Calandra Freeman, Doula & Educator

Hi, I'm Calandra!

I'm a wife and a mother to my wonderful 7 children. Birth and babies have always held a special place in my heart.

Having given birth 7 times, I can tell you that each one was different from beginning to end and the support I received in each pregnancy also looked different.

As far back as I can remember supporting new moms was second nature to me.  It definitely always puts me in a happy space! Preparing nutritious meals, rocking the baby while mom napped, helping with breastfeeding, and just mothering the mother so she can mother her baby has always been my calling.

I am so happy to be able to provide birth support, postpartum support, childbirth education, newborn care education, breastfeeding support and placenta encapsulation services to my community.

Hey Mamas & Papas!

I'm so glad you're here, really I am!  You're about to meet this little person and you likely find yourself wondering what they will look like, be like, and act like! You're likely also thinking... "I REALLY need to get it together, there's so much to know and to do!"

That's where I come in. Do you need all the deets of how birth is going to go down? Need someone from the beginning to the end of this birthing journey?

Or, if this is your 2nd, 3rd or even 7th birth you might just need physical support while you're in labor. Whatever support is needed, I'm here for it!

More about me...

I enjoy cooking, baking, reading a good book, hiking, running, camping, making herbal blends, and listening to my favorite podcasts! My family definitely keeps me busy when I’m not supporting mothers and their families. Oh, I love a good spa with a relaxing massage and warm cup of herbal tea!

CERTIFICATIONS

  • B.S. in Health & Wellness (Kaplan University)
  • Certified Health Coach-Families/Adult, Seniors, Pregnancy (Dr. Sears Wellness Institute)
  • Certified Birth and Postpartum Doula (Madriella Doula Network)
  • Certified Placenta Encapsulation Specialist (Women's Choice Perinatal Services)

TRAININGS

  • Women's Herbal Intensive Baby Carrier Support and Cultural Competency
  • Newborn / Infant / Adult CPR Training
  • Certified Lactation Educator Training (In progress)