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Brit is a certified Labor Support Doula and Perinatal/Lactation Educator at Birthways, Inc., serving the greater Chicago area & bringing years of experience and love for learning to this work as a certified doula.
As a labor support doula, Brit has supported hundreds of clients and still approaches each birth as its own unique experience. With a wealth of knowledge and information about maternity care, evidence-based practices, and area providers/birth locations, Brit will support you in navigating your own preferences and priority for your birth experience through prenatal preparation, day-of support for labor, delivery, and the immediate postpartum time. Brit has supported first-time parents, growing families, those preparing for VBAC or twin arrivals, and brings her calm and skillful presence to whatever may arise. Warm and passionate about this work of caring for new families, Brit exhibits a deep commitment to helping families find what is appropriate for them.
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Brit’s presence was exactly what we needed to eliminate fear and help us focus on bringing our sweet baby into the world.
I cannot overstate how valuable Brit’s support was as we ramped up to the labor and for the delivery itself. It was so great to be able to call her up and get her perspective [in the last week of the pregnancy]. At the birth itself, her physical and emotional support to both me and my partner was so important.
Education
Bachelors in Applied Sciences – Indiana University
DONA Labor Support Certification
Doula Foundation Training through the Ounce of Prevention
Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC)
Certified Infant Massage Instructor (CIMI)
Moods and Mothering: The Ups and Downs of the Perinatal Period
Lamaze’s “Encouraging Breastfeeding in a Hospital Environment”
The Impact of Culture on Parenting
Postpartum Depression and Medications During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Early Life Trauma and Childbirth
Linden Oaks Trainings: Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety, Eating disorders, and Self Injury
Innovative and Exciting Prenatal Activities
GOLD Neonatal Conference
Infant CPR/Basic Life Support
Sokana Doula Training
Full Spectrum Labor Support and Post Partum Doula
Doulas Packages
Labor Support : Finalize Care
Labor support packages include 2 prenatal visits and 1 follow-up visit after the birth. When you book your package, your included visits will be ready to schedule. Okkanti's access framework helps pregnant people find their support systems while ensuring fair compensation for doulas. The fees you will pay for labor support packages range from $300- $2900, depending on access to insurance, employer plans, and subsidies. You'll be informed of your options during your initial consultation.
$300 ($300 due upfront)
Private Education : Private Education
This package includes a total of 4.5 hours of private education. You and your educator can determine the schedule you prefer the hours to be booked.
$500.01 ($500.01 due upfront)
Visits Information
| Free Consultation | 1 hour(s) | |
| Labor Support | 1 hour(s) | |
| Private Education | 1 hour(s) | |