LeAnne Marrs, CD(DONA)

Hi, my name is LeAnne Marrs; I began supporting families in 2002 as a birth doula. Since that time I've immersed myself in every facet of childbirth from reading, attending workshops, being active in the local birth community as well as those online and starting my own business dedicated to women and families in the childbearing year. I have assisted families at homebirths, VBACs (vaginal birth after cesarean), natural births, births with pain medications and cesarean births, I've also worked with several families as a childbirth educator, a belly casting artist and as a postpartum doula. I am continuously involved in my work and wouldn’t have it any other way. I feel that my calling is to serve women and families, it is my passion and a great honor to be involved in one of lifes most precious miracles! Blessings to you, LeAnne~     Currently only able to attend clients at homebirths or at Blue Ridge Regional Hospital (formerly Spruce Pine Community Hospital) Doula services include:     Pregnancy/Bed Rest Support (Similar to "Postpartum Doula" service below) Complimentary interview In-Home Companionship Telephone & email support Comprehensive handouts & requested information In-Home "Prepared Childbirth" class tailored to meet your specific needs Birth planning and preparation Access to reserved books, videos, magazines and handouts from my resource library Breastfeeding preparation & education Referrals to community resources Light meal preparation Tidying your home, light laundry Spending time with children while you bathe, eat or rest 10% off of Belly Casting Packages "I can’t express the gratitude and thankfulness for you helping (my daughter). You showed so much kindness and compassion. God has given you a gift and you are using it for his glory. Thanks again for everything and I will be praying that God continues to bless you and all the future moms that you help. Lots of Love." from the mother of the mother-to-be Birth Doula Complimentary interview Prenatal visit(s) Telephone & email support Comprehensive handouts & requested information  Birth planning and preparation Access to reserved books, videos, magazines and handouts from my resource library Labor & Birth support in your home and place of birth TENS (Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) unit rental, extra $6 if used Breastfeeding support & assistance Postpartum follow up visit(s) Referrals to community resources 10% off of Belly Casting Packages "Dear LeAnne, Thank you for your support during my pregnancy & labor/delivery. It was my wish to have a VBAC & natural delivery and I feel that you being part of the process was an important part of the realization of that wish."   "I was comfortable with you from the time we all met. A birth is a very private time. Your attitude and spirit made you an ideal doula, and we were glad you were there. We never felt ill at ease with you. You were so kind to both of us." from the baby's father   Postpartum Doula Complimentary interview In-Home Companionship Telephone & email support Comprehensive handouts & requested information Access to reserved books, videos, magazines and handouts from my resource library Breastfeeding preparation & support Referrals to community resources Light meal preparation Tidying your home, light laundry Spending time with children while you bathe, eat or rest "I especially appreciated your commitment to your profession. Anytime I had a question, you gave me an honest answer (including "I don't know"). I was impressed that you always called me back after consulting additional resources to provide more information" Trainings & Workshops:   2002 Labor Support (Doula) Training with Debbie Little, RN, ICCE, CPE, CD & CDT (DONA) 2004 Certified as a labor doula through DONA International Asheville Birth Conference “Nurturing the Birth of a New Family” Herbals and Homeopathics for Women and Newborns with Lisa Goldstein, CNM Breastfeeding the First Two Weeks: Success and Science with Julie Ware, MD and Mary Rose Tully, IBCLC, MPH Chiropractic Techniques for Relieving Back Pain in Pregnancy with Carol Phillips, DC Encouraging Fetal Rotation with Carol Phillips, DC, Nancy Tarlow, DC and Beth Korb, CNM Herbs, Homeopathy and Drug Interactions with Lisa Goldstein, CNM and Michael Rogers, Pharm. D. Bonding: Birth to Age 3 with John Kennel, MD Herbals and Homeopathics for Pregnancy Birth and Postpartum with Lisa Goldstein, CNM Practical Parenting with Ann Corwin, PhD What’s Good for Mom is Good for Baby with Dr John Kennel ICEA Childbirth Education Training and Update with Cheryl Orengo, BS, ICCE, CD and Christi Lorenz, BSN, CCE When Survivors Give Birth: Counseling Skills and Strategies to Assist Pregnant Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse in Preparing for Birth with Penny Simkin 2005 Herbals and Homeopathics in Infant and Child Health with Lisa Goldstein, CNM LLL of NC Annual Breastfeeding and Parenting Conference Lactation Problems? Homeopathic Solutions! With Lisa Goldstein, CNM Grand Multips, Breech, TWINS, VBACs and Big Babies, and The Farm Statistics with Ina May Gaskin From “OUCH” to “AHHHH” with Cindi Freeman, AAPL The Impact of Birthing Practices on Breastfeeding with Ina May Gaskin The Spirituality of Pregnancy, Childbirth and Breastfeeding with Ina May Gaskin TENS Unit Training and Certification with Penny Simkin, PT Toward A Better Birth with Penny Simkin, PT, CD(DONA) Supporting the Woman with an Epidural Postpartum: The Neglected Phase of Childbearing Psychophysiologic Management of Labor Early Childhood Influences on a Woman’s Childbearing Reducing the Cesarean Rate Non Pharmacologic Methods of Pain Relief 2006    CAPPA Lactation Educator Training with April Howton, CLD, CLE The Labor Support Course with Cheryl Orengo, BS, ICCE, CD(DONA) Breastfeeding Training with Georganna Cogburn, MS, RD, LDN, IBCLC Postpartum Doula Training with Betsy Schwartz, PCD(DONA) CAPPA 7th Annual International Childbirth Conference 2008 Certified as a Childbirth Educator through the Aviva Institute Professional Memberships DONA International Doula Association of the Mountain Area (DAMA) President Elect & Marketing Chair (2004-2005) Awarded “Member of the Year” (2005) President (2005-2006) Secretary (2007-2008) Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association (CAPPA) International Cesarean Awareness Network (ICAN) North Carolina Friends of Midwives (NCFOM) Operation Special Delivery Volunteer (2005-Present) Operation Doula Care Volunteer (2004-Present) Contact LeAnne Phone 828.925.2669 Email leanne.marrs@gmail.com