstruction.com
Services: Doula services, including birth and postpartum; Childbirth classes; Nutrition counseling including Gestational diabetes, weight management, general nutrition.
Qualifications: Registered and licensed Dietitian since 1985; Certified DONA doula assisting at births since 1991; Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator; Masters in Health Education; Partner in Idaho Plate Method business.
Note: As a mother of twins, I have experience with tandem nursing and postpartum care of clients’ twins. My childbirth classes are focused on gentle birthing options. As a dietitian I emphasize whole foods and active lifestyle living. Available to speak about nutrition topics.
http://www.platemethod.com
Rachel Miller - Southern Idaho
208-734-8127      millerrachel@hotmail.com
Services: Doula and Midwife Assistant
Note: I am also a student midwife and assist a local midwife in my area with home births
Breastfeeding Specialist
Angie Blackett - Davis,N Salt Lake, Salt Lake, Utah, Sanpete County (will travel)
801-558-2552      angie@lakeviewbabies.com
Services: Offering customized solutions in Homebirth, Home and Hospital labor assisting, Hypnobirthing and hypnobabies doula, Breastfeeding support, Childbirth education classes, and much more! Call today to discover your choices in childbirth.
Qualifications: DEM, CD, HBCD, CLBSS,CCBE
http://www.lakeviewbabies.com
Heather Shelley - Orem
801-615-1733      heather@birthingyourway.com
Services: Lamaze childbirth classes Doula services Midwifery services Breastfeeding Classes
Qualifications: Lamaze certified DONA and PALS doula certification Lactation educator Lactation training
Note: Motherhood is a great time in a woman’s life and I am fortunate to help so many women during this time in their lives.
http://www.birthingyourway.com
Julie Johnson - Salt Lake, Utah and South Davis Counties
(801)608-8947      birthandbreastfeeding@inbox.com
Services: Offering private childbirth classes with an emphasis on Lamaze and Hypnobirthing. I also do private lactation consults in your home or my office. I also teach CAPPA’s Lactation Educator Training Courses.
Qualifications: LCCE, IBCLC, CAPPA approved CLE trainer, BA
Note: I have been trained as a doula in 1998 and have been at 200 deliveries. I have been a certified DONA doula and Hypnobirthing Educator in the past but have not kept up on the certification paper work.
http://www.birthandbreastfeedingsolutions.com
Marinda Lloyd and Marie Johnson - Weber, Davis, Utah, and Salt Lake Counties
801-548-2917      littlemisspretty@gmail.com
Services: Doula, breast feeding support, theta and more. See website.
http://www.thedoulahouse.com
Childbirth Educator
Angie Blackett - Davis,N Salt Lake, Salt Lake, Utah, Sanpete County (will travel)
801-558-2552      angie@lakeviewbabies.com
Services: Offering customized solutions in Homebirth, Home and Hospital labor assisting, Hypnobirthing and hypnobabies doula, Breastfeeding support, Childbirth education classes, and much more! Call today to discover your choices in childbirth.
Qualifications: DEM, CD, HBCD, CLBSS,CCBE
http://www.lakeviewbabies.com
Heather Shelley - Orem
801-615-1733      heather@birthingyourway.com
Services: Lamaze childbirth classes Doula services Midwifery services Breastfeeding Classes
Qualifications: Lamaze certified DONA and PALS doula certification Lactation educator Lactation training
Note: Motherhood is a great time in a woman’s life and I am fortunate to help so many women during this time in their lives.
http://www.birthingyourway.com
Julie Johnson - Salt Lake, Utah and South Davis Counties
(801)608-8947      birthandbreastfeeding@inbox.com
Services: Offering private childbirth classes with an emphasis on Lamaze and Hypnobirthing. I also do private lactation consults in your home or my office. I also teach CAPPA’s Lactation Educator Training Courses.
Qualifications: LCCE, IBCLC, CAPPA approved CLE trainer, BA
Note: I have been trained as a doula in 1998 and have been at 200 deliveries. I have been a certified DONA doula and Hypnobirthing Educator in the past but have not kept up on the certification paper work.
http://www.birthandbreastfeedingsolutions.com
Kim L. Smith - Salt Lake City, Utah
(801)661-3848      hypnomama4u@yahoo.com
Services: HypnoBirthing Classes, I teach a six week HypnoBirthing Class series.
Qualifications: Certified Childbirth Educator (20 years) Certified HypnoBirthing Educator (5 years) Master-Certified Hypnotherapist (5 years) Doula (not doing labor support right now) Trained Homebirth Midwife (not practicing right now)
Laura Curtis - Utah County
801-477-0788      lauralyn@hypnobirthingutah.com
Services: HypnoBirthing, Prenatal Yoga
Qualifications: Certified HypnoBirthing Practitioner (HBCE), Certified Yoga teacher.
