About

Why Fireweed?
Adina grew up here in the northwest and developed a love of nature and respect for wildfires. Fireweed, one of the first plants that returns to a burn area, is a symbol of new life and of beauty from trial, much like birth.

Training:

Birth Doula (DONA) 2011
Clinical Aromatherapy 2014
GentleBirth Instructor 2017
Spinning Babies 2017
When Survivors Give Birth 2017
Coffective Breastfeeding Ed 2018
Community Health Worker 2022

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!

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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

Adina Nelson
317.219.8153
adina@FireweedDoula.com
PO Box 1494
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83816