LaNette McQuitty, childbirth educator

My passion for educating families about pregnancy and childbirth became clear after experiencing the miracle of birthing my own 4 children. As a Certified Professional Labor Assistant, I realize that the knowledge of choices can empower families to experience birth in their own way. I believe that birth is a deeply spiritual and joyful experience that impacts a woman's entire life. I also recognize that women already know how to give birth and that a loving atmosphere will make the journey to motherhood as empowering and fulfilling as it was intended to be.

I am an active member of the Association of Labor Assistants and Childbirth Educators (ALACE), Doulas of North America (DONA) and the C.A.R.E Network. I am also a certified HypnoBirthing practitioner and offer private classes. I am the Midwest Regional Director of ALACE, coordinating the efforts of 14 states. I am a published photographer specializing in birth photography and include birth photography as part of my doula package of services.

I provide insurance forms for reimbursement consideration and accept Visa, MasterCard, and American Express.

Contact Info: call 262-786-3987, or email - BBBenefits@aol.com

"Kelly and I wanted to thank you again for all of the work you did for us as a doula. Your experience and wisdom about laboring allowed Kelly to have a natural birth after 2 C-Sections.

We were particularly grateful that you helped us to achieve OUR birth plan rather than your own. You provided insight and guidance every step of the way. You were able to gently motivate Kelly and I to do what we needed to do to accomplish the goals we had set.

Your calm and peaceful demeanor during the more exciting parts of labor helped me to not become overly frenetic. You did an excellent job and we highly recommend your services. "

~Duff and Kelly O'Melia

I was so disappointed when I had to be induced after getting pregnancy-induced hypertension near the end of my pregnancy, but LaNette helped me to gradually wean off the pitocin so that I ended up with the natural, gentle labor and delivery I had hoped for. Without LaNette’s support and encouragement, I wouldn’t have known how to take back control of my baby’s birth.

LaNette was the world’s best safety net before, during, and after my labor. The birthing class enabled me and my husband to feel more prepared and confident in our ability to manage a drug-free birth. Then when complications arose during my pregnancy, LaNette helped me to consider my options and gave me the space to make decisions for my ideal birth. For first-time parents like us, a doula can be huge advantage in the unfamiliar birthing process.

LaNette kept our hopes up and kept us feeling like I was always making good progress towards birth, even when I might have otherwise felt frustrated. Her suggestions for different laboring positions helped me stay on track for a relatively short first labor.

~ Melanie and Ned