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Kristen Oganowski Doula Profile

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Website: birthingbeautifulideas.com/?page_id=1220
Email: birthingbeautifulideas@gmail.com
Phone: (614) 620-3278
Type of Practice: Solo practice
Clients per Month: 1 to 2
Birth Doula
Experience: 1 years and 8 births attended
City of residence: Columbus
Travel range: 60 miles
Travel comments/restrictions:
Languages spoken: English, some French

Birth Doula Certifications

DONA (DONA International)

Breastfeeding Certifications

I am also working on my CAPPA certified lactation educator certification.

College Education

BA/BS
MA/MS

Specialized training or previous experience:

VBAC
Cesarean birth
Waterbirth

Special services available:

Parenting consulting
Reduced rates for military members/spouses
Reduced rates for women considering adoption

Relevant volunteer or advocacy work: I am currently a member of the ICAN of Central Ohio chapter.

Attends hospital births? All Hospitals
I have experience with hospital birth both in Syracuse, NY, Dayton, OH, and here in Columbus, OH.
Attends birth center births? All Birth Centers
Although there are no birth centers currently in Columbus, I am willing to travel to attend births at birth centers in relatively nearby cities (such as Dayton).
Attends home births? Any Home Birth
I support home birth and would be happy to support a family who chooses home birth.

Birth doula fee: $450 to $500
Fee details: I am happy to make my fee affordable for any family that wants to hire me as their doula, whether that means reducing my fee or setting up a bartering agreement! As a member of Operation Special Delivery, I also offer volunteer services for women whose partners are deployed at the time of their birth. I also charge an extra traveling fee for those births that will be over 30 miles away from Columbus.

Client Testimonials for Kristen Oganowski

Jessica Luck

I was very blessed to have Kristen as my doula for my son's birth in April 2009. My husband is in the military and was deployed for my pregnancy and delivery. I knew I would need extra support in his absense and once I interviewd Kristen, I knew she would be the one to fill his shoes. We had a few meetings before my due date and Kristen was always very informative and encouraging. I expressed my desires to have a natural birth and she supported me every step of the way. When I was a week overdue and didn't feel like I could go on any longer, Kristen was there for me. And when I finally did go into labor, she was there as soon as I called on her. My labor was a very fast and instense one, and I don't know if I would have been able to stay so strong if it were not for Kristen's knowledge and support. She reminded me of my birth goals and coached me all the way through my labor. Her ability to convey my wants and needs to the doctors and nursing staff all while keeping me focused on getting through my contractions was invaluable. Because of her, I was able to achieve the birth experience of my dream! I gave birth to my 12lb son naturally, and without my husband by my side. I feel like Kristen was not only my doula, but a true friend in my time of need. I would HIGHLY recommend her!! :)

Posted 1/20/2010

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