About the Author

The Birthing Naturally Web site and books are authored by Jennifer Vanderlaan, an advanced practice registered nurse who works to improve global maternal health.

Education:

Michigan State University, 1995

Bachelors of Science, Physiology

Bachelors of Science, Psychology

Russell Sage College, 2009

Bachelors of Science in Nursing

Emory University, December 2012

Master's of Science in Family Nurse Midwifery

Master's of Public Health

Professional and Clinical Educational Experience:

2000-Present Owner, Birthing Naturally
Fall 2012 Student Nurse Midwife with YWAM in Tanzania
Spring 2012 Student Nurse Midwife with Kaiser Permanente
Spring 2012 Student Nurse Practitioner at the Grady Infectious Disease Program
Fall 2011 Student Nurse Midwife with the Grady Midwives
Fall 2011 Student Nurse Practitioner at a private rural family practice
Summer 2011 Student Nurse Practitioner, Moultrie Farm Worker Program
Fall 2010-Summer 2011 Student Nurse Midwife with the Midwife Group and Birth Center

Professional Certifications & Affiliations:

Registered Nurse, State of Georgia
Lamaze International; Childbirth Educator
American Academy of Pediatrics; Helping Babies Breathe; Master Trainer
American Heart Association; Basic Life Support
American Academy of Pediatrics; Neonatal Resuscitation
American Medical Association; Basic Disaster Life Support
Sigma Theta Tau, Nursing Honor Society
Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses
American College of Nurse Midwives

Volunteer Work:

Summer, 2012 Doula at Dar a Luz, Honduras
Summer, 2011 Doula Trainer for Doulas of Nairobi
Summer, 2009 Skilled Birth Assistant Trainer, Democratic Republic of Congo
2004-2008 Director, Helping Hands Doula Volunteers

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