https://www.eastownbirth.com/contact daily 0.75 2025-12-17 https://www.eastownbirth.com/home daily 1.0 2026-01-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dd1b6ad26656067abcb3652/1580653107789-DR3T9ERJ1A2OQCYDWJZX/1.png Home Quote about Ginger's demeanor, emphasizing her calm, assuring, empowering, and funny nature, attributed to Alicia, with an icon of quotation marks above the text. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dd1b6ad26656067abcb3652/1580653107865-1J8J1DFFJ2TF52NRAONS/2.png Home Quote about life and support from Katie with a dark purple circle icon containing two quotation marks at the top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dd1b6ad26656067abcb3652/1580653108060-CLZHAIA2OU9YPR0EQVR1/3.png Home Quote about learning and ginger, signed Alicia, with quotation marks icon at the top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dd1b6ad26656067abcb3652/1580653108115-7VZ2YT5VWYLOMXXP8AQ9/4.png Home A quote from Katie, praising Brenda for helping her stay calm, focused, and providing perspective, knowledge, and hope. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dd1b6ad26656067abcb3652/1580653108247-O4NPHZUXV9FVURX63RF8/5.png Home Testimonial quote about Brenda's supportive and calming presence during pregnancy and delivery, attributed to Claire. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dd1b6ad26656067abcb3652/1580653108240-94BO0APMY6JBDEMJTG0S/6.png Home Testimonial quote about Ginger, a doula, with a quote icon, praising her knowledge and support for a first-time mother. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dd1b6ad26656067abcb3652/1576520936504-Y5VFTVGUG7MA2UZ35ZUW/Headshots+Print-34.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dd1b6ad26656067abcb3652/1579906251634-2ZSXSJVXHZ9MXW8I15QE/Delivery-100066.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dd1b6ad26656067abcb3652/1586288233507-P9VDJYZPRU12WNRA6DY0/image-asset.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dd1b6ad26656067abcb3652/1586117524728-A8IAHI72N4A2264SVWDD/image-asset.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dd1b6ad26656067abcb3652/1618498026192-1348V0LW11YHHDPVGEUW/unsplash-image-xBLv_ddXr8k.jpg https://www.eastownbirth.com/birth-doula daily 0.75 2022-04-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dd1b6ad26656067abcb3652/1579896151770-VZLP1JWTTHB1DEFLZYJ8/Lucia%27s+birth-23.jpg Birth Doula Group of healthcare workers assisting a patient in a hospital room, with one person holding the patient's hand and others gathered around, showing support and compassion. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dd1b6ad26656067abcb3652/1579906746980-MRVDP3AXUMCR2HV78JFD/Grace_Print_29.jpg Birth Doula A woman in a black sports bra and underwear with her hair in a bun is being attended to by two men in a room; one man is touching her shoulder, and the other is supporting her back. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dd1b6ad26656067abcb3652/1579906251634-2ZSXSJVXHZ9MXW8I15QE/Delivery-100066.jpg Birth Doula A woman in a hospital bed with IV lines, being watched closely by another woman in glasses, with a hand resting on the patient's arm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dd1b6ad26656067abcb3652/1579896004329-VQLHMNOB4G4KYXQIEVBJ/Lucia%27s%2Bbirth-37.jpg Birth Doula A woman in a hospital bed with an IV in her arm, resting with her eyes closed, and a girl with glasses sitting beside her, looking at her. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dd1b6ad26656067abcb3652/1580591988934-U8H4JA5P1YQDLFH23YC5/karissa+birth.jpg Birth Doula A woman giving birth with support from a man and a woman, while a person in medical gloves assists with the delivery, in a home setting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dd1b6ad26656067abcb3652/1580592028994-FQOK3WTJN9GBYLRIAZP5/laidlaw-birth-39.jpg Birth Doula A woman appears to be comforting or talking to another woman who is lying on a bed, suggesting a caring or serious moment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dd1b6ad26656067abcb3652/1580592081318-48PQUAMWCYFZJV3G3CF8/Delivery-100096.jpg Birth Doula Medical team attending to a patient in a hospital bed, with two people on one side and one person on the other, in a hospital room. