In 2013, after supporting people for ten years in social work, I decided to recenter my career on new families and build my business as a childbirth educator and doula. Attuning to expectant parents has always come naturally to me, and my solo practice quickly grew beyond what one doula could do alone. In the spring of 2015, I opened the first doula agency in our area, Queen City Doulas. The following winter, over what would become a staple of doing business together (a slice of Bon Bonerie Opera Cream cake), Emily and I met to talk about changing the system of doula support. We shared our mu ..read more

Rachele Cafazo, RN, is a labor and postpartum and infant care doula serving Greater Cincinnati. Let’s get to know her a little better. How long have you lived in the Cincinnati area? I grew up in Cincinnati for the better part of 13 years. After a few years away, I'm back to the 513! What do you love about living in Cincinnati? I love that Cincinnati feels like a small town in a city. You probably only have one or two degrees of separation from that stranger across the street, and I just think that's so cool. There's also such a distinct food and arts culture here that I love. What's your favo ..read more

Haley Brubaker is a postpartum and infant care doula serving Greater Cincinnati. We’re so excited to have her on our team. Let’s get to know her a little better. How long have you lived in the Cincinnati area? My whole life! What do you love about living in Cincinnati? That no matter what your hobbies or interests are, you will find a place and people to enjoy. What's your favorite place to eat in Cincinnati? Midway Cafe in Fort Thomas Goldstar or Skyline? Skyline! UC or XU? UC What does your ideal Saturday look like? Spending time outside and reading. If you could go anywhere in the worl ..read more

Haley Baldwin is a postpartum and infant care doula serving Greater Cincinnati. We’re so excited to have her on our team. Let’s get to know her a little better. How long have you lived in the Cincinnati area? My whole life! What do you love about living in Cincinnati? That no matter what your hobbies or interests are, you will find a place and people to enjoy. What's your favorite place to eat in Cincinnati? Midway Cafe in Fort Thomas Goldstar or Skyline? Skyline! UC or XU? UC What does your ideal Saturday look like? Spending time outside and reading. If you could go anywhere in the world ..read more

Kathleen Wright is a postpartum and infant care doula and infant feeding educator serving Greater Cincinnati. We’re so excited to have her on our team. Let’s get to know her a little better. How long have you lived in the Cincinnati area? I have lived in the Cincinnati area since July of 2020. My family and I moved out here from Colorado to be closer to family! What do you love about living in Cincinnati? I love how green it is here. You definitely don't see these beautiful trees out in the plains of Colorado. What's your favorite place to eat in Cincinnati? Agave & Rye! Their caulifl ..read more

Mya Kring is a postpartum and infant care doula serving Greater Cincinnati. We’re so excited to have her on our team. Let’s get to know her a little better. How long have you lived in the Cincinnati area? All my life! What do you love about living in Cincinnati? I love all the outdoor activities. I love to walk through the city and take my family to the many area parks. What's your favorite place to eat in Cincinnati? Larosas of course! I worked there for 10+ years and have tried just about everything on the menu! Goldstar or Skyline? Why choose when you can have both? UC or XU? My granny ..read more

The lights in her office were so, so bright. I remember sitting in the chair reminiscent of my OB’s waiting room, holding my four-week-old baby (who I'd just discovered was only 8 pounds… her birth weight), watching her rummage through cabinets looking for anything to catch some breast milk. “You didn’t bring any milk?!” She’d asked incredulously, just a moment before. I was stunned… It hadn’t occurred to me to do so, even though we’d been supplementing with expressed milk for weeks now. My breasts were bare, and dry. No leaking. We had just tried to latch, again...unsuccessfully. She finally ..read more

Cari Chamberlin is a labor and postpartum and infant care doula serving Greater Cincinnati. We’re so excited to have her on our team. Let’s get to know her a little better. How long have you lived in the Cincinnati area? Since the day I was born! What do you love about living in Cincinnati? The diversity in scenery-- you can be in the heart of downtown to a wide open field of nothing but nature within minutes. What's your favorite place to eat in Cincinnati? Cooper's Hawk Goldstar or Skyline? Skyline UC or XU? UC What does your ideal Saturday look like? Hiking with family. If you could go ..read more

Mari Fredette is a postpartum and infant care doula serving Greater Cincinnati. We’re so excited to have her on our team. Let’s get to know her a little better. How long have you lived in the Cincinnati area? My whole life! What do you love about living in Cincinnati? I love that there are so many beautiful parks to hike and the nightlife can be so vibrant and exciting. What's your favorite place to eat in Cincinnati? Maggiano's Little Italy Goldstar or Skyline? Skyline UC or XU? UC What does your ideal Saturday look like? Going on a hike with my boyfriend, having a picnic, and enjoying g ..read more

Ashley Dare is a labor and postpartum and infant care doula, and infant feeding specialist serving Greater Cincinnati. We’re so excited to have her on our team. Let’s get to know her a little better. How long have you lived in the Cincinnati area? I just moved back to the Cincinnati area after 2 years away. Prior to that I lived here for six years. I am so happy to be home! What do you love about living in Cincinnati? I love that there is always something to do. What's your favorite place to eat in Cincinnati? The Senate Goldstar or Skyline? Skyline UC or XU? UC What does your ideal Satur ..read more