Caryn Allen

About me

Hi, I’m Caryn Allen, certified childbirth educator, birth doula, and postpartum doula. I was born and raised in the Saint Louis, Missouri area but have called Utah my home since 2013. My husband and I met when he came to Missouri to do summer sales, and what started out as a summer romance turned into 14 years of marriage, 5 moves in 3 states, 4 children, 1 dog, and loads of fun. I enjoy board and card games, sewing, crocheting, movie watching, Dungeons and Dragons, and a good camping trip. I have dreams of one day living on a small farm with a variety of animals, doing birth work for animals and humans alike. I believe that birth is one of the most empowering and transformative experiences a woman can ever go through. How she chooses to give birth will affect her mind, body, and spirit for the rest of her life. I passionately believe that knowledge is power, and with that power comes the potential for truly wonderful birthing experiences. I became a birth worker to help women and their partners know and feel empowered in their choices, and to help them feel supported during the beautiful and intimate process of bringing a new life into the world.

Education

Marriage and Family Studies (2012)

Certification and training

Birth Doula Training and Certification, Childbirth International (2011)

Childbirth Educator Training and Certification, Childbirth International (2012)

Instructor Training and Certification, Birth Boot Camp (2020)

Birth Doula Training and Certification, Birth Boot Camp (2020)

Postpartum Doula Training and Certification, Birth Boot Camp (2021)

Memberships and affiliations

Utah Doula Association

Birth Boot Camp Headquarters Team

Credentials

Specialties

Languages

English

Service introduction

Birth Doula Support: My role as your birth doula is to support you however you choose to give birth, helping you have the empowering and transformative birth experience all women deserve. I use my extensive knowledge and skills as a doula, childbirth educator, and mom of four to work alongside your partner and care provider to support you physically, emotionally, and educationally. Postpartum Doula Support:I am passionate about maternal mental health and helping new moms feel cared for and supported during those crucial weeks after baby is born. I will help with a variety of things including breastfeeding support, newborn care, meal preparation, light housework, running errands, caring for older children, or even holding the baby while you nap or shower. I want you to feel supported, not overwhelmed, during this time of transition and adjustment. Childbirth Education: 10 weeks of in-depth, all-inclusive childbirth education where you will learn everything you need to know about your pregnancy, labor and delivery, postpartum, newborn care, and breastfeeding. This class is for everyone; if you're wanting a natural birth or a medicated birth, or if you want a hospital, birth center, or home birth, we talk about it all!​

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