WHO WE ARE…
Owners Stephanie Cruse and Brittany Dowell’s collective vision is for Apple Birth & Wellness to reach beyond the traditional offerings of labor and postpartum doula care.
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Brittany and Stephanie met at a labor doula training in October 2015, and started business partner dating shortly after. In April of 2016, they decided to officially become business partners. They spent many, many hours hashing out Apple Birth & Wellness at “the office” (aka Northside Social in Clarendon), and have an affinity for cafe au lait and breakfast sandwiches with runny eggs.
Stephanie Cruse, MA
Owner & Doula
So, Stephanie decided that she would open a business to be that kind of support for others going through this rollercoaster time in their lives. She began by certifying as a childbirth educator and yoga instructor, but the best career surprise of her life was becoming a labor doula. She absolutely loves supporting families during childbirth.
Registered Teacher
Also, an anatomy junkie
Certified Childbirth Educator
Loves teaching group and private classes!
Trained Labor Doula
Loves giving space/permission for you to say how you are really feeling.
Brittany Dowell
Owner & Doula
After becoming a certified prenatal yoga instructor, she realized that her desire to support new parents during their journey was leading her to a new career in family support, first as a childbirth educator, then as a doula, and now, as a nursing student at George Washington University preparing to become a labor and delivery nurse.
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