Meet Ann Tropea, CBD (CBI)
Certified Birth Doula in Baltimore, MD
My name is Ann, and I'm passionate about childbirth and education. I'm a certified birth doula, offering birth doula, breastfeeding support, and childbirth education. I also offer abortion doula and end-of-life doula support.
I offer birth support in both English and French. Je peux vous supportez en Anglais ou Francais.
I'm a Baltimore doula, and offer supportive in-person services throughout the Baltimore area. I also provide remote support worldwide via Zoom, email, or text.
I want you to have the birth you want, wherever you are in the world or in your childbirth journey. I look forward to supporting you!
Certifications
Certified Birth Doula, Childbirth International
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED, American Red Cross
Professional Birth Work
Birth Doula, Cleo, U.S.-remote (Oct 2019-2022)
Community of Hope, Washington, DC (Nov 2018 - Apr 2019)
Media
Blog Post, Taking Parental Leave, Career Valet (Oct 2021)
Featured Podcast Guest, "Birth Trauma," The Top Knot Squad (Jun 2021)
Professional Development
Certificate, Loving, Dying, and Letting Go, The Institute for the Study of Birth, Breath, and Death (November 2020)
Issues in Breech Presentation, Advanced Course, 7.4 CEUs (February 14, 2019)
Spinning Babies Conference, taught by founder Gail Tully, Jerusalem (2018)
Education
Juris Doctor, Loyola University Chicago School of Law (2009)
Bachelor of Science magna cum laude, Communication Studies, New York University (2005)
Why use a birth doula?
Having continuous support from a doula during labor and birth helps women feel confident in their ability to give birth, and increases satisfaction with the overall birth experience.
Studies show that use of a doula can shorten labor by up to 25%
Having a doula support has been shown to reduce the cesarean rate by up to 50%
Doulas provide continuous support that has been shown to reduce the need for pain medications during labor
Doulas help women and their birth partners feel supported during labor and birth.
Better Outcomes
"Published data indicate that one of the most effective tools to improve labor and delivery outcomes is the continuous presence of support personnel, such as a doula."
Testimonials
"Jessica and I worked with Ann on the birth of our son this weekend. She is an outstanding doula, knowledgeable, tactful, adaptable, caring, and professional. Highly recommended."
— Jessica and John D., birth clients
“I’ve been working with Ann remotely on breastfeeding and it’s been so helpful and reassuring!”
— Helen A., breastfeeding counseling client
“My husband and I both felt very comfortable with Ann throughout the entire process and feel that she was an indispensable part of our child's birth. We could not have asked for a more effective and compassionate advocate during our delivery.”
— Perrin and Greg H., birth clients
"THANK YOU for everything, most especially for making yourself completely available to us. I am so grateful that you were on our birth team and that we could prepare for the birth with you. Every one of us benefited from your guidance and laid the foundation for a successful transition to a family of 4. I can not thank you enough."
— Julie H., birth client
"I felt totally supported during my birth. Ann made me feel relaxed and comfortable. I wish more women would believe in their power and trust their bodies."
— Alyssa J., birth client
"I had the birth I wanted! Powerful, chosen, unforgettable!"
— Marie B., birth client
"I was encouraged to ask questions and feel better prepared for labor and birth. The [private] class was targeted to me and my knowledge base."
— Stephanie S., childbirth education client
Services
Birth Doula
Pregnancy, birth, and postpartum support.
Abortion Doula
Comprehensive support pre, post, and during.
Childbirth Education
Interactive, discussion-based courses for birth and beyond.
Breastfeeding Counseling
Support with positioning, supply issues, and more.