Childbirth Education Facilitator

• May 2023 - Present

Birth Doula, Childbirth Educator

• Nov 2022 - Present

Rooted In Birth provides compassionate and comprehensive doula and birth services to support families on their pregnancy journey. Jessica Ruscetta, is a seasoned certified doula, lactation counselor, and childbirth educator with over 10 years of professional experience. Her passion for pregnancy and childbirth education continues to grow with each passing year, and she is dedicated to helping families have a positive and empowering birth experience. ​ www.rootedinbirth.com Rooted In Birth provides compassionate and comprehensive doula and birth services to support families on their pregnancy journey. Jessica Ruscetta, is a seasoned certified doula, lactation counselor, and childbirth educator with over 10 years of professional experience. Her passion for pregnancy and childbirth education continues to grow with each passing year, and she is dedicated to helping families have a positive and empowering birth experience. ​ www.rootedinbirth.com

Birth & Postpartum Doula, Childbirth Educator, Lactation Counselor

• Jan 2013 - Nov 2021

•Offered support to pregnant families during childbirth preparation, labor, childbirth, and postpartum periods including guidance and education. •Created emotional connections with and engaged clients by understanding them, anticipating their needs, and championing them •Consistently received positive testimonials and was awarded Best Holistic Practitioner in 2017. •Advised and educated breastfeeding families on lactation and diagnosed issues resulting in extended breastfeeding families. •Maintained constant contact and management of a network of doulas. •Mentored doula trainees and offered networking opportunities for other industry professionals. •Refined systems and managed business communications, accounting, and advertising. •Worked remotely with a flexible schedule based on the client's needs and the unpredictability of childbirth. Show less

Client Advocate

• May 2020 - May 2021

•Worked with clients and other professionals to help them with perinatal issues and provided informational support. •Provided comprehensive on-demand 24/7 perinatal support, answered questions, and resolved issues based on client needs through a telehealth application •Consistently tracked and documented contacts accurately and in a timely fashion •Guided families and professionals and offered local referrals and documents •Assisted other perinatal professionals with remote informational support Show less

Sign Artist/Customer Service

• Sep 2003 - Feb 2016

Designed and managed the signage needs for all departments. •Created murals, 3-dimensional projects, faux finishes, store décor, and minor carpentry projects •Planned, painted, and installed in-store promotional signs •Trained newly hired artists in two locations Designed and managed the signage needs for all departments. •Created murals, 3-dimensional projects, faux finishes, store décor, and minor carpentry projects •Planned, painted, and installed in-store promotional signs •Trained newly hired artists in two locations