Meet the Mindful Birth Doulas of Naples and Fort Myers
Meet Our Doulas
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Tara
Certified Labor Doula
Certified Body Ready Mothod™ Pro
Postpartum Doula
Certified Lactation Counselor '24
Neonatal Resuscitation and CPR certified
Tara has the perfect balance of doula heart and mind. With her doula background rooted in Birthing From Within, you'll feel how she balances sharing information along with emotional support. Tara has had two natural births in the hospital, understanding how important pain-coping skills, support and advocacy can be. She is a Certified Birthing from Within Doula and is a trained Birthing From Within childbirth educator. She is also a Certified Body Ready Pro which helps pregnant people optimize the balance, strength and resiliency of their pregnant body. She suggests positions and hands-on techniques to create balance and space in the birthing body to support the physiological process of birth. Tara is the best of the best with over 150 births attended and always gets the most glowing reviews from her clients.
Jennifer
Certified Labor Doula
Spinning Babies trained
First Aid and CPR Certified
Postpartum Doula
Jennifer goes above and beyond to make sure the clients she serves feel heard and supported. Her strengths shine through in discerning the current needs of the birthing person and partner, and meeting those needs swiftly and intuitively. Jennifer cross trained with DONA (Doulas of North America) and ProDoula and specializes in offering non-judgmental emotional, physical and informational support. With one natural hospital birth and one home birth of her own, Jennifer has firsthand experience with comfort measures that work, as well as over 60 births supported. She is able to relate and adapt to many different personalities and provides a calming, professional bridge with her families and providers, in any birthing situation. She is already so honored to be by your side throughout this journey!
Silvia
Certified Labor Doula, certified VBAC Doula
Certified Placenta Encapsulation Specialist
Certified Postpartum Doula
B.A. Women and Gender Studies
First Aid/CPR certified
Silvia cultivates inclusivity, providing judgment-free support to all birthing individuals. Committed to delivering evidence-based and trauma-informed care, she passionately guides families through their unique journeys with expertise. She thoughtfully weaves creativity into her support, crafting a unique touch for each individual's journey and always going the extra mile. Certified through 'Best,' Silvia establishes herself as a valuable companion and guide in every birthing experience with her gift of support shining through during a family's most vulnerable moments that only labor can bring. Silvia also offers Placenta Encapsulation services.
Kamber McCleary
Certified Labor Doula
Certified Postpartum Doula
Peer Lactation Counselor
With nearly 150 births attended and supported, Kamber ‘doulas’ with confidence! Kamber has a style all of her own, a mix of being humble while extremely skilled at her doula craft. Her natural love of learning and educating offers the families she supports a wide perspective, while her adventurous side brings in a We Got This attitude! As a certified doula, her doula skills are most highlighted during your actual labor, with lots of hands-on support through hip squeezes, massage, position changes, as well as emotional support and advocacy, and her extremely calming and grounding presence. Her hope for you is a fulfilling birth experience, one that she can guide you through as you make your own informed and mindful decisions.
Kelly Cundiff, B.S.N.
Labor Doula
Certified Childbirth Educator
​Postpartum Doula
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Kelly joins us with a big doula heart and a passion for birth! She began her journey as a neonatal Intensive Care Nurse, and when things were slower she would gravitate to the postpartum unit, where she felt an immediate calling within. She is calm under pressure and has an exceptional ability to read the room, bringing both assets to her doula profession. Kelly says, "The urge to stay curious has forever been my driving force. Being able to witness and support others during life-changing moments as a nurse and birth worker has been one of my strongest passions and successes. I take great pride in curating a space where others can feel motivated & safe. Every day I make it a commitment to be alongside you during the most vulnerable experiences for your family." Kelly is training with Birthing From Within (expected completion March 2025). Kelly enjoys adventuring, the outdoors, community events and time with her rescue cattle dog, Rocky.
A letter from our founder...
Dear soon-to-be parents,
My name is Christine, and I am the passionate founder of Mindful Birth Services. Since 2010, I have taught hundreds of couples in Fort Myers, Cape Coral and Naples about pregnancy, birth and early parenting and I have attended more than 100 births as a Certified Labor Doula. And I love helping parents just like YOU! To help you get a flavor for what has guided my path, read on.
This work is my life and I have immersed myself in the highest levels of education available to non-medical birth workers. My trainings and certifications began in 2009 with Birthing From Within. Shortly after, I added training through Spinning Babies for Optimal Fetal Positioning by Gail Tully, and a VBAC Facts training through Jen Kamel. I am a Certified Doula, Certified Childbirth Educator, and a respected professional in our community.
With additional passion for supporting families seeking a vaginal birth after a cesarean birth, I co-founded the VBAC Advocates of Lee County. Additionally, I am proud to be a member of the Board of Directors for Birthing From Within International (2020). I am a credible source of knowledge and supportive services in our local birth community and I take my role seriously. You will have many opportunities to work with me alongside your doula, through our support calls, Intake Call, birth classes, social media and more.
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​Expectant families come to us with their birth worries, their excitement, their skepticism, knowing much and desiring to learn more. We guide these families through what they really need to know in order to birth and parent their precious children with the sounds and feelings of abundant love and respect playing in the background.
I welcome you to our website! I am committed to doing for you, exactly what I’ve done for so many others in our beautiful community. We'll compassionately guide you through your baby's best possible start in life. This is my Promise to you!
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Christine
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Christine Ghali, Agency Owner, Certified Doula, Childbirth Educator, Birth Coach
