Our care experts

MiYanna is a community based birth doula and Certified Lactation Counselor supporting families through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum in the south suburban Chicago area. Her work is grounded in presence, preparation, and respect. With several years of experience in home visiting and community based family support, MiYanna is deeply familiar with walking alongside families in real life circumstances. She helps parents prepare in practical, thoughtful ways and supports them through labor and the early weeks with steadiness and care.

MiYanna has supported inductions, vaginal and cesarean births, feeding challenges, and postpartum recovery. As a Certified Lactation Counselor and trained child passenger safety technician, she understands that birth support extends beyond the delivery room. She pays close attention to the details that build confidence over time, offering clear guidance, hands on support when needed, and space for families to process their experiences at their own pace.

At the heart of her work is the belief that strong families strengthen communities. MiYanna was drawn to this path through years of sitting with parents during vulnerable transitions, offering presence and clarity long before she held professional titles. Families who work with her can expect thoughtful preparation, informed support, and care that honors both the emotional and practical realities of birth and postpartum.

Mattalyn is a caring Birth and Baby University Postpartum doula. Supporting families throughout the Chicago-land area. She supports families both during the day and overnight. Mattalyn supports families as they welcome their first as well as families who have an already busy household. 

Families have appreciated the structure and organization she can bring into a home. She is also a strong support in creating healthy sleep habits and routines. Optimizing good sleep and care. 

Mattalyn spends her free time with loved ones. Cooking and listening to music. She enjoys a good girls day with all her sisters. 

Jennifer Johnson is a full-spectrum doula and student midwife based in Texas, devoted to preserving the sacredness of physiologic birth while supporting families through pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and early parenthood. She believes birth is a normal, transformative experience that deserves reverence, safety, and culturally grounded care. Families are drawn to Jennifer’s calm, reassuring presence and her ability to hold steady, compassionate space during one of life’s most tender transitions.

As a full-spectrum doula, Jennifer supports clients across the entire reproductive journey, including birth support, postpartum care, and placenta encapsulation services. She offers holistic, Indigenous-informed postpartum care that honors traditional healing practices, nourishment, rest, and community support. Her background includes hands-on apprenticeship experience in community birth settings and formal studies in anatomy and physiology, developmental psychology, and cultural anthropology. She blends evidence-based knowledge with ancestral wisdom to ensure families feel informed, confident, and deeply supported.

Jennifer’s path to this work grew from her love of women’s wellness, herbalism, and community healing traditions. As the founder of an herbal apothecary serving pregnancy and postpartum families, she brings an integrative, nurturing approach to her care. Families often describe her as grounding, intuitive, and fiercely supportive — someone who listens deeply and advocates with both gentleness and strength.

Elizabeth has been practicing since 2022 and is a Full Spectrum Certified Doula. She earned an Associates in Animal Sciences and Management and volunteers at food pantries during her spare time. Elizabeth fell in love with caring for mothers shortly after her mother’s passing. She pursued this career to be an advocate for all mothers because she understands how important the mothership role truly is. Thanks to her beloved mother Ms. Jeanette. 

Elizabeth is devoted to nurturing mothers through every stage of their journey. Her focus is to help you feel supported, informed, and free to birth exactly how you envision it—calm, confident, and surrounded by care. 

As a devoted mother and wife, she understands the sacred balance between nurturing others and tending to one’s own spirit. She finds peace in nature walks and joy in quiet library runs, moments that refill her cup and inspire her work. 

Crystal Camacho is a full-spectrum doula serving families in Dallas, Texas. Since 2016, she has supported over 20 births and provided compassionate postpartum care to numerous families as they transition into parenthood. Crystal specializes in working with first-time mothers and fathers, offering steady guidance, evidence-based education, and whole-person support during one of life’s most transformative seasons. Her approach brings both calm and clarity, helping families feel confident, prepared, and deeply cared for.

Crystal’s passion for this work began at a young age when she became an aunt and quickly discovered her natural love for caring for newborns. She was always the one holding the baby, offering help, and stepping in wherever support was needed. What started as instinct grew into a calling-to walk alongside families, provide structure in the unknown, and create space for joy and confidence in early parenthood.

Families describe Crystal as attentive, steady, and deeply present. She listens closely, ensures her clients feel seen and heard, and advocates for their wishes when it matters most. Whether in moments of celebration or vulnerability, she shows up fully and goes above and beyond to provide grounded, reassuring support. 

