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Birthing Abroad

The birth you want, wherever you are

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Baltimore, MD

Certifications

Certified Birth Doula, Childbirth International
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED, American Red Cross (Valid through 10/2022)

Professional and Volunteer Birth Work

Birth Doula, Cleo, U.S.-remote (Oct 2019-present)
Community of Hope, Washington, DC (Nov 2018 - Apr 2019)

Currently Training

Breastfeeding/Lactation Counselor
Childbirth Educator

Professional Development

Certificate, Loving, Dying, and Letting Go, The Institute for the Study of Birth, Breath, and Death (November 2020)
Issues in Breech Presentation, Advanced Course, 7.4 CEUs (February 14, 2019)
Spinning Babies Conference, taught by founder Gail Tully, Jerusalem (2018)

Education

Juris Doctor, Loyola University Chicago School of Law (2009)
Bachelor of Science magna cum laude, Communication Studies, New York University (2005)

Meet Ann Fenton, CBD (CBI)

Certified Birth Doula in Baltimore, MD

My name is Ann, and I'm passionate about childbirth and education.

I'm a certified birth doula, offering birth doula, breastfeeding support, and childbirth education. I also offer abortion doula and end-of-life doula support.

I offer birth support in both English and French. | Je peux vous supportez en Anglais ou Francais.

I'm based in Baltimore, and offer supportive in-person services throughout the Baltimore | D.C. Metro area, and remotely worldwide via Zoom, email, or text.

I want you to have the birth you want, wherever you are in the world or in your childbirth journey.

I look forward to supporting you!

Why use a birth doula?

It can help with ...

Shorter Labor

Studies show that use of a doula can shorten labor by up to 25%

Reduced Cesarean Rate

Having a doula support has been shown to reduce the cesarean rate by up to 50%

Reduced Pain in Labor

Doulas provide continuous support that has been shown to reduce the need for pain medications during labor

Positive Childbirth Experience

Having continuous support from a doula during labor and birth helps women feel confident in their ability to give birth, and increases satisfaction with the overall birth experience.

Reduced Stress

Doulas help women and their birth partners feel supported during labor and birth.

Better Outcomes

"Published data indicate that one of the most effective tools to improve labor and delivery outcomes is the continuous presence of support personnel, such as a doula."