childbirth educator
Tiana Gurley
Tiana Gurley | She/Her LOCATION: DMV Maryland SERVICES: Virtual Classes STATEMENT: As a HelloBirth Hypnobirthing educator, birth doula, and mother, I blend lived experience with evidence-based education to create a safe, reassuring space for learning. I teach parents how to understand their bodies, apply practical coping techniques, and actively participate in their birth experience with…
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Scheera Robinson | She/Her LOCATION: Gaithersburg Maryland SERVICES: Virtual Classes, In-Person Classes STATEMENT: My mission is to empower expectant parents with knowledge, confidence, and compassionate support as they prepare for birth. I create culturally responsive, inclusive learning spaces where families feel seen, heard, and equipped to advocate for themselves. Through evidence-based education and holistic care,…
Read MoreKim Stinger
Kim Stinger | She/Her LOCATION: Ashburn Virginia SERVICES: Virtual Classes, In-Person Classes STATEMENT: To empower every pregnant and birthing person with comprehensive, equity-centered, and evidence-based education, ensuring they feel confident and supported to make truly informed choices about their birth journey. Drawing on my expertise as a certified birth and postpartum doula and massage therapist,…
Read MoreKaren Zamperini
Karen Zamperini | She/Her LOCATION: Wayne Pennsylvania SERVICES: Virtual Classes, In-Person Classes STATEMENT: Karen’s VBAC hypnobirth in 2009 set her on a path to birthwork. Understanding your options is critical but it is only the first step in preparing for a satisfying birth experience.. Skills-based preparation and the right providers can stack the cards in…
Read MoreJade Hillery
Jade Hillery | She/Her LOCATION: Alexandria Virginia SERVICES: Virtual Classes, In-Person Classes STATEMENT: Jade’s passions lie in helping people tap into their own power and strengths; creating affirming learning spaces; and supporting people in making the decisions they feel are best for them. You’ll be able to find all of that (plus so much more!)…
Read MoreRavae Sinclair
Ravae Sinclair | She/Her LOCATION: Atlanta Georgia SERVICES: Virtual Classes STATEMENT: As a certified birth & postpartum doula, childbirth educator, breastfeeding professional, and a licensed attorney, Ravae Sinclair wears many hats. She has been a birth worker for 20 years serving 800+ families. A leader in the field, she runs doula groups in 3 cities,…
Read MoreBelle Washington
Belle Washington | She/Her LOCATION: Philadelphia Pennsylvania SERVICES: In-Person Classes STATEMENT: Michelle "Belle" Washington is a certified birth doula, childbirth educator, trained fertility doula, postpartum doula, hypnodoula, PAIL doula, abortion doula, LGBTQ+ birth advocate, holistic childbirth educator, and placenta encapsulator! Belle has been in birth work for 7+ years, attending births all over Philadelphia and…
Read MoreLindsey Vick
Lindsey Vick | She/Her LOCATION: Alexandria Virginia SERVICES: Virtual Classes STATEMENT: Lindsey is the founder and co-owner of Sunflowers Healing and Wellness and co-founder of HelloBirth. Lindsey is a clinical hypnotherapist, Usui Reiki Master-Teacher and a birth doula. EMAIL: lindsey@sunflowerswellness.com FIND A CLASS WITH Lindsey
Read MoreJenny Bennett
Jenny Bennett | She/Her LOCATION: Leesburg Virginia SERVICES: Virtual Classes, In-Person Classes STATEMENT: I’m a doula educator, birth doula, and the co-founder of HelloBirth. I’m finding so much joy and fulfillment in bringing these classes to my clients and helping to support our newest HelloBirth instructors too. I live with my family in my northern…
Read More4 reasons why “birthing person” is an inclusive term to use in your birthing practice
Studying the history of childbirth is an opportunity to recognize the great strides for women’s rights made by feminists of the past. In light of struggles to reclaim bodily autonomy and to highlight inequity and discrimination that still persists today, one could understand how the relatively new trend towards calling for gender inclusive terms like…
Read MoreHow to start a hypno birth business: free checklist, tips and doula business plan example
3 simple steps to getting started with your birth business Fascinated with birth but not exactly sure which direction to go in to get started? Maybe you ultimately want to become a healthcare provider (a nurse, a midwife, a nurse-midwife, or an OB) but would like to train in the non-clinical side first? Or maybe…
Read More5 steps to become a hypnobirthing childbirth educator: get your doula or midwife career booming or start brand-new
There are many ways to become a hypnobirthing childbirth educator. Most of the options for training to teach hypnobirthing classes come by way of the HypnoBirthing Institute. But today we’re going to share with you a few reasons to consider training with HelloBirth, starting with some simple steps to becoming certified. After reading this post,…
Read MoreWhat is an LCCE certification?
Trying to decide how to become a childbirth educator is a big task. As a doula educator, I get asked the question what is an LCCE certification? Sounds fancy, doesn’t it? This is the credential given to certified Lamaze instructors. If you’re a traditional, by-the-book person I could definitely see wanting to obtain an LCCE.…
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