Outside of birth work, Crystal is passionate about health and fitness and enjoys staying active-bringing the same discipline and intentional care to her own life that she offers to the families she serves.

Tionna Hall is a postpartum doula and soon-to-be licensed practical nurse based in Detroit, MI. She is passionate about supporting women, children, and families through the transformative journey after birth, creating a space where they feel seen, heard, and cared for. Her approach blends hands-on support with knowledge, compassion, and a focus on overall wellness, empowering families to feel confident and supported during this tender chapter.

Tionna was inspired to become a doula after learning about maternal health disparities and seeing how many families lack the guidance they deserve. She currently specialize in postpartum care and is expanding her practice to include birth support, lactation guidance, and holistic wellness. She also runs a small tea company focused on health and community, and eventually hopes to build a space where families, students, and new parents can gather, learn, and feel supported—through workshops, classes, or quiet moments of self-care.

As the eldest sister in her family, nurturing and guiding others comes naturally. Her goal is to combine her nursing knowledge, doula experience, and passion for wellness to create an empowering, informed, and compassionate experience for every family she works with. Every family she supports reminds her why this work matters: it’s about care, connection, and building a stronger, healthier community.

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Brittney Semple is a passionate full spectrum doula serving Rockford, IL and surrounding areas. She has supported families through their transitions into parenthood since 2019. Brittney strives to help clients feel informed, confident, and empowered throughout pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. 

Brittney holds a masters in Applied Family & Child Studies, with an emphasis on child development, from Northern Illinois University. Her journey into birth work began during her own first pregnancy, when she became deeply fascinated by the beauty, strength, and transformation found within pregnancy, labor, and early parenthood. That experience sparked a lifelong commitment to walking alongside families during one of the most meaningful seasons of their lives. Brittney is a DONA-International Certified Birth Doula, who loves to utilize Spinning Babies techniques in the birthing room. Brittney is also certified as a Lactation Counselor through ALPP, a certified car seat technician, and a certified infant massage facilitator through the International Association of Infant Massage. Brittney understands the value of strong attachment and bonding between a parent & child. She guides parents through bonding activities that can start from utero into the postpartum period. Postpartum, Brittney offers education and activities to help build parental confidence, while following evidence-based guidelines. 

Families often share their appreciation for the knowledge, emotional support, and calm, nurturing presence Brittney brings to each visit. During births, Brittney works with clients & their support team to ensure clients are heard and feel safe, with a goal of a positive birth experience. As a Christian, Brittney views birth as sacred and deeply meaningful. She is honored to support families who wish to incorporate faith, prayer, or spiritual practices into their birth space, while providing respectful, inclusive care to families of all cultures and belief systems. Outside of doula work, Brittney loves to spend her time with her husband and two daughters. She enjoys the finer things in life like being cozy watching a movie, learning a new recipe, family walks, and spending time in her faith. 

Outside of her doula work, Teefah enjoys spending quality time with her children and staying connected to her community. She has a deep appreciation for wellness, personal growth, and practices that support balance and healing. Quiet moments of reflection and prayer help her recharge. She finds joy in supporting and uplifting other women. At her core, she values connection, presence, and showing up fully for the people around her.

Ty is a birth and postpartum doula supporting families through pregnancy, birth, and the early postpartum period. With a calm and compassionate presence, Ty is honored to be invited into some of the most intimate and transformative moments of family life. Her care is rooted in trust, attentive listening, and honoring each family’s values and choices.

She brings over 12 years of experience in the childcare industry to her doula practice, along with formal training as a certified birth and postpartum doula and certification in the Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP). Ty also holds a Master’s in Business Administration and is currently a midwifery student, continuing to deepen her understanding of physiologic birth and family-centered care. This combination of hands-on experience, education, and ongoing training allows her to support families with both confidence and compassion.

Ty was drawn to birth work through her long-standing passion for caring for families and supporting parents and newborns during tender transitions. Families often describe her as grounding, nurturing, and attentive. She believes birth works best when families feel heard, supported, and empowered, and she strives to create a calm, reassuring space where parents can trust their bodies and their instincts.

Anniecia Marlena is a postpartum doula and holistic birth worker supporting families in Houston, Texas. She is known for her grounded presence, intuitive care, and respect for the postpartum period as an important time of healing and adjustment. Anniecia takes a whole-person approach to care, supporting physical recovery alongside the emotional and mental well-being of new mothers as they transition into life with a newborn.

