our Lucina doula TEAM
Jennifer Balk - "Being a doula has been a marriage of my two life's passions,
nursing and mothering.  I have raised two boys who are now young men and I
have served as a nurse for many years.  By using these experiences, I hope to
provide a loving, supportive environment during birth, so the birth partner can
focus their full attention on loving the mother."
Linda Mucci - "My passion for childbirth is the reason that I am now pursuing
my second career as a doula.  For over twenty years I have worked as a
secretary in a local middle school.  I am a mother of two grown daughters, Kim
and Kristen, who encourage and support my new endeavor.  I hope to be a
source of strength and comfort for my clients as I help them to create one of the
most beautiful, memorable days of their lives."
Jayne Knips - "For over thirty years I have taught on both the elementary and
middle school levels.  Becoming a doula has enhanced my life as a woman.  
The next best thing to giving birth myself is to be a birth doula, assisting and
nurturing other moms/dads throughout the birthing process.  Having mothered
three adult children, my present role as a doula is to mother other mothers.  I
love what I do as a doula.  It's not a job; it's my passion and privilege!"
Lucina Doulas Biographies
Marilyn "Malka" Korbman, RN, BSN - I have worked in Nursing for
many years from psychiatric to case management to women’s health. I am a
certified childbirth educator & breastfeeding counselor. I also provide
premarital classes for Jewish brides interested in learning more about the
Jewish approach to love and marriage. I am the mother of four (completely
natural births) and the grandmother of two. The miracle of childbirth is an
experience which is very special to me, personally as well as professionally. I
look forward to supporting couples through this amazing, yet challenging
"event" by utilizing my cumulative experience and training.
Willie Young - "I love being a birth Doula.  I found my passion after retiring
from my job at Olympic Airlines in 2002.  I have been a Doula since 2003.  
Helping other people makes my life complete.  In addition to being a Doula I
work with the "ministry of helps" in my church community.  I am the mother of
two grown children and I have two beautiful grandchildren.  I find it very
rewarding and fulfilling supporting parents during their wonderful experiences.  
Ruby Ann Bradt Vanderzee - “Birth is the most wonderful occasion in
life.  Being a doula is about presence and comfort.  From a very young age I
have been attracted to healing, movement and education.  I combine my work
in these fields with my passion for birth and families to help women through this
momentous life passage.  I bring warmth, love, comforting guidance to the births
I attend.  Being invited to a birth is the greatest honor.”


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