Dou•la: (n.) a woman experienced in childbirth that provides emotional, physical and informational support during pregnancy and childbirth.
About Kriste 
Kriste Johns Weber provides Doula services throughout Grand Rapids MI and it's surrounding areas. Kriste is DONA (Doulas of North America) trained, and has been a practicing doula since 2002. She is a birth assistant for Susan Wente, CNM (Certified Nurse Midwife) and has attended many home and hospital births throughout West Michigan. Her heartfelt love for pregnancy and the birth process makes her entirely devoted to helping you have the birth experience you want and deserve. Her enthusiam for birth, and dedication to yoga have also helped her become an experienced prenatal yoga teacher.
What people are saying...
My relationship with Kriste began early in my pregnancy at prenatal yoga class. I looked forward to seeing her every week where we would discuss positive things about pregnancy, childbirth, and becoming a mother. She offered a place of comfort and relaxation during a time of uncertainty and excitement. My husband and I had decided early in our pregnancy that we wanted a doula to attend our birth. When I met with Kriste the first time, I felt like we were on the same page about so many things. Our beliefs were similar and I knew that she would be great during our birth.
Kriste is amazing! Her presence is calming and enlightening. Every time I was unsure about something, she would reassure me that my body was taking care of everything and that my experience was normal. She kept me focused on my birth wish and helped me to remind the nurses what I wanted for myself and my baby. It was great to have her there to be our advocate and support person. Her ideas on pain management and her knowledge of the natural process of childbirth were just fabulous!
Thank you again Kriste, we love you!
Mike, Karen, & Elizabeth