Pongella Welch

As a Birth worker, she believes every woman deserves all the support they can get in the most comfortable way possible during and after childbirth. She loves helping expectant mothers with one hand at a time. Pongella is a graduate of Cardinal Strich University. She also took nursing classes at Bryant & Straton College in 2019. She is a Certified Doula through DONA since 2015. She is also Infant & Adult CPR certified and a childbirth Educator. Pongella’s experience involves working with expectant mothers closely during birth, their postnatal, and postpartum periods for over 11 years. She ensures her clients recover, bond with their newborn baby, and heal stress free with her Doula care support.

She is a loving mother of two girls ages 8 and 25 years old. Pongella has always had an interest in helping moms and newborns. Growing up, she had the opportunity to volunteer at a youth center and daycare which gave her the opportunity to be around newborns, toddlers, and preschoolers. In addition, to providing excellent prenatal, birth, and postpartum care services, Pongella also provides sibling care, specializing in working with families with multi-children. Pongella prides herself on giving and delivering the best possible doula care support service to every client she serves.

In their own words:

“I am a Doula because I enjoy helping expectant moms transition into motherhood, helping to improve maternal fetal birth outcomes one birth at a time and assisting new mothers as they transition into parenthood.”

What clients say:

“Pongella has a great bedside manner for 2 days she was with the twins and her niece, was a resource prenatally, supported with older siblings, and at doctor appts. She goes above and beyond.”

-Tonya L.

“Pongella is very involved in holistic care for the families, from birthing to 5 years old. She is very involved with her clients and families, assisting with resources and supplies. She is very professional, reliable and articulate. She has a beautiful heart and outstanding work ethic. ”

-Davina J.