Jenn Fantasia

Personal Experience

As a mom of three (ages 12, 10, and 8) I know first hand how exciting and overwhelming the birth of a child can be. I also know how extra support during this time helps the whole family adjust.

I have been a doula for 9 years now and have been lucky enough to support over 250 families in that time. I learn something new with each family

As a mom of three (ages 12, 10, and 8) I know first hand how exciting and overwhelming the birth of a child can be. I also know how extra support during this time helps the whole family adjust.

I have been a doula for 9 years now and have been lucky enough to support over 250 families in that time. I learn something new with each family and am constantly striving to learn more and to become an even better doula.

My pronouns are she/her.

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Training

Personal Experience

Current Trainings and Certifications:

-Certified Perinatal Doula (RI Certification Board)
- Certified Birth Doula (Childbirth International)

- Certified Birth and Bereavement Doula (Stillbirthday)

-Certified Pregnancy and Infant Loss Advocate (PAIL)
- Certified Lactation Counselor Certificate (ALPP)

-Certified VBAC Pro (VBAC Academy)
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Current Trainings and Certifications:

-Certified Perinatal Doula (RI Certification Board)
- Certified Birth Doula (Childbirth International)

- Certified Birth and Bereavement Doula (Stillbirthday)

-Certified Pregnancy and Infant Loss Advocate (PAIL)
- Certified Lactation Counselor Certificate (ALPP)

-Certified VBAC Pro (VBAC Academy)
- Certified Infant Sleep Educator (Bebo Mia)
- Better Baby Class Instructor

- Trained VBAC Doula (The VBAC Link)
- Trained Postpartum Doula (ProDoula)
- Trained in Spinning Babies
- Trained as a Hypnobabies Doula

- Trained in Acupressure for Birth

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Jenn Fantasia, doula, lactation counselor, infant sleep educator in Rhode Island

Passion

Personal Experience

Passion

What I am passionate about:

- Supporting VBAC births

- Supporting Rainbow births

- Supporting HAES Clients

- Educating and supporting clients through their choices regarding childbirth and newborns

- Helping families thrive in the newborn period

- Staying connected even after contracted services are complete

Philosophy

I don't have a birth or family raising philosophy- at least not one that I instill upon you. It's your birth and your family- what's your philosophy? Looking to go all natural or do you want drugs the second you walk into the hospital? Want to avoid all interventions or are you open to them? Home birth or a scheduled Cesarean? Attachment Parenting? Breastfeeding or formula feeding? Regardless- it's your birth, your baby and your family. I'll get you plenty of information so that you can make informed decisions. But when it comes down to it, they are your decisions to make.

My job is to support you in those decisions. Period.

Your birth. Your way. 100% supported.

My role is to provide:

- Encouragement

- Support

- Information so you can make your choices

- Listen to you and what you want

- To help you find what will work best for your family

A doula is a fabulous addition to any birth and postpartum team and can make the transition from pregnancy to parenthood a smooth one!

As an Infant Sleep Educator I work very closely with families to make sure they learn their babies biological needs and ways to help the whole family get the sleep that they need to thrive.

Certified Perinatal Doula through the Rhode Island Certification board since November 2021

I am a proud member of Doulas of Rhode Island

DOulas of Rhode ISland

I am a proud member of

The Rhode Island Birth Worker Co-Op.

Rhode Island Birth Worker Co-Op