My philosophy as a doula and educator is to support the normal, physiological processes of birth and breastfeeding, be a source of evidence-based information, and provide physical and emotional support throughout the birth process. My foremost concern is to help my clients have positive and informed experiences, and help connect them with the community resources they desire.

My desire to be a doula and childbirth educator comes from my interest in women’s health and my passion for advocacy and empowerment born from working with immigrant women and survivors of domestic violence. I believe in your ability to make healthy decisions for yourself and your child, and will work to support you in the ways you desire.

Services / Skills

I offer; hands-on support/comfort measures, lending library, video loan, nutrition education, relaxation/visualization, childbirth classes (group and private) La Leche League leader, childbirth educator certification by: Aviva Institute. I am willing to travel within 1-1.5 hours of Madison, including Dodgeville, Janesville, Fort Atkinson, and Baraboo.

I am certified doula through Birth Arts International, certified childbirth educator through the Aviva Institute, and hold a current Neonatal Resuscitation card. BA in Peace Studies, minor in Gender and Women's Studies from the College of Saint Benedict (2005). I volunteer as a doula with Small Miracles, and a childbirth educator at CareNet.

Births attended

Self, one; as doula, 8.

Johanna can be reached at 556-0680 or hatchlingsdoula@gmail.com. Or view her website at www.hatchlingsdoula.yolasite.com.

-- December 14, 2010