Judith Ann grew up in Montgomery, Alabama, in a medical family & with the belief that every birth is beautiful because life is beautiful. After dealing with fertility issues & miscarriages, she and her husband went on to have four children; her first via cesarean section, followed by three VBACs. After personally experiencing birth trauma and learning about doula work, she felt called to be a doula. Her drive in this was to support women and families, so that they may feel prepared and confident about giving birth, have a birth experience that is happy and healthy, and to enjoy a smooth transition to parenthood.

 Judith Ann has attended births in four different states since 2009, & accomplished her DONA certification in 2012. Judith Ann is experienced and comfortable working with women and families who have a variety of birth preferences and experiences. Judith Ann has supported women and families at home and in hospitals, with doctors and with midwives, and with or without pain medication and other interventions.  She also has experience supporting women who desire a VBAC, and seeks to offer support that is specifically tailored to the mother's and family's wants and needs. 

 Aside from her work as a doula, Judith Ann loves spending time with her family and church. She enjoys reading & writing, the beach, and hosting gatherings with friends. 

Experience and Certifications:

• DONA Certified Birth Doula

• Body Ready Method Pro

• Childbirth Educator (ICEA)

• VBAC Specialist

• Certified Personal Trainer (NPTA)

• Certified Balance Therapist (NPTA)

• Certified Health Coach (NPTA)

• ELDOA Practitioner (Level 2)

• American Red Cross Certified in CPR & emergency first aid

• Rebozo Certified

• Mother of 4 (plus 3 in heaven)

• Private Doula Practice (solo)

• Co-founder of Beginnings Birth Services, New Orleans, LA

• Bachelor’s degree from University of Mississippi