Providing resources for families at RAF Lakenheath and surrounding areas.
Professional members
We are happy to provide listings for your community. The birth professionals listed have endorsed the Military Birth Resource Network's Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice and where applicable they have a base license. These professionals endorse our goal to make a positive difference for pregnant women, new mothers, and their families through education, nurturing, and advocacy while fostering respect, knowledge, and integrity among professionals everywhere.
Find a birth or postpartum doula. There are a range of levels of experience for doulas from the newly trained doula to a doula with many years experience. There are a range of "well seasoned" to "brand new" doulas to fit your needs. Doulas listed on our website do not work for MBRN or the Local Chapter. We support a mother's right to choose the type of birth that is right for her - un-medicated, medicated, cesarean, VBAC, home birth, hospital birth, or birth center birth. Every woman will choose birth practices that she feels is right for her and regardless of those choices, our goal is to support her during this incredibly important time. There are variations in philosophies and practices in the professionals listed in our member guide. The doulas within our network are trained by a national or internationally recognized organization. It is the responsibility of each consumer to verify the credentials of each professional. MBRN encourages consumers to interview professionals to determine which professional is the right person for their needs. Some doulas may provide volunteer services while others will charge a fee for service, MBRN does not regulate a doulas' fee but the network does encourage doulas participating in this program to consider each families' situation and circumstances.
Better Birth & Baby
Serving the Tribase area - RAF Lakenheath/Mildenhall, Suffolk, UK
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Debbie Willis
{Birth Coach, Hypnobirthing Practitioner and Prenatal/Antentatal Educator}
Email: betterbirth@hotmail.co.uk
Website: www.betterbirthandbaby.co.uk
I am an experienced birth coach and hypnobirthing practitioner, and am passionate about helping you to have the birth you want. The techniques I teach are tailored to your needs and will help you and your birth partner be calm and feel in control. On my courses you will learn about how the mind and body work during labor and birth, and the skills and techniques you need to help you manage contractions (including self hypnosis) to help you reduce fear and anxiety, for a positive birth experience. My in-person courses and coaching session are in Bury St Edmund's, Suffolk, UK, or I can travel to your home if you are in the Suffolk/Cambridgeshire area. In fact, with the aid of technology, I can support you no matter where you are based in the world!
Fearless Mother Doula
Serving Tri-base, Suffolk, Lakenheath, Bury St Edmunds & Cambridge area
MBRN RAF Lakenheath Chapter Member
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Bianca Cortez
{Birth & Postpartum Doula}
Email: fearlessmotherdoula@gmail.com
Phone: +44 7477 833339
Bianca Cortez is a doula specializing in birthing, postpartum, and breastfeeding. This retired Air Force mom of four boys combines her training, personal experiences, and vast knowledge in natural treatments for a holistic approach to supporting mothers. Cortez advocates for moms to have their ideal birth. She shares options and education to guide decisions based on personal needs. Her bimonthly OB Postpartum classes teach new moms about how to sooth babies, changes in their bodies, and self-care practices.
Sprouting Joy Birth Options
Serving RAF Lakenheath/Mildenhall/Feltwell Area
MBRN RAF Lakenheath Chapter Member
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Kayla DesChane
{Birth & Postpartum Doula}
Email: sjbirthoption@outlook.com
Website: www.sproutingjoybirthoptions.com
Phone: +44 7393 814042
My name is Kayla, and I am the owner of Sprouting Joy Birth Options. For over a decade I have loved being a birth and postpartum doula, photographer, and coffee connoisseur. I am married to a wonderful man whom I share in the privilege that is raising our three children. I serve the U.S. military community in the RAF Lakenheath, RAF Mildenhall, and RAF Feltwell communities. I feel honored, that for the last 6 years, I have been able to support families in this rich community where often they are without family and longstanding friends to call upon.
Suffolk Independent Midwives
Serving RAF Lakenheath Area
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Jo Dennison
{Independent Midwife R.M.}
Phone: 07754538701
Email: joannajden@aol.com
Website: www.suffolkmidwives.com
My name is Joanna Bird, and I am an Independent Midwife, providing private prenatal, postnatal and home birth services to USAF families in the Lakenheath area. Services are designed with women and their families in mind, who wish to experience that ‘personal touch’ of one-to-one midwifery, with friendly, professional and evidence-based care, which is tailor-made to suit your own individual needs - all in the comfort of your own home.
I am an advocate for empowering women to make informed choices and in helping them to achieve a rewarding, positive and safe childbirthing experience.
Your birth should be special and you should be treated as an individual, with care and respect – Always! So it is very important to me that your labour is based on your own personal needs and I strive to offer you flexibility and control. I will use my experience in natural childbirth and complementary therapies, to help you take an active role in birthing your baby and experiencing that most precious of moments.