About Me
Cherie Halterman, CD(DONA)
From the moment I began my own journey with trying to conceive, I became drawn to all things childbirth. I soaked up all the information I could on how to have my best birth. I learned to trust my body, trust the birth process, and trust my own birth instincts. Through preparation and the grace of my own body, I had two amazing birth experiences! One in a hospital and one at home. Now that my days of pregnancy and birth have come to an end, I want to support others in learning to trust their birth instincts and to have their own best birth. I trained with DONA International in 2020 and became certified in April 2021. I have attended 2 Spinning Babies workshops, so am versed in prenatal exercises and birth positions to help with optimal fetal positions. I have taken an advanced doula course through VBAC Link. I am also CPR/First Aid certified through the Red Cross and certified in Neonatal Resuscitation. As a birth doula, I value preserving the environment created by the birthing person and their partner. I feel it is my job to respect their space and support them both in a way that meets their needs and expectations. In addition to doula work, I assist a couple of local midwives at home births. I have seen a good number of unmedicated, physiological births and have gained a great trust in our bodies and the birth process!
Though my days are pretty full having adventures with my 7 and 9 year old sons, and working on my doula business, I still try to squeeze in things that fill my own cup. That may look like doing a craft, decorating a cake, or going for a walk, but often it's as simple as putting on a show I like and enjoying a sweet treat!