Note: I teach HypnoBirthing and Prenatal Yoga, which are perfect complements to each other, reinforcing the relaxation and breathing techniques. Pregnancy aches and pains will be reduced, while helping to position baby correctly for an easier birth. HypnoBirthing is a complete childbirth education program which helps mothers have the comfortable, peaceful, natural birth experience that nature intended.
http://www.hypnobirthingutah.com
Doula
Angie Blackett - Davis,N Salt Lake, Salt Lake, Utah, Sanpete County (will travel)
801-558-2552      angie@lakeviewbabies.com
Services: Offering customized solutions in Homebirth, Home and Hospital labor assisting, Hypnobirthing and hypnobabies doula, Breastfeeding support, Childbirth education classes, and much more! Call today to discover your choices in childbirth.
Qualifications: DEM, CD, HBCD, CLBSS,CCBE
http://www.lakeviewbabies.com
Angie Rosier - Salt Lake and surrounding areas
801-963-7676      crosier2@juno.com
Services: Birth doula; prenatal visits to review coping techniques, learn options and choices, birth plan preparation, presence in labor and birth, written birth story and hand-made gift for baby.
Qualifications: CD(DONA) President of The Utah Doula Association
Note: Over the past four years I have been privileged to attend over 100 births and enjoy helping couples work together and prepare for positive birth experiences.
Aubrey Thompson - Northern UT county and Salt Lake County
801-380-4608      doula_care@hotmail.com
Services: 2 Prenatal Interviews, Labor and Delivery, 2 Postpartum visits
Qualifications: Certified MA, Doula Training through DONA
http://doulahelp.150m.com
Heather Shelley - Orem
801-615-1733      heather@birthingyourway.com
Services: Lamaze childbirth classes Doula services Midwifery services Breastfeeding Classes
Qualifications: Lamaze certified DONA and PALS doula certification Lactation educator Lactation training
Note: Motherhood is a great time in a woman’s life and I am fortunate to help so many women during this time in their lives.
http://www.birthingyourway.com
Joanne Thorn - utah county
(801)491-5004      thegreatgardener@hotmail.com
Services: Birth Doula, including time tested comfort measures and ongoing support before, during and after birthing. Offer Blessing Way ceremonies
Qualifications: Trained as a birth Doula under UDA and DONA criteria Experienced with Hypnobirthing and Natural childbirth , as well as VBAC and Epidural proceedures. Also offer grieving support for birthing losses.
Note: Locate me on MySpace URL www.myspace.com/idoula
http//thegreatgardener@hotmail.com
Julie Johnson - Salt Lake, Utah and South Davis Counties
(801)608-8947      birthandbreastfeeding@inbox.com
Services: Offering private childbirth classes with an emphasis on Lamaze and Hypnobirthing. I also do private lactation consults in your home or my office. I also teach CAPPA’s Lactation Educator Training Courses.
Qualifications: LCCE, IBCLC, CAPPA approved CLE trainer, BA
Note: I have been trained as a doula in 1998 and have been at 200 deliveries. I have been a certified DONA doula and Hypnobirthing Educator in the past but have not kept up on the certification paper work.
http://www.birthandbreastfeedingsolutions.com
Kristi Ridd-Young - Salt Lake County, Utah County
801-763-7338      contact@thenurturingplace.com
Services: An a doula with 22 years of experience, I offer doula care and doula training. I specialize in helping survivors of abuse and previous traumatic birth experiences prepare for a positive birth experience. If you are interested in using natural, chemical-free products on yourself and your children, please click on the Products tab on this website or go to www.thebodybliss.com.
Qualifications: DONA-approved Doula Trainer
ICCE (International Certified Childbirth Educator)
CD(DONA) Certified Doula
President of Midwives College of Utah

http:/www.thebodybliss.com
Lisa Pugh - Salt Lake, Provo, Spanish Fork areas
801-427-4160      lgpugh@mstarmetro.net
Services: I look forward to serving you and your family during labor, delivery and postpartum. I will be available to provide continual emotional and physical support while offering alternative ways to help you work through and reduce pain.
Qualifications: Doula training, member of the UDA, experienced mother with 8 children of my own
Note: This can be one of the most spiritual and memorable experience of your life. Make it a positive one!
Marinda Lloyd and Marie Johnson - Weber, Davis, Utah, and Salt Lake Counties
801-548-2917      littlemisspretty@gmail.com
Services: Doula, breast feeding support, theta and more. See website.
http://www.thedoulahouse.com
Valerie Wetlaufer - Salt Lake City, UT area
801-448-2168      doula.valerie@gmail.com
Services: Birth Doula services
Qualifications: trained with DONA & Aviva Institute
http://www.bloomingwithindoula.com
Midwife
Angie Blackett - Davis,N Salt Lake, Salt Lake, Utah, Sanpete County (will travel)
801-558-2552      angie@lakeviewbabies.com
Services: Offering customized solutions in Homebirth, Home and Hospital labor assisting, Hypnobirthing and hypnobabies doula, Breastfeeding support, Childbirth education classes, and much more! Call today to discover your choices in childbirth.
