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 the 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 9 years, I have been a Doula for 12 years, and have supported over 350 births.
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 and Body Ready Method 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. All classes are taught in office.
Serving all birthing and breastfeeding people in Grand Traverse, Leelanau, Charlevoix, Antrim, 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
“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."
“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!”
Sarah Shock, Doula Client
“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.”
Kayla Van Acker, Doula Client
“We can't thank Elizabeth enough for everything she did for us during our pregnancy, labor and delivery, and postpartum. Having her support and encouragement during labor meant so much to me and allowed for a beautiful experience. I feel lucky that I was able to labor unmedicated and could not have done that without Elizabeth. She is a wonderful person and really makes an impact on the people she works with.”
Sarah Brinks, Doula Client
“Elizabeth provided amazing support during my labor and delivery. The counter-pressure she provided gave me so much relief. We are so thankful to have had her with us.”
Brianna Visser, Doula Client
“We cannot thank Elizabeth enough for all of the teaching, equipping, tools, and warm presence before and during my birth. We truly appreciate her and all that she does for the Traverse City community”