WELCOME TO TCLC DOULAS
What is a Doula:
What is a Doula:
A Doula (also known as a birth companion, birth coach or post-birth supporter) is a trained and experienced non-medical person who assists a woman before, during, or after childbirth to provide continuous informational, emotional. and physical support. They also may provide support to the mother's partner and family. The goal of a Doula is to help women and their families achieve the childbirth experience they envision.
About our Owner:
My name is Elizabeth Voss. I own the Traverse City Lactation Company & Doula Service LLC (TCLC Doulas).
I am a Certified Birth Doula, Birth and Breastfeeding Educator, and a Certified Lactation Counselor. I have been in practice here in Northwestern Michigan for 7 years. I have helped countless families and babies through their birthing journeys and beyond. I specialize in Color Therapy and Aromatherapy to enhance your birthing space; as well as positioning (Spinning Babies Certified) and comfort techniques to support your birth goals.
As a CLC I also can help you achieve your breastfeeding goals with support immediately following the birth of your baby; as well as on- going support through in- home or in office lactation visits and through the TCLC Breastfeeding Support Group.
All education is done in-person. I offer private and group classes. All group classes are taught in office.
Oh, and it's not just me. I have a whole staff of Doulas that are trained and ready to support you. Please check out the Meet the TCLC Doulas page for more information on each of them.
Serving all birthing and breastfeeding people in Grand Traverse, Leelanau, Antrim, Charlevoix, Emmet, Otsego, Kalkaska, Missaukee, Wexford, Manistee, and Benzie Counties.
"I will protect your space. I will wipe sweat from your face. I will dance and sway with you. I will help you breathe and find your strength when you feel you have none left. I'll stand by your side no matter what and when you feel scared squeeze my hand tighter. I am a Birth Doula. We will Birth your way."
What our customers are saying
What our customers are saying
Traverse City Lactation Company gets my highest praise and recommendation. While pregnant, Elizabeth trained me through guided imagery, aromatherapy, and massage to be able to get into a completely relaxed state. This was amazing to be able to relax during the late stages of uncomfortable pregnancy but also essential for being able to access this state during labor. Elizabeth knew exactly how to identify problems before they even entered my awareness and found immediate solutions for pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum. My husband and I felt completely safe and relaxed knowing she was there to guide us through this process. She is incredibly knowledgeable, supportive, and person-centered. She provided information and allowed us to come to our own decisions that are best for our family with no judgement. She included my daughter in the education process and took time to answer all of our questions. One of my favorite parts is that she really takes the time to honor you as a pregnant and new mother. She takes the time to check in with how you are doing when a lot of everyone else’s focus is on your new baby. I am so grateful to TCLC for helping me have such an amazing pregnancy, birth, and postpartum experience that my husband and I will never, ever forget!
Krista Patz, Doula and Lactation Client
“I had Autumn as my doula for my second baby and what an incredible difference in having such a caring and compassionate person along with her knowledge and skills that allowed me to have an amazing and empowering natural birth with no medications. I am so grateful for her guiding me through!"
"Pregnancy, labor, postpartum…none of this is easy! But when you hire Elizabeth, she will ensure that your experience is unforgettable. Her wealth of knowledge and the comfort she brings allowed me to enter each stage with confidence. We consider Elizabeth family!"
McKenna VanHooser, Doula Client
“Having Rachel as my doula was hands down the very best decision I made when needing physical and emotional support when delivering my second baby. I had an incredibly long labor and Rachel supported my husband and I through all of it.”
“The information and support you get from Elizabeth is unmatched by any online birth preparation or lactation consulting. She helped prepare me for my first birth, encouraged me during labor, and guided me through postpartum. She was such an essential part of my experience that when I was expecting another baby, I was so happy to team up with her again. Elizabeth’s care is professional, encouraging, and accommodating. She is doing what she was truly called to do. Now there are many beautiful children she’s helped welcome into this world."
"Autumn was an absolute blessing to have through my birthing process. She was knowledgeable, respectful, and was a huge help for my husband and I. I did end up with a c section but she was so supportive before, during, and after the process. If and when I have another baby I plan to have her in the delivery room again if shes available! Highly recommend her for doula services!"
“Elizabeth was an essential part of our birth team - before, during and after. I cannot imagine going through the end of my pregnancy, labor, birth, or postpartum without her endless knowledge and support. I am a stronger and more confident mother because of her.”