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Karina Rodrigues Pascoal

Karina is a Postpartum Doula at Birthways, Inc. She was born and raised in São Paulo, Brazil. As the oldest of 3 sisters, her mother worked as a career nanny and Karina shares her passion to care for babies and families. When Karina had an opportunity to come work in the US, she met her partner and started her own family, giving birth to her son in 2014. Through her own birth and postpartum experience, she became consumed by how impactful it is to have the right support in the very beginning of the parenting journey. In 2023 she became a doula, supporting new families blooming in joy, confidence, and so much love. She believes being a doula is without a doubt work of the heart.

Karina’s hobbies are aimed towards finding calmness. She is studying to get a degree in psychology, learning how our minds process information and emotions, and applies that within her doula practice. Emotional and mental health is extremely important to Karina ad she sees how having doula support significantly decrease anxiety, depression or other symptoms of emotional distress that can surface in the beginning of parenting journeys. Karina plays piano and electric organ for relaxation. She can be found walking and spending time in nature, enjoying scented candles and vintage objects to build in her sense of tranquility.

In their own words: “If we want to change the world, we must do it one birth at a time.” Once I learned how much positive and compassionate support, during pregnancy, birth and postpartum, can affect a family in not only short term but also long term, I understood that this work could help change the world. And that be-came my intention.

What clients say:

“When we met Karina, she immediately impacted us with warmth, kindness and wonderfulness all around. She is the best. We never had to worry about anything.” -Angela R.“

Karina is super easy to talk to. She took really good care of our baby. She cleans and straightens up the house so professionally. She would always say “it’s about giving them the best start to their day than they can imagine.” She was our favorite.” -Jen K.

Caitlyn Novakovic

Caitlyn is a Postpartum Doula at Birthways, Inc. Caitlyn’s passion for working with children and families is longstanding with 10 years working in the education field in addition to her doula work. As a teacher of the deaf/hard of hearing she worked with students of all ages as well as families of children 0-5, focusing on language development, mile- stones, advocacy, and parent education. She was called to explore Doula work after finishing her health coaching training and supporting a friend through pregnancy and the postpartum period, witnessing the support that families could really benefit from while navigating the medical system and new parenthood in our society, while also having the desire to call upon her experience in education and working with children and families.

In addition to being a certified postpartum doula, Caitlyn is a certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Hormone Coach, and Holistic Pregnancy and Birth Practitioner. She takes a personalized approach to caring for, educating, and supporting her clients to meet them where they are, while providing evidence based care during pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond. She believes the postpartum period is one of the most special and important times in the parents’ and child’s lives that can set the tone for the next few months, years, and beyond. In her free time, Caitlyn enjoys spending time in nature, especially exploring places like the Morton Arboretum, visiting friends in the Pacific Northwest, trying new recipes, or spending time with her pets at home. She is honored to have the opportunity to walk alongside families to provide the care, support, and education they need to thrive.

In their own words:
“I became a doula after witnessing how personalized 1:1 care and support
can truly change the outcomes for a new family and baby. Knowing that I am
helping other tiny new humans and their family have a strong start in this
world reminds me everyday that I have the best job ever!”

What clients say:

– “Caitlyn was so good about asking me what was helpful to me. She under-
stood that it might be holding the baby, or household, or just sitting with me,

watching tv and being in space together.” -Clare X

– “Caitlyn is intelligent, an excellent team player, very integral, super open to feedback, emotionally mature in a way that they have open honest conversation, compassionate and authentic in her pursuits as a doula” -Betty J

Marcella Hammond

Marcella obtained her Doctorate of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, and is a licensed acupuncturist in Madison, WI. She treats patients of all ages for a variety of conditions, including but not limited to: pain, menstrual irregularities, infertility, digestive issues, neuropathy, acute infections, injuries, anxiety, and depression.

Her areas of interest include perinatal care, mental health and gastrointestinal health. Marcella’s education and expertise equip her to provide the highest level of care to her patients.

Sarah Munoz

Sarah is a certified birth doula with over 3 years of experience providing emotional, physical, and informational support to families during pregnancy, labor, and postpartum.

As a calm and nurturing presence, Sarah empowers mothers through evidence-based education and continuous compassionate care. Her strengths lie in creating a safe, comfortable birth environment and facilitating open communication between families and medical staff. She has attended over 50 births and is highly skilled in pain management techniques like breathing exercises, massage, and labor positioning.

