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OVERVIEW
I am biologically the mother of 3 but I have many children in one way or another. 'His', 'mine', 'ours' and even 'theirs'. I have a been involved in so many children's lives, that I almost forget who belongs to whom.
I grew up all over the Northwest but have lived in Port Angeles, Wa, USA over 35 years. I live here with my husband and our paint. (We are both working artists).
I have spent my life raising a family, teaching preschool, and Sunday school, and working for the YMCA. I have owned a few businesses along the way, and have spent as much of my life outside, in the trees or by the sea as possible.
My greatest joy is to assist women into and through the rite of passage which every woman who becomes a mother travels through. I believe that every woman should experience her birth story her way. Women have a deep well of strength, and intelligence to draw from. They know innately what they need and are capable of writing their own birth stories, if we will just listen and let them lead.
BIRTH EDUCATION
CD(DONA)
I am certified with DONA International.
Though I have been a Doula for a long time, I was curious as to what information I might not possess, which might benefit my clients. I have to say that being able to explain the process of birth has been completely worth all of the extra work. It was a joyous journey that although I concluded the certification process I will never conclude the learning and growing part of it. There is always so much more to learn!
OVERVIEW
I am biologically the mother of 3 but I have many children in one way or another. 'His', 'mine', 'ours' and even 'theirs'. I have a been involved in so many children's lives, that I almost forget who belongs to whom.
I grew up all over the Northwest but have lived in Port Angeles, Wa, USA over 35 years. I live here with my husband and our paint. (We are both working artists).
I have spent my life raising a family, teaching preschool, and Sunday school, and working for the YMCA. I have owned a few businesses along the way, and have spent as much of my life outside, in the trees or by the sea as possible.
My greatest joy is to assist women into and through the rite of passage which every woman who becomes a mother travels through. I believe that every woman should experience her birth story her way. Women have a deep well of strength, and intelligence to draw from. They know innately what they need and are capable of writing their own birth stories, if we will just listen and let them lead.
BIRTH EDUCATION
CD(DONA)
I am certified with DONA International.
Though I have been a Doula for a long time, I was curious as to what information I might not possess, which might benefit my clients. I have to say that being able to explain the process of birth has been completely worth all of the extra work. It was a joyous journey that although I concluded the certification process I will never conclude the learning and growing part of it. There is always so much more to learn!
Other Links to Find Me
Laughing Bellies Birth Services on Facebook __
Crickenbacher Blog I write this once a month and I think it will give you an idea of who I am. _
Author's Page (children's book author)
CrickettRickenbacher.com (Art site)
johnrickenbacher.com is our art website that I manage as well.
Crickenbacher Blog I write this once a month and I think it will give you an idea of who I am. _
Author's Page (children's book author)
CrickettRickenbacher.com (Art site)
johnrickenbacher.com is our art website that I manage as well.
