Jessica Atkins is a certified birth doula and trainer (DONA),
a certified childbirth educator (
ICCE), and lactation specialist with home and hospital experience. She is studying midwifery and apprenticing in Austin. She is currently working under experienced midwife, Laurie Fremgen CPM, LM
Jessica has published many articles and presented at many conferences and workshops, she has worked for third party reimbursement for doulas, developed and managed several successful doula programs, mentored many new doulas, and has been the recipient of a number of awards including Healthy Start, and DONA's prestigious Annie Kennedy award.
She continues her passion for supporting families since 1989 through the childbearing years and beyond. With years of experience and wisdom, drawing from various philosophies, she gently prepares and guides families through pregnancy and birth using evidence based practice and subtle responsive comfort strategies to enhance the birth experience.
This is a picture of my family just after my son's birth