Founder & Coordinator
Jan Mallak,
2LAS, ICCE-CD-CPD-AT, CD-PCD-BDT(DONA), CD(CAPPA)
has over 31 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.
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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 17 Pittsburgh doulas provide support to area women & their families before, during & after the birth.
March 24, 2012 – 12th Annual Conference featuring Tonya Brooks Learn More or Download conference brochure
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NEW: Empowered Childbirth Class in 2012 at Yoga Matrika
Childbirth classes Saturdays
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Jan's grandson , Zeev, lounging in front of the Milk Truck. "H&H" is one of their major donors and a big supporter of a woman's right to breastfeed! Zeev agrees - he nursed for 2 1/2 years.
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A birthday gift from Jan's husband Frank. She has already been called by name while parking in the Mexican War Streets, North Side. Great PR apprently...as well as being easy to remember.
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New Location
"Meet the Doulas"
the 1st THURSDAY of each month
7 – 8 pm
NOW at YOGA MATRIKA
(412)855-5692
1406 S. Negley Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15217
near the intersection of Wilkins and Negley – look for our sign and some balloons!
First 2012 Date:
January 5th
Questions + comments
contact Jan Mallak
Refreshments will be served. Please let us know if you plan to come.
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Doulas' Guide to Birthing Your Way
by Jan S. Mallak + Teresa F. Bailey, published by Hale Publishing
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Two new, thoughtful and lovely reviews of the Book!
ILCA - International Lactation Consultants Association
"Pregnant mothers, doulas, and lactation consultants alike will enjoy this well-written and well-priced book for all the practical advice and accurate information it offers to women in preparation for birth....MORE"
ICEA - International Childbirth Education Association
"As a doula I definitely had a few favorite chapters. The first chapter was entitled “Human Environment” and I loved it. We spend so much time talking about where to give birth that we forget it doesn’t matter where you are as much as who is with you. It was a refreshing reminder....MORE"
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To celebrate
“Heart & Hands” Doula Service’s 16th anniversary and International Doula Month in May, we chose this years recipient of our annual Most Doula Friendly Award. |
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| To honor kids + pediatrics and its past and ongoing support of the doula movement, a plaque was presented by Jan Mallak, founder and coordinator, to Dr. Todd Wolynn. Ten Criteria were established to rate the nominees’ qualifications and kids + pediatrics won this years award! One of the special things about their group is that all of the pediatricians are certified lactation consultations. Additionally, they have estabished the Breastfeeding Center of Pittsburgh as an exstension of their office in Greefield. Dr. Todd Wolynn, who recieved the plaque on behalf of the group, has been recognized as one of Pittsburgh's Top Doctors numerous times by Pittsburgh Magazine. |
Sometime We Don't Practice What We Preach
In the Spring 2011 International Childbirth Education Association Journal read the article
by
Jan Mallak,2LAS, ICCE-CD-CPD-AT, CD-PCD-BDT(DONA), CD(CAPPA).
Why Do I Need a Doula if I’m Using a Midwife?
Article by
Jan Mallak,2LAS, ICCE-CD-CPD-AT, CD-PCD-BDT(DONA), CD(CAPPA).
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