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Participating Professionals listed on our website do not work for JANZ Moms. They are vetted through JANZ and offer a wide range of credentials and experience. They are trained and/or certified through a variety of doula/lactation organizations and agree to our JANZ Moms Code of Conduct and Code of Ethics.

Paige Sochovka

IBCLC

Base Location
    Spangdahlem
Support Offered
    Lactation Professional

Phone: +49-151-209-15770

Email: Paige.sochovka@janzmedicalsupply.com

 

My name is Paige Sochovka, I am a lactation consultant and military spouse at Spangdahlem, Germany. I have found my calling with supporting new mothers and lactation. It brings me great joy to walk with a mother through her journey. I am a huge advocate for mothers and their right to breastfeed. I specialize with tethered oral tissues (tongue ties), low milk supply, pump optimization, and military motherhood. All of this was born from my own postpartum experience. I know how hard it can be, and I’m here to help.


Shannon Fleming

Base Location
    Fort Riley
Support Offered
    Birth Doula

Phone: 1-(785) 370-3434

Email: mommystrongbirthandwellness@gmail.com

 

Hi, I am Shannon and I am passionate about helping moms, parents, and babies! I am a doctor of physical therapy and I specialize in pediatrics and pelvic floor. My rehabilitation and pelvic floor knowledge is a great asset to have in a doula and I love to support families through their pregnancy and postpartum. I created “Mommy Strong” as a tribute to strong mothers in the military. I was raised by an incredible mother who served in the Navy and now I am an Army wife! My husband is currently stationed at Fort Riley, however, I do also offer virtual doula support and virtual pregnancy and postpartum classes.


Jill Giliuson

Base Location
    Saint Paul Joint Air Reserve Station
Support Offered
    Birth Doula
    Lactation Professional

Phone: 1-651-431-8208

Email: jillgilisn@gmail.com

 

Birth Doula and Breastfeeding Counselor. I have 3 children and have worked in healthcare for over 24 years. Everyone deserves kindness and compassion and to be heard and given options and education. Becoming a doula has given me the ability of being honored to be part of the journey of life while assisting in the strongest and the delicate moments of a family’s journey.


Alicia Aviles-Corey

IBCLC

Base Location
    Camp Lejeune
    Cherry Point
Support Offered
    Lactation Professional

Phone: 1-910-408-2257

Email: corey_alicia@yahoo.com

 

I have been providing Lactation Support in the area since 2014. I strive to never stop learning and also to provide mentorship for aspiring IBCLCs. I try to practice through a holistic lens and am dedicated to social and racial equity. I make every attempt to provide a safe space for ALL parents regardless of race, age, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, ability or socioeconomic status.

I specialize in oral assessment, function, habilitation post-revision, structural development (TummyTime! Method certified), latch issues, low milk supply, pumping concerns, flange fitting and much more. When I don’t know something, I go out of my way to learn the ins and outs until I can help you meet your goals!


Taryn Youngs

Base Location
    Camp Lejeune
Support Offered
    Birth Doula

Website: https://www.daybreakdoulasnc.com

Phone: 1-910-679-6037

Email: Daybreakdoulasnc@gmail.com

 

Taryn became a certified labor doula soon after moving to the Wilmington area in 2015. While pursuing an education to become a RN in labor & delivery, she quickly realized that specializing as a labor doula was her dream all along. As a labor doula, she is able to devote herself to the support of one family at a time. Taryn and her husband were brought to the area by the Coast Guard and they quickly fell in love with this community. They have a son, miniature schnauzer, and a yard full of chickens. When she’s not going to a birth, you can find her outdoors in the sunshine with her family!


Tacera Kelley

Base Location
    Ft. Eustis
    Joint Base Langely-Eustis
    Langley AFB
Support Offered
    Birth Doula

Phone: 1-571-499-9298

Email: tacera.ashton@gmail.com

 

My name is Tacera Kelley, and I received my postpartum doula certification from Birth Arts International in December 2022. I am a veteran, mother, and postpartum doula. I service expecting mothers in the Hampton Roads area. I have been caring for newborns for the past three years and cooked for the military for 4 years.


Ashley Read

Base Location
    131st Fighter Squadron
Support Offered
    Birth Doula

Website: https://breath-of-life-doula-services.square.site/mission

Phone: 1-413-297-9763

Email: ashley.boettcher@gmail.com

 

I am a StillBirthday credentialed doula, certified and insured. As a StillBirthday doula, I have the unique honor of guiding families through some of the most tumultuous times in their lives: infertility, miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal loss, preterm birth, and postpartum mental health struggles.
My special interest is in fertility, military families and families of faith. I am a full-time mother, military veteran spouse, artist and writer, alongside being a doula!


Angel Carr

Base Location
    Fort MacArthur
    Los Angeles Air Force Base
Support Offered
    Birth Doula
    Postpartum Doula

Website: https://www.angelsheartandhands.com

Phone: 1-323-673-0322

Email: angelsheartandhandsdoula@gmail.com

 

Hi, I’m Angel. Angels Heart and Hands Doula Services was born out of my desire to help both Moms and babies successfully navigate thru this beautiful yet challenging period in their lives.

