ELLIE LINDENMAYER, FOUNDER
When I became pregnant with my first child in 2013, I took a HypnoBirthing class, which sparked my passion for safer, more informed and empowered birthing. After the power of my two birthing experiences, I left my career as a high school teacher to pursue my passion for birth work and have since completed training with The HypnoBirthing Institute, DONA International, Gena Kirby Rebozo, Spinning Babies, Evidence-Based Birth, Academy of Lactation Practice and Policy, the Center for Pediatric Sleep Management, and Thoughtful Transitions.
I hold current certifications as a HypnoBirthing Practitioner, Birth Doula, Lactation Counselor, Sleep Consultant, and End of Life Doula.
I believe that proper education, preparation, and support can make all the difference and can lead to what I always wanted for myself: an empowering and joyful birthing experience. Each and every birth I attend– whether natural, epidural or Cesarean– humbles me. Time and time again, I am awestruck by the beauty of birth and so deeply proud of the courage, love, and perseverance of each and every mother.
Since 2014, I have attended over 100 births, taught HypnoBirthing® to hundreds of couples, and supported over 1000 families toward the goal of improved sleep. In addition to managing Joyful Birthing & Beyond, I also work for Cleo, a Family Benefit Company, as a Sleep Specialist and volunteer as a court advocate in support of domestic violence survivors.
MY CERTIFICATIONS
AS FEATURED IN
In January 2018 the Boston Voyager Magazine featured me as one of Boston’s most inspiring entrepreneurs. Check out the full article here: Boston Voyager Magazine.
Radio interview in 2019 where I talk all about Joyful Birthing: All Business Media Radio
Guest speaker on podcast Down to Birth in September 2022, “Creating Healthy, Independent Infant Sleep Habits”
MY PHILOSOPHY
Joyful Birthing & Beyond was established in 2014 with the goal of educating, inspiring, and empowering women and their partners on their journey through pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood so they can have an optimal experience, as *they* define it.
At Joyful Birthing & Beyond, I understand that this is your birth and baby, so only you can determine what is best. My goal is to help my clients understand the many choices available to them so they can make informed, autonomous decisions for themselves, their birth, and their baby.
With compassion, respect, and without judgment, I will support your choices and help you seek a positive birthing and early parenting experience.