Professional Doula
Voted Best Doula in Dallas! ~DallasChild Magazine
Anna Marie Nelson 972-467-5650
Serving the DFW Metroplex
Voted Best Doula in Dallas!
~DallasChild Magazine
Download Anna Marie's Curriculum Vita in a printer-friendly PDF.
Doula (Birth & Postpartum)
Certified Doula with DONA International
Advanced Doula Training I, DONA International, Debra Pascali-Bonaro
Advanced Doula Training II, DONA International, Linda Worzer
Advanced Doula Training III, DONA International, Penny Simkin
Lamaze Labor Support Specialist, Lamaze International
Rebozo Skills, Dallas Doula Network
Familiar with Hospital, Birth Center, & Home Birth
Experienced in Supporting VBAC Births
Specialize in Working with Sexual Abuse Survivors
Certified in Infant/Child/Adult CPR & First Aid
Massage Therapy
Licensed Massage Therapist, TX Dept. of Health
Certified Prenatal Massage Therapist
Certified Infant Massage Therapist
Certified in the Use of Acupressure
Qualified To Use Obstetrical TENS Unit
Breastfeeding
Phase I Breastfeeding Educator Training, TX Dept. of Health
Phase II Breastfeeding Educator Training, TX Dept. of Health
Phase III Breastfeeding Educator Training, TX Dept. of Health
Certified Breastfeeding Educator, TX Dept. of Health
Advanced Breastfeeding, International Lactation Consultant Assn., Barbara Wilson-Clay
Lamaze Breastfeeding Support Specialist, Lamaze International
La Leche League International Member
Childbirth Education
Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator
The Lamaze Philosophy of Birth, Lamaze International
Lamaze Teen Specialist, Lamaze International
Missions Possible: A World of Confident Women Choosing Normal Birth, Lamaze International
Member International Childbirth Education Association (ICEA)
Accomplishments
Voted Best Doula in Dallas! ~DallasChild Magazine
Designated as “Recommended Expert” in breastfeeding by www.ParentingHQ.com
Book Review Published in Journal of Perinatal Education, Summer 2009
The Continuum of Normal Birth: An Intact Penis, Published in International Doula, March '09
The Benefits of Breastfeeding, March 2006
Letter Published in Journal of Perinatal Education, Fall 2005
Received one of five Lamaze International Scholarships, Summer 2005
Letter Published in Journal of Perinatal Education, Spring 2005
Featured Guest on KTVT, Channel 11, Health Update with Dr. Mona
Graduated in Top 5% of Class for Massage Therapy
Miscellaneous
Bachelor of Science, Oklahoma State University
Certified Teacher, TX Dept. of Education
Selected to Participate in a Professional Study for a Name Brand Breast Pump
Mother of Three Children