MY JOYFUL BEGINNING
Labor doula and Childbirth Education Services with Joy Konkle
Hello! Thank you for taking the time to visit my site! My name is Joy and my family and I (and dogs!) make Littleton, CO our home. My husband and I have 4 children and my family is by far my greatest accomplishment. After bringing our first daughter into the world, I knew I was forever changed. I fell in love with the birthing process and my passion to support families as a Licensed Professional Counselor transitioned into an even stronger passion for supporting women and their families during one of the most sacred and beautiful seasons of their lives. I have worked as a certified labor doula for over 11 years and I feel incredibly honored to walk along side a family during this time!
I am a Certified Labor Doula through CAPPA and I am an Internationally Certified Childbirth Educator through ICEA. In addition to these certifications, I hold a Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology and am a Licensed Professional Counselor, as well as a Nationally Certified Counselor.
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My Philosophy
I believe that a woman’s body is created with an innate ability to birth her child. Too often a healthy, natural process is derailed by unnecessary drugs or procedures. While trusting the birth process, I also understand that there is a place and time for medical interventions, whether they are desired or necessary. I believe in and respect the right of a woman to make the best decisions for herself and her baby, and fully support her own desires and priorities for her birth.
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“To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan but also believe”
–Anatole France