Doula
"So happy you are here! I’m Michaela,
a passionate and dedicated DONA trained doula committed to supporting you through one of the most transformative and powerful moments of your life. My approach is rooted in empathy, trust, and a deep respect for your unique journey. I draw from over 8 years of experience to offer you the most quality in care. Whether you’re welcoming a child into your family for the first time or expanding it, I am here to offer emotional, physical, and informational support, helping you feel empowered and informed every step of the way.
I believe that birth is an incredibly personal experience, and my role is to help create a safe, nurturing environment where you can feel confident and supported prenatally, during birth and into the postpartum time. Together, we’ll work to make your birth and/or postpartum experience as smooth and positive as possible—whatever that may look like for you.
When I’m not supporting families, I enjoy hiking, traveling with my family, thrifting, exploring new coffee shops and chasing my toddler around Pittsburgh. I am currently working on my nursing degree to bring another angle of expertise to my care for you and your family.
I’d love to be part of your journey, offering you the tools and guidance you need to feel empowered and confident in your birth experience.."
-Michaela Pershe
Always here for you!
"EVERY FAMILY DESERVES TO BE SUPPORTED"
"Hello! I'm thrilled to be a part of your journey into motherhood. My passion for supporting women during the prenatal
and postpartum stages led me to establish
The Nurtured Nest. I am committed to offering personalized care and assistance tailored to your unique needs and preferences. From my own experience as a mother and a certified doula, I understand the significance of this transformative phase in your life. I am here to lend a listening ear, share valuable insights, and provide unwavering support as you navigate the beautiful adventure of motherhood."
CERTIFICATIONS
2018
Doula Certification
DONA International
DONA International is a globally recognized organization that offers comprehensive doula training programs to support families during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Their evidence-based courses provide trainees with the knowledge, skills, and confidence along with the principles of emotional, physical, and informational support, helping to create positive birth experiences for families.to provide compassionate, non-judgmental care along with the principles of emotional, physical, and informational support.
2019
Certificate Training
IPPA Placenta Encapsulation
IPPA (International Placenta and Postpartum Professionals Association) offers specialized training in placenta encapsulation, empowering individuals to provide safe and effective services for postpartum recovery. Their courses teach the proper techniques for encapsulating placenta including cross contamination, food safety and handling, blood borne pathogen training and a rigorous sanitization process. With IPPA's training, professionals gain the knowledge and confidence to safely support new mothers through a holistic approach to postpartum care.
Continuing education from Gold Midwifery includes Supporting VBAC births, Cultural competency training related to supporting Orthodox Jewish families along with a state certified course in infant CPR and first aid which is renewed every two years.
