Anya Wait
Verona,WI
Summary
Compassionate Certified Birth and Postpartum Doula with background in providing emotional, physical, and educational support to mothers and families during childbirth and postnatal period. Possess strong advocacy skills, supporting informed decision making for birthing choices. Known for creating calm, nurturing environments that facilitate positive birth experiences. Contributed significantly in educating new parents on newborn care and postpartum recovery.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Birth and Postpartum Doula
Birthside Doula Care
Verona, WI
01.2013 - Current
- Facilitated communication between families and healthcare providers during labor and delivery.
- Supported families with comfort measures and emotional reassurance throughout labor.
- Created personalized birth plans aligned with client preferences and health needs.
- Provided continuous physical support through effective labor positions and relaxation techniques.
- Assisted with breastfeeding initiation while offering lactation support for new mothers.
- Educated families on newborn care basics, enhancing confidence in parenting skills.
- Monitored mother's health status, identifying signs of postpartum depression or anxiety.
- Organized referrals to community support services for new families.
Senior Midwife
Labor of Love Birth Services
Madison, WI
12.2001 - 05.2004
- Provided comprehensive prenatal care and education to expectant mothers throughout pregnancy.
- Monitored maternal and fetal health, ensuring well-being during labor and delivery.
- Developed personalized birth plans addressing labor pain management and postpartum recovery.
- Assisted with deliveries in home settings, facilitating natural childbirth or cesarean sections.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to coordinate referrals for specialized services.
- Educated families on newborn care practices, breastfeeding techniques, and parenting skills.
- Maintained accurate medical records and documented patient progress according to protocols.
- Recognized high-risk pregnancies and initiated appropriate referrals for further evaluation.
Midwife
Labor of Love Birth Services
Evansville, Indiana
09.1997 - 10.2000
- Provided comprehensive prenatal care and education to expectant mothers throughout pregnancy.
- Supported laboring women with physical and emotional comfort measures during delivery.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to create individualized birth plans addressing patient needs.
- Monitored maternal and fetal health, ensuring safety during labor and delivery processes.
- Educated families on postpartum and newborn care techniques for better outcomes.
- Documented patient progress accurately, maintaining medical records according to protocols.
- Counseled mothers on nutrition, exercise, and wellness habits throughout pregnancy.
- Recognized high-risk pregnancies, coordinating referrals for necessary specialized care.
Education
Postpartum Doula Certification
Childbirth International
05-2025
Energy Healing For Perinatal Anxiety
Reiki For Birth Workers
04-2025
Body Ready Method
04-2024
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
Peoria, IL09-2022
Birth Doula Certification
Childbirth International (CBI)
11-2021
Crisis Response For Birth Workers
Birth Advocacy
04-2021
Spinning Babies Certification
09-2019
Emergency Management
Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics
University Of Wisconsin Family Medicine06-2002
Labor Support Professional Certification
Academy of Certified Birth Educators
10-1997
Certified Midwife
Arkansas State Health Department
Little Rock, AR07-1996
Some College (No Degree) - Biology - Pre-Medicine
University of Missouri
Columbia, MOSkills
- Labor and delivery management
- Maternal and newborn care
- Crisis support and advocacy
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Prenatal and postpartum education
- Partner support during labor
Timeline
Certified Birth and Postpartum Doula
Birthside Doula Care
01.2013 - Current
Senior Midwife
Labor of Love Birth Services
12.2001 - 05.2004
Midwife
Labor of Love Birth Services
09.1997 - 10.2000
Postpartum Doula Certification
Childbirth International
Energy Healing For Perinatal Anxiety
Reiki For Birth Workers
Body Ready Method
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
Birth Doula Certification
Childbirth International (CBI)
Crisis Response For Birth Workers
Birth Advocacy
Spinning Babies Certification
Emergency Management
Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics
Labor Support Professional Certification
Academy of Certified Birth Educators
Certified Midwife
Arkansas State Health Department
Some College (No Degree) - Biology - Pre-Medicine
University of Missouri
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