Founder & Coordinator
Jan Mallak, 2LAS, ICCE-CD-CPD-IAT, CD-CPD (DONA), CPD(CAPPA) has over 30 years of experience in the baby business. She is an ICEA certified childbirth educator and a certified birth doula though ICEA and DONA. Jan is also a certified postpartum doula through ICEA, DONA and CAPPA. She is an approved trainer through ICEA (CBE, B Doula and PP Doula) plus an approved trainer through DONA (B Doula).
Jan is the founder and coordinator of “Heart & Hands” Doula Service which has been providing support to Pittsburgh area women since 1995.
 "H&H" DOULA blog update:
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Welcome to Pittsburgh's Premier Doula Service
"Heart & Hands” Doula Service is the oldest, largest and most comprehensive doula service in western PA. We are also the only group to offer 3 kinds of doulas, different levels of doulas, a variety of childbirth classes and other birth related services (such as a Professional Advisory Board, Belly Casting, Blessing Way Consulting). Our 18 Pittsburgh doulas provide support to area women & their families before, during & after the birth.
"Meet the Doulas"
the 2nd Tuesday of each month
7 – 8 pm
at the Breastfeeding Center of Pittsburgh 4070 Beechwood Blvd. in Greenfield (15217). We’ll be in the part of the plaza closest to Beechwood Blvd. – look for our sign and some balloons!
2010 Dates:
Aug. 10 ~ Sept. 14 ~ Oct. 12 ~ Nov. 8 (Monday) ~ Dec. 14. Questions + comments contact Jan
Refreshments will be served. Please let us know if you plan to come.
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To celebrate
“Heart & Hands” Doula Service’s 15th anniversary and International Doula Month in May, we chose the first recipient of our annual Most Doula Friendly Award. |
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To honor Magee-Womens Hospital and its past and ongoing support of the doula movement, a plaque was presented by Jan Mallak, founder and coordinator, to Sue Pedaline, Program Administrator of Obstetrics and Newborn Services. Ten Criteria were established to rate the nominees’ qualifications and Magee was overwhelmingly the winner! Sue Pedaline was pleased that Magee was recognized for being “high touch” since it is often associated with being high tech and high risk. About 30 doulas, nurses, lactation consultants, midwives and other Magee staff attended the award ceremony and reception.
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| Pictured from Left: Jan (H&H Coordinator), Sue (head of all Ob and Newborn nursing), Michele (Doula Liason) and Kerrie (head of L&D) |
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Birth client photo wins ICEA Journal cover contest
View that Decmeber 2009
International Journal of Childbirth Education online here |
Why Do I Need a Doula if I’m Using a Midwife?
Article by
Jan Mallak, 2LAS, ICCE-CD-CPD-IAT, CD-PCD(DONA), CPD(CAPPA)
ICEA Announces Doula Insurance Reimbursement
Visit Website - Read Press Release
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