Meet the Doulas
Doulas listed (alphabetically) in this directory work independently, have different skills, training and experience. After reading through the information below, we encourage you to contact anyone you'd like to learn more about. We're confident you'll find the right doula for you!
Martha Artyomenko - Pregnancy and Labor Doula
Martha Artyomenko seeks to provide you with the labor experience that you want. She will help walk you through the process of pregnancy, labor, delivery and postpartum. She is educated on many issues that can come up in pregnancy and will help you find the answers to your questions, be a support for you at doctor's appointments, and during labor and delivery, support you with comfort measures, massage or whatever needs to be done. If you have a partner that is unsure of the birth process, but wishes to be a part of the coaching process, she will gently guide your partner through the steps.
Martha has been a practicing doula for over 15 years, but acquainted with birth most of her life. She has been professionally trained with DONA and was certified with them. She completes continuing education units every year at a higher level than required. She is the mother of 4 children herself and learned first hand the important role a labor support person can play in labor and birth. She would love to encourage you in your journey of being a parent! Her special interests and experiences as a doula, include, but are not limited to- Home birth and hospital birth, VBAC, Teen mothers, Multiples, Adoption, Stillbirth, cultural issues, as well as feeding issues.
Martha is currently accepting clients on a very limited basis. Her charge is $900 for a 2-3 prenatal visits, labor, birth, one postpartum visit and unlimited calls, texts and emails.
Offering also a unique service of prenatal only support, if you feel confident about the labor process, but need someone to bounce things off of during the pregnancy and help with education. Pricing varies according to the needs you have.
10% discount with full payment up front!
There is always the chance of custom packages at different pricing. In working with a team of doulas, you will always feel supported in the process.
You can visit her blog on pregnancy topics -http://laborpainzsupport.blogspot.com/
Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/pages/Labor-Support-Services/433940003350261
You may also email her at martha@lclink.com to schedule a interview free of charge with no obligation to hire. Phone # 406-291-0594
Martha Artyomenko seeks to provide you with the labor experience that you want. She will help walk you through the process of pregnancy, labor, delivery and postpartum. She is educated on many issues that can come up in pregnancy and will help you find the answers to your questions, be a support for you at doctor's appointments, and during labor and delivery, support you with comfort measures, massage or whatever needs to be done. If you have a partner that is unsure of the birth process, but wishes to be a part of the coaching process, she will gently guide your partner through the steps.
Martha has been a practicing doula for over 15 years, but acquainted with birth most of her life. She has been professionally trained with DONA and was certified with them. She completes continuing education units every year at a higher level than required. She is the mother of 4 children herself and learned first hand the important role a labor support person can play in labor and birth. She would love to encourage you in your journey of being a parent! Her special interests and experiences as a doula, include, but are not limited to- Home birth and hospital birth, VBAC, Teen mothers, Multiples, Adoption, Stillbirth, cultural issues, as well as feeding issues.
Martha is currently accepting clients on a very limited basis. Her charge is $900 for a 2-3 prenatal visits, labor, birth, one postpartum visit and unlimited calls, texts and emails.
Offering also a unique service of prenatal only support, if you feel confident about the labor process, but need someone to bounce things off of during the pregnancy and help with education. Pricing varies according to the needs you have.
10% discount with full payment up front!
There is always the chance of custom packages at different pricing. In working with a team of doulas, you will always feel supported in the process.
You can visit her blog on pregnancy topics -http://laborpainzsupport.blogspot.com/
Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/pages/Labor-Support-Services/433940003350261
You may also email her at martha@lclink.com to schedule a interview free of charge with no obligation to hire. Phone # 406-291-0594
Catharine Bailey- Labor Doula
Beautiful Blessings Doula Services
Catharine believes women's bodies are designed to carry, birth, and care for a baby. It is a natural and completely normal process, and it is beautiful! She believes that the support of the mama (and family) can have a positive impact on her experience and memory of her birth. The memories surrounding someone's birth are some of the most precious in a woman’s life. Each birth is unique and Catharine seeks to provide education and support so each mother can make informed decisions that are best for her. She is passionate about supporting women and their families on their journey in welcoming their new baby. Her desire is that each mother can look back on her birth knowing she was loved and well cared for.
Catharine is certifying through Elite Doula & Co. and is currently accepting birth clients.
Feel free to reach out with any questions or to schedule a free consultation.
www.bbdoulamt.com
406.272.9944
bbdoulamt@gmail.com
Beautiful Blessings Doula Services
Catharine believes women's bodies are designed to carry, birth, and care for a baby. It is a natural and completely normal process, and it is beautiful! She believes that the support of the mama (and family) can have a positive impact on her experience and memory of her birth. The memories surrounding someone's birth are some of the most precious in a woman’s life. Each birth is unique and Catharine seeks to provide education and support so each mother can make informed decisions that are best for her. She is passionate about supporting women and their families on their journey in welcoming their new baby. Her desire is that each mother can look back on her birth knowing she was loved and well cared for.
Catharine is certifying through Elite Doula & Co. and is currently accepting birth clients.
