Wilhelmina Van Norden
Contact Information:
540-539-5428
Instagram: @gorgesdoula
gorgesdoula@gmail.com
Regions Served: Ithaca and surrounding areas
General Structure of Doula Service
● Complimentary 1 hour consultation in person or virtual
● Unlimited virtual support once my services are booked(text, call, email)
● 2 prenatal visits, 2 hours each to prepare for labor and center your emotional well being
● Continuous on call support beginning at 37 weeks during labor, birth, and immediate
postpartum
● 2 postpartum visits, 2 hours each to support you in adjusting to your new role
● This package can be customized to meet your individual needs, please inquire for more
info
Why Are You a Doula?
I have been fascinated by birth for as long as I can remember. My younger sibling was born
when I was nearly 3 and I have fuzzy memories of replaying the events over and over again in
my mind. How on earth could my mother and her big belly have left our home in the middle of
the night and returned with a tiny baby? As I grew up and more women around me had babies,
the magic and mystery remained. I’ve found that the more I seek to learn about birth, the more
magical and mysterious it continues to become. In a world where many women leave their birth
experiences feeling traumatized and unheard, the empowering birth of my daughter further
solidified my calling to birth work. I believe in reclaiming childbirth as a rite of passage because
birth is often the most significant somatic experience of our lives. My goal is to provide you with
knowledge and support to confidently make informed decisions about your pregnancy and birth.
Training
DONA Doula Certification, Adult, Child and Baby First Aid/CPR/AED
Testimonials
“Mina helped me during my second postpartum period while I was figuring out how to manage
life with two kids. She was easy to talk to, understanding, caring, and gentle with my baby. She
also helped out with household tasks and was great with my oldest daughter. Adding another
baby was a difficult transition for my oldest, and Mina made her feel included and important.
Mina engaged with both girls in a curious and genuine way. She’s absolutely wonderful, and we
still have a great relationship today” - Sara
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