Welcome Caroline!!!-

-- In columbusmidwifesanddoulas@yahoogroups.com, Caroline Schleappi
<caroline_schleappi@...> wrote:
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> Hi! My name is Caroline and I am from Columbus, Ohio. I am new to
the group and thought I would send out an intro email... (see below)
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> I look forward to exchanging ideas and sharing info!
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> Thank you,
> Caroline Schleappi
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> The "Columbus Doula"
> Online at www.ColumbusDoula.com
> Phone (614) 876-6073
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> Professional Profile
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> I have served as a Labor Doula for 23 families (as of
12/31/2005). These births included a wide variety including medicated
and unmedicated; vaginal and cesarean. I was a "part time" birth
doula from 2003 through May 2005. I am now a full time doula
accepting two to three labor clients per month. I have assisted labor
clients at every major hospital in Central Ohio (I have not assisted
at a home birth). I have assisted clients who were patients of an
OB/GYN, patients of a midwife and a patient of a family physician. I
have worked with clients who have used Lamaze, Bradley, HypnoBirthing
& similar techniques during their labor.
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> I was trained by a DONA International (Doulas of North America)
certifying training seminar in June 2005.
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> I have served many families as a postpartum doula. I have worked
with first time parents who need help adjusting to life with baby and
parents with older children who need additional help. I have
supported mothers and families with postpartum depression,
breast/bottle feeding, baby care education, sibling preparation,
child proofing and general care of mother and child. I did over 800
hours of postpartum work in 2005.
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> Prior to my work as a labor & postpartum doula, I was a
professional nanny for over 5 years specializing in newborns/infants
and young toddlers. In 2004 I attended CAPPA's (Childbirth and
Postpartum Professional Association) postpartum doula certifying
training seminar. In addition to my experience and formal training, I
became certified in all State of Ohio childcare-licensing
requirements (and many elective courses) in 2004.
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> In February 2006 I expanded my career in family care with my
Professional Childbirth Eductor certification through Advanced
Birthing Concepts (one of the most sought-after training entities in
North America). I plan on using the skills I have acquired to
enhance my private classes and teach group classes through area
medical offices/ organizations. In April 2006 I studied Dr. Harvey
Karp's "5 S's" and became a certified "Happiest Baby on the Block"
Educator. Dr. Karp's simple program teaches parents how to initiate
the calming reflex in fussy or colic-prone babies. I am the only
certified educator in Central Ohio.
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> Continuing Education
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> I want to ensure I provide quality family care services as well
as the most updated health information. I have attended several
childbirth related seminars. Most notably I attended the 2004
International Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association
Convention & Conference. I regularly attend various childbirth,
infant/child development & parenting workshops at The Columbus
Children's Hospital and The Elizabeth Blackwell Center at Riverside
Hospital. This year I will focus on re-certifying in the two-year
State of Ohio childcare-licensing requirements, study to become
Lamaze certified (by mid-2007), host 2 major workshops for birth
professionals and attend several regional perinatal conferences.
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> Affiliations and Volunteer Work
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> I am a member of DONA, CAPPA, and BirthWorkers of Central Ohio. I
am the former President and Education Director of PRO-MOM (Parent's
Resource Organization - Mothers On Mothering). In 2005 I taught free
Baby Care classes once a month at the two area Babies R Us stores. I
also took two pro-bono military clients in 2005 whose partners were
serving overseas or across the country.
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> Personal Profile
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> I have two children - a boy (born 5/2003) and a girl (born
3/2006) - both delivered at Riverside Hospital. My son's birth was a
30+ hour labor with many interventions, 4 hours of pushing, ended in
a cesarean and caused many postpartum/recovery problems. When I was
pregnant with my daughter I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes
and was labeled "high risk" by my OB/Gyn's office. Her birth was a
wonderful – a successful VBAC; delivered by a midwife. I have
personally experienced many different aspects of labor as well as
observed them in my labor and postpartum clients. I feel these
experiences help me as a doula and educator. I can easily relate to
the fears and concerns many families face and help them control their
worries with evidence-based education and stories of my experiences.
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