Meet The Backup's!
RAISE is proud to offer a mentorship doula program and partnership doula services (two certified doulas for the price of one!). Training, teaching, equipping, and sending more great doulas out in the world has always been a passion of mine!
It's always so encouraging to find like minded women in business to join along side you, who also enjoy supporting women, have the same birth philosophies and to have each other to encourage along the way! I have met some amazing doulas in my doula journey... Meet the backup's and the Raise Them Well team!
It's always so encouraging to find like minded women in business to join along side you, who also enjoy supporting women, have the same birth philosophies and to have each other to encourage along the way! I have met some amazing doulas in my doula journey... Meet the backup's and the Raise Them Well team!
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Joann Christensen
Joann is a certified Birth and Postpartum Doula, Doula for Aboriginal Families, Over Night Support and Certified Car Seat Technician with over 100+ births in attendance.
Joann is passionate about birth work and understands that each pregnancy and birth experience is unique to each individual. Regardless of your journey or your birth preferences, her goal is to prepare, empower, and share her extensive knowledge with you during this significant time in your life. As a member of your birth team, she is there to ensure you feel informed and confident. Joann is a mom of three who enjoys camping, traveling as a family, is a Disney enthusiast, enjoys binge-watching shows like "The Office", "Mad Men", "Life in Pieces", and many others, playing Tetris, crocheting, occasionally hitting the gym and music. |
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Sydney Gorden
Sydney is a certified Birth Doula with history as an emergency first responder and daycare worker with over 20 births in attendance!
Sydney's goal is to ensure her clients and their families feel supported, safe and confident about all the choices they make during their pregnancy and birth journeys. She provides education to make sure clients have informed choice, has a compassionate ear, and ensures clients concerns and feelings are heard and respected. Sydney is a phenomenal and passionate about advocacy and teaching/supporting baby wearing! Sydney is mother of one, outdoor enthusiast, and animal lover. She loves learning, knowing the science and stats behind treatments and procedures and loves herbal and alternative methods. |
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Sara Bakker
Sara is a certified Birth and Postpartum Doula!
Sara embraces diversity by offering inclusive services that respect and welcomes all backgrounds and preferences and welcomes all peoples of all sexuality, ethnicity and age. She believes in the transformative power of informed birth support and aims to create a nurturing environment for every client. She is committed to offering personalized care, ensuring you feel supported and respected throughout your journey. Sara is a mom of three, LGBTQ+ and neurodiverse advocate who enjoys binge watching, relaxing on the beach, hanging out with her kids, reading, Starbucks, road trips and is a big World War 2 buff. |
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