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Geneva Kent, BA, CD-PIC, CLC, CLS, CPST

Hi, there! I'm Geneva, the owner and operator of Buttercup Bee Doula & Lactation Services. I have noticed a gap in care that many parents experience – especially during the postpartum period – and love walking alongside families during early parenthood. But I have a special interest in Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders (such as Postpartum Depression) and infant feeding support.

​​I live in Knoxville, TN and I have three kids (ages 16, 14, and 11). I have a Bachelor's degree in Counseling with a Minor in Cross-Cultural Studies. I'm also a Certified Lactation Counselor and Certified Lactation Specialist. I am certified in Infant, Child, and Adult CPR and First Aid. I am also a Certified Child Passenger Technician. Before choosing to be a stay-at-home mom in 2008, I was a mental health professional, then a nanny. I have enjoyed working as a Postpartum Doula since 2012 and worked briefly as a Birth Doula in 2014. I trained as a Birth Doula through DONA International and am certified as a Postpartum & Infant Care Doula through ProDoula. I'm always learning and have done extensive studies on pregnancy, labor/birth, breastfeeding, newborn care, and maternal mental health. I've undergone professional training for both childbirth and breastfeeding (including a 52-hour lactation course and another 45 hour lactation course). I completed the PSI Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorder training and attended a training by Penny Simkin on working with survivors of sexual abuse. I also helped found and facilitate a Postpartum Mood & Anxiety Disorder support group. I am LGBTQ+ affirming, anti-racist, and Neurodivergent affirming.

My Experience Includes...

Gestational Diabetes
Pregnancy-related Hypertension
​Pregnancy Anemia
Depression & Anxiety in pregnancy
Macrosomia
Premature Rupture of Membranes
Prodromal labor
​Cecarean birth & recovery
​Caring for twins & triplets
​Single parent support
​Miscarriage and grief support
Babywearing
Neonatal jaundice
​NICU support
Sleep conditioning
Cloth diapering
​Postpartum Depression & Anxiety
GERD​

Exclusive pumping
Formula feeding
Breastfeeding complications
Successful breastfeeding

Paced bottle feeding
Breastfeeding pain
Milk supply issues
Flat nipples
Mastitis
​Thrush
​Oversupply

What clients are saying...

​"I experienced a great love and passion to her work as a postpartum doula. Geneva is kind and patient. Her services are perfect; I would not hesitate to recommend others to Geneva. She is a blessing! Thank you Geneva once again!!"

"We had a fabulous experience. This service made life easier for mom and dad."

"Geneva is so kind and patient and has an incredible servants heart! She is knowledgeable in birth and postpartum and is a beautiful addition to your birth team or postpartum support. You WILL NOT regret hiring her!"

"She did an amazing job keeping me focused on the prize!"

"Geneva is great at what she does. I would definitely recommend her to anyone."
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