Kristin has always been passionate about babies and postpartum recovery. Her love for supporting families led her to pursue a career in child development, care, and education. She holds an Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Development from Cornerstone University and brings over 18 years of experience in childcare as a private nanny, daycare provider, preschool teacher, and night nanny. She also has experience working with multiples.
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As a mother of four, Kristin understands how overwhelming it can be to welcome a new baby into an already busy home. When she and her family moved to Denver, Colorado, she discovered the role of postpartum doulas and knew it was the perfect fit for her. Kristin is a trained postpartum doula through CAPPA and holds Elite Certifications as a Postpartum & Infant Care Doula and Labor Doula through ProDoula. She is VBAC certified through VBAC Academy.
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Kristin currently works at Corewell Health Hospital as a Certified Lactation Counselor and is also a Certified Lactation Consultant. In addition to her hospital role, she teaches classes for families expecting multiples, helping them prepare for the unique challenges and joys that come with welcoming more than one baby at a time.
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Kristin is deeply committed to helping families feel confident and at peace as they transition into life with a new baby. She loves supporting the family as a whole and approaches her work with a servant’s heart, meeting families where they need to be met.
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Kristin lives in Grand Rapids with her husband and children. She enjoys camping, watching movies, and spending quality time with her family.
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Kristin teaches Modern Grandparents classes, Multiples calsses, and also offers baby registry consultations.