I teach confident Christian birth! Informed birth education and preparation with a biblical lens.

Why I love to serve

I experience the love of God as I witness His care for the families I serve.
My greatest encouragement is the transformation in women as they gain birth confidence.

Introducing
Amanda Ostrom, M.A., CD(DONA)

​Personal History:

  • I am a wife and mother of 3 who has literally lived from coast to coast.
  • (My niche) I am skilled to help Christian women & their families.
  • I see myself as your bridge to get you where you need to go.
  • I have my Master's of the Arts in Biblical Counseling from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. 
  • I am a Certified Birth Doula with DONA International, trained in VBAC & Rebozo Uses for Pregnancy & Labor.
  • I serve as a member and previous President of the Professional Doulas of Charleston in Charleston, South Carolina.
  • I view birth as a deep experience my clients can look back on and draw from.
  • I hope each client can take home that they are the decision-maker in every area of their life (including pregnancy and childbirth).

Professional Doula History:
  • ​2012, attended first birth
  • 2014, completed Birth Doula training workshop
  • 2017, moved to Charleston, South Carolina
  • 2018, joined Professional Doulas of Charleston (PDC) membership
  • 2019, completed Advanced VBAC Doula certification training 
    • completed Rebozo Uses for Pregnancy & Labor workshop
  • 2020, served as an officer (Vice President) for PDC
    • organized 1st Annual Professional Collaboration Event (Virtual) for PDC
  • 2021, served as an officer (President) for PDC 
    • organized 2nd Annual Professional Collaboration Event (Virtual) for PDC
  • 2022, served as an officer (President) for PDC
    • speaker (1 of 3 representing the PDC) at Medical University of South Carolina's (MUSC) Public Health event. Topic: Doulas, Improving Inequity and Outcomes in Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum
    • organized 3rd Annual Professional Collaboration Event (In-Person) for PDC
  • 2023, served as an officer (President) for PDC
    • Created and began teaching Birth Prep Class: Pregnancy Decisions
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