Join Amy with Jennifer Torkelson as they talk about surrogacy. Jennifer is a gestational surrogate, a lactation educator, and a birth educator. Many people think it’s taboo, but is it really a topic to avoid? Stay tuned to learn more!
Here’s what to expect in this episode:
About Jennifer Torkelson:
I am a full circle birth wbnh gvorker supporting families in our surrounding area... In the sense that I
support families from “trying to conceive” all the way through the postpartum/breastfeeding
journey.
I am a Birth and Postpartum Doula offering support emotionally and physically during
pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum. I have been DONA trained for years, and most recently
certified through Hypnobabies Hypno-Doula program. Offering different comfort techniques for
childbirth helps support the mother’s body as she works with her baby towards their birthing
time. Emotionally, we are not limited to just the mother as a doula. As a doula I also support
mother’s birthing partner during her birthing time.
I am a Certified Lactation Educator Counselor (CLEC) supporting mothers and babies with their
breastfeeding journey. I offer support for clients in-home, so they are in their own environment
where they are most comfortable (Mother and baby). Empowering women in understanding their
own bodies abilities is an amazing opportunity.
I am also a Certified ChildBirth Educator through Lamaze International and Hypnobabies
Childbirth Hypnosis. I offer Lamaze in an informal setting with parents usually within their own
home. For Hypnobabies Childbirth Hypnosis the fully comprehensive childbirth education is a
six-week program. It offers resources for any situation you may encounter during your birthing
time regardless of birthing location. On top of the information and resources covered,
self-hypnosis is taught for the mother to utilize and tools for the birthing partner & Doula to use
to help mom stay in her deep hypnosis.
Another amazing service offered for postpartum mothers is Placenta Encapsulation. Some of
the suggested benefits are increased energy, increased milk production, increased hemoglobin,
more balanced hormone support to help keep postpartum depression at bay.
As a student midwife I look forward to fully supporting mothers and families during their entire
pregnancy journey. Supporting mothers and families outside of the hospital setting and bringing
birth back to its roots. Moving the mentality away from being a procedure needing constant
monitoring and interventions and bringing it back to a natural part of life being supported.
Now bringing it back to full circle birth worker, I am also a Gestational Surrogate.
Connect with Jennifer:
Email: jenntlespiritbirthing@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jenntlespiritbirthing/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenntle_spirit_birthing/
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