Welcome to Metro Detroit Doulas and Childbirth Educators!
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Our Board
Jill Reiter - Postpartum Doula
The After Baby Lady - Founder, Jill Reiter is a Doulas of North America (DONA) trained Postpartum Doula. She serves Macomb, Oakland and Wayne Counties. "I love supporting families as they adjust to having a new baby in their home," says Jill. Please click on The After Baby Lady link to learn more about Jill's philosophy, blog and business.
Jen Henderson, Birth, Antepartum, and Postpartum Doula
Dream a Little Dream Doula Services, LLC - Owner. Jen is a DONA-certified birth doula, as well as an antepartum and postpartum doula. She supports families throughout SE Michigan, including Oakland County and portions of Genessee, Livingston, Lapeer, and Macomb counties. The mother of four, she has experienced her own births in nearly every setting available to Southeast Michigan, and is comfortable supporting families where they choose to birth. Jen also assists a local homebirth midwife, and is certified in Neonatal Resuscitation and Adult/Child/Infant CPR. She also has experience with birth hypnosis (HypnoBirthing and Hypnobabies) and Spinning Babies techniques.
Please visit Jen's website to learn more about her business, philosophy, and the random thoughts she explores in her blog -- or follow her on her Facebook page.
Please visit Jen's website to learn more about her business, philosophy, and the random thoughts she explores in her blog -- or follow her on her Facebook page.
Stacy Thompson - Birth Doula and more!
Stacy is the Director of Care at Beautiful Beginnings Birth Services. She supports families in Metro Detroit. Stacy says, "I have found my true calling in life! The miracle of birth is such an amazing moment to experience. I am blessed, honored, and thankful to be a part of it." Stacy offers a wide range of services including birth doula, prenatal, labor, postpartum and infant massage therapist, placenta encapsulation specialist, and belly casting. You can reach Stacy by clicking here.
Erin Barnes - Birth Doula
Erin Barnes is a DONA-trained birth doula serving the Metro Detroit and Ann Arbor areas. She provides education, resources, breastfeeding help, and postpartum support. She lives in Livonia with her husband and two young children. “I love supporting soon-to-be, birthing, and new moms. I love sharing my knowledge and experience with couples to help them transition into parenthood with as much confidence and calm as possible. It’s such a miracle and an honor to witness a new soul coming into this world!” You can learn more about Erin here or follow her on her Facebook page.
Cynthia Jackson - Birth Doula
Cynthia Jackson is a Birth Doula serving Metro Detroit (Wayne, Macomb, & Oakland counties) . She is the founder of Sacred Rose Birthing Services, and her motto is "Roses are red, Postpartum is sometimes blue, Every pregnant woman deserves a doula, Why not YOU!" Cynthia is a DONA trained birth doula and CAPPA trained childbirth educator. She provides labor support and education about pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, postpartum care, newborn care, and more. She is the Detroit Area Regional Coordinator for Friends of Michigan Midwives, their mission is to educate and inform the public about the profession of midwifery and gain supporters for licensure for midwives in the state of MI. Cynthia is also the state representative for International Center for Traditional Childbearing (ICTC), their mission is to promote breastfeeding, reduce infant mortality, and increase the number of midwives in the African American community. Cynthia says, "I am very passionate about birth and I love to assist women & families with their birth choices whether it's in a hospital, birth center, or home birth." To contact Cynthia click here.