Anniecia’s work is Christ-centered and rooted in the belief that women are designed to birth, nurture, and heal with support. Her calling to postpartum care began at a young age after witnessing the birth of her nephew at age 12, an experience that left a lasting impression. Years later, her own postpartum experience deepened her understanding of how essential consistent, intentional support is during this season. Through both personal and professional experience, Anniecia has come to believe that postpartum care extends well beyond physical recovery and plays a vital role in the overall health of the family.

Anniecia holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biology and is certified through Doula Philosophy. She has also received mentorship under Mama Ife, a pioneer of holistic Black doulaism. She is committed to ongoing education as she has recently completed recertification through the Professional Doula Institute, with plans to pursue formal midwifery training through the Association of Texas Midwives. Families often describe Anniecia as calm, attentive, and reassuring. Her approach to care is practical, supportive, and deeply respectful, and she considers it a privilege to support women during one of the most vulnerable and meaningful transitions of their lives.

Tianna is a dedicated birth and postpartum doula based in Dallas, Texas, who has been supporting families since 2024. As a mother herself she brings a deep understanding of the physical, emotional, and mental transitions that come with pregnancy, birth and the postpartum period. Tianna is passionate about caring for mothers and is committed to guiding families through the entire pregnancy journey with compassion, patience, and respect.

Families can expect Tianna to be a steady and reliable partner who shows up with intention and care. She offers evidence based, holistic support support while honoring each family's values, choices, and lived experiences. Her lifelong desire to work in labor and delivery is a dream she has carried since childhood naturally led her to doula work, where she can combine education, advocacy, and nurturing support to serve families during one of the most vulnerable most transformative seasons.

Outside of her work as a doula, Tianna stays busy being a mom to her son. In her free time, she enjoys trying new recipes in the kitchen, shopping and researching topics related to birth, motherhood and overall wellness.

Millie is a certified full-spectrum doula supporting families through birth and postpartum in Chicago, IL. She brings a grounding, compassionate presence rooted in over a decade of experience supporting families. With a background in mental health and a wide range of experience including nannying, coaching, tutoring, and many summers as a camp counselor, Millie offers a calm, steady hand and a warm, encouraging spirit throughout your birth and postpartum journey. 

Millie fell in love with doula work while supporting the birth of her niece, and she considers it a great honor to provide the same attentive care to her clients as she would her own family. She welcomes and celebrate the full range of identities and experiences folks bring into pregnancy and birth with a special place in her heart for fellow members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Whatever form your family may take, Millie looks forward to offering you compassionate, down-to-earth practical and emotional support.

Julie is a dedicated postpartum doula, certified through Birth and Baby University, who services the Chicagoland area.  Julie brings warmth, reassurance, and knowledgeable care to the families she supports. She provides high quality care, infant-focused care during both the daytime and overnight hours, helping parents feel rested and confident as they navigate life with a newborn. With a calm and steady approach, Julie guides families with establishing healthy routines, supports newborn care, and teaches parents how to better understand and respond to their baby’s cues. In addition to infant care, she is proactive in easing the household load by assisting with dishes, washing and sanitizing bottles and pump parts, organizing spaces, folding laundry, and preparing simple meals. Her thoughtful support allows parents to focus on bonding with their little one while feeling cared for and supported in their journey.

Families appreciate Julie’s kind, lovable nature and her sense of humor as she shines through in the way she cares for parents and little ones. She has a genuine love for children and babies, and her nurturing approach helps families feel seen, safe, and respected. Julie has an attention for detail and strives to reach each family’s personal preferences and wishes, honoring their values while providing gentle guidance and care. She is well known for being prompt and reliable, which gives families peace of mind knowing they can count on her. With her warm personality and respectful presence, Julie quickly becomes a trusted and cherished support during the early days of parenthood.

Before becoming a doula, Julie built a strong foundation in early childhood education, through her work as a nanny, preschool teacher, lead infant teacher and special education paraprofessional. In these roles she gained valuable hands-on experience in the classroom and the home working with children from infants all the way up through high school. Julie has her degree in early childhood education, child development, and behavioral science. Julie is a life-long learner and has her first-aid/cpr certification, and taken many classes through Birth and Baby University such as, newborn care and breastfeeding basics. This love of learning is what brought Julie into the doula field, as she was exploring certification opportunities and quickly realized that her expertise and skillset were a perfect fit to transition into being a postpartum doula. 