Feel free to reach out with any questions or to schedule a free consultation.
www.bbdoulamt.com
406.272.9944
bbdoulamt@gmail.com
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Hattie Courtford - Birth & Postpartum Doula, Photographer, & Yoga Instructor
Hattie has a background in social work and is passionate about providing non-judgmental, diverse, informational, emotional and physical support as you navigate your own unique birth and postpartum journey. Hattie birthed her first child at home in January of 2022 and benefitted greatly from the support of a doula which further fueled Hattie's passion to serve families in this life-changing and sacred time. Her Birth and Postpartum Doula certifications were completed through Child Birth International in September 2023. She is working towards completing a 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training through Yoga Hive Montana Studios and Mountain Song Yoga School which will be completed in January 2024. Hattie has experience with both home birth and hospital birth. Photography has been a long time hobby of hers and documenting these tender moments holds a special place in her heart. Hattie proudly volunteers with and is an active board member of the Postpartum Resource Group, is an active member of the Flathead Valley Breastfeeding Coalition and the Flathead Perinatal Mental Health Coalition. If you are expecting to grow your family and are looking for someone to support you during labor and birth, postpartum, or through photography - or any combination of these services - please don't hesitate to reach out for a free consultation! She would be honored to support you in your own unique and beautiful journey. website: lazuli-naturals.com email: lazulinaturals.doula@gmail.com phone: 406.431.5487 instagram: @lazuli.naturals facebook: lazuli naturals |
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Heather Ewert-Dahl- Labor Doula/Postpartum Doula
Dahl Doula Services provides mothers and families with emotional and physical support throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. She works to make sure that mothers and families are educated so they know they are making the best-informed decisions for them and their families. Heather has been a certified birth doula for 2 years, (Tiny Love Doulas Trained) and she is working on her postpartum training now. Heather offers postpartum services but is not yet certified. She is also trained in Reiki and Mental Health First Aid. She offers Reiki to her clients and also offers the fun service of belly casting. Heather supports hospital birth, C-Sections, VBACS, or Homebirth. She supports single moms and teen moms as well as LGBT families. Whether you’re a first-time mom or an old hand at childbirth, she will work with you to help you get the childbirth experience you desire. Heather is accepting both birth and postpartum clients. She is willing to work on a sliding scale if needed and LOVES to barter. Price varies depending on what package you choose. 10% off if paid in full! Free consultations. Check out her Facebook page at facebook.com/Dahldoulaservices and feel free to message her Email Heather_ewert@yahoo.com Or Call 406-871-7340 |
Kristen Lee Fortier- Birth Doula, Postpartum Doula, and Photographer
Kristen is focused on supporting and documenting growing families. As a doula, she is passionate about providing non-judgmental, loving, physical, emotional, and informational support. This is your birth and postpartum, she would like to support and guide you as you welcome your new baby and grow as a family. After being wonderfully supported by a doula during the births of her two children, she decided she wanted to be able to support others in the same way, as well as tell their stories through photography.
She completed a 35-hour Birth Doula Training at Natural Resources San Francisco in 2019. Certification Completed January 2022.
She completed a 22-hour Postpartum Doula Training remotely with Natural Resources San Francisco in 2020. Certification Completed June 2022.
She has experience with home birth, hospital birth, inductions, and gestational diabetes. She has a degree in photography from Pratt Institute. She has attended Birth Bruja's Indigenous Birthing: Trauma and Resilience Workshop. AHA Heartsaver CPR AED Adult, Child, Infant Certified through Logan Medical Center Kalispell Training February 2022. Kristen is also passionate about giving back to the community. She is a member of Postpartum Resource Group and volunteers her time helping to facilitate The Circle Whitefish, a place for mothers to be heard and supported during their postpartum journey. She also is a member of and volunteers time with Flathead Valley Breastfeeding Coalition.
If you are looking for a birth doula, a postpartum doula, a photographer, or any of those combinations, please reach out. She would be honored to guide you through one of the most transformative and tender moments of your life.
website: newmoondoulaphoto.com
email: kristenfortier@gmail.com
phone: 914.703.0223
instagram: @newmoondoulaphoto
facebook: new moon birth doula and photography
Kristen is focused on supporting and documenting growing families. As a doula, she is passionate about providing non-judgmental, loving, physical, emotional, and informational support. This is your birth and postpartum, she would like to support and guide you as you welcome your new baby and grow as a family. After being wonderfully supported by a doula during the births of her two children, she decided she wanted to be able to support others in the same way, as well as tell their stories through photography.
She completed a 35-hour Birth Doula Training at Natural Resources San Francisco in 2019. Certification Completed January 2022.
She completed a 22-hour Postpartum Doula Training remotely with Natural Resources San Francisco in 2020. Certification Completed June 2022.
She has experience with home birth, hospital birth, inductions, and gestational diabetes. She has a degree in photography from Pratt Institute. She has attended Birth Bruja's Indigenous Birthing: Trauma and Resilience Workshop. AHA Heartsaver CPR AED Adult, Child, Infant Certified through Logan Medical Center Kalispell Training February 2022. Kristen is also passionate about giving back to the community. She is a member of Postpartum Resource Group and volunteers her time helping to facilitate The Circle Whitefish, a place for mothers to be heard and supported during their postpartum journey. She also is a member of and volunteers time with Flathead Valley Breastfeeding Coalition.
