Doula Support & Postpartum Care
A doula is a skilled professional in childbirth, offering emotional, physical, and educational support to expecting mothers, those in labor, or those who have recently given birth. Their mission is to ensure women have a secure, memorable, and empowering birthing experience. Postpartum care is a crucial phase that centers on the well-being of new mothers after childbirth. It encompasses physical recovery, emotional support, and guidance in navigating the challenges of early motherhood. Professionals and healthcare providers offer assistance in areas such as postpartum nutrition, managing fatigue, emotional health, and adapting to the demands of caring for a newborn. By providing comprehensive support during this transitional period, postpartum care aims to promote a smooth and healthy recovery for both the mother and her baby.
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Amanda Echols
Doula
Amanda is the owner of Faithful Haven Doula Collective, and experienced certified birth doula, that has been in practice full time since 2016. Amanda was trained by the widely known Dr. Amy Gilliland, owner of Doulaing the Doula. Amanda has attended over 240 births thus far. Amanda offers birth doula and placenta encapsulation services and holds many certifications; Birth Doula, Childbirth Educator, Placenta Encapsulation, Essential Oils in Childbirth, Safety of Essential Oils, Aromatherapy and Herbalism. Amanda also has attended courses in Physiological Birth by Design, Rebozo Practice, Bengkung Belly Binding, Spinning Babies, Hypnobirthing, and Stillbirthday, and End of Life Doulaing. Further more, Amanda holds an associates degree in Health & Wellness, and is a certified Chiropractic Technician & Chiropractic Radiography Technician. Amanda recently completed her training under Dr.Amy Gilliland and is now a certified doula trainer for Doulaing the Doula; in addition to one of Doulaing the Doula’s certification mentor coaches. Amanda is continuing her studies as a herbalist, currently enrolled in multiple courses to better help serve her clients with organic herbal products for pregnancy and postpartum.
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Jennifer Schumacher
Doula
Birth work is my passion, and has been my entire life. I grew up watching Birth Story on TLC and reading books like What to Expect When You’re Expecting in high school. Originally from Ohio, I graduated from The Ohio State University in 2013 with a BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing). There I was part of a group called Moms to Be where we helped educate mothers during their pregnancies. I became a labor and delivery nurse in 2013. I’ve worked at both small and large hospitals which have given me so many amazing experiences with birthing families. I still work part of the year as a labor and delivery nurse, when I’m not taking clients. In my free time, I love to play beach volleyball and board games, spend time with my family, and travel.
