Nicole Kristensen
Holystic Maternity Care
About Nicole
Nicole Kristensen is a Catholic birth and postpartum doula and the founder of Holystic Maternity Care, serving families throughout the Hudson Valley and Western Connecticut. She is Madriella-certified in birth, postpartum, and breastfeeding support, and a Certified VBAC Doula through The VBAC Link. She holds a Master of Arts in Catechetics and Evangelization, and degrees in Anthropology and Human Services. She supports hospital, birth center, and home births, including cesarean and VBAC journeys.
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