I believe in protecting the birth experience for the growing family. As a mother of two children, I understand how important the childbearing year is to parents and their babies. The best way to ensure a good start is for mothers and fathers to take control by educating themselves on the birth experience and surrounding themselves with support. I also believe that as a new mother, you need mothering and ongoing encouragement and support. I hope to help you make this exciting time as comfortable and empowering as possible.

Services / Skills

I am available for breastfeeding support and in home counseling, childbirth classes (private classes both individual and group), postpartum planning, postpartum doula support, and infant massage classes. Please visit my website for a complete list of services.

Education

I have worked with families both prenatally and postpartum since 2003. I attended both Basic and Advanced Doula training through DONA as well as the postpartum doula training. Although I am not currently taking clients as a birth doula, I am certified through DONA and have been to 35 births. This experience has greatly enhanced my ability to educate and support families through the childbearing year. I am a Certified Lactation Counselor, and have recently graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Maternal Child Health: Lactation Consulting. I am a certified Infant Massage instructor and am provisionally certified as a childbirth educator through ALACE.

Heidi can be reached at 608-438-1494 or hezanderson@gmail.com. Or view her website at www.a-lifes-work.com. Thank you!

-- May 8, 2010