Take the Complicated Guesswork Out of Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum
Blending Ancient Wisdom and Modern Evidence to Best Support You and Your Family
BWS Doulas are specifically trained and autonomous careproviders, meaning they only have one boss (you), to be radically present with birthing individuals, offering a strong source of evidence-based Information, caring connection and consistent support.
Our Promise to You:
- You will always get evidence-based information
- You will always receive unconditional support, meaning your choices are honored and fully supported—whatever you choose
- You will never be left alone or have to figure things out by yourself
Expertly Trained, Evidence-Based Doulas
BWS Doulas receive support and mentorship from our co-founders, April Kline and Dr. Jodi Cunningham. April, a Certified Professional Midwife and IBCLC Lactation Consultant, and Jodi, a public health practitioner with a PhD and an Evidence-Based Birth® Instructor, bring decades of experience to our team. Both former professors (and mothers to five kiddos), they have taught midwifery and public health coursework up to graduate level students, and conducted maternal and infant health research—a foundation that allows for them to provide unparalleled guidance and expertise to support the BWS Doula Team to best support YOU through your unique birth, postpartum and parenting journey.
BWS Doulas have collectively attended thousands of births in all settings, ensuring they are well-trained and prepared to be a calming and present part of your birth team.
Your BWS Co-Founders
April Kline
April weaves powerful healing from over twenty years of education and experience as a Certified Professional Midwife with expertise in massage therapy, anatomy and physiology, optimal pregnancy, birth and postpartum health—the science and art of childbearing and lactation consulting, as well as deep knowledge of trauma resolution, body-mind connection, whole-person health, and newborn and baby care including feeding, crying, digestive issues, stress, and sleeplessness.
2008-2010
M.S. in Midwifery
Midwives College of Utah
Jodi Cunningham
Drawing from her former career as a college professor and academic researcher, Dr. Jodi uses skills in teaching and mentorship to walk side-by-side with you during these big life transitions. As an Evidence Based Birth® childbirth instructor and compassionate birth doula, Dr. Jodi blends her expertise in public health and her passion for supporting families to bring you quality support and education. With a knack for distilling complex health information into digestible insights, she gives you knowledge and real tools to help you navigate your journey with confidence.
2014-2018
M.S., Ph.D in Health Education
University of Cincinnati
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We will truly listen to the questions you have and the things that are important to you, and then customize the perfect package that will support you best.
How to Encourage Deep Mother/Baby Bonds in Birth and Postpartum
In this 56-minute online video training, April Kline, Midwife, Lactation Consultant, Emotional Release Therapist, and Intuitive Bodyworker, dives deep into the essential bonds between mother and baby from conception throughout pregnancy, birth and on into the postpartum.
I can not say enough about April and the BWS Doula Team! Hands down the best doulas EVER. My first pregnancy I hadn't found them yet, but for my second I worked with BWS and it made all the difference!
Sarah Rodriguez
Ready to explore how the BWS Doula Team can support you during this special time?
Visit our calendar to find a time that works for you to chat with us!
During this call, you'll have the opportunity to chat with April or Jodi to discuss your needs, ask questions, and learn more about how our doula team and all our other services can fully support you throughout your birth, pregnancy and postpartum journey.
Our
Locations
The BWS Doula Team serves the Greater Cincinnati and Dayton areas, Northern Kentucky and Eastern Indiana, including the cities and neighborhoods of Alexandria / Anderson / Amberley Village / Amelia / Batavia / Beavercreek / Bellbrook / Bellevue / Blue Ash / Burlington / Cedarville / Centerville / Cheviot / Cincinnati / Clifton / Cleves / Cold Spring / Colerain / Covedale / Covington / Crescent Springs / Dayton KY / Deer Park / Delhi / Dry Ridge / Edgewood / Elsmere / Enon / Erlanger / Evendale / Fairborn / Fairfax / Fairfield / Florence / Forest Park / Franklin / Ft Mitchell / Ft Thomas / Ft Wright / Glendale / Hamilton / Harrison / Hebron / Huber Heights / Hyde Park / Indian Hill / Kenwood / Kettering / Lawrenceburg / Lebanon / Loveland / Madeira / Madisonville / Maineville / Mariemont / Mason / Middletown / Milford / Montgomery / Morrow / Monroe / Mt Adams / Mt Healthy / Mt Lookout / New Carlisle / Newport / Northside / Norwood / Oakley / OTR / Park Hills / Pleasant Ridge / Price Hill / Princeton / Ross / NKY / Oakwood / Oxford / Sharonville / Springboro / Springfield / Terrace Park / Union / Union Township / Urbana / Winton Woods / Walnut Hills / West Carrolton / West Chester / Westwood / Wilder / Woodlawn / Xenia / Yellow Springs.