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dd1b6ad26656067abcb3652/1580592103319-HOI2O3A60W8KMAZ5CG8W/Delivery-100220.jpg Birth Doula A woman in a hospital bed holding a newborn baby, with a woman in a gray jacket leaning over and smiling. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dd1b6ad26656067abcb3652/1580592113869-SB95RY1H3PXX91GG64LP/Grace_Print_4.jpg Birth Doula A woman in labor on a hospital bed with two people assisting her, one woman and one man, in a hospital room. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dd1b6ad26656067abcb3652/1580592139679-V39IPVI1T3ZRKOEFFD0I/Grace_Print_16.jpg Birth Doula A black-and-white photo of a person hugging another person who is seated, with their head resting on the former's shoulder. The background shows some string lights and a masked decoration on the wall. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dd1b6ad26656067abcb3652/1580592176859-8M7J91FSUUU04X6VT8TD/Grace_Print_13.jpg Birth Doula A woman in a blue tank top experiencing pain or distress, being attended to by three people in a dimly lit hospital room. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dd1b6ad26656067abcb3652/1580592208389-D7MRDTP1YOWM09BS3HDW/Grace_Print_24.jpg Birth Doula A woman in labor receiving assistance from medical personnel in a hotel room. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dd1b6ad26656067abcb3652/1579896265947-VZHDXFLRTP3T7KSFQTYI/kuchan-birth-2015-41.jpg Birth Doula https://www.eastownbirth.com/ginger daily 0.75 2023-04-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dd1b6ad26656067abcb3652/1580068693358-OMNBUYXMVW7UU4FXHPKU/HeadshotsWeb-7.jpg Ginger - Ginger Hollemans, LMSW, CD/PCD(DONA) I grew up in NE Ohio, but moved to West Michigan to attend Calvin College where I majored in Communications. With an interest in the helping profession, I went on to graduate school at GVSU and received my MSW. My background as a medical social worker for hospice has given me knowledge of healthcare systems, expertise in compassionate emotional support, and a network of community resources. I entered the doula profession after my own experience with a difficult first birth. The positive birth of my second son with the help of a doula reignited my interest in helping people experience an informed and evidence-based birth. I have been passionate about birth work ever since, attending my first birth in 2016, completing my DONA birth doula certification in July of 2017, and DONA postpartum doula certification in 2023. I have completed studies in maternal and child health and have supported births both in and out of hospital. The birth support I provide is gentle, encouraging, and tailored to meet your individual needs and goals. I enjoy spending time outdoors with my family, laughing as much as possible, and reading all things birth related. My husband Adam and I live in SE Grand Rapids with our two very busy boys Asher, 10, and Arden, 7. https://www.eastownbirth.com/brenda daily 0.75 2022-03-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dd1b6ad26656067abcb3652/1580068764945-9HXU7H8J0OKIW0X3Y2CA/HeadshotsWeb-15.jpg Brenda - Brenda Baar, CD(DONA), GBCE I am a mother of three, a certified birth doula, and certified GentleBirth educator. Born and raised in Grand Rapids, I am a graduate of Calvin College with degrees in education and Spanish and a former public school teacher. Since 2013, I have had the honor of supporting and teaching hundreds of local families. My journey toward becoming a doula began on Valentine's Day 2009 when my twin boys, Owen and Carter, were born. During their first year, I was confused by the endless and contradicting words of advice and overwhelmed by the new experiences of being a mom. As I began to find my own way as a mother, I also discovered a passion for supporting and encouraging new parents. A few months after my daughter Clara’s