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"After going through the birth process without a doula then with a doula, I would never do it alone again. Jennifer was very knowledgeable about where to apply counter-pressure and she had me use different positions to better manage the pain of labor." - Melisa Smith

About Me:

I am the mom of four wonderful children. My first three were born in the hospital. The last one was born at home. I have breast fed all of my children. I have done volunteer work as a Childbirth educator for CEDEN, the Round Rock school district, and El Buen Samaritano.

Education:

I keep myself up to date on any new studies that come out concerning women and childbirth. I attend monthly meetings on various topics pertaining to the childbearing woman. And I also am a member of many internet groups for doulas and other childbirth professionals.

1992-1995	Houston Community College
1995	Lamaze childbirth classes
April 20-22 2001	Completed a DONA approved doula training
June 2001	Hypnobirthing childbirth classes
August 2001	DONA 2001 International Conference
September 2001	Bradley childbirth classes
September 29, 2001	Infant and child CPR
September 29,2001	First Aid Basics
November 10-11 2001	Completed a DONA approved advanced doula training. Topics Included: - Hi Tech birth and the doula’s role - Staying positive and nurturing in difficult situations - Building a nurturing doula community - Advanced comfort measure techniques - Childhood abuse and the childbearing woman

Organizations I am involved with:

DONA (Doulas of North America)
ICAN of Texas (International Cesarean Awarness Network)
Central Tx doulas
TFM (Texans for midwifery)