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Meet the team
LAMAZE CHILDBIRTH EDUCATOR, A SPINNING BABIES® PARENT EDUCATOR & BIRTH & POSTPARTUM DOULA
Kirsten Dudley, LCCE CD DTI
Originally from Liverpool, England and now living in Marin County, California, Kirsten uses her experience as a mother of six and grandma to one, to support her clients during their pregnancy and beyond. Every birth was unique, whether at home, at a birthing centre, or in a hospital. The level of care she received impacted her birth experience, and she feels every mum should feel safe and in control of their choices, as much as she can when she is going through one of the most unique and special moments in their life. Having breastfed all her children, she loves to help others to learn how easy and beautiful it is with the right support. Kirsten feels like she is your non-judgemental sister; she’s also been there and helped others through it.
BIRTH & POSTPARTUM DOULA, PRENATAL YOGA TEACHER, LACTATION EDUCATOR
Clara Love, CD DONA
Clara became interested in women and children’s health after volunteering in the Labor and Delivery unit of her local hospital as a candy striper during high school. During medical missions across China, her passion for supporting parents and babies developed further and eventually led to her career as a childbirth doula, lactation educator counselor and prenatal yoga teacher. During the perinatal period, she strives to help parents feel educated, supported and cared for through this transformational time in their lives.
BIRTH & POSTPARTUM DOULA
Karine Mallet, Dona
Karine has always had a strong interest for education and caring for others. She worked as a French language and literature teacher for ten years but since the birth of her three children in France she was amazed by the transformative power of birth and decided to train as a doula with DONA. Before starting her own practice she volunteered with the Marin Community Clinics for almost three years, where she had the privilege to support many families from different cultures.
She focuses on creating an environment of warmth and respect that nurtures a positive birth experience.
BIRTH & POSTPARTUM DOULA, PLACENTA SPECIALIST & CHILDBIRTH EDUCATOR
Michelle Gunderson, CD
Michelle is a certified Birth Doula, Postpartum Doula, Childbirth Educator and Placenta Specialist, serving San Francisco and the greater Bay Area. She has always been fascinated with birth and babies and considered a career as a labor and delivery nurse. In 2005, Michelle became pregnant with her first child. She remembers her family were anxious as they tried to support her during her birth; she was scared and had no one to ground her. After the birth of her daughter, she learned about doulas and it struck a chord with her. Not long after that, her best friend asked her to support her during her baby's birth. The experience was amazing and she was hooked, and started down the path of becoming a doula. She can't think of a better job than helping babies being born and to experience how incredible the birth of a child is. A parent never forgets the birth of their children and she is honored to support, encourage and be there for the beginning of a new life.
BIRTH DOULA, STUDENT MIDWIFE
Taylor Newcomb, CD
Taylor has been working with children for over a decade as a nanny, she has always had a passion for supporting families. After attending her first birth in 2016, she discovered that she had a deep calling to join the Birth World. She completed her Birth Doula training at Natural Resources in 2019. Taylor is currently serving her community as a Birth Doula and is a Student Midwife at National Midwifery Institute. She has a calm, “can do” attitude and loves to help you explore all your options during pregnancy and birth. She believes that births are best supported by listening to your body and creating an environment filled with love, trust, connection, and calm.