Who is a Doula?
A trained professional who empowers and reassures women and their families during labor and after birth of a baby through continuous supportive care. MORE
Gwen Lipsey
PCD(CHapman FamilY), CLE, Trained Postpartum Doula (DONA)
Having a child changed everything for Gwen. Her interest in her career of 16 years waned and was replaced by a passion for helping new families get a good start. Having her own struggles with postpartum health and breastfeeding, Gwen was inspired to go on a path being of service to other women. She has been certified as a Postpartum Doula by the Chapman Family Center in 2006 and has also completed the Postpartum Doula training required by DONA in April of 2007. She is in now in the process of receiving that certification.
Gwen is also a Certified Lactation Educator through UCLA and her long term goal is to be a Certified Lactation Consultant. She enjoys teaching the new father, educating him on the impact that he has on his family from the moment his child is born and showing him how important he is to the development of his baby. She is a great listener and understands that each family has their own goals and strives to support them in their parenting decisions, while helping them get to know and communicate with their newborn.