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Janina Shorter
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Labor Support
Service Radius  15 miles
Experience   -

About

Janina is a certified full-spectrum doula, including labor support and postpartum care. She is a certified Community Breastfeeding Educator and in her 5th year as a Midwifery student, Janina is a wife of 17 years, a mother to 9 children and grandmother to 3, Her work is rooted back to her mother who passed away during childbirth as she has first hand experience the lasting effect of preventable maternal death and the value of taking care of every birthing person.

Before she knew the term doula she was an advocate for supporting birthing individuals for 20 years as the family doula, Janina is passionate about supporting families at all stages, She enjoys gardening, cooking , playing drums and reading. She is currently furthering her education as a student midwife and herbalist. Janina feels called this work and Birthways is a perfect organization to join.

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Strong moms create strong babies. strong babies create strong families. Strong families create strong communities. The only way we can build strength is together.

Education

Certified full-spectrum doula, including labor support and postpartum care
Certified Community Breastfeeding Educator
Doula certified with Gifted Hands International
Midwifery School – MMCI Midwest Maternal Child Institute (anticipated graduation 6-2024)
Herbalism Training – Alchemy Plant
CPR, AED, Infant CPR

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. 

1 hr visit $ 100 per visit 3 visit(s)

$300 ($300 due upfront)

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Free Consultation 1 hour(s) Video
Labor Support 1 hour(s) Video Home

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