If you are looking for a birth doula, a postpartum doula, a photographer, or any of those combinations, please reach out. She would be honored to guide you through one of the most transformative and tender moments of your life.
website: newmoondoulaphoto.com
email: kristenfortier@gmail.com
phone: 914.703.0223
instagram: @newmoondoulaphoto
facebook: new moon birth doula and photography
Heather Hartley - Labor Doula (DONA Trained)
Heather Hartley is a professionally trained doula who offers support and education that begins before you ever go into labor. She has 12+ years of experience in our local hospitals, birth suite and home birth settings. She understands each birth is unique and the needs of both mother and father are important. Heather uses her knowledge of the birth process and mother’s body to offer pain relief, body control, optimize fetal positioning, communication and reassurance. She will support you in the immediate postpartum hours and help initiate breastfeeding.
Heather also offers childbirth education classes in group or individual settings.
She is currently taking clients and can be reached at 406-892-4934 or birthcircledoula@gmail.com
Heather Hartley is a professionally trained doula who offers support and education that begins before you ever go into labor. She has 12+ years of experience in our local hospitals, birth suite and home birth settings. She understands each birth is unique and the needs of both mother and father are important. Heather uses her knowledge of the birth process and mother’s body to offer pain relief, body control, optimize fetal positioning, communication and reassurance. She will support you in the immediate postpartum hours and help initiate breastfeeding.
Heather also offers childbirth education classes in group or individual settings.
She is currently taking clients and can be reached at 406-892-4934 or birthcircledoula@gmail.com
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Anna Kreider - Labor Doula
Anna’s desire is to walk with women through the journey of the childbearing year while equipping them with education and providing unbiased support of their birth choices. Her top priority is to provide women with compassionate, empowering, informative and relational care. Not only will she be present for the entirety of labor and birth, but she places a strong emphasis on creating relationships and will walk closely with women throughout pregnancy and the postpartum period. Anna supports hospital birth, home births, C-sections and VBACS. Her desire is that women feel empowered, educated, and fully supported in their birth choices. Call, text or email her for a free consultation! Email: annasophiakreider@gmail.com Phone: 406-309-0782 Instagram: Annakreiderdoulaservices |
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Charity Leppert- Labor Doula
Charity is a birth doula currently working toward obtaining her certification through DONA international. As a doula she is excited to help families journey through labor with different comfort measures, emotional support, and enhancing their voice. Being a mother has allowed Charity to develop a passion for helping others feel comfortable and seen while they are in labor. Pregnancy, labor, and the postpartum period are very important times in a woman's life and it is Charity's hope that she can help other moms feel confident in their decisions and plans for moving forward. If having an additional teammate to help empower you is appealing, Charity encourages you to reach out to her for a free consultation. Website: https://www.meetyourdoula.com/montana/kalispell/doulas/charity-leppert Email: joyousarrivals@gmail.com Phone: 406.272.2183 Instagram: @joyousarrivals Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091694209827&mibextid=ZbWKwL |
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Morgan Winchester- Labor Doula/Postpartum Doula
Morgan is a professionally certified Birth, Postpartum Doula, and Certified Lactation Counselor through Childbirth International. Morgan believes that transition into parenthood is sacred and feeling supported, educated, and respected are integral to your journey. As a doula she has attended many different hospital and home births with various outcomes. Morgan feels fully confident and prepared to support you in whatever birth you choose and the experience that follows. As a doula she provides support in a way that allows families to feel empowered in their choices and decisions. Morgan is passionate about making sure families feel seen in a genuine way and build relationships with each of her clients that are long lasting. As a doula she offers in-home lactation support to all of her clients! In her spare time she enjoys camping, hiking, snowboarding, and spending time with her two daughters and husband.
Website: www.wildlupinedoula.com
Phone: (406) 897-4832
Email: wildlupinedoula@gmail.com
Instagram: wildlupinedoulaco
Facebook: Wild Lupine Doula
Morgan is a professionally certified Birth, Postpartum Doula, and Certified Lactation Counselor through Childbirth International. Morgan believes that transition into parenthood is sacred and feeling supported, educated, and respected are integral to your journey. As a doula she has attended many different hospital and home births with various outcomes. Morgan feels fully confident and prepared to support you in whatever birth you choose and the experience that follows. As a doula she provides support in a way that allows families to feel empowered in their choices and decisions. Morgan is passionate about making sure families feel seen in a genuine way and build relationships with each of her clients that are long lasting. As a doula she offers in-home lactation support to all of her clients! In her spare time she enjoys camping, hiking, snowboarding, and spending time with her two daughters and husband.
Website: www.wildlupinedoula.com
Phone: (406) 897-4832
Email: wildlupinedoula@gmail.com
Instagram: wildlupinedoulaco
Facebook: Wild Lupine Doula
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