Clients benefit from Sarah’s background in yoga and movement as well as mindfulness and meditation. She brings a wealth of knowledge of chronic pain and pregnancy, pelvic floor physical therapies, symphysis pubis dysfunction, and postpartum pelvic floor rehabilitation.

Sarah is truly passionate about advocating for her clients’ birthing wishes while providing reassurance every step of the way. With a depth of knowledge and a warm, patient demeanor, she helps new parents embrace the birthing journey with confidence, support families through infertility treatments, and hold space for those suffering from pregnancy and childbirth trauma.

Samantha Marvels, CCHt

Samantha is a board certified (IBH) clinical hypnotherapist specializing in women’s health, reproductive journey, and major life transitions. She practices Integral Hypnotherapy – a holistic and collaborative form of hypnotherapy, combining traditional hypnotherapy with elements from other therapeutic disciplines such as somatic practices, mindfulness, neuro linguistic programming (NLP), and relational strengthening tools from authentic relating.

With over 12 years of coaching female entrepreneurs and 5 years in birth work, Samantha is committed to supporting women to create radical transformation to design a life of joy and clarity. Some insurances may cover sessions.

Natasha Jewell

Natasha is a certified Full-Spectrum Doula, serving the Milwaukee area with various offerings: Prenatal, Labor and Birth, Postpartum, End of Life, Critical Care, Abortion, Religious Freedom, Alternate Lifestyle, Mental Health, and Lactation support. She attended her first birth 35 years ago with her sister, and has since became a go to person for labor support among friends and family.

Natasha learned how to make her own labor easier through self hypnosis, calming techniques, pain mindfulness, and birthing methods, which she now utilizes to help others, and train fellow doulas. With her expertise, various certifications, and a degree in Psychology, Natasha is equipped to help you along your journey to parenthood.

Inquire about Natasha’s one on one sessions for Breathwork, Potential Birth Outcomes, Q&A on What is a Doula, Golden Hour and Latching, Birthing Positions, Stress Relief methods, and Placenta Encapsulation!

Jamie Kreiter, LCSW, PMH-C

Jamie is a licensed clinical social worker, certified perinatal mental health clinician, and the founder of Nurture Therapy. She provides in-person therapy services throughout Chicago, Illinois, while also providing online therapy services to individuals in Connecticut, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, and Tennessee.

Jamie’s areas of focus include perinatal anxiety and depression, postpartum OCD, birth trauma, and transitioning to motherhood. Passionate about maternal mental health, Jamie supports women at any point in their family building journey. She is equipped with experience and training to assist you in feeling like yourself again. She understands all that comes with pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting, and welcomes you to connect to discuss available treatment options.

Stephanie Adams, LCPC, PMH-C

Stephanie is a licensed clinical professional counselor and certified perinatal mental health clinician at Nurture Therapy, in pursuit of being a certified mental performance coach. She provides in-person therapy services in Tennessee, and online services in Illinois and Tennessee. Stephanie’s areas of focus include birth coaching, perinatal anxiety and depression, stress management, performance anxiety, and generalized anxiety and OCD.

She will utilize sport and health psychology tools and principles to assist your preparation for child birth, as well as the postpartum transitional period. With expertise in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (EX/RP), Stephanie will help you build skills and overcome fears so you can thrive with the new addition to your family.

Ashley Williams, LSW

Ashley is a licensed social worker at Nurture Therapy, providing online therapy services throughout Illinois. Her areas of focus include high risk/medically complicated pregnancy, life transitions, perinatal mental health, anxiety, depression, and trauma.

Ashley is a reliable source who will use various strategies and tools to empower you through the transitions of parenthood, and life as a whole. With trauma-informed work, she will work with you to address past traumas so you can navigate and enjoy the birthing and early parenting journey as your best possible self.

Stefanie Bonnell, LCSW

Stefanie is a licensed clinical social worker at Nurture Therapy, and in pursuit of completing her certification in perinatal mental health. Stefanie provides online therapy services throughout Illinois and fertility consultations nationwide. Her areas of focus include fertility challenges and coaching, perinatal anxiety and depression, medically high-risk/NICU, transitioning to motherhood grief/loss, and ambiguous loss.

Stefanie creates a safe, conversational, and collaborative environment for her clients. She taps into her many tools and strategies, along with wisdom from her own journey of creating a family, to help families cope with life transitions and the toll of infertility treatment. Stepfanie is honored to be alongside your journey and support through challenging times.

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