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Meet the Founder
Founder: Erica Manto Paulson
Erica Manto Paulson is the founder of Birth With Ease® and Nurture Cincinnati, bringing 20 years of experience in childbirth education, doula care, and maternal health.
A Certified Birth Doula, Certified Ayurveda Postpartum Doula, Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, and a certified Prenatal Bonding (BA) Specialist, Erica combines evidence-based childbirth education with somatic awareness, emotional attunement, and extensive hands-on experience supporting families. In 2006 Erica founded Nurture, a Cincinnati-based organization that became a trusted resource for pregnancy, birth, postpartum support, breastfeeding education, Hypnobirthing, and parenting classes. Her maternal health advocacy and leadership include service with the Ohio Board of Nursing Doula Advisory Group, TriHealth Doula Advisory Group, Cincinnati Area Doula Society, Buckeye Birth Coalition, and other regional birth organizations.
Erica serves as Adjunct Faculty at the University of Cincinnati, teaching doula courses within UC’s Rural Population Health program. Her work brings professional doula education into an academic setting where students can earn college credit while developing practical skills to support families and communities.
Beyond her work in maternal health, Erica is a published author and poet and was named Ohio Poet of the Year in 2022 for her poetry collection, Hunger.
Company OverviewErica founded Birth With Ease with a passion for making trusted, empowering childbirth and parenting education accessible to families everywhere. Through interactive live online classes, professional doula certification programs, and ongoing mentorship, Birth With Ease equips both growing families and aspiring birth professionals with the knowledge, confidence, and support they need to thrive.
Conversations That Inspire & Empower
Explore meaningful podcast conversations where Erica shares her expertise, passion, and insights on pregnancy, birth, postpartum care, and the transformative work of doulas. Tune in for education, encouragement, and inspiration to support your journey.
Doula Training & Parent Education
Hospital Consulting & Partnerships
Prenatal Bonding (BA)
