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Claire Zawa

Trained through the Mindful Birthing Foundation with Nancy Bardacke, Eluned Gold, Jennifer Averill-Moffitt and Jane Gerlach, Claire began teaching the 9-week series in the summer of 2017, adding Mind in Labor weekends in  2020. 

Claire  is committed to being of service to expectant and new parents through teaching these courses and in her work as a Labor Support and Postpartum Doula and administrator with Birthways Inc. 


Reading Mindful Birthing in 2015  changed her life, setting her on this path which has rippled across all aspects of her life. Teaching continues to grounds and deepen her personal practice, which has included participating in the 8-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program, a daily practice and sitting retreats. 


When not spending time with expect or new parents, Claire continues to explore ways to live a meaningful, compassionate life with her husband, her family and friends, and to contribute positively to the world. 

Training, certification and related experience

By the Numbers

2020:

  • Recertified as Labor Support Doula through DONA International
  • Attended All Pregnant People: Supporting Trans Birthers 

with Cornerstone Doula Trainings & Trystan Reese   


  • Attended Creating Space: Pelvic Dynamics, Fetal Positioning and Use of the Rebozo

with Blossoming Bellies Wholistic Birth Services


2019:

  • Completed Level Two training in MBCP  with Mindful Birthing Foundation


2017:

  • Re-certification through DONA as Labor Support Doula
  • Attended Survivors Giving Birth with Penny Simkin 
  • Began teaching MBCP


2016:

  • Completed MBCP Level One training with Mindful Birthing Foundation
  • Participated in 8-week MBSR course
  • Attended 6-day MBCP professional retreat at Chapin Hill, Y


2015: 

  • Became Care Manager at Birthways Inc.
  • Attended Spinning Babies training with Tammy Ryan


2011:

  • Joined Birthways Inc. as Labor Support & Postpartum Doula


2010:

  • Began volunteering with Chicago Volunteer Doulas (through 2015)


2009

  • DONA Labor Support Doula Training in San Franciso, CA 

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