AnnaRee Whetsel Rucker

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Birth & Postpartum Doula
Radford, Virginia
35 years of experience
About me

Some call me Anna, some call me Ree; either I’m great with. I’ve been doing birthwork for 30+ years now; previously I was mostly called a birth coach, before I certified as a Doula in 2013. I’ve always loved birth. In 2017 I was fortunate enough to take the HypnoBirthing®️ Childbirth Educator course. I continue research, education and searching for, how best to help ALL birthing people in my area. Birthing is a sacred event. It’s not to be rushed or forced to achieve the best outcome and desires of parents. I am accepting parents who want a Birth and /or Postpartum Doula currently for the 2022 Winter quarter. I attend hospital births, birthing centers and homebirths. Ongoing now, I run HypnoBirthing®️ Childbirth Education classes online through Zoom, so ask what class space is still available. I am honored to have served parents and there babies over the last 3 decades.

Education

126 credit hours towards a BSW at Radford University (2007)

Certification and training

Doula/Birth Assistant (2013)

Certified HypnoBirthing®️ Childbirth Educator (2017)

Specialties
Abortion Doula Care Acupressure During Labor Advanced Maternal Age Birth and Lactation Birth Assistant Birth Doula Birth Support Birth Trauma Breastfeeding Assistance and Support Childbirth Education Evidence-Based Care High-Risk Pregnancy Hypnobirthing Method Labor Doula LGBTQ+ Low Milk Supply/Over Supply Midwife Support Mindfulness Natural Childbirth Newborn Care Nipple and Breast Pain Perinatal and Infant Loss Postpartum Doula Care Pregnancy Loss Premature Infants Recurrent Miscarriages Relaxation Techniques Spirituality Support during Labor, Birth, and Postpartum Support in Pregnancy Loss Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) Water birth
Languages

English

Accepted insurances
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicaid Tricare
Service introduction

With over three decades of experience in the birthing field, my services are tailored to meet your unique needs through every step of your childbirth journey. Below is a testimonial from a previous Mother. “Anna is the best doula - She is so personal & conpassionate. I learned more working with her with my third baby than I did during any previous pregnancies. I wish I had had her as my doula for my oldest two kids. She is definitely an amazing person & I can’t recommend her doula services enough." -Hannah Holloday

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Blacksburg, VA Roanoke, VA