Background:

Dena’s experience includes teaching in private practice, hospital, and community settings in Philadelphia, Fort Lauderdale, and Tampa. She has taught at Johns Hopkins University Hospital,  University of Houston, Yale University Hospital, and University of Albany Hospital training staff and community members to become Childbirth Educators.

Dena is a trainer for ICEA, teaching new childbirth educators and Birth Doulas their craft. Originally, certified in The Bradley Method and earned a Level 1 Certification in “Birthing From Within”. She is currently certified by ICEA (International Childbirth Education Association), Lamaze and BADT. Dena is also Certified Birth Doula, a lactation support person, a certified prenatal yoga teacher,

Dena integrates all methods and adds zen meditation, affirmation, and deep relaxation techniques to re-frame fear about childbirth and instill confidence.

Dena Marchiony

ICCE, LCCE, BADT C-CBE, IAT-CE, ICBD, CD(DONA), IAT-BD

Dena is an accomplished and passionate educator with more than 25 years of experience. She believes birth is sacred and all families are precious and deserving of safety and respect.

Her mission is to train:

  • Culturally sensitive teachers who focus on the well-being of all families, no matter who they are or what their family structure looks like.

  • Teachers who will empower their students with information to keep them safe, and have the birth they desire.

  • Teachers who will change the narrative of birth away from an anxiety and fear-filled experience to one that is joyful (even if it is hard work).

  • Teachers and Doulas who understand Pelvic Biomechanics and how to create space in the pelvis.

  • 2019-Present | ICEA Birth DOULA Professional Trainer, certified to train those seeking a career as a Birth Doula

    2013- Present | Einstein Montgomery

    2012-Present | ICEA CBE Professional Trainer, certified to train those seeking a career in Childbirth Education

    2011-Present | Certified Prenatal Yoga Instructor, certified to teach pregnant mothers and couples deep relaxation and safe yoga postures to ease the common discomforts of pregnancy and prepare for labor and delivery.

    2009-2013 | Drexel ObGyn Group: Hahnemann Hospital, Educator

    2008 - 2013 | Drexel University OBGYN (Hahnemann Hospital)

    2008-Present | Lankenau, Bryn Mawr & Paoli Hospital

    1999-2001 | Tenent Hospital System

    1996-97 | Tampa General Hospital

    1992-Present | Certified Childbirth Educator, private practitioner and educator of expectant families on the management of pregnancy, labor, delivery and early parenthood. www.Childbirth Philly.com and affiliated Hospitals.

    1990- 1994 | Curriculum Development and Instruction, developed innovative curriculum to engage students of varying age and experience levels in public school health programs and adult education programs

    ***Dena authored The MotherSource Pregnancy Resource Directory,  “Joy and Sleepfilled Nights” a promotional brochure for Schwarz Pharma, and was a contributing author for the 2000, 2001, 2002, 2012 editions of Expectant Mothers Guide.