Kirsten lives in rural NE Indiana with her husband and five children. She began her studies in 2010 at a local DONA training seminar and has completed her certification through Birth Arts International. She has attended births and feels confident in all settings; hospital (medicated and non medicated), free-standing birthing center, and home. Kirsten also has personal experience with infertility and loss, which brings a unique understanding to the journey that lies ahead. She feels the experience of bringing life into this world is a sacred and life changing event that every parent will remember for the rest of their life. Her goals are to provide the information and resources you need to make the best decisions for your birth. She respects your wishes and will support you in these choices.
Training & Education
August 2011 - DONA Approved Birth Doula Training
August 2012- Breastfeeding Education/Training
October 2014 - Natural Hospital Birth Discussion with Cynthia Gabriel
May 2015 - Rebozo/Gena Kirby Method
April 2015 - Postpartum Mood Disorders
March 2016 - Exploring Birth with Patricia Edmonds
April 2016 - Plan of Attack For Successful VBAC
August 2016 - Spinning Babies Training
October 2016 - Birth Emergency Skills Training
October 2016 - Neonatal Resuscitation and CPR Certified
April 2018 - Breastsleeping and Responsive Care
October 2018 - Birth Emergency Skills Training
October 2018- Neonatal Resuscitation and CPR Certified
March 2021 - Core Breastfeeding Education Course
June 2021 - Doulas and Surro-births: How Doulas Can Support the Surrogacy Process
Enrolled at Birth Arts International for Birth Doula - Completed certification in 2022