I am California born and raised and never leavin’!

After having two children of my own, I knew I wanted to help other mothers and babies thru the process. I am Certified as both a Birth Doula and Postpartum Doula by BEST Doula Training. In Birth Doula-ing, I am here to make sure you and your partner feel supported, educated, and empowered to make informed decisions and to have the best possible birth experience. In Postpartum Doula-ing, I am here to help make sure that with support and education your new family forms well and that you get the rest, recovery and healing you both deserve and need.


Candace McCollett

Base Location
    Fort Carson
Support Offered
    Birth Doula
    Lactation Professional

Website: https://westsidebirthconnection.com

Phone: 1-719-213-3740

Email: candace@westsidebirthconnection.com

 

I have been providing labor/birth doula services since 2003 and I have been teaching childbirth/newborn care/lactation classes since 2005. I want to empower women through the natural methods of childbirth. I remember the feelings of strength and control that I encountered when I had my three children at home in the presence of midwives. Now, I want to pass this on to other expectant mothers.

My background includes my love for natural medicine, a B.A. in Biology, a Childbirth Education certification through the Birth Connection, Labor Doula certification through CAPPA, Lactation Educator certification through CAPPA, Neonatal Resuscitation certification through NRP, BLS CPR Certified, and my experience working with Dr. Robert Wolfson, a perinatolotgist.


Jazmin Gates

Base Location
    Ft. Eustis
    Langley AFB
    Portsmouth Naval Base
Support Offered
    Birth Doula

Website: https://www.guidinggatesdoula.com

Phone: 1-719-428-6929

Email: GuidingGatesDoula@gmail.com

 

Jazmin is certified labor doula who is committed to serving families from diverse backgrounds and beliefs. She honors and supports whatever birth experience YOU have chosen, whether it be at a hospital or home, medicated or not, and will help you understand why that’s the best choice for you. When she’s not at a birth, she enjoys getting creative in the kitchen, eating (a little too much), and cleaning. She’s also a certified Spinning® Instructor and fluent in Spanish.

 

”This professional can provide services under the TRICARE Childbirth and Breastfeeding Support Demonstration.”


Niki Salinas

Base Location
    Camp Lejeune
Support Offered
    Birth Doula

Website: https://www.divinemotherdoulaservices.com

Phone: 1-765-730-8794

Email: divinemotherdoulas@gmail.com

 

I’m a veteran (Corpsman), mother of two and military spouse. I worked in healthcare for 12 years and during that time I developed a passion for advocacy and birth!


Heidi Duncan

Base Location
    Fort Campbell
Support Offered
    Birth Doula

Website: https://expectingnewlife.com

Phone: 1-615-710-7077

Email: info@expectingnewlife.com

 

Since 2001, I have supported families with childbirth education and birth doula support. My focus is on equipping families to build a care team that will support them in a peaceful and positive birth experience, based in evidence-based and patient-centered care. And in my role as a Doula, I provide them with emotional, physical, and educational support.


Jessica McGilvray

Base Location
    Jacksonville Air Force Base
    Little Rock AFB
Support Offered
    Birth Doula
    Lactation Professional
    Postpartum Doula

Website: https://www.mothercraftbirth.com

Phone: 501-316-8811

Email: jessica@mothercraftbirth.com

 

It has been my privilege to serve over 500 women and families from pregnancy to postpartum. I am a certified birth and postpartum doula, certified lactation counselor (CLC), newborn care specialist, and student midwife. In addition to 8 years as a professional doula, I bring a background in early childhood education and advanced training in newborn behavior and infant sleep to the table, along with hours of continuing education every year to ensure I am providing the best support possible.

A mother of four myself, I have spent a cumulative total of 9 years breastfeeding my babies, with birth experiences that include hospital birth, homebirth, and a preemie in the NICU. I am wife to a wonderful husband and kitty mom to three spoiled cats. When I find a leisure moment, I can be found curled up with a cup of tea and a good book or tending my garden.


Allison Jones

Base Location
    MCAS Miramar
Support Offered
    Birth Doula

Website: https://fearlesslyauthenticdoula.wordpress.com/

Phone: 662-292-6927

Email: allisonjones1817@yahoo.com

My passion has always been to help pregnant mothers and babies. Once I had my own I realized just how tough laboring truly is. If I wouldn’t have been given the support I was it wouldn’t have gone as smooth as it did. So I decided to become a doula to help other moms the way I was helped, to push for their dream delivery and help it go as smooth as possible. I would love to help out as your birth and postpartum doula during this time of change.


Hannah McLaurin

Base Location
    Camp Lejeune
    Cherry Point
Support Offered
    Birth Doula
    Postpartum Doula

Phone: 910-545-7971

Email: ncbirthandbeginnings@gmail.com

 

I am passionate about helping families to have an informed and empowered birth! As a Doula, I provide physical and emotional support through services like text and phone coaching, prenatal sessions, Bradley Method birth classes, labor and birth care, postpartum visits and breastfeeding information. I love to help growing families navigate pregnancy, birth and postpartum care!


