Meet your doulasBeing a doula for alaskan families isn’t just a job , it’s a calling.
MEET THE DRAW NEAR DOULAS
MEET THE DRAW NEAR DOULAS
christine rogers
Christine is the original Draw Near Doula, and our primary birth doula, as well as a lifelong Alaskan and mom of four. She teaches all of our childbirth education classes, and is the contact for all business/billing questions.
Founder/birth doula/childbirth educator
Kim medders
Kim is a postpartum doula, long time Alaskan, and mom of four grown kids. She loves to travel the world, and is passionate about supporting families as they grow and welcome their new little ones.
postpartum doula
Rebecca Pullins
birth & postpartum doulaRebecca is a birth and postpartum doula. She rounds out the DNDSS team as another experienced Alaskan mom, and is thrilled to be on board supporting families.
birth & postpartum doulahays koscinski
Hays serves families as a birth and postpartum doula, as well as a professional photographer, all while busy parenting three children. Hays and Christine have been practicing together since 2022, having met in their initial doula training in 2019.
“christine is an amazing, compassionate, and in-tune doula!”
“She communicated very well and checked in with me regularly while anticipating my post-date delivery. My labor was over 24 hours. She stood by my side the entire time. I found her presence during labor to be both empowering and calming. She was very encouraging with helping me know my options and support what I wanted. My husband and I were both blown away by the care and love she imparted to our family during that special and intense day when we welcomed our little one.” —Anna P.
Hi, I’m Christine Rogers, owner of draw near doula services…
And I’m here to help you feel calm, confident, and in control of your birth.
I didn’t always know I’d become a doula… but the moment I supported my sister through her birth, something clicked!
As a mom of four with a wide range of birth experiences—from natural to cesarean—I knew firsthand how overwhelming and emotional birth can be.
After that day, my sister looked at me and said, “You should be doing this.” And she was right. Supporting families through birth felt like a calling I had been walking toward all along.
Since then, I’ve had the privilege of walking alongside dozens of families through their pregnancies, births, and postpartum transitions. Many of our clients come to me feeling anxious, uncertain, or still processing past trauma. They want to feel heard, supported, and fully informed, but they’re not sure where to start.
That’s where we come in.
Draw Near Doulas offer more than just physical support during labor. We help you understand your options, build a plan that reflects your values, and advocate for the birth experience you want. Whether you're birthing at home or in a hospital, with or without interventions, we’re here to meet you where you are—with calm, experienced guidance.
That advocacy and support doesn’t stop when your baby is born. Our postpartum doulas are trained professionals and experienced parents, and are here to help you feel settled and surrounded by care as you recover and bond with your new little one.
Our approach is grounded, practical, and deeply respectful of your autonomy. We don't take the wheel—we help you drive, with confidence. Our goal is to help you feel empowered in your choices, supported by your team, and proud of your birth story…no matter how it unfolds.
You deserve that. And we’re honored to help make it possible.
Christine was a guest on KTUU’s Parenting in the Far North podcast in May 2024.
Listen in to hear more about her values, her practice and how she works to support DNDSS clients in order for them to have positive and empowering birth experiences.
“christine was a wealth of knowledge and support prior to birth and during a very long, hard labor.”
“She stuck by my side the entire time during early and active labor and through the birth itself. Her support and positivity made the birth of our baby boy possible.” —Natalie D.