lana bear (she/her)

Certified Birth Doula

I've been called to birth work for 20 years, after assisting the arrival of my youngest sister. Birth is a human right, and I believe all humans deserve a safe and supported birth. I began my doula training in 2017 with ToLabor. I had my first child in 2019, with a doula by my side and it cemented my desire to support other laboring persons on their path. I am certified with PALS as of 2021, and ToLabor as of 2022.

My passion is education and sharing resources with a particular heart for post partum planning/support. I want you to be an active participant in your own pregnancy/labor, and provide you with everything you need to make informed decisions and feel powerful in this process.

I am married and have 2 children. One was a birth center transferred to the hospital pre labor and the other was born at home in a tub. I h a p p i l y support any and all birth scenarios. I am fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19.

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Trainings & Certifications

2017: ToLabor Birth Doula Workshop
2021: PALS Doula Certification
2020: Racism & Privilege in Birth through Birthing Advocacy
2020: Rebozo credentials from Gina Kirby
2020: Holding Space for Pregnancy Loss certificate from Birth, Breath and Death. (in progress)
2021: Abortion Support Training - Alabama Cohosh Collective
2022: ToLabor Doula Certification
2021: Queer & Trans Reproductive Support - BADT (in progress)
2022: Fat Positive Birth Provider Workshop - Big Fat Pregnancy

Educated in and practicing Elimination Communication via Go Diaper Free