About Me
Hello, I'm Janiece! My passion for birth led me to complete my birth and postpartum doula training through the Simkin Center at Bastyr. Originally, I studied Anthropology and Cultural Studies. I have always had an interest in birth and after doing a research project on maternal health care in the US, I avidly began learning more about our birth practices and outcomes. From that point on I knew I wanted to support people in birth, to know their options and trust their bodies.
Birth is such a profound experience that will leave a lasting imprint on your heart. I believe the best birthing outcomes are created in an environment where you feel the most comfortable and at ease; whether in a hospital, birth center, or your home. I approach birth with an open heart, offering nonjudgmental support throughout your experience. Everyone is different, and each birth presents different needs and desires. I work with you to see how I can best fit into your birth and postpartum plans to help you feel completely supported. With a background in yoga and meditation, I draw upon a lot of these tools to help expectant parents. I see birth as a physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual event. My intent is to help those preparing for birth and their postpartum period to feel empowered, confident, and fully supported. Everyone deserves compassionate, continuous care throughout their birth, and I am honored to serve families in this capacity.
Birth is such a profound experience that will leave a lasting imprint on your heart. I believe the best birthing outcomes are created in an environment where you feel the most comfortable and at ease; whether in a hospital, birth center, or your home. I approach birth with an open heart, offering nonjudgmental support throughout your experience. Everyone is different, and each birth presents different needs and desires. I work with you to see how I can best fit into your birth and postpartum plans to help you feel completely supported. With a background in yoga and meditation, I draw upon a lot of these tools to help expectant parents. I see birth as a physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual event. My intent is to help those preparing for birth and their postpartum period to feel empowered, confident, and fully supported. Everyone deserves compassionate, continuous care throughout their birth, and I am honored to serve families in this capacity.
Certifications & Training:
- Spinning Babies, Gail Tully (2018)
- Prenatal & Postnatal Yoga Teacher Training, Synergy Yoga (2018)
- Postpartum Doula Training, Simkin Center for Allied Birth Professions at Bastyr (2016)
- TENS Unit Training, Big Belly Services (2016)
- Breastfeeding Resources and Skills, Big Belly Services (2016)
- Birth Doula Training, Simkin Center for Allied Birth Professions at Bastyr (2016)
- 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training, Mind Body Zone (2015)
- Bachelor of Science, Anthropology & Geography, California Polytechnic State University (2013)
What is a doula? |
Doula is a Greek word meaning 'woman servant or caregiver'. Birth doulas are trained and experienced in childbirth. They provide continuous emotional and physical support to pregnant people and their families before, during, and after childbirth.
Studies have shown, using a birth doula has helped to lower use of medical intervention and increase overall satisfaction with birth experiences, creating more positive long term memories. For more information, you can also find the benefits of having a doula on DONA's website here. |
