Rachel Hess is a CAPPA Trained Postpartum Doula deeply committed to improving the lives of children and families in the greater Boston area. She works individually with new families, leads parent support groups and is an experienced trainer and facilitator within the perinatal community. She has presented on the topic of supporting LGBQ/T families for the Partners in Perinatal Health Conference, the Boston Association of Childbirth Educators, and Postpartum Support International. Her article “Supporting LGBTQ Families: Tips for Doulas” is available in the collection Round the Circle. Previous work includes supporting new families at Isis Parenting and Mama and Me. Rachel holds an MS from Wheelock College and a BA from Oberlin College. She lives in Jamaica Plain with her wife and two children.
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Supporting LGBQ/T Families: Understanding Identity in the Perinatal Period