Melissa Frane

CD(DONA)

Base Location
    Camp Lejeune
    Cherry Point
Support Offered
    Birth Doula
    Postpartum Doula

Phone: 815-245-1361

Email: MelissaFrane.Doula@gmail.com

 

I am certified DONA Doula, military spouse, and a mother of 3 children.

My mission is to support women during their pregnancy, labor, and delivery to help create a positive birth experience of their new baby. I help create an environment where the mother feels calm, heard, informed, and respected throughout their whole experience. Birth is very personal and I am here to provide you with continuous support so you are able to have the most positive birthing experience.

”This professional can provide services under the TRICARE Childbirth and Breastfeeding Support Demonstration.”

 


Susan Mossman

Base Location
    Tinker AFB
Support Offered
    Birth Doula
    Lactation Professional
    Postpartum Doula

Website: https://breathebirthbonddoulasupport.com

Phone: 385-333-5146

Email: breathe.birth.bond@gmail.com

 

Hello, congratulations on your pregnancy and upcoming birth! My name is Susan Mossman, I am a childbirth educator, birth & postpartum doula, and lactation counselor. I would love the opportunity to support you during your pregnancy, birth, or breastfeeding journey.

“Giving birth should be your greatest achievement not your greatest fear”


Evie Shaefer

CD/PCD(DONA), SBD, CPES, APPAC

Base Location
    Weisbaden
Support Offered
    Birth Doula
    Postpartum Doula

Phone: WhatsApp # +49 1758724553

Email: evie@mommymentordoula.com

 

Once I learned that I was pregnant with my first child, I became very interested in pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care. Then, I was introduced to the doula profession by a friend, and I am so glad to be able to help mothers and their families. Now, I am a mother of four miracle children; all delivered via cesarean section. Whether this is your first baby or your fifth, you deliver natural or via c-section, I am here for every mother and family for their unique pregnancy, birth, baby and postpartum needs.


Jennifer Schmidt

IBCLC

Base Location
    Fort Bragg
Support Offered
    Lactation Professional

Phone: 920-717-8132

Email: schmidtjenniferibclc@gmail.com

 

Jennifer is a JANZ Moms Representative, Board Certified Lactation Consultant and Military spouse. She hopes to empower families with resources, education and support, to help them reach their goals. Jennifer enjoys spending time outdoors with her family and serving the local community.”

I can be reached via phone/text if needed.


Ashley Towns

CD(DONA)

Base Location
    Nellis AFB
Support Offered
    Birth Doula
    Lactation Professional
    Postpartum Doula

Website: https://www.asyouwishdoulaservices.com

Phone: (850)826-3734

Email: asyouwishdoulaservices@gmail.com

Hey, I’m Ashley!

Growing families need support as they navigate new seasons of life and I aim to support them from conception to postpartum. It’s not easy and you shouldn’t have to do it alone. As a doula I want you to feel confident in your abilities to birth and parent your children. I have been working, with families all over the world for 3 years now, providing them with evidence-based information to make informed decisions for their journeys. As a mother of 3 I know how stressful it can be trying to navigate parenthood while trying to take care of yourself.

I studied and went on to certify with DONA International and have supported well over 50 families in the last 3 years. I find it crucial to continue my education and keep up with current studies. I have attended a Spinning Babies workshop, am currently working on my CLC, and studying with Still Birth Day to become a bereavement doula. I hope to have both of those certifications completed by the end of 2022.

In 2023 I hope to bring some new classes to the area as education is crucial when making choices for your family. I began my family at the young age of 19 and suffered from postpartum depression alone. That moment in time was tough which got me thinking about how I could change things for the better. My solution is to offer a free monthly program for new parents to come out and socialize with others in their season of life called Postpartum Pastry Hour. It’s so dear to my heart and I believe important for the community. In the event you are looking for more than a social hour, I am able to refer you to my list of resources to get you the care you need.

As a military spouse of 18 years, I know how lonely it can be moving often and being away from family and friends. It’s my passion to help alleviate some of that stress and to provide a safe space for learning. I’m a hugger by nature, a lover of all things succulents, a labrador enthusiast, and I love to laugh with those around me. My career has shown me that no matter how you become a parent, you truly are magnificent!

”This professional can provide services under the TRICARE Childbirth and Breastfeeding Support Demonstration.”


Natalie Doyen

Base Location
    NAS Fallon
Support Offered
    Birth Doula

Website: https://www.nataliedoyendoula.com

Phone: 816-294-5848

Email: nataliedoyen@gmail.com

Hi, I’m Natalie, a trained birth and postpartum doula and DONA member located in Fallon, NV! I have a heart for serving families as they enter their journey to becoming parents. The saying “it takes a tribe” is so true. We aren’t meant to go it alone. We need support along the way. My motto is every mom deserves a doula! Motherhood is such a special adventure and I am here to make it a little easier. I will support you during pregnancy, birth and your postpartum period. Together we will develop your unique birth plan, work on comfort measures through labor and get your home prepared to bring home baby. Regardless of your financial situation, if you feel like we could be a good match please reach out to me.

”This professional can provide services under the TRICARE Childbirth and Breastfeeding Support Demonstration.”