
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.
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.
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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