When Julie isn’t supporting families, she loves spending quality time with her three grown children. Whether it’s enjoying everyday moments at home, or creating new memories, she treasures the bond and connection they share. Family time is what grounds and inspires her, and it allows her to bring even more love, patience, and understanding into the care she provides for the families she  supports. 

Charlene is a postpartum doula and maternal support professional based in the United States, dedicated to providing compassionate, whole-person care during the tender weeks following birth. With over nine years of experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant in postpartum care, Charlene brings a calm, reassuring presence and a deep respect for the physical, emotional, and cultural needs of new parents. She is especially passionate about ensuring that every mother feels seen, heard, and supported during one of the most vulnerable and transformative seasons of life.

Charlene became a certified postpartum doula through the International Doula Institute in May 2025 and has completed extensive lactation counselor training, totaling over 95 hours. Her background allows her to blend clinical knowledge with nurturing, nonjudgmental care. She gently supports families with newborn care, postpartum recovery, emotional well-being, and lactation education, while also helping parents feel confident and empowered in their own instincts. Drawing from both professional training and lived experience, Charlene is skilled at identifying concerns related to postpartum healing or emotional health and communicating them with compassion and clarity.

What truly sets Charlene’s practice apart is her personal “why.” As a single mother who has navigated firsthand the disparities and gaps within maternal healthcare—particularly for women of color—she is deeply motivated to advocate for equitable, respectful, and affirming care. Families often describe Charlene as grounding, intuitive, and deeply present. Outside of doula work, she is committed to community outreach and education, with a long-term vision of empowering other mothers and strengthening support networks. Charlene approaches every family with humility, warmth, and the belief that no parent should feel alone during their postpartum journey.

Hannah is a specialized Physical Therapist dedicated to empowering every patient through effective healing. She offers comprehensive, holistic care built upon dual expertise: as an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS), she has advanced skills in treating complex musculoskeletal and mobility issues, and as a Pelvic Floor Specialist, she provides dedicated training in pelvic health for all patients. 

Hannah’s greatest passion is supporting women through pregnancy and postpartum. Her approach is deeply personal, fueled by her own recovery experience, which allows her to treat patients with exceptional clinical excellence and genuine empathy. Her mission is to use education to instill confidence, ensuring you feel strong, capable, and in control of your healing journey. 

Outside the clinic, Hannah is driven by sustainability; her downtime is filled with outdoor runs, creative crocheting, thoughtful thrifting, and quality time with her husband and two children.

Kyara Scott is a full-spectrum doula and social worker who supports individuals and families through pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. Her work centers emotional safety, informed choice, and culturally responsive care, grounded in the belief that no one should navigate birth feeling unseen or alone.

Kyara’s foundation in social work shapes every aspect of her doula practice. She has professional experience in healthcare and perinatal mental health settings, supporting individuals as they navigate complex systems, emotional stressors, and major life transitions. This background allows her to bring a trauma-informed, holistic approach to birth work, one that honors both emotional and physical wellbeing.

She combines evidence-based education with intuition, advocacy, and care that is deeply relational, recognizing that trust and connection are just as essential as information.

Kyara was drawn to birth work through a deep awareness of the maternal health crisis in the United States. Maternal mortality rates remain unacceptably high, with Black birthing people facing disproportionately higher risks. She felt called to offer continuous, affirming support during one of the most vulnerable times in a person’s life. Her work is rooted in the understanding that advocacy, presence, and community-centered care can be life-saving.

Kyara shows up with steadiness, compassion, and intention. She meets families where they are, offering emotional support, hands-on comfort measures, education, and advocacy within medical spaces when needed. Her care prioritizes informed consent, bodily autonomy, and collaborative decision-making.

She also believes there is room for laughter, lightness, and humor, even in serious moments. Whether that looks like easing tension with a well-timed joke or helping families feel more at ease in the room, Kyara understands that connection builds safety.

What sets Kyara apart is her relational approach. She believes birth is not meant to be endured in isolation, but held in community. Her work is rooted in building trust, honoring culture, and showing up as a real, grounded presence rather than a distant professional.

She brings clinical insight, warmth, and humanity into every space she enters. With Kyara, families are supported with both skill and heart, held with care, and reminded that they do not have to carry this experience alone.

