Christina Duff, CD (DONA), CLC, MS

Christina resides in Havertown, PA, and is a mother of three. Her academic journey began at Drexel University, where she earned her B.S. in Environmental Science in 2000. She furthered her studies in graduate school, delving into Biology with a specialization in biomechanics and functional morphology, while also serving as a teaching assistant for Anatomy & Physiology.

Following her graduation, Christina embarked on a fulfilling career as an Environmental Planner at the Chester County Planning Commission. However, the profound experience of becoming a mother for the first time ignited a passion within her to assist other women in achieving empowering birth experiences. With this newfound calling, Christina co-founded Well Born Baby alongside Elizabeth Larkin in the summer of 2006.

Certified as both a birth and postpartum doula by DONA International, and as a breastfeeding counselor through Nursing Mothers Alliance, Christina began her journey of supporting expectant mothers in 2006. Her dedication led her to serve as a clinical assistant at Lifecycle WomanCare, where she later transitioned to teaching Childbirth Education. Currently, she serves as a Seminar Leader at Lifecycle WomanCare, facilitating orientation sessions for potential birth center clients.

Christina's commitment to providing personalized and continuous emotional and physical support to her clients has seen her attend over 900 births since 2006. Despite being accepted into nursing programs at   Villanova, Jefferson, and the University of Pennsylvania, Christina remains steadfast in her decision to continue her work as a doula. She believes that this role allows her to offer unbiased information and unwavering support to families in a way that may not be feasible within institutional medical settings.

With a wealth of experience spanning various birthing scenarios, including non-medicated births, inductions, epidural requests, scheduled cesareans, twin deliveries, IVF families, single mothers, VBAC, and high-risk deliveries, Christina is a trusted ally to countless expectant parents. Her dedication to empowering mothers and partners throughout the pregnancy and birth process underscores her belief that there is no singular "right" way to give birth, but rather, every family deserves to feel supported and heard. Christina's impactful work was recognized when she was invited to participate in the New Yorker videomentary, "An Unnecessary Cut," which documented her client's successful VBAC journey in 2014.