Welcome! I am so glad you're here.

My passion to empower women in their natural ability to birth was ignited nearly thirty years ago. In 2004, Birthing Services was formed as a result of that passion, fanned by education
and experience.

I provide a variety of services for pregnant women, their partners, and family members. Birthing Services include pregnancy and labor support, private Prepared Childbirth classes, and Plancenta Encapsulation. In addition, you'll find information on The HealthScope, Ear Candling by Karen and Mrs. Miceli's Lice & Nit Removal.

Please e-mail or call to request an interview or book an appointment. I will also gladly answer any questions you may have regarding my services. Thank you for visiting!


In their words... Client References

"She was there for us every step of the way... I would absolutely recommend her to anyone seeking a friendly, hard working and knowledgeable doula!"
- Gali (Rochester, NY)

"Karen was friendly, helpful and knowledgeable about pregnancy and birth... Karen was a vital addition to our birthing team who made our birthing process much easier and
more enjoyable."
- Mike & Stephanie (Rochester, NY)

"We were both so happy that we had you there with us, it really helped us feel like we would get what we wanted from the birth and with the baby's care after she was born, no matter the delivery method... if we were to have more children in the future I would hire you again without a doubt."
- Zak & Alison (North Chili, NY)

"Karen's knowledge was always extensive... her binders of supplementary material were useful, particularly on post-partum care... her mothering instincts soon envelop you as well. Her dedication to her "girls" (as she calls pregnant clients) is absolute. It was very clear that Karen views being a doula as a calling, not as a job."
- Mira (Brighton, NY)

"... an exteremly warm personality. I felt I could trust her... What she has done for me set standards and outreached by far any expectations I might have had in the past. Not only has she guided me safely through my labor and giving birth, but she was also capable of integrating [my husband] in all little and big steps in the hospital."
- Daniela (Rochester, NY)

"I always felt that I could call her anytime. After six pregnancies resulting in four births, I had a very good understanding of pregnancy and delivery. However, Karen's in-depth knowledge and understanding of my experiences gave me a fresh outlook into every stage of my pregnancy... she was always very supportive of my decisions. She gave me informative articles to read and presented me with the opinion of other professionals about my condition."
- Charalene (Mt. Morris, NY)



Karen A. Miceli

Certified Doula

Certified Placenta
Encapsulation Specialist

Certified Herbalist

miceli@peoplepc.com

585.335.5909