Qualifications: DEM, CD, HBCD, CLBSS,CCBE
http://www.lakeviewbabies.com
Heather Shelley - Orem
801-615-1733      heather@birthingyourway.com
Services: Lamaze childbirth classes Doula services Midwifery services Breastfeeding Classes
Qualifications: Lamaze certified DONA and PALS doula certification Lactation educator Lactation training
Note: Motherhood is a great time in a woman’s life and I am fortunate to help so many women during this time in their lives.
http://www.birthingyourway.com
Kristi Ridd-Young - Salt Lake County, Utah County
801-763-7338      contact@thenurturingplace.com
Services: An a doula with 22 years of experience, I offer doula care and doula training. I specialize in helping survivors of abuse and previous traumatic birth experiences prepare for a positive birth experience. If you are interested in using natural, chemical-free products on yourself and your children, please click on the Products tab on this website or go to www.thebodybliss.com.
Qualifications: DONA-approved Doula Trainer
ICCE (International Certified Childbirth Educator)
CD(DONA) Certified Doula
President of Midwives College of Utah

http:/www.thebodybliss.com
Other
Julie Johnson - Salt Lake, Utah and South Davis Counties
(801)608-8947      birthandbreastfeeding@inbox.com
Services: Offering private childbirth classes with an emphasis on Lamaze and Hypnobirthing. I also do private lactation consults in your home or my office. I also teach CAPPA’s Lactation Educator Training Courses.
Qualifications: LCCE, IBCLC, CAPPA approved CLE trainer, BA
Note: I have been trained as a doula in 1998 and have been at 200 deliveries. I have been a certified DONA doula and Hypnobirthing Educator in the past but have not kept up on the certification paper work.
http://www.birthandbreastfeedingsolutions.com
Kristi Ridd-Young - Salt Lake County, Utah County
801-763-7338      contact@thenurturingplace.com
Services: An a doula with 22 years of experience, I offer doula care and doula training. I specialize in helping survivors of abuse and previous traumatic birth experiences prepare for a positive birth experience. If you are interested in using natural, chemical-free products on yourself and your children, please click on the Products tab on this website or go to www.thebodybliss.com.
Qualifications: DONA-approved Doula Trainer
ICCE (International Certified Childbirth Educator)
CD(DONA) Certified Doula
President of Midwives College of Utah

http:/www.thebodybliss.com
Marinda Lloyd and Marie Johnson - Weber, Davis, Utah, and Salt Lake Counties
801-548-2917      littlemisspretty@gmail.com
Services: Doula, breast feeding support, theta and more. See website.
http://www.thedoulahouse.com
Childbirth Educator
Birth Day Wishes - Lori Hill - Williamsburg
757-220-8128      birth-daywishes@sbcglobal.net
Services: Personalized labor support for mom and partner
Qualifications: Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator Certified Birth Doula (DONA)
http://www.birth-daywishes.com
Doula
Birth Day Wishes - Lori Hill - Williamsburg
757-220-8128      birth-daywishes@sbcglobal.net
Services: Personalized labor support for mom and partner
Qualifications: Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator Certified Birth Doula (DONA)
http://www.birth-daywishes.com
Mandy Bealer - Williamsburg, Virginia
757-208-0544      mandy@bealerfamily.org
Services: Pregnancy massage, swedish massage, infant massage. Birth doula.
Qualifications: Licensed Massage Therapist
Note: Please call for pricing and for further questions.
Other
Mandy Bealer - Williamsburg, Virginia
757-208-0544      mandy@bealerfamily.org
Services: Pregnancy massage, swedish massage, infant massage. Birth doula.
Qualifications: Licensed Massage Therapist
Note: Please call for pricing and for further questions.
Breastfeeding Specialist
Wanda Madrid - Rock Springs, and Green River, Wyoming
307-362-8114, 307-389-4814      cowcountry7@wyoming.com
Services: I offer doula support and care in both birth and postpartum capacities, using comforting massage, effective counter pressure, and continuous physical, emotional, and informational support. Birth and Baby Doulas service the Rock Springs and Green River area with birth and breastfeeding classes as well.
Qualifications: I have 32 class hours of doula training and am currently in the certification process with Dona. I have birth and postpartum support experience. I am a lactation educator in the process of certification with CAPPA.
Doula
Wanda Madrid - Rock Springs, and Green River, Wyoming
307-362-8114, 307-389-4814      cowcountry7@wyoming.com
Services: I offer doula support and care in both birth and postpartum capacities, using comforting massage, effective counter pressure, and continuous physical, emotional, and informational support. Birth and Baby Doulas service the Rock Springs and Green River area with birth and breastfeeding classes as well.
Qualifications: I have 32 class hours of doula training and am currently in the certification process with Dona. I have birth and postpartum support experience. I am a lactation educator in the process of certification with CAPPA.