Pronouns: She/Her

Role: Full-Spectrum Doula

Languages Spoken: English

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Bio

Heather is a nurse in the Meriter birthing center, lactation counselor, doula, mother of a neurodivergent child, reproductive justice advocate, wellness ambassador, entrepreneur, and Cohort 3 Well Black Woman Institute graduate. 

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Her journey into birth work started 12 years ago with the birth of her son at 32 weeks gestation. After a terrifying labor, there wasn’t anyone to discuss breastfeeding a premature infant and how to support the child while they stayed in the NICU. This lack of support inspired her to become support for other BIPOC women in her community. 

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Her journey in healthcare has brought her to work as a labor and delivery/postpartum nurse and creating Lactadoula LLC to provide inclusive lactation and doula services to all birthing people. She plans to sit for the IBCLC exam and is working on becoming a Certified Nurse Midwife. She works hard to change policy and be the advocate patients, clients, and the community need.

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Certification & Credentials

• Certified Lactation Counselor (RN CLC)

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Service Areas

Wisconsin Counties: Dane, Columbia, Dodge,Iowa, Jefferson, Rock, Sauk, Marathon