Who is behind KBBirth?
Hi moms and dads-to-be! I am Lea.
I am a doula and birth educator, deeply passionate about supporting expecting parents on their journey, offering the care and guidance that every parent deserves.
With comprehensive support, including birth education, trauma-informed care, prenatal bodywork and massage, birth support, and postpartum guidance, I provide expecting parents with calm, family-centered assistance that truly makes a difference.
Originally from Germany, I now call Jerusalem home, where I live with my husband and our wonderful sons.
My Education
I completed all my birth-related education in Hebrew to ensure I can support you through the Israeli maternity maze. Education in the birth field. :
- Certified Birth Doula דולה מוסמכת – trained in אמנות הלידה (Israeli equivalent to Cappa training), 2023
- Birth Education – Hypnobirthing, DipHB(KGH), (accredited by the Royal College of Midwives UK), 2020-2021
- Birth Oriented Thinking certified facilitator, B.O.T. מוסמכת – trauma-informed care, birth processing, birth prep after sexual violence, support for women who go through fertility treatments, miscarriage, stillbirth, etc. (basic + advanced training), 2022-2023
- Certified Prenatal Massage & Touch Therapist – training by Arielle Cohen, laledet school, 2024
- Closing the Body – bodywork “closing the bones” training by Sarah Froind, 2024
With a background in Jewish Studies, History, and an ongoing Ph.D. in Jewish Gender History, I bring a unique perspective to birth work. My academic research skills help me stay up-to-date with the latest research developments, and my understanding of gender deeply informs my approach to care. In addition to my formal education in the birth field, I use my strong autoditactic abilities to continuously read, learn, and grow, recognizing that working in this field is a never-ending learning journey.
My Journey into Birth Work
When I first discovered I was pregnant, I felt a blend of excitement and fear. I felt overwhelmed by the Israeli maternity care system, missing personalised support. Like many women, I had grown up with the belief that birth was something to endure just to meet your baby. But I began to question this narrative—why not have a positive experience? Why not embrace my body for its ability to create and birth life?
So this is where my first personal experiences in the world of birth began.
This curiosity led me to explore the complexities of pregnancy and birth in depth. I immersed myself in studying research and physiology, practicing, and learning everything I could. To my surprise, my passion for learning didn’t end with the amazing experience of birthing my first son; it only grew stronger.
As I continued to learn, I realized that many women don’t receive the education and support they need to have the best possible experience. I saw that what women truly needed was compassionate, non-judgmental care—a space where they could openly express their fears and hopes while receiving evidence-based information and support in navigating the Israeli maternity system. I also recognized that I had delved so deeply into this field that it was time to move from academia into the field of birth and become a professional. I knew I could make a real difference in the experiences of women and couples.
This realization led me to become a birth educator and later a doula. My mission is to help women and couples by sharing trustworthy information, providing essential tools, and creating the supportive environment that expecting parents often miss—yet is one of the most crucial factors for achieving a positive birth experience, as evidence shows.
The Journey into parenthood
Rite of Passage
Giving birth is a profound rite of passage, marking a significant transition from one phase of life to another. Every woman and couple deserves the space and support to navigate this journey with confidence and care.
I strongly advocate for every woman’s right to choose her own birthing journey. Whether she is loud or quiet, chooses a home birth or hospital setting, epidural, opioids, hugs, or trusting her instincts, everything is valid. Giving birth can take place in a pool, a theater, on a bed, couch, standing, lying, or kneeling.
I believe that comprehensive birth preparation and personalized support are key to creating positive birth experience. Knowledge empowers expecting parents to make informed decisions, emotional preparation helps them discover self-knowledge, while practical and relaxation techniques support the birthing process and embrace it as a transformative rite of passage.
If you have any questions or want to learn more, don’t hesitate to reach out.
I’m here to support you on your journey.