I am a passionate advocate of many different things in this life, but my main calling is assisting women and families during the childbearing year. I feel that all families deserve the right to bring their children into this world in their own way, and I seek to help them realize this goal through information, education, and support. Each family has different needs and wants that affect how, when, and where a mother will give birth. My role is to provide help in a way that empowers both mother and family to make the best decisions for them. For more information on my services, check out the overview of services, email me, or call me at 573-202-5386.
**Please note** I am currently on maternity leave and NOT attending births. I am accepting clients for all other services on a case-by-case basis.
Qualifications and Experience:
* Completed ALACE Labor Assistant (Doula) training workshop of 25 hours
* Attendance in both hospital and home settings
* Mother of four high-spirited balls of joy
* Attendance during epidural anesthesia, unmedicated, and cesarean births
* Area Coordinator Rolla Friends of Missouri Midwives
Summer, you’re so amazing! This is your calling.
By: Katie on August 20, 2009
at 6:53 pm
I am a Doula, newly moved to the area. Are you accepting co-workers?
By: Sarah on November 29, 2010
at 6:56 pm
Hi Sarah,
You’re in Rolla? That is AWESOME! We only have two practicing doulas (including myself) here, and two more each about thirty miles in a different direction. This area is sooo under-served. I’m actually not doing much work right now as I have a client in Dec/Jan, a client in Jan/Feb and then am due myself in March/April. I hope to be back in full swing in about a year, as far as births go, and doing postpartum work when I can. We should get together and chat about what you’re looking for. When I originally started this, I intended to have multiple doulas under one roof, so I am definitely interested in the idea of working with someone else.
Looking forward to getting to know you,
Summer
By: peacefulbeginnings on November 30, 2010
at 8:07 pm
WONDERFUL! Email me sometime. I’d love to chat!
By: Sarah on December 1, 2010
at 1:19 pm
Hi Summer,
I’m a licensed Clinical Psychologist (Health Psych specialty interest) just a bit south of Rolla in Lenox. My daughter had two home midwife assisted births with a wonderful Doula helping
in Houston, TX (years ago, now). I was there for both and always wanted a chance to get involved in some way with a Doula. Can we talk sometime?
By: Lynne Weixel, Ph.D. on February 2, 2012
at 10:09 am
Hi Lynne! I sent you an email. Hope we can chat soon.
By: DoulaSummer on February 29, 2012
at 9:27 am
Yes, thank you. I got it soon after I found you nearly a month ago. I’ve been busy and am heading for awhile to work in Florida. I’ll be back and forth for a few months, but I’ll check in with you when things get settled again. Thrilled that you are here!
By: Lynne Weixel, Ph.D. on February 29, 2012
at 3:07 pm