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About
Linda
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Linda
firmly believes in the
philosophy of "a doula for every
woman who wants one"
A prolific author, Linda currently
writes a column for ICEA's peer
publication, The International Journal
of Childbirth Education, and has
written several feature articles,
including the well-received
"Fathering Without Feeding" |
| Linda
Worzer, BMEd, IBCLC, RLC, AAHCC, CD(DONA) |
A Charter member of DONA International, Linda is also a DONA International
approved
Doula Trainer, a Certified Labor Doula [CD(DONA)],
an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, [IBCLC, RLC]
and a Certified Childbirth Educator in
the Bradley Method® of Childbirth Education
[AAHCC].
She has attended around 500 births as a labor assistant / doula.
Linda has often helped to find funding for or provide scholarships for
many disadvantaged doulas-in-training and when needed,
for some of her childbirth education participants.
In her 30 years in the field of Maternal-Child health, Linda co-founded
the first doula organization in Dallas County; as well as both of the
grass roots, lay-organizations:
Cesarean Awareness and VBAC of Dallas.
Linda has
served as a La Leche
League Leader, La Leche League of
Texas Area Council Administrator,
LLL Dallas Chapter Leader and
served on
both DONA and CAPPA Boards of Directors.
Linda - enjoying her Childbirth Education class
Linda
and her late husband Richard, were married for 25 years and are the
parents of
four children; grandparents of their beautiful breastfed grandson Hayden.
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Contact: (972) 699-3921 or Linda
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Linda
was named
'Best Doula in Dallas'
1999, 2001, and 2002
by
Dallas Child Magazine Readers, &
nominated for DONA's Inaugural Year
"Doula Spirit" Award in 2000 & 2001.
LINDA'S
FEATURE ARTICLES:
'Sleep Deprivation & Stress in Pregnancy'
'Fathering Without Feeding'
'Teaching Strategies in Childbirth Education'
Article: Educators' Corner
Resources for Postpartum Adjustment
Article; 'Straight to the Source: How
To Find Published Medical Research'
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Linda
maintains
memberships in these
organizations:
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DONA International
ICEA (Internation Childbirth
Education Association)
Lamaze
International
AWHONN (Association of
Women's
Health, Obstetric
& Neonatal Nurses)
CIMS (Coalition for Improving
Maternity Services)
Association of Texas Midwives
Association of Professional Birth Assistants 1986-1990
AAHCC (American Academy of
Husband Coached Childbirth)
LLLI (La
Leche League International)
DLCA (Dallas Lactation
Consultants Association)
ILCA (International Lactation Consultant
Association) |
Linda & family have a full and busy life!
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First January 29, 2008 with the birth of daughter Meagan's baby, Hayden
[Hayden at 6 months - with Linda]
Hayden, now 2 - enjoying his broccoli
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[Jay & Meagan with Hayden, Linda, Sarah, Whitney]
Next - in May 08, when daughter Sarah (in white) graduated High School
with honors from Ursuline Academy - then graduated from
Janie Christie School of Ballet and was honored at her recital
presentation, dancing as the principal, + acting as assistant choreographer.
Between Prom, Senior Retreat, Graduation, an Honors celebration for her
Girl Scout Gold Awards Ceremony at the Capital in Austin,
Linda, Sarah and their family had a busy and full spring schedule.
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[Whitney Worzer, on left, with friends]
In addition in May 08, Linda's daughter Whitney, received her
MS Degree in Health Psychology & is working on her PhD
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In
her spare time, Linda enjoys spending time with her daughter
Sarah (attending college), playing with her new grandson Hayden,
working
with children, gardening, singing, reading, hiking and jogging.
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updated
5-2010
lworzzer@yahoo.com
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