Birth Doula Plans
Choose from our two birth plans. You will be lovingly nurtured through a pinnacle experience in your life.
Jo Ann Bishop
Ciao! I’m Jo Ann Bishop, Certified Doula and Childbirth Educator
Supporting families through pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period is my life’s work. Being a doula is not just what I do, it is who I am. As a Certified DONA® International doula and a Body Ready Method® Pro, I bring evidence-based, up-to-date techniques to help you prepare for birth and beyond. My approach is rooted in deep knowledge of physiological birth, allowing me to guide you with skill, compassion, and without agenda—your vision is my priority. I’m on a mission to shift the paradigm of birth and support each mother through the sacred transformation that is childbirth.
Birthing Support
I’m here to gently guide you toward feeling confident in your birth options and deeply attuned to the strength and wisdom already within you as you prepare for this sacred transition. Having a trained and certified labor coach by your side has been shown to improve birth satisfaction and outcomes. My goal is to listen deeply, help you find your voice, and strengthen the connection between you and your partner. Whether you’re birthing in a hospital, birth center, or at home, I support you with practical, proven comfort techniques that honor your body’s innate wisdom.
Body Ready Birth™ Workshop
The goal of Body Ready Birth™ is to deepen the brain-body connection so you can intuitively find the movements and positions your body needs during each stage of labor. This in-person, hands-on workshop is designed for you and your partner to gain confidence, learn practical skills, and know exactly how to create space at each level of the pelvis—supporting a smoother, more empowered birth experience.
Credentials and Training
- DONA® International Certified Birth and Postpartum Doula (since 2018)
- Body Ready Method® Certified Professional and Educator (since 2022)
- Basics of Lactation Management for Doulas – Lactation Education Resources (2018)
- Birth Fest Milwaukee Founding Board Member (2022)
- Better Birth 360 World Summit 2019
- CARE Network Member (since 2021)
- Doulaing the Doula Lifetime Certified Birth Doula
- The International Childbirth Education Association (ICEA) trained Birth Doula (2019)
- Institute for Breastfeeding and Lactation Education (IABLE) Outpatient Breastfeeding Champion (2019)
- Physiologic Birth by Design – Authentic Birth Center (2019)
- Rebozo Workshop for Birth Professionals (2021)
- Spinning Babies® Aware Practitioner – Workshop (2020)
- Unlearning Racism: YWCA Tools for Action Course (2019)
- Carroll College Bachelor of Arts
A Little About Me
When I’m not supporting families, you’ll often find me in the kitchen with an apron on—gathering loved ones around the table for a home-cooked meal brings me deep joy. I stay active with daily walks along Lake Michigan, regular exercise, and plenty of playful time spent nurturing my grandchildren. My husband, two daughters, and their families are my heart—and I bring that same warmth, devotion, and steady presence to the families I serve.
I look forward to hearing from you and learning how I can support your journey.