Genna (CD) DONA, CPES
(pronounced Jenna)
Certified DONA Birth Doula, Certified Placenta Encapsulation Specialist, PAIL Advocate
Genna is a dedicated birth doula, certified placenta encapsulation specialist, professionally trained in Spinning Babies techniques, and a trained PAIL (Pregnancy and Infant Loss) advocate. Her passion for supporting women through pregnancy, birth, and beyond is evident in her work, as she helps mothers navigate their unique journeys with care and compassion.
As a mother of three, Genna has personally experienced the beauty and power of childbirth, which drives her commitment to ensuring every woman has a positive and empowering birth. She provides emotional support, physical comfort, and evidence-based information, tailoring her services to each mother’s specific needs and goals.
With her PAIL advocacy training, Genna also offers specialized support for families experiencing pregnancy or infant loss, creating a safe and compassionate space during times of grief. Her expertise in Spinning Babies techniques helps mothers optimize fetal positioning for smoother births, while her placenta encapsulation services offer postpartum healing support.
Genna’s nurturing, compassionate nature, paired with her extensive knowledge, empowers mothers to make informed decisions. As a trusted advocate in the community, she continually advances her skills to provide the highest level of care, ensuring that every birth experience—no matter the outcome—is met with empathy, support, and empowerment.
What are clients saying…
“Genna was my birth doula for my first birth. My husband and I honestly don’t know how people go through their first births (or any for that matter) without someone like Genna! Ahead of the birth of our son, Genna made herself available to me throughout my entire pregnancy to answer any questions about my changing body, or provide advice with different ailments I’d encounter, and also help plan for my upcoming birth. Upon her arrival to the hospital she brought all the supplies which took a lot of things off our personal hospital bag checklist - mood lighting, music, birthing combs, you name it she had it! Our room was transformed into my dream environment. The entire laboring process she provided us coping mechanisms, and had us talking in between making the time pass swiftly. She was extremely knowledgeable and would help explain nurse jargon to us if we had questions. I don’t have any other birth to compare it to, but I left feeling like my birth experience was beautiful and everything I ever hoped for. Genna educated my partner in how to support me as well, so he was involved in the entire day- and Genna put him at ease with his own worries and concerns. We can’t recommend Genna enough and I truly could not imagine my pregnancy and birth without her.”
Genna was an incredible asset to my birth team from the very beginning. She's professional, compassionate and very knowledgeable. From the time we met, she answered all of my questions with patience and was always there to offer assurance. She checked in with me frequently in the last weeks of my pregnancy. During my birth, she was an incredible supp ort. She physically held me up during contractions, advocated for my and desires that we discussed ahead of time, and worked closely with nursing staff to ensure I was as comfortable as possible during my labor. After my birth, I feel I have gained a close friend in Genna and am so thankful she was a part of my birth story. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a doula!
Genna was pulled in to support my birthing journey at the eleventh hour, as I was staring down the barrel of shifting from a desired vaginal delivery towards a scheduled c-section. She was a wonderful sounding board during this transition and provided much needed information and moral support. On the day of the scheduled c-section, Genna was prepared and fully engaged. Leading into the OR, Genna did a great job chatting me up which helped keep me calm and optimistic. She was able to capture amazing photos of the first moments with our new baby. She stood by my side post-delivery, freeing up my husband to stay with the baby. For this, my husband and I are profoundly grateful. To top it all off, Genna surprised us with homemade lactation muffins. That small gesture is emblematic of the thoughtfulness Genna applies towards her doula practice.