Christina lives in Havertown, PA and is the mother of three adorable children.  She graduated from Drexel University in 2000 and went on to graduate work at West Chester University.  The birth of her first child was such an empowering experience, that she decided she wanted to help other women have their best birth experience.  She has received training as both a birth and postpartum doula, and is a member of both DONA and CAPPA. Christina is an active member and certified breastfeeding counselor for Nursing Mothers Alliance. This certification requires a six week course using La Leche League International's The Breastfeeding Answer Book, and is taught by an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. Christina teaches childbirth preparation at the Bryn Mawr Birth Center and is a member of the International Childbirth Education Association (ICEA). Christina is working towards one day becoming a certified nurse midwife.  Contact Christina.

Elizabeth lives in King of Prussia, PA and is a mother of two precocious boys. She graduated from James Madison University in 1998, but did not find her true calling until her sons were born (in 2003 and 2005). She has received training as both a birth and postpartum doula, and is a member of both DONA and CAPPA. Elizabeth is President for Nursing Mothers Alliance, a non-profit organization that promotes breastfeeding through enlightening education and empowering support. Elizabeth completed a lactation internship at Paoli Hospital between 2007 and 2008.  She is also an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and teaches childbirth preparation at the Bryn Mawr Birth Center. She is excited about helping women start strong healthy families one birth at a time. She has learned in her time as a doula that, "every birth is amazing, even if the babies aren't your own." Contact Elizabeth.

Kate is a mom, wife, daughter, sister, friend, lactation counselor, and doula. All of these roles have had a profound impact in her life, but being a mom of two has taught her the most by far. Kate is a two time Bryn Mawr Birth Center mom and is an advocate of natural childbirth, breastfeeding, and the profound change it has on a woman's life. She is a certified breastfeeding counselor and has completed an 18-hour interdisciplinary breastfeeding management course sponsored by the Philadelphia Department of Public Health. Kate is currently pursuing her doula certification through DONA. The natural birth and breastfeeding experience of her own children has lead her to this path of helping, educating, and empowering moms. Contact Kate.

Sarah lives with her son, husband, and two 4 legged children on the Main Line. She earned her undergraduate degree from Muhlenberg College and continued to study psychology on the graduate level. Sarah holds her Master’s of Science in Clinical & Counseling Health Psychology from The Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. In her career she has been providing counseling to individuals struggling with addictions. Sarah enjoys using a mindfulness based approach in counseling. During her own birth experience, she realized the significant overlap of her counseling skills which could be applied to the childbirth process. With these skills she hopes to help women and their partners achieve the best birth experience they imagine. Sarah is pursing training in postpartum mood disorders and would like to continue counseling while providing birth doula services. She continues to be amazed at the strength of the mind-body connection and how much can be achieved by utilizing this relationship. Contact Sarah.

Nicole lives in Plymouth Meeting, PA and is a mother of three children. She graduated from Cabrini College in 2004 and went on to study nursing at Temple University from 1991-1995. She is a DONA Certified Doula and has attended over 50 births. These births have included VBACs, births with extenuating medical circumstances, and births where she attended as the primary support partner. Nicole breastfed all three of her children and has been a member of Le Leche League for over 5 years. She is an advocate for the rights of childbearing women and believes it is important that women and their partners are properly educated about the choices available to them. Contact Nicole.

Renée lives in King of Prussia, PA and is the mother of two charming little boys. She graduated from Chubb Institute Business School in 1995 and went on to study Business Administration at Penn State. Throughout her 10-year career at a prominent financial institution, Renée found joy in volunteering in various settings with women and children. It was the phenomenal birth experiences of her own children and the precious postpartum reflection that unveiled her real life's work. Renée says "my sons' births have led me to a deep fascination with and trust in women's bodies, pregnancy, labor, birth, and breastfeeding." Renée is a certified breastfeeding counselor for Nursing Mothers Alliance. She is currently working toward her DONA certification. Contact Renée.