Chloe Smith is a birth doula based in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. She supports birthers using a blend of traditional and holistic practices, helping them feel informed, and supported throughout pregnancy, labor, and the early postpartum period. Her approach to birth support centers hands-on care that utilizes techniques such as rebozo work, guided movement, labor positioning, breathwork, and warmth-based therapies to encourage pelvic release, relaxation, and steady labor progress. Drawing inspiration from Ayuverdic and African diasporic birth traditions, her care emphasizes grounding and emotional safety methods as essential components to the birthing process. Chloe is currently a student midwife and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology. She has been assisting with births since 2022, and her commitment to birthwork is rooted in a desire to improve maternal health outcomes through client-centered, culturally responsive care. Her academic background allows her to approach birth with an understanding that extends beyond the physical, recognizing the impact of social systems, cultural history, and lived experience on birthing outcomes. She emphasizes informed decision-making, consent, and agency within all birthing spaces.

Outside of her clinical work, Chloe enjoys spending time outdoors, often hiking and exploring natural spaces throughout North Texas. She regularly practices yoga and participates in meditative spaces, deepening her connection to both her body and the local community. Chloe is known for her calm yet grounding presence, offering guidance that is attentive, clear, and adaptable to the flow of each birth. She is dedicated to cultivating birthing spaces where families feel capable and supported— confident in their ability to trust their bodies and their right to a healthy birth experience.

Samantha Clay is a DONA International–Certified Birth Doula based in Dallas, Texas, supporting families through pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period with compassionate, evidence-informed care. Her journey into birth work was shaped by a childhood dream of becoming a nurse and her own experiences navigating pregnancy and birth, both with and without doula support. A history of pregnancy loss further deepened her commitment to showing up as a steady, informed presence during life’s most tender transitions.

Samantha holds a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education Administration and combines her education with lived experience as a mother of four. She offers nonjudgmental, family-centered care and has a special interest in supporting families planning a VBAC. Samantha also has a strong interest in lactation support and plans to continue her education in this area to further support families in the postpartum period.

Families often share that they appreciate how real, funny, and easy to talk to Samantha is, especially during moments that can feel intense or overwhelming. Her background as an Army veteran contributes to her calm, steady presence and her ability to advocate confidently for families within medical settings. Outside of doula work, she is a mother, entrepreneur, and caregiver who values balance, growth, and building a life rooted in intention. These lived experiences shape the way she shows up—present, patient, and deeply respectful of each family’s journey.

Caitlin is a compassionate postpartum doula with a deep-rooted passion for supporting families during the transformative early weeks after birth. With over 10 years of experience as a professional nanny, she brings extensive hands-on knowledge of newborn care, infant development, and family dynamics into her doula work.

Specializing in postpartum support, Caitlin is dedicated to helping parents feel confident, supported, and well-rested as they transition into life with a new baby. Her approach is nurturing, intuitive, and nonjudgmental, meeting each family exactly where they are. Whether providing newborn care education, emotional support, feeding guidance, or practical household assistance, Caitlin strives to create a calm and empowering postpartum experience.

Her background in long-term childcare allows her to seamlessly support both babies and parents, fostering a safe and reassuring environment during this tender season. Caitlin believes that caring for the parent is just as important as caring for the baby and she is honored to be part of that journey.

Anna is a newly trained birth doula with a heart for serving families during one of the most meaningful seasons of their lives. She was drawn to birth work through a deep interest in maternal health, advocacy, and the powerful role support plays in shaping birth experiences. She believes birth is a deeply personal and sacred experience and is passionate about helping families feel informed, respected, and supported every step of the way. Anna graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science in Sociology, where she developed a strong foundation in understanding how social systems, access, and support influence health experiences.

As a doula, Anna shows up as a calm, steady presence—someone who listens closely, offers reassurance, and provides evidence-based information so families feel confident in their choices. She values informed consent, collaborative care, and meeting each family exactly where they are. Whether a birth unfolds as planned or takes unexpected turns, her goal is for clients to feel heard, empowered, and never alone. While she is early in her doula journey, she brings intention, preparation, and genuine care to every family she serves.

Anna’s work is deeply rooted in her faith and her belief that God’s presence can bring peace, strength, and comfort during life’s most transformative moments. She views this work as a calling to serve families with humility, compassion, and love. She is especially mindful of the lasting impact birth experiences can have on individuals and families and strives to support families in a way that leaves them feeling confident, cared for, and supported long after birth.

Deloris McCalla is a certified postpartum doula, with over 20 years  experience  serving many families in Chicago and the surrounding area. She is calm, grounding, and passionate about her job. With her experience she has developed skills in caring for multiple babies, twins, triplets, and toddlers. Her desire as a doula is rooted in those stories and desire to support families during their-life changing journeys.