birth in 2012, I made the decision to pursue a career as a doula and officially began the process of certification a year later. In November 2016, I was granted a full scholarship to become Michigan's first certified GentleBirth Childbirth Educator. I am proud to currently be a certified through DONA International and GentleBirth and grateful to have found a challenging and fulfilling career that I love. From both professional and personal experience, I know that there is no one-size-fits-all way to have a beautiful, healthy, and satisfying birth experience. I am passionate about providing non-judgmental support and education, as well as raising the bar for what defines a healthy and positive birth. https://www.eastownbirth.com/ppsupport daily 0.75 2024-11-18 https://www.eastownbirth.com/gentlebirth daily 0.75 2025-10-27 https://www.eastownbirth.com/counseling daily 0.75 2025-08-07 https://www.eastownbirth.com/reviews daily 0.75 2022-03-31 https://www.eastownbirth.com/schedule-1 daily 0.75 2025-09-17 https://www.eastownbirth.com/comfort daily 0.75 2020-11-06 https://www.eastownbirth.com/lauren daily 0.75 2025-07-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dd1b6ad26656067abcb3652/fe155267-8f65-4411-858b-9c0da9e0b2a3/Certified-Birth-Doula-Circle-Color-300dpi.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dd1b6ad26656067abcb3652/d46fa8df-949c-4085-ba78-a5ad4d77a35c/IMG_4620+2.jpeg https://www.eastownbirth.com/postpartum-doula daily 0.75 2020-12-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dd1b6ad26656067abcb3652/1622129568941-YB1POLHXSTJKJO29I9T5/image.jpg Postpartum Doula https://www.eastownbirth.com/error-page daily 0.75 2021-03-26 https://www.eastownbirth.com/schedule daily 0.75 2025-09-20 https://www.eastownbirth.com/findus daily 0.75 2025-12-17 https://www.eastownbirth.com/allison daily 0.75 2024-02-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dd1b6ad26656067abcb3652/1603227273516-W336OMUX8UVGHI2Z6BUN/video%2Bheadshot.jpg https://www.eastownbirth.com/pricing daily 0.75 2025-07-15 https://www.eastownbirth.com/brenda-ginger daily 0.75 2026-01-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dd1b6ad26656067abcb3652/6e59bca1-ea9a-496c-960a-560fcbcee719/HeadshotsWeb-34.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dd1b6ad26656067abcb3652/fe155267-8f65-4411-858b-9c0da9e0b2a3/Certified-Birth-Doula-Circle-Color-300dpi.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dd1b6ad26656067abcb3652/802a3b57-9b73-464c-bb1b-6aa65c2bf56f/Certified-Postpartum-Doula-Color-300dpi.png https://www.eastownbirth.com/faqs daily 0.75 2024-02-16 https://www.eastownbirth.com/about-us daily 0.75 2024-05-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dd1b6ad26656067abcb3652/6e59bca1-ea9a-496c-960a-560fcbcee719/HeadshotsWeb-34.jpg About Us Two women sitting on a blue tufted sofa in front of a white brick wall, smiling at the camera. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dd1b6ad26656067abcb3652/1579896004329-VQLHMNOB4G4KYXQIEVBJ/Lucia%27s%2Bbirth-37.jpg About Us A woman in a hospital bed with a bandage on her arm, looking down, with a girl sitting nearby, both in a hospital room. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dd1b6ad26656067abcb3652/1579896151770-VZLP1JWTTHB1DEFLZYJ8/Lucia%27s+birth-23.jpg About Us A woman in a hospital bed is surrounded by medical staff and visitors, holding her hand and offering support during her labor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dd1b6ad26656067abcb3652/1579896265947-VZHDXFLRTP3T7KSFQTYI/kuchan-birth-2015-41.jpg About Us A woman looks concerned as a man and another woman attend to a patient in a hospital room. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dd1b6ad26656067abcb3652/1579906251634-2ZSXSJVXHZ9MXW8I15QE/Delivery-100066.jpg About Us A person with freckles wearing a ring and bracelet is holding the arm of a person in a hospital bed, who is lying down with an IV in arm, while another person in glasses is assisting nearby. