
Empowered Beginnings
Doula Support
Empowered Beginnings Doula Support was a dream of mine many years ago that I am fortunate to now see to fruition. I am truly grateful and honored for this opportunity to share this incredible time with you and look forward to meeting you.
I am a Medicaid provider and accept Aetna, Molina, McLaren, Meridian and United Health Care insurance plans.
Now accepting clients with delivery dates of October, 2025 and May through December, 2026 and beyond.
Having a doula has been shown to…
Decrease chances of a Cesarean by 50%
Decrease the length of labor by 25%
Decrease the chances of interventions up to 60%
Improve breast/chest feeding success
What is a doula?
A doula is a non-medical trained person that provides evidence based information and resources, emotional and physical support to a birthing person before, during and just after childbirth, even if you have a scheduled C-section, a doula can provide birth support.
ABOUT
Get to Know Gwen
and Her Philosophy

ABOUT
Gwen - Your Trusted Doula
I have lived in SW Michigan my whole life. I am a wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother and fur baby mom. I have worked with all ages of children for many years. I enjoy being outdoors and being active. I look forward to serving families in Berrien and Van Buren counties.
I have completed my training with the Commonsense Childbirth Institute in the JJ Way as a community-based doula and am currently working on becoming certified.
SERVICES
Prenatal and Postpartum Assistance