Janelle Anna
Professional Birth Doula
A Brighter Birth Educator
Janelle is a toLabor trained professional birth doula and believes that when a birthing person is confident in their labor, body, and birthing team, it makes all the difference in their birth experience. Her commitment lies in supporting clients in this truth: encouraging their comfort, safety, and confidence throughout this momentous journey.
Janelle was born was born in Upstate New York. Life later brought her to England, New York City, and ultimately Virginia. In 2015 she received a Bachelor of Science in Human Development with an emphasis in professional helping skills from Virginia Tech. Since then her passion has centered around children and families. In her professional career she’s led human services efforts including family bereavement programming, community partnerships, and health navigation needs.
Janelle has a genuine and rooted respect for different cultures and personal individuality. She believes that every person has the right to bear childbirth the way they want to, while also being treated with compassion and respect throughout that process. Janelle views her work as a way to nurture parents as they explore their birth visions and walk with them as they bring these preferences to life.
Outside of doula life you can find Janelle somewhere between the city and countryside – finding comfort in the downtown bustle or enjoying the great outdoors. Above all of her favorite activities are those that include family-time and traveling.