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History and
Background:
I attended my first birth in 1987 and
through the years supported friends and family with labor
assistance, childbirth resources and breastfeeding assistance until
I chose a professional path in late 2003. I believe that
birth is a normal and profound process leading to life-long
memories. My goal is for families to be equipped and
confident for their desired birth journeys. I have
experience with unmedicated and medicated births,
waterbirth, medical inductions, IVF, cesareans and VBAC's in
home, birth center and hospital environments.
I have four sons, three born here in Colorado
Springs. My personal birth experiences are a primary
cesarean after labor and pushing, unmedicated VBAC, second
cesarean after an unmedicated labor and pushing and an
unmedicated natural VBAC2C.
Continuing
education and volunteering in the community are an integral part of
my standards of practice.
Professional
Experience:
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International Cesarean
Awareness Network - Conference Chair 2009:
current
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International Cesarean
Awareness Network - Vice President:
current
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International Cesarean
Awareness Network Conference CEU Chair:
2007
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CAPPA Childbirth Educator
Trainer Colorado: current
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Colorado Springs
Pregnancy Center: Volunteer Staff -
Childbirth, Breastfeeding and Newborn Care Educator
- 5/04-current
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CAPPA Doula Trainer
Assistant: Ana Hill Rocky Mountain Doula Educators -
2005-current
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ICAN of Greater Colorado
Springs: Leader - 9/04-current
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Pikes Peak Regional Doula
Association: President
- 9/06-6/07, Treasurer - 9/04-
9/06
Interviews for newspaper,
television and radio -
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KOAA news - November 2004
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Family News In Focus - 2005
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Pikes Peak Parent - December 2005
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Slice Magazine - March 2006
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Pikes Peak Parent Magazine - October 2006
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Colorado Doulas Association Newsletter - May
2008
Training:
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HypBirthing Home Study Course -
5/2008
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ICAN Conference childbirth
related sessions - 4/2007
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Lamaze Childbirth Education Exam
10/2006 - Certified 12/2006
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DONA annual conference -
7/2006
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CAPPA Labor Doula Training 1/2004
- Certified 1/2005
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CAPPA Lactation Educator Training
3/2004 - Certified 2/2005
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CAPPA Childbirth Educator
Training 5/2004 - Certified 1/2005
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Advanced Training in Aromatherapy
& Visualization - 1/2005
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ICAN conference leadership
training and many childbirth related sessions -
4/2005
Professional
Memberships:
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CAPPA
(Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association)
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ICAN (International Cesarean Awareness
Network)
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