Stefanie Anderson, CBE, CLD, CPD, CBC (CBI)
As a childbirth educator, my goal is to address your hopes and concerns and provide you with education and tools so you're prepared for the best birth and new baby experience possible. I believe there is no right way to birth your baby and strive to provide unbiased information to expectant parents. As a breastfeeding counselor, I hope to offer support with the transitions in parenthood and to assist you in meeting your breastfeeding goals!
I am the mother of four beautiful children. I have had high risk pregnancies, including gestational diabetes, pregnancy induced hypertension, and preterm labor. I have personally experienced epidural, Cesarean section, and VBAC births. And have experienced difficulty breastfeeding and know how valuable support is. It was the difficulty of my own pregnancies, births, and breastfeeding relationships that led me to pursue becoming a birth professional.
Currently I am a certified birth and postpartum doula, childbirth educator, and breastfeeding counselor through Childbirth International. I am an accredited breastfeeding counselor through Breastfeeding USA and am board eligible to sit for the IBCLC exam in 2018.
While not working with expectant families and new parents I enjoy reading, baking, and playing piano. My family loves playing board games together and my husband and I can often be spotted walking in downtown Olympia with a cup of Batdorf and Bronson coffee in hand.
Relevant Training & Continuing Education
March 2013 - Birth Doula training, Childbirth International
March 2013 - Postpartum Doula training, Childbirth International
April 2013 - Childbirth Educator training, Childbirth International
May 2013 - Breastfeeding Counselor training, Childbirth International
October 2013 - Advanced Doula training: TENS unit in labor, Big Belly Services
October 2013 - Advanced Doula training: Rebozo use in pregnancy and labor, Big Belly Services
May 2014 - Breastfeeding Resources, Application & Skills for Doulas, Big Belly Services
November 2015 - Advanced Doula training: Communication Skills & Personalities, Online Doula Workshops
November 2015 - Advanced Doula training: Relaxation: Back to Basics, Online Doula Workshops
April 2016 - Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification
April 2016 - CPR certification
April 2016 - Birth Assistant training, New Day Midwifery
July 2016 - Began work as a Lactation Specialist at CHI Franciscan Health
August 2016 - Infant Oral Assessment for Breastfeeding Helpers, Health-e-Learning
September 2016 - Accredited breastfeeding counselor, Breastfeeding USA
September 2016 - Ethical Considerations for the Lactation Consultant, Lactation Education Resources
September 2016 - Documentation for the Lactation Consultant, Lactation Education Resources
February 2017 - Improving Latch & Increasing Milk Supply conference - South Sound Breastfeeding Network
April 2017 - Breastfeeding Multiples, Lactation Education Resources
April 2017 - Breastfeeding the NICU infant, Lactation Education Resources
September 2017 - Lamaze Passion for Birth childbirth educator 3 day workshop - MotherTree Doula Services
September 2017 - GOLD Learning Online Tongue-tie Symposium 2017: Putting the Pieces Together
Memberships & Volunteer work
Improving Birth - 2013 Co-coordinator and 2015 Coordinator of the Olympia Rally to Improve Birth
Care Net of Thurston County - 2014-2015 Volunteer childbirth educator
ICAN - Supporting Member
Babies R Us - 2015-2016 Volunteer educator
Breastfeeding USA - Accredited breastfeeding counselor, Supporting Member
ILCA - Supporting Member
ICEA - Supporting Member
“Birth is not only about making babies. Birth is about making mothers ~ strong, competent, capable mothers who trust themselves and know their inner strength.” – Barbara Katz Rothman
I am the mother of four beautiful children. I have had high risk pregnancies, including gestational diabetes, pregnancy induced hypertension, and preterm labor. I have personally experienced epidural, Cesarean section, and VBAC births. And have experienced difficulty breastfeeding and know how valuable support is. It was the difficulty of my own pregnancies, births, and breastfeeding relationships that led me to pursue becoming a birth professional.
Currently I am a certified birth and postpartum doula, childbirth educator, and breastfeeding counselor through Childbirth International. I am an accredited breastfeeding counselor through Breastfeeding USA and am board eligible to sit for the IBCLC exam in 2018.
While not working with expectant families and new parents I enjoy reading, baking, and playing piano. My family loves playing board games together and my husband and I can often be spotted walking in downtown Olympia with a cup of Batdorf and Bronson coffee in hand.
Relevant Training & Continuing Education
March 2013 - Birth Doula training, Childbirth International
March 2013 - Postpartum Doula training, Childbirth International
April 2013 - Childbirth Educator training, Childbirth International
May 2013 - Breastfeeding Counselor training, Childbirth International
October 2013 - Advanced Doula training: TENS unit in labor, Big Belly Services
October 2013 - Advanced Doula training: Rebozo use in pregnancy and labor, Big Belly Services
May 2014 - Breastfeeding Resources, Application & Skills for Doulas, Big Belly Services
November 2015 - Advanced Doula training: Communication Skills & Personalities, Online Doula Workshops
November 2015 - Advanced Doula training: Relaxation: Back to Basics, Online Doula Workshops
April 2016 - Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification
April 2016 - CPR certification
April 2016 - Birth Assistant training, New Day Midwifery
July 2016 - Began work as a Lactation Specialist at CHI Franciscan Health
August 2016 - Infant Oral Assessment for Breastfeeding Helpers, Health-e-Learning
September 2016 - Accredited breastfeeding counselor, Breastfeeding USA
September 2016 - Ethical Considerations for the Lactation Consultant, Lactation Education Resources
September 2016 - Documentation for the Lactation Consultant, Lactation Education Resources
February 2017 - Improving Latch & Increasing Milk Supply conference - South Sound Breastfeeding Network
April 2017 - Breastfeeding Multiples, Lactation Education Resources
April 2017 - Breastfeeding the NICU infant, Lactation Education Resources
September 2017 - Lamaze Passion for Birth childbirth educator 3 day workshop - MotherTree Doula Services
September 2017 - GOLD Learning Online Tongue-tie Symposium 2017: Putting the Pieces Together
Memberships & Volunteer work
Improving Birth - 2013 Co-coordinator and 2015 Coordinator of the Olympia Rally to Improve Birth
Care Net of Thurston County - 2014-2015 Volunteer childbirth educator
ICAN - Supporting Member
Babies R Us - 2015-2016 Volunteer educator
Breastfeeding USA - Accredited breastfeeding counselor, Supporting Member
ILCA - Supporting Member
ICEA - Supporting Member
“Birth is not only about making babies. Birth is about making mothers ~ strong, competent, capable mothers who trust themselves and know their inner strength.” – Barbara Katz Rothman
My wonderful family (L to R): Miranda, Carsten, Jim, Owen, myself, & Keira, currently reside in Olympia, WA.
Photos by Janelle Mock Photography
