When I had my daughter in 2002, despite the fact that the birth was not at all what we expected, I felt empowered throughout the process and I owe that very much to the presence of my doula. All families deserve to have that wonderful beginning on their journey as parents to their new baby.

My philosophy as a doula is simple. I am not attached to outcomes. I meet families where they are at. We all deserve support. I want to support families in whatever decisions they make, as long as they are making them with as much information as possible.

You can learn more about me on my website at www.leawolf.com.

Special Services

Prenatally - two prenatal meetings that include help with birth planning and access to information needed to make decisions about what sort of birth is right for each family; early pregnancy and childbirth classes - group and private; lending library including books, videos and birth balls; referrals to community resources with regard to pregnancy and childbirth.

During labor - comfort/relaxation strategies including massage, touch, visualizations, support, and encouragement; information to aid in making decisions; sibling support; "gopher"; professional birth photography (as able).

Postpartum - lactation support and community referrals for lactation expertise; infant calming knowledge; post-partum doula work; continued source for referrals for parenting.

Special Skills

Professional photography; cloth diapering and babywearing expertise. Confident Childbirth/Breastfeeding & Newborn Care Instructor.

Education/Experience

Completion of a DONA training spring 2008, Small Miracles orientation summer 2008, Advanced Doula Training on Positioning February 2009, Bradley childbirth classes 2001, Celebrate Birth Natural Childbirth classes 2006, Babywearing/Cloth Diapering instructor since 2004, Confident Childbirth instructor since 2008, five years of working one-on-one with parents in the childbearing year as a co-founder of Happy Bambino, three years of facilitating weekly parenting groups at Happy Bambino, experience assisting IBCLC trained lactation consultants, Bachelor's in American Indian Educational Policy, in progress for a Master's in Educational Policy.

Births attended

Self 1, as doula 58, as friend, 1.

Lea can be reached at leamwolf@gmail.com. Or view her website: www.leawolf.com.

-- August 15, 2011