About us
Beyond the Bump Cincy is a women-owned small business based in Cincinnati, Ohio that provides postpartum doula services between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. weekdays to local moms and families. We started this service because we believe it’s true that it takes a village to parent confidently and successfully — and with our joint experiences being a pediatric nurse, an infant caretaker, moms, and a grandmother, we know that having an open and non-judgmental resource and presence during your first few weeks with a new baby can make all the difference in the world to your transition to parenthood. We serve as that resource, offering guidance, advice, emotional support, and everyday help on the things you need most as you adapt to your growing family.
Janet Allen Reid
My husband and I have three grown children and three grandsons. Eleven years ago, I began a nanny service catering to first-born babies in their first year. My specialty was making the parents comfortable to head back to work, knowing their baby was well cared for and happy. The parents came home to a tidy house: laundry done, dinner prepped, and a calm baby (best case!).
As I began having my own grandchildren, I realized how helpful it is to have someone present to work with you in the first few weeks or months after bringing your newborn home — and having someone who is trained and has access to current research and best practices can be life-changing.
After taking the DONA International training and receiving certification, Barb and I teamed up to start Beyond the Bump Cincy. We work together and separately with families to make sure parents get off to the right start, with happy and healthy homes.
Who is Beyond the Bump Cincy?
We — Janet Allen Reid and Barb Wriston-Ruddy — started Beyond the Bump Cincy together to provide Cincinnati moms and families with emotional, physical, and organizational support as they welcome new babies into their lives. We’re excited to be able to help more people parent with confidence and ease!
Barb Wriston-Ruddy
I hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and have spent 10 years working in pediatric nursing: intensive care, public health, and as a nursing instructor. I took a leave from nursing to raise three daughters with my husband, and returned to work as an environmental educator for a local nonprofit.
During these years, I had the privilege of working with and assisting young women who were navigating the new parenting experience: making meals, offering support and guidance when requested, and lending a hand. When my friend Janet introduced the idea of becoming a postpartum doula, I thought to myself, 'Why couldn’t I be that support person for these postpartum families as a new career path?'
I love children, and I have a passion for supporting families, so I couldn't be more excited to offer my postpartum doula services to Cincinnati families! My goal is to help parents welcome their new child and adapt to the rhythm of their new family.