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dd1b6ad26656067abcb3652/1580591988934-U8H4JA5P1YQDLFH23YC5/karissa+birth.jpg About Us A woman giving birth surrounded by two smiling women, one on each side, in a home setting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dd1b6ad26656067abcb3652/1580592103319-HOI2O3A60W8KMAZ5CG8W/Delivery-100220.jpg About Us A woman in a hospital bed holding a new baby, smiling at a visitor who is leaning over her. The woman is wearing glasses and a hospital gown, with medical monitors and IVs nearby. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dd1b6ad26656067abcb3652/1580592081318-48PQUAMWCYFZJV3G3CF8/Delivery-100096.jpg About Us A woman in bed with medical professionals attending her, in a hospital room. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dd1b6ad26656067abcb3652/1574095662090-V9VGVQK7DC22YG42TVVN/EAP_9505.jpg About Us A sleeping baby being held in a person's arms, in black and white. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dd1b6ad26656067abcb3652/9089caf1-ac40-483b-9347-cae43aceabaa/tempImagensxo8Q.png About Us A group of six people gathered around a woman holding a newborn in a hospital room, smiling at the camera. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dd1b6ad26656067abcb3652/5ec63bcf-1449-4c39-a8c3-0ea52d0eeef1/IMG_4041.jpeg About Us A woman holding a baby, looking at the baby with a smile, sitting in a wooden chair in a cozy home interior. The woman has brown hair, glasses, and is wearing a tan coat over a black top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dd1b6ad26656067abcb3652/1580592139679-V39IPVI1T3ZRKOEFFD0I/Grace_Print_16.jpg About Us A black and white photo of two people embracing, one with long hair in a bun and the other person's face buried in their shoulder, in a dimly lit room with fairy lights and a shelf with a mask in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dd1b6ad26656067abcb3652/1580592113869-SB95RY1H3PXX91GG64LP/Grace_Print_4.jpg About Us A woman in a blue tank top is in labor, with medical staff assisting her during childbirth in a hospital room. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dd1b6ad26656067abcb3652/fe155267-8f65-4411-858b-9c0da9e0b2a3/Certified-Birth-Doula-Circle-Color-300dpi.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dd1b6ad26656067abcb3652/802a3b57-9b73-464c-bb1b-6aa65c2bf56f/Certified-Postpartum-Doula-Color-300dpi.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dd1b6ad26656067abcb3652/1576607932672-E4OJI8JLYEO6DNGZGLBQ/Top%2BProvider%2BAward-01%2B%25281%2529.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dd1b6ad26656067abcb3652/1581009327361-CUJVHL0H9YL8C999YES9/Top%2BProvider%2BAward%2B2020-01%2B%25281%2529.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dd1b6ad26656067abcb3652/b9a10f0e-2a29-4a6b-81c1-3118f2b860ef/Top+Care+Provider+2021-01.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dd1b6ad26656067abcb3652/63ae4085-bcce-48db-b40d-9cec0b7f0ac8/top-care-2022.png https://www.eastownbirth.com/allison-1 daily 0.75 2024-05-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dd1b6ad26656067abcb3652/1603227273516-W336OMUX8UVGHI2Z6BUN/video%2Bheadshot.jpg https://www.eastownbirth.com/physicaltherapy daily 0.75 2024-07-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dd1b6ad26656067abcb3652/8feb2239-1a48-444b-839a-f14b105f4f41/jennaborstphotography-8251.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dd1b6ad26656067abcb3652/ced72d91-ea8f-40e9-a365-cbf0029d5c0b/jennaborstphotography-8268.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dd1b6ad26656067abcb3652/e9a9d57f-ee16-407f-bc20-69fda957a7a1/jennaborstphotography-8312.jpg https://www.eastownbirth.com/jana daily 0.75 2026-03-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dd1b6ad26656067abcb3652/379fba98-ff83-4e7e-a421-55137681028a/Jana+Mead https://www.eastownbirth.com/pt-contact-form daily 0.75 2024-07-14 https://www.eastownbirth.com/madison daily 0.75 2025-02-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dd1b6ad26656067abcb3652/bf181543-9ea6-47ea-9779-34208e110a6b/Professional+Photo.png https://www.eastownbirth.com/simplepractice daily 0.75 2025-06-09