HI! I’m Katie!
I've lived in Bloomington for over ten years, originally coming here for college and getting (happily) stuck here by marrying a townie. While working on my doctorate in the field of criminology, I gave birth to my first son after a long, challenging labor, followed by postpartum anxiety and breastfeeding struggles. Through that experience I found my true calling in birthwork. I'm now a certified birth doula, Evidence Based Birth® Instructor, and birth assistant. I have extensive experience supporting clients in both hospital and home settings. I'm extremely passionate about supporting families of all backgrounds as they experience the transition into parenthood, whether that be for the first or tenth time! In my free time, I love hiking, baking, and cozying up with a good book.
HI THERE, I’M AMY…
I’m a mother of three, a Lamaze trained Childbirth Educator, a Certified Birth Doula with Birth Arts International and owner of Olive Tree Birthing. Having practiced since 2008, I have a deep and profound respect for those moving through pregnancy, birth, and parenthood. I honor the journey parents take as they prepare to meet their new baby. Being part of that support is incredibly special.
When not working, I enjoy hanging out with my family and friends, playing Animal Crossing, hiking, and cycling.
Meet Ashke…
Ashke is a mother, educator, herbalist, nutritionist, and doula currently serving the Bloomington, Indiana community. She combines her expertise in these areas to support families through the sacred journey of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Her work is grounded in the values of informed consent, inclusivity, and compassionate care. She believes pregnancy and birth are profound rites of passage.
She attended the Colorado School of Clinical Herbalism from 2020-2022 earning certificates in Clinical Herbalism, Nutrition, and Flower Essences. She completed her doula and childbirth educator training in 2024 through Birthing From Within.
Ashke grew up in Bloomington and recently moved back home after spending many years in Colorado. She is a queer cis-gendered woman of Indigenous and Hungarian descent and happily serves people of all backgrounds and identities.
Hi! I’m Lori…
I am from Bloomington, Indiana, I’ve spent most of my life living in Monroe and Owen Counties. My own experiences with birth and breastfeeding as a young mother inspired me to pursue birth work. After attending a CAPPA breastfeeding workshop in 2018, I completed a DONA International birth doula training and certification, and have supported families as a doula since 2020, working in both hospital and home birth settings—85% of these were natural, unmedicated births. I aim to help women trust their bodies' ability to give birth and feed their babies, while recognizing that some situations may require a more medicated birth experience. My goal is to support birthing families emotionally, physically, and with information so they feel safe, empowered, and able to advocate for their desired birth experience.
My credentials include Certified Birth Doula (DONA, 2023) recertified (2026), Certified Breastfeeding Specialist (LER, 2024) and completion of DONA International Postpartum workshop (2024).
Recommended resources:
- Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth (Ina May Gaskin)
- The Birth Partner (Penny Simkin)
- Faith-Filled Childbirth (Tara Menzies)
- Natural Hospital Birth (Cynthia Gabriel)
- Birth and Breastfeeding (Michel Odent)
- Breastfeeding Made Simple (Nancy Mohrbacher & Kathleen Kendall-Tackett)
- Bridget Teyler YouTube channel
- Spinning Babies Daily Essentials DVD
I enjoy learning about pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, postpartum, and their history. In my free time, I love being with family, cooking, hiking, camping, and spending time outdoors.
Hey there! I’m Mackenzie…
but my friends call me Mack. I’m a born and raised Hoosier who moved to Bloomington in 2017 to pursue a degree that would hopefully lead me to becoming an OBGYN. That quickly changed when I took a class called The History of Birth and learned what a doula was for the first time. It was a huge moment of clarity for me and I knew that it was the path I needed to take.
I completed my birth doula training in August 2022 and my postpartum doula training in April 2023. I am truly so passionate about both and know that the entire perinatal period is such a sacred time for a family.
When I’m not attending a birth or drawing up a sitz bath, I can usually be found curled up on my couch with my husband and my cat. I’m a total homebody, but I also like to do hot yoga and run. Despite my introverted tendencies, I’m actually very outgoing and I love connecting with others!