Training:
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Adina Nelson, CD(DONA)
Hi! I'm Adina Nelson. I first became interested in birth work in 2008 after the birth of my first child. Her birth really brought home to me how important labor support and adequate preparation are. I had neither. After her birth, I began learning everything I could about the process and choices surrounding birth and how that affects babies, mothers, and families. After I realized that having a perfect birth was not a prerequisite for becoming a doula (because, yes, I'm a doula without having had an amazing birth) I began pursuing doula work as a career. I trained with DONA in May of 2011 and served families in the Indianapolis area for 8 years. During that time I was honored to attend 85 births and serve 96 families. In June of 2019 my family moved to North Idaho. I am excited to now be serving the families of the Inland Northwest! In addition to doula work, I teach GentleBirth classes and have additional training in hypnosis and clinical aromatherapy. While in Indiana, I served as the area ICAN Chapter Leader and believe strongly in birth options after a cesarean. Maternal mental health is my primary motivation for the work I do and my desire is to support families in informed choices! I live in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho with my husband and two beautiful daughters. We also run Fireweed Naturals, specializing in homemade soaps. When not doing birth-related things you will find me running kids places, knitting, and sporadically running. |
Mission:
I believe that having a baby should be an exciting, joyful experience, not scary! I believe in a healthy baby AND a healthy mama and that both are possible. I believe in education so you can confidently make the best choices for you. I believe in coming along side so you aren't alone. I don't necessarily empower you or advocate for you; I support you in using your own authority to get the care and help you deserve!
I believe that having a baby should be an exciting, joyful experience, not scary! I believe in a healthy baby AND a healthy mama and that both are possible. I believe in education so you can confidently make the best choices for you. I believe in coming along side so you aren't alone. I don't necessarily empower you or advocate for you; I support you in using your own authority to get the care and help you deserve!
I had a wonderful experience with Adina ... The benefit for me and what I will always be grateful for was having the extra support. In partnership with my husband and nurse, Adina was able to help me feel positive and empowered as I moved through labor without medication. This was my first time giving birth and I look back on it in such a grateful and positive way thanks to my nurses and Adina. ~Emily
Serving families in North Idaho and surrounding areas including but not limited to Coeur d'Alene | Post Falls | Rathdrum | Liberty Lake | Newman Lake | Spirit Lake | Athol | Spokane | Spokane Valley | CDA
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Adina Nelson
317.219.8153 adina@FireweedDoula.com PO Box 1494 Coeur d'Alene, ID 83816 |
Specializing in First Time Moms | VBAC | Caesarean | Clinical Aromatherapy | Hypnobabies | Hospital Birth | Home Birth | Planned C-Section | Natural Birth | Epidural Birth | GentleBirth | Spinning Babies | Breastfeeding | Babywearing | Cloth Diapering
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