MEET THE DOULA
Hey there!
I'm Savannah, your friendly neighborhood doula, and I'm absolutely thrilled to share a little piece of my world with you. My journey into the world of doula work started with a passion for all things birth and a heart that beats with compassion. I remember spending my early mornings as a young girl, watching A Baby Story on TLC. From the moment I witnessed the miracle of life, I knew I wanted to be a part of this incredible journey with families.
There's something truly magical about being there for you during one of life's most transformative moments. My mission is to offer unwavering support, guidance, and positivity through every twist and turn of your pregnancy and birth experience.
I'm a certified doula with a wealth of knowledge and training under my belt. Beyond the certifications, it's the human connection that matters most. I believe that warmth, empathy, and understanding can go a long way in making your birth experience memorable and meaningful.
I don't just show up on the big day; I'm here for you every step of the way. We'll laugh, we'll cry, and we'll navigate the beautiful and sometimes challenging path that is pregnancy and birth together. Whether you're planning a home birth, hospital birth, or something in between, I'm here to honor your choices and provide the support you need.
When I'm not busy being your doula, you can find me sipping a cup of hot coffee, playing The Sims, and spending time with my husband and three young daughters. I'm a firm believer in self-care and finding balance in life, so of course I practice what I preach.
Enough about me! I want to hear about you, your hopes, your dreams, and your vision for your birth journey. Schedule a consultation, and let's chat over a cup of tea or coffee (or a virtual one if you're far away). I can't wait to get to know you better and be a part of your incredible journey into parenthood.
Here's to new beginnings and the beautiful journey ahead!
With love and light,
Savannah
TRAINING
Skills and Experience
Stillbirthday, July 2021
American Red Cross
BASIC LIFE SUPPORT PROVIDER
Rapid Assessment and Visual Survey
CPR/AED for Adults, Children and Infants
Obstructed Airways
Opioid Overdoses
Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Communication and Teamwork
The Emergency Medical Services System
Legal Considerations
Precautions
Birthing Advocacy Doula Trainings, September 2021
"A full-spectrum doula is a non-medically trained (though they may have other, separate but overlapping clinical training) care worker who offers support to people during the full spectrum of pregnancy – from preconception to birth to abortion, pregnancy loss, surrogacy, adoption, and so on."
Brilliant Birth Academy, November 2021
CERTIFIED PLACENTA ENCAPSULATOR
"A Brilliant Birth Academy trained Placenta Encapsulator is a healing birth professional who prepares the placenta into potent therapeutic remedies to nourish [birthing parents] during the critical postpartum period."
American Red Cross, November 2022
BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS TRAINING
"Designed for those who are at risk for on the job exposure to blood and other bodily fluids in the workplace. The course teaches how bloodborne pathogens are spread, how to avoid exposure and what to do if exposed to infectious material." Bloodborne Pathogens Training is necessary to ensure safety while present during births and/or while handling placenta for encapsulation
Learn2Serve, November 2021
Food Handler Safety Training contains meaningful content informed by standards, information, and data published by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) of the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), the US Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and State Public Health Departments.
Food Handler Safety Certification is necessary for placenta encapsulation.
Birthing Advocacy Doula Trainings, February 2022
BIRTH AND DISABILITY CE
This course is for birthworkers who want to explore the intersections of Disability Justice and Reproductive Justice.
It is vital to examine the ways in which dominant birth culture exacerbates violence against Disabled folks and Disabled children, and identity where we are complicit in that harm."
American Academy of Pediatrics, January 2024
NRP ADVANCED PROVIDER
The Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Course is an educational program of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the American Heart Association (AHA) that teaches an evidence-based approach to newborn care. The course introduces the concepts and basic skills of neonatal resuscitation by utilizing a blended learning approach that includes: online testing, online case-based simulations, as well as hands-on case-based simulation/debriefing that focus on leadership, communication, and teamwork skills.
DONA International, June 2022
DONA International is the leader in evidence-based doula training, certification and continuing education.
CERTIFIED BIRTH DOULA - CD(DONA)
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, Graduate in 2025
Direct-Entry Midwifery Program