As a doula one of Deloris' passions is to make families feel respected in their homes during postpartum care and leave a lasting impact.  

Supporting families is her number one goal, making sure their needs are met. Focusing on Mom and babies is her biggest accomplishment. Supporting families and seeing them happy while fostering a trusted environment of child care and family support is her favorite part of her job. 

Lily is a trained full spectrum doula originally from Park Ridge, Illinois and based on the North Side of Chicago. Lily completed her education with Birth Advocacy Doula Training in the fall of 2025. Lily has a bachelor’s degree in human services and continued into substance use counseling which served as the basis of her passion for supporting others through a client centered and trauma informed lens. Lily felt a calling to support children and families and has been serving as a nanny and house manager for 9 years and counting. Lily has always been passionate about being a constant reliable support figure for the families she has worked with, especially as they grew. She found doula work as an outlet to deepen her skillset of meeting clients where they are at, being a thoughtful listening ear, and helping build confidence through life’s transitions with every day hands on support. Life can be messy and Lily approaches her work with as much care and nurturing as she does with humor and remembering to embrace life's twists and turns! 

Lily looks forward to being a dedicated, empathetic, and peaceful presence while you adjust to life with a newborn. Outside of nannying and doula work, Lily enjoys yoga, biking, cooking, exploring vintage shops, and spending time with friends and family. 

Devisha is a full spectrum Doula who not only assist clients in birth and postpartum, but also assist with breastfeeding and infant loss and or miscarriage. Devisha has been a doula since 2021 but provided care for mothers since 2015. Devisha has her BSN in Nursing for 13 years and been in healthcare for 17 years. Caring for people has always been her passion. Advocacy has also been an integral skill of ensuring optimal outcomes for each person, family that she encounters. 

Devisha pursued becoming a Doula because she became more interested in how to better support mothers due to her difficult postpartum and birth experiences. Devisha saw there was a need to advocate and support families to bridge the gap and to ensure that everyone felt as a vital part of brining the newborn home. Also due to her experience of having to relactate and experiencing two NICU babies, it was necessary to provide that compassionate support to the mother and families during that stressful transition time. Devisha shows up for her families in a way they need it the most. She is an intuitive listener, she cares from her whole heart and she provides care that each individual feels like family. 

Devisha is a mother of 4 with one rainbow baby and a wife. She enjoys spending time with her family, learning new skills such as crocheting, making herbal blends, and hiking. She also loves gardening and plants they always have a way to help her find peace.

Brianna Palacios is a postpartum doula based in the Dallas–Fort Worth area. She brings a calm, grounded presence to her work and supports families through the physical and emotional transitions of the postpartum period using evidence-based newborn care and thoughtful, individualized support.

With nearly six years of professional childcare experience, Brianna has worked closely with infants and families during the early weeks after birth, providing newborn care, feeding support, sleep guidance, and emotional reassurance. She is trained in postpartum doula support, newborn care, safe sleep practices, and breastfeeding basics, and approaches her work with consistency, attention to detail, and respect for each family’s unique needs.

As a mother of three, Brianna combines professional training with lived experience, allowing her to support families with empathy, steadiness, and confidence. She is known for her gentle demeanor, clear communication, and ability to remain composed during high-stress or sleep-deprived moments. Brianna is committed to creating a supportive environment where families can rest, recover, and feel empowered as they adjust to life with a new baby.

Kena Hannah is a certified Birth and Postpartum Doula (certified in 2023) serving families in Chicago, IL, and the surrounding south suburbs. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and brings a strong background in mental health and family education. Kena began her professional work with families in 2019 as a Home Visitor and Parent Educator, supporting pregnant women and their children within underserved communities.

In her role as a home visitor, Kena worked closely with families to provide emotional support, teach developmentally appropriate activities, and help parents understand early childhood milestones. Through this work, she recognized a significant gap in access to childbirth education, breastfeeding information, and doula support—many of the women she served were unfamiliar with these resources altogether. Seeing this need firsthand inspired Kena to pursue birth work, allowing her to support families more holistically during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. She brings knowledge in lactation support and childbirth education, with a focus on informed, compassionate care.

Kena shows up for families with a calm, grounded presence and a deep respect for each family’s unique journey. She believes emotional well-being is just as important as physical support and strives to create a supportive, judgment-free space for the families she serves. Outside of her work, Kena enjoys spending time with her husband and unwinding by catching up on interior design TV shