If raising children requires a village,
so does birth work!
I always aim to support every birth myself.
But life happens, illnesses happen, etc.
In the rare chance I cannot support your birth, here is who I would call to make sure you're supported!
Back-Up
Doulas
Aly is the owner of Mind Body Baby Columbus, DONA birth doula, HypnoBirthing Educator, Certified Lactation Counselor, and Mount Carmel Doula.
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Aly is passionate about birth because she wants more birthing people to feel the way she did during and after her births - empowered, heard, respected, supported.
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Parents deserve a positive birth experience no matter how the birth process unfolds. Support and education are key.
It’s important to her that you (and your birth companion) feel confident, educated, and supported during such a life-changing experience.
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Aly supports all family units and feels passionate about continuing to learn how to dismantle racism and prejudice in the birth room.
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Aly is a great asset to the Columbus birth world and I trust her deeply with any clients in the event of a backup situation.
Aly Romot,
CD(DONA), HBCE, CLC
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Erin Crespo, CD(DONA), NP, CLC
Kelli Blinn is a ProDoula Certified Birth and Postpartum Doula, Infant Care and Feeding Specialist, Childbirth Educator, and StillBirthday Certified Birth Doula.
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Kelli was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio. She is married to her best friend and has the gift of two beautiful children calling her Mama.
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Since the age of 10, Kelli has been completely fascinated by all things related to pregnancy, birth, and the female body. Becoming a mother herself was the catalyst she needed to push her to chase after her long-held interests and turn her passions into a career. To Kelli, this work will never grow old. It’s a distinct honor to get to partner with families during what is often the most powerful life change they will ever encounter.
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In the event of a need for a backup doula, Kelli is a trusted friend, a highly qualified doula, and a compassionate place to land when desiring support in a birth experience.
Erin Crespo is the owner of Thrive Doula Services, DONA birth doula, Nurse Practitioner, Certified Lactation Counselor, and mom to 4 children!
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Erin's background in healthcare gives her unique insight into both the lifesaving technologies available to birthing people and their babies, and also into the ways the system often lets families down. She is a good listener, a clear communicator, and a tireless advocate for her clients.
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In my role as a doula, I serve as a trusted source of support and comfort during labor and birth. I am excellent at interpreting medical lingo and cutting through the noise during stressful situations so that birthing people have the information and confidence they need to make the right decisions for their bodies and babies.
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In her spare time, she enjoys hanging out with her handsome husband of 10 years, her 4 wild children, and her mischievous French Bulldog puppy.
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Erin offers invaluable insight for birthing folks and would be an excellent stand-in if a backup doula were needed!
