About me
Hey, I’m Diana Shank. Wife, Mama, and Doula living in New Hampton, Iowa. I have a wonderful husband, Tim, and the sweetest little girl, India.
If someone would have told me several years ago that I’d be a doula, I probably wouldn’t have believed them. But looking back now, I can see I had an interest in birth ever since 10 years old. I remember being at my oldest sister’s house shortly after she had her first baby, and a group of her friends were there, all young moms themselves, and I was so fascinated as they discussed birth and postpartum stories.
Fast forward to when I was pregnant with India, I knew I wanted to stay home with my baby, but I also wanted something I could do aside from motherhood. I considered a few other things, but doula seemed the right fit for me, but I had no idea where to start. I overheard a friend talking about a doula class, so I contacted her, and in June 2023, we attended Doula’s of North America (DONA) workshop. Things came to a standstill after that as we bought our house, moved, and had a baby.
August 2024 rolled around, and I started doing birth assistant for the local midwife to get my births in for certification, and by February, I was a certified birth doula!
I’m so excited to serve my community though education and support. And to the family’s who have trusted me with their birth, I’m honored to be part of your story.
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