Lila Backenstose, CD(DONA) Doula and Owner
I live in Conshohocken with my husband and 3 children. I attended Millersville University and Bloomsburg University to obtain an undergraduate degree in Mathematics: Statistics. After 8 years in marketing analytics, I went looking for a meaningful career change while I was a SAHM. As I began researching avenues to improve support for women, I dove into the doula world. And, I was overjoyed to find that doula work is the ‘heart work’ that I had been searching for. Helping women feel prepared and non-judgmentally supported throughout pregnancy, labor and beyond is my lifelong passion. I believe women know their own bodies and I encourage them to trust their instincts. My doula work facilitates stronger bonds between the birthing couple as well as closer parent/baby connections. I understand first-hand the challenges of mothers heading back to work as well as the challenges of what it means to “Stay at Home”. My hope is for every birthing person to be comfortable and confident in their decisions. I am trained and certified as a birth doula through DONA International. I am also a trained postpartum doula. I love traveling, coaching, reading and family time.
Completed Trainings and Workshops
Completed Trainings
- DONA Birth Doula Training
- DONA Birth Doula Certification
- ProDoula Postpartum Doula Training
- 20-Hour Interdisciplinary Breastfeeding Management Course with Nikki Lee
- Holding Space for Pregnancy Loss Training by Amy Wright Glenn
- DONA Childbirth for the Doula
- Infant CPR Certified by the American Red Cross
Completed Workshops
- Spinning Babies with Tammy Ryan
- Mindful Birth for Birth Workers Workshop by Mindful Birth Philadelphia
- Creating Space: Pelvic Workshop by Blossoming Bellies
- By Their Side: Equipping the Childbirth Professional with Penny Simkin
Currently Pursuing
- Stillbirthday Bereavement Doula Training
- Certified Lactation Consultant (complete Oct 2018)
