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Sally Wiggins, doula and owner of Best Beginnings Doula Services in Indianapolis

My Story

About Me

I have four beautiful daughters and currently one grandson.  I was a stay at home mom for over 20 years and home schooled my girls for many of those years.  I have always enjoyed helping others and working with moms and children in some way.  It wasn't until recently that I discovered my passion for helping women with birth and the postpartum time. When I'm not at a birth or helping a new family adjust to parenthood, I spend time with my husband of 30 years and our 3 dogs. The beach is my happy place and I hope to retire somewhere tropical some day.

Background

I have a Bachelor's degree in Social Work from Indiana University.   I have worked in daycare and been an in-home nanny. I have volunteered as a Stephen Minister and an Elizabeth Minister listening and providing support to women in difficult life situations. I have worked as a birth assistant for a home birth Midwife for over three years. I was employed part-time as a birth doula in a local hospital for almost 3 years as well as started Best Beginnings Doula Services. I am DONA certified, Spinning Babies trained and certified as a Hypnobabies Doula.

I completed my certification as a Lactation Counselor and I have completed training in Trauma Informed Care.

I have been CPR and NRP certified as well as have training in aromatherapy and acupressure.

My Philosophy

Custom Care

Every woman, every birth, every baby is unique and deserves care based on those special qualities and needs.

 

Knowledge

The more someone knows, the more confident they can be in the choices they make; especially when things don't go as "planned".

I am continually learning new things to best help my clients navigate pregnancy, birth and postpartum times.

 

Access

I believe that every family should have the option of having a doula for both birth and postpartum. I offer discounted rates for those in special circumstances. Contact me for more info.

My Training

Birth Doula

DONA International 2019, Certified 2020

Postpartum Doula

DONA International 2017

Spinning Babies
Trained 2019 and 2021

Hypnobabies Doula
Trained 2020, Certified 2021

Certified Lactation Counselor
ALLP 2022

Trauma Informed Care
Trained 2023

 

“Sally was an extraordinary doula. I had a labor that went nothing like I had expected, and Sally made sure that I was focused on one thing- having a healthy baby."   
Victoria

“Sally was a wonderful fit for our family. As a first time mother, the first few weeks home can be very daunting, but Sally was there to answer all my questions. We absolutely couldn't have had such a smooth start if not for her.” Kayla

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