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What is a mentee doula?
A mentee doula is a member of my Doula Mentorship Program in which I offer mentorship for doulas in training who are just beginning their own path as a birth doula. The mentee doulas are receiving one on one mentoring before and after their meetings with couples as they prepare for the birth of their baby as well as the throughout their labor, birth, and post partum period.
Why should you consider a mentee doula?
The benefits of hiring a mentee doula within my Doula Mentorship program is that not only are their fees lower while they gain experience but they are going to receive my personal mentorship along the way! All of the mentee doulas below have taken a doula training course and are working towards certification. What sets them aside from other doulas in training is that they are also receiving ongoing mentorship. As their client, you will get their time and amazing energy as well my experience and resources through them! They are super excited to meet with you and hope to be your doula match.
A mentee doula is a member of my Doula Mentorship Program in which I offer mentorship for doulas in training who are just beginning their own path as a birth doula. The mentee doulas are receiving one on one mentoring before and after their meetings with couples as they prepare for the birth of their baby as well as the throughout their labor, birth, and post partum period.
Why should you consider a mentee doula?
The benefits of hiring a mentee doula within my Doula Mentorship program is that not only are their fees lower while they gain experience but they are going to receive my personal mentorship along the way! All of the mentee doulas below have taken a doula training course and are working towards certification. What sets them aside from other doulas in training is that they are also receiving ongoing mentorship. As their client, you will get their time and amazing energy as well my experience and resources through them! They are super excited to meet with you and hope to be your doula match.
~ Meet the Mentee Doulas ~
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~ Darlene ~
Darlene’s journey to becoming a Doula began many years ago with the birth of her first child, where she felt the support and encouragement of other women in making difficult decisions during an intense labor. Her interest in birth continued as she found herself on a transformational spiritual journey. In “becoming” a mother, and having crossed the threshold as so many had before her, she found the incredible power of mothering to be both humbling and beautiful. She believes her commitment to a healthy attachment to her children, including breastfeeding, the family bed, baby wearing and simple kindness laid the foundation for the incredible relationship with her now 17-year-old daughter and 20-year-old son.
Darlene’s work as a family advocate in New York City strengthened her belief that part of healthy family attachment starts with a well supported mom in pregnancy and birth. Through her continuing work with families from very diverse backgrounds, both as advocate and elementary school teacher, Darlene witnessed firsthand the power of intimate relationships in strengthening families and communities. Darlene became passionate, and maybe a little fierce, about helping women find and reside in the power of their intuition, while finding voice, peace and confidence, even under sometimes difficult circumstance.
As a Doula Darlene believes every woman, regardless of circumstance has a right to a birth experience that is of her choosing, and deserves to be supported, respected and loved throughout that process. Darlene believes in the innate strength in every woman and rejoices in helping her find that strength. She hopes to support mothers in trusting their bodies, and finding safe space through education of this powerful process, of which pregnancy is just the beginning.
Darlene is originally from Brooklyn and is a passionate advocate for equity among people. She holds a BFA and an MS in Education. In 2013 Darlene moved from Brooklyn to Philadelphia and became a certified yoga and prenatal yoga teacher, deepening her desire to serve. She discovered the Birth Arts International community and Beth Goldberg and took Beth’s Birth Doula training in March of 2015.
When Darlene is not engaging in the ever changing life of a teenage girl or a 20-year-old young man, she enjoys writing her blog capturing the day-to-day stories of the life of a mother, as well as practicing as much yoga as possible. She loves to try new things, and is especially fond of creating beautiful flow in physical spaces. Darlene is very grateful to have been led to Lori and have the opportunity to receive mentorship and to be of service to families in the Philadelphia area.
Darlene’s journey to becoming a Doula began many years ago with the birth of her first child, where she felt the support and encouragement of other women in making difficult decisions during an intense labor. Her interest in birth continued as she found herself on a transformational spiritual journey. In “becoming” a mother, and having crossed the threshold as so many had before her, she found the incredible power of mothering to be both humbling and beautiful. She believes her commitment to a healthy attachment to her children, including breastfeeding, the family bed, baby wearing and simple kindness laid the foundation for the incredible relationship with her now 17-year-old daughter and 20-year-old son.
Darlene’s work as a family advocate in New York City strengthened her belief that part of healthy family attachment starts with a well supported mom in pregnancy and birth. Through her continuing work with families from very diverse backgrounds, both as advocate and elementary school teacher, Darlene witnessed firsthand the power of intimate relationships in strengthening families and communities. Darlene became passionate, and maybe a little fierce, about helping women find and reside in the power of their intuition, while finding voice, peace and confidence, even under sometimes difficult circumstance.
As a Doula Darlene believes every woman, regardless of circumstance has a right to a birth experience that is of her choosing, and deserves to be supported, respected and loved throughout that process. Darlene believes in the innate strength in every woman and rejoices in helping her find that strength. She hopes to support mothers in trusting their bodies, and finding safe space through education of this powerful process, of which pregnancy is just the beginning.
Darlene is originally from Brooklyn and is a passionate advocate for equity among people. She holds a BFA and an MS in Education. In 2013 Darlene moved from Brooklyn to Philadelphia and became a certified yoga and prenatal yoga teacher, deepening her desire to serve. She discovered the Birth Arts International community and Beth Goldberg and took Beth’s Birth Doula training in March of 2015.
When Darlene is not engaging in the ever changing life of a teenage girl or a 20-year-old young man, she enjoys writing her blog capturing the day-to-day stories of the life of a mother, as well as practicing as much yoga as possible. She loves to try new things, and is especially fond of creating beautiful flow in physical spaces. Darlene is very grateful to have been led to Lori and have the opportunity to receive mentorship and to be of service to families in the Philadelphia area.
~ Kate ~
Kate’s interest in becoming a doula started about two years ago with the birth of her nephew, Ben. Ben arrived two weeks before his due date when Kate's sister's husband was out of state. Kate felt as though this intimate experience was very natural and she was honored to be a part of this beautiful journey with her sister.
Kate is currently a senior in the Drexel nursing program. During her maternity/women’s health rotation, she once again felt this strong connection to women and knew this is what she wants to do - serve women.
Kate’s background consists of serving 10 years in the military on active as a medic. She understands what it means to be loyal and dependable, which is an essential part of being a doula. “I believe that birth is such an amazing experience and would want to contribute in making it a memory she will always cherish.”
Kate is also working towards becoming an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and will sit for the exam in 2016. Kate is certified through the American Heart Association for CPR and received her doula training through DONA with Debra Pascali-Bonaro in October 2014. She currently resides in Conshohocken with her boyfriend, Brian, and her four legged child, Cleo.
Kate’s interest in becoming a doula started about two years ago with the birth of her nephew, Ben. Ben arrived two weeks before his due date when Kate's sister's husband was out of state. Kate felt as though this intimate experience was very natural and she was honored to be a part of this beautiful journey with her sister.
Kate is currently a senior in the Drexel nursing program. During her maternity/women’s health rotation, she once again felt this strong connection to women and knew this is what she wants to do - serve women.
Kate’s background consists of serving 10 years in the military on active as a medic. She understands what it means to be loyal and dependable, which is an essential part of being a doula. “I believe that birth is such an amazing experience and would want to contribute in making it a memory she will always cherish.”
Kate is also working towards becoming an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and will sit for the exam in 2016. Kate is certified through the American Heart Association for CPR and received her doula training through DONA with Debra Pascali-Bonaro in October 2014. She currently resides in Conshohocken with her boyfriend, Brian, and her four legged child, Cleo.
~ Rebekah ~
Rebekah felt drawn towards working with pregnant women at a young age, but it wasn’t until witnessing a friend’s loss during pregnancy that she realized how profoundly sacred and life-changing the process is. Rebekah wanted to be a part of that process, so much so that she considered joining an order of nuns, called the Sisters of Life, whose primary work is to care for pregnant women in need. While Rebekah did not ultimately enter the convent, her desire to carry out their mission remains. Through the sisters, she has witnessed the beauty and importance of a support system for women during pregnancy, labor, and the transition that follows. Rebekah’s hope is to provide that support through tender compassion and a fierce resolve to educate, advocate, and cultivate an environment of peace and stability. She believes that every woman is born with intuition, strength, and the capacity to love a child into being. Rebekah is excited to learn everything she can, and serve with all her heart!
Rebekah has trained with Birth Arts International as a doula, in addition to completing coursework in infancy development at Temple University. She is a 27-year-old DC native, but has been in Philadelphia for nearly ten years, where she currently lives with her husband. Growing up, she spent her summers in the Lancaster County, teaching dance in her older years, alongside her parents who ran camp for inner-city children. Rebekah continues to stay involved with the camp property by hosting retreats when she’s not busy as a nanny or doing schoolwork. She loves traveling to South America, visiting monasteries, baking, and writing songs on her guitar.
Rebekah felt drawn towards working with pregnant women at a young age, but it wasn’t until witnessing a friend’s loss during pregnancy that she realized how profoundly sacred and life-changing the process is. Rebekah wanted to be a part of that process, so much so that she considered joining an order of nuns, called the Sisters of Life, whose primary work is to care for pregnant women in need. While Rebekah did not ultimately enter the convent, her desire to carry out their mission remains. Through the sisters, she has witnessed the beauty and importance of a support system for women during pregnancy, labor, and the transition that follows. Rebekah’s hope is to provide that support through tender compassion and a fierce resolve to educate, advocate, and cultivate an environment of peace and stability. She believes that every woman is born with intuition, strength, and the capacity to love a child into being. Rebekah is excited to learn everything she can, and serve with all her heart!
Rebekah has trained with Birth Arts International as a doula, in addition to completing coursework in infancy development at Temple University. She is a 27-year-old DC native, but has been in Philadelphia for nearly ten years, where she currently lives with her husband. Growing up, she spent her summers in the Lancaster County, teaching dance in her older years, alongside her parents who ran camp for inner-city children. Rebekah continues to stay involved with the camp property by hosting retreats when she’s not busy as a nanny or doing schoolwork. She loves traveling to South America, visiting monasteries, baking, and writing songs on her guitar.