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Placer Birth Connection Birth Professionals

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Birth, Postpartum and Bereavement Doula

Gina is new to the birth worker world and has recently trained to serve as a birth and postpartum doula. A successful VBA2C using Hypnobabies in 2011 ignited her enduring passion for supporting and achieving optimal birthing experiences and sharing information about pregnancy and birth to advocate for better perinatal and newborn health outcomes. 

Jeanne Wade

Jeanne Wade

ICCE, CLC/E, CD

Owner, Mothers & Babies First

Jeanne has decades of experience as a certified childbirth/lactation educator, doula and lactation consultant. She also holds a CA teaching credential in Parenting.

Karen Rothstein

Hypnotherapist, Certified HypnoBirthing Educator

Karen is a mother, grandmother, certified childbirth educator, and a perpetual student of all things related to the mind/body connection, Karen is passionate about assisting you to have a gentle, calm birthing experience.

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IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) 

Jessica is an IBCLC, owner of Infant Instincts, has a degree in maternal and infant health, is an infant nutrition specialist, homesteader and baker. Her goals are to empower each family with evidence-based techniques and to provide a safe environment where families can ask any questions. Jessica also is now accepting many major insurances.

Lara Elfstrand

New Parent Sanity Specialist, Bringing Baby Home Educator

Lara helps new parents to get their needs met so that they emerge stronger and more whole, and they fall in love with parenting, together!

Allie Hartman

Lactation Specialist: BSN, RN, CLC

Allie founded Placer County Latched to help support local families in the world of breastfeeding and parenting. She hosts Our Village Support Circle to offer community, advice, and feeding assessments. She uses her personal experience and education to help you accomplish feeding goals and build the village needed as a parent. 

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Chiropractor

Dr. Michelle has helped hundreds of families grow and thrive through gentle chiropractic care. Come find out what life is like when you live it - whole, healthy, happy, Connected!

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Doctor of Chiropractic/Webster Certified/BIRTHFIT Leader/Postnatal Rehab Specialist

Dr. Hannah has a passion for movement and motherhood. Dr. Hannah supports women and their bodies throughout all stages of life.

Satisha Hollandsworth

Prenatal, natal and newborn massage specialist

Hi my name is Satisha. I am a prenatal natal and newborn massage specialist. My work specializes in pain management, any physical discomfort the natural emotional lows of pregnancy. 
I am here to support you and help you reach your birth goals.


You are loved and supported. 

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Full Spectrum Doula

Amber is a Full Spectrum Doula (birth, postpartum, reproductive health & loss support) serving families throughout both Sacramento & Placer Counties. She offers services virtually as well as in-person.

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Disclaimer: Placer Birth Connection does not require proof of licensure, certification, or experience from our members. We are a Collective of individual birth working professionals providing services, products, and resources to families in Placer County. Placer Birth Connection does not legally endorse any members nor receive money from services provided. It is the birthing family's sole responsibility to ensure the birth workers they choose to work with are licensed, credentialed, reputable, and in good-standing. Placer Birth Connection is released of all liability in the instance of dispute between families, other organizations, individuals and members Placer Birth Collective.  

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