Wichita Birth & Postpartum Doula, Bethany Fenlason
|
Hi, my name is Bethany Fenlason and I am the owner and primary doula of Wichita Family Birth Support. We are here to serve you and your family with support and compassion, from our hands and hearts to yours. I have been a doula for 7 years, have attended over 100 births, and am now on my journey as a student midwife.
My passion is in helping mothers turn their FEAR of the UNKNOWN into CONFIDENCE & STRENGTH as I give them the tools to prepare for the birth they desire. I enjoy working with people who desperately want to achieve their goals, but may question how they will handle labor. My role is to provide support & encouragement throughout the intensity of labor and remind you that you CAN do it. Sometimes this looks like offering natural alternatives for pain management, suggestions for different positions during labor, or just being there as a knowledgeable and reliable source of information to help you navigate decisions. |
|
In the thick of labor, I will be your greatest cheerleader (along with your husband or support person who will be loving and encouraging you along the way). When things get intense, I’ll provide a calming presence as I remind you to relax and breathe with you through each contraction.
Your husband will have the support he needs to be present in the moment because he does not have to WORRY about having all of the right answers or doing the right things. I will show him how to help you. At the end of the day, I love more than anything to see mothers dig deep and find the strength WITHIN themselves to make it happen. It is this moment that makes me so proud to be a doula. |
|
You CAN do it and I can help you through it.
|
Bethany's Trainings & Certifications
Childbirth International, Certified Birth Doula Motherwit Doula Intensive Training Prodoula, Postpartum Doula Gena Kirby, Rebozo training Spinning Babies training (twice!) Prodoula, Placenta Encapsulation First Aid Certified Prodoula, Advanced Business training Your Birth Experience, Childbirth Education Member of Kansas Doula Collective Neonatal Resuscitation Certification Midwifery Apprentice, Wichita Birth Assistance |
|
When I’m not empowering mothers to find their inner strength or attending another birth training, you can find me at home with my kids and family, trying to keep up on housework and chasing around a bunch of busy bodies (sound familiar)? Together we have 5 children and I've most recently been a surrogate for a friend of mine - because, I guess I love birth that much! My own birthing journey of a cesarean birth followed by 3 natural VBAC's has given me a passion to support and help mothers achieve their goals. I love it so much, I'm actually beginning my journey towards midwifery as well!
I enjoy being active in my church and my faith keeps me grounded in the midst of the crazy and unexpected. In our free time, we love to play games – my 10 year old has been deemed the Skip Bo Master so I guess I taught him well. In my spare time without kids (which isn’t often enough) I love to hunt for bargains. I’m a sucker for a good sale and take great pleasure in my thrifty finds. More than anything though, I LOVE birth work, which feels much more like a calling than a job. I love to learn new things and feel like a sponge for all things birth related. This is what I was meant to do, and to do it with you, well that makes me truly grateful and humbled. Let’s do this together. Contact me here so we can talk and get to know each other better! |
Wichita Birth & Postpartum Doula, Mary Reed
Mary's passion is to empower women to have the best birth experience possible and help them achieve that the way THEY want it.
"I will be your support, cheerleader and mentor as we navigate the birth process along with your husband or anyone else who you desire to journey with you.
When you think you can’t, I will be there to remind you that you CAN. "
Mary will be that calming presence when you need a time of rest. With birth comes lots of questions and doubts but together those things can be worked through in order to assure a beautiful outcome. Birth is a beautiful, natural process that she would love to help you experience.
When she's not immersed in birth work, Mary enjoys spending time with her husband of 22 years, her daughter, and 2 grandsons who are the light of her life. She loves reading and learning new things. Crocheting is a favorite of hers which she taught herself from watching youtube!
Mary's Trainings & Certifications
Birth Arts International, Certified Birth Doula
Still Birthday, Bereavement Doula
Prodoula, Postpartum Doula
Rebozo Training
Spinning Babies training (twice!)
First Aid Certified
"I will be your support, cheerleader and mentor as we navigate the birth process along with your husband or anyone else who you desire to journey with you.
When you think you can’t, I will be there to remind you that you CAN. "
Mary will be that calming presence when you need a time of rest. With birth comes lots of questions and doubts but together those things can be worked through in order to assure a beautiful outcome. Birth is a beautiful, natural process that she would love to help you experience.
When she's not immersed in birth work, Mary enjoys spending time with her husband of 22 years, her daughter, and 2 grandsons who are the light of her life. She loves reading and learning new things. Crocheting is a favorite of hers which she taught herself from watching youtube!
Mary's Trainings & Certifications
Birth Arts International, Certified Birth Doula
Still Birthday, Bereavement Doula
Prodoula, Postpartum Doula
Rebozo Training
Spinning Babies training (twice!)
First Aid Certified
Wichita Birth & Postpartum Doula, Hannah Biang
Hannah became a doula for two main reasons: she loves everything about birth and she wants to help
women know their options for pregnancy & birth. She will walk alongside you through pregnancy,
helping you and your partner talk about goals and expectations. She will be a resource for questions or
concerns you have in pregnancy, labor, and birth. Hannah's strengths are encouragement, holding space
for you, and being in total support of you and your family.
When Hannah is not meeting with mamas or at births, she keeps herself busy with her three sons and her
husband. Her sons are 4 years old and under and are such a joy to her. She also loves being outside,
drinking iced coffee and crafting any chance she gets.
Hannah's Trainings & Certifications
ToLabor, Certified Birth Doula
Spinning Babies training
First Aid Certified
Member of Kansas Doula Collective
women know their options for pregnancy & birth. She will walk alongside you through pregnancy,
helping you and your partner talk about goals and expectations. She will be a resource for questions or
concerns you have in pregnancy, labor, and birth. Hannah's strengths are encouragement, holding space
for you, and being in total support of you and your family.
When Hannah is not meeting with mamas or at births, she keeps herself busy with her three sons and her
husband. Her sons are 4 years old and under and are such a joy to her. She also loves being outside,
drinking iced coffee and crafting any chance she gets.
Hannah's Trainings & Certifications
ToLabor, Certified Birth Doula
Spinning Babies training
First Aid Certified
Member of Kansas Doula Collective
Wichita Postpartum Doula, Margie Lillig
Margie's desire is to comfort and support you with tenderness and respect.
She understands the journey from conception through breastfeeding first hand. She recognizes that the need for help after birth is critical for mom and dad's wellbeing.
"It is amazing how even one home cooked meal will make you feel. My professional, optimistic attitude will put you at ease and let you heal. It is what I desire to do."
Margie is a natural with encouragement which is desperately needed during birth and postpartum times.
She has a fun sense of humor and is reliable and timely.
Margie's Trainings & Certifications
Childbirth International, Certified Birth Doula
Motherwit Doula Intensive Training
Motherwit, Certified Postpartum Doula
Lactation Education Resources, trained
ProDoula, As They Mourn, a Birth Worker’s Guide to Loss, trained
Spinning Babies training
Member of DONA International
Member of Kansas Doula Collective
Former mentor at the Lady Bugg House, dedicated to serving at risk young women and
their children
Chair member for the annual Cystic Fibrosis Great Strides Walk
First Aid Certified
She understands the journey from conception through breastfeeding first hand. She recognizes that the need for help after birth is critical for mom and dad's wellbeing.
"It is amazing how even one home cooked meal will make you feel. My professional, optimistic attitude will put you at ease and let you heal. It is what I desire to do."
Margie is a natural with encouragement which is desperately needed during birth and postpartum times.
She has a fun sense of humor and is reliable and timely.
Margie's Trainings & Certifications
Childbirth International, Certified Birth Doula
Motherwit Doula Intensive Training
Motherwit, Certified Postpartum Doula
Lactation Education Resources, trained
ProDoula, As They Mourn, a Birth Worker’s Guide to Loss, trained
Spinning Babies training
Member of DONA International
Member of Kansas Doula Collective
Former mentor at the Lady Bugg House, dedicated to serving at risk young women and
their children
Chair member for the annual Cystic Fibrosis Great Strides Walk
First Aid Certified