Passionate about Culture and Birth
I’ve known that I wanted to work with birth since I was a teenager. I was always drawn to the beauty and inner power of pregnancy and birth. The path that I have taken has lead me through Nursing, Midwifery, being a mom and home school teacher to becoming a Doula.
Having had three very different birthing experiences with my own children made me realize that it is important who you choose to have with you during your birthing experience. Preparation and voicing your wishes, being an active part of the decision making progress, are all significant. You can have a very satisfying and empowering birth no matter where and how you decide to give birth.
I look forward to meeting you and helping you manifest the birth experience you want.
About Ingeborg Hoya
Personal Background
I am a German trained pediatric nurse that moved to the US 25 years ago. I am a former Postpartum nurse, Labor and Delivery nurse and also Certified Nurse Midwife but never worked as one. I stayed home with my three children and home schooled for several years. I love gardening, pottery, the outdoors and traveling and learning about different cultures. I am fluent in English and German.
My Passion
My passion has always been pregnancy and the care of newborn and their diverse families. I love providing support and helping them achieve their birth choices. I strongly believe that giving birth is an empowering and a positive experience that every person deserves. I am here to support you!
Zealous about:
Back road in India
Biking and hiking around the world
I bicycled for one year with my husband. We cycled through part of Europe, Egypt, Israel, India. We were on a low budget and camped and cooked our own food. This really gave us the opportunity to connect with the local people and culture. It was hard but one of the most empowering experiences I have had.
Riesengebirge Mountains in Poland
Photography
I have always loved photography and I love taking picture of my garden and travels. It is my dream to become a birth photographer to capture the raw beauty, strength and emotions of birth and post-partum.
Monarch butterfly in my garden
Organic Gardening
I grew up with a big garden and parents who loved gardening. Providing my family with high quality produce and endless flowers gives me great satisfaction. Gardening reminds me of birthing. It all starts with a seed, you have to be patient and take good care and you are rewarded with a great end result. But nature can also be unpredictable and not everything is in our control. It makes you humble and thankful.
Qualifications and Experience
Education
M.S. Maternal Child, Certified Nurse Midwife 2002 – 2004
BS, Nursing, RN , BSN 1996 – 2000
Pediatric Nurse, Germany (Kinderkrankenschwester) 1986 – 1990
Doula Training
Birth Doula Training (DONA) 2020
Postpartum Doula Training (DONA) 2020
15 hr. training “Holding space for Pregnancy loss” with the Institute for the study of Birth, Breath, and Death
Experience
Medical:
Postpartum Unit, Michigan (Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit)
Labor, Delivery, Postpartum Unit (DMC Hutzel Hospital, Detroit)
High Risk Pregnancy and Cancer Unit, Germany
Personal:
1 Birthing Center Birth, 1 Home birth, 1 Induction Hospital Birth
5 years of breastfeeding
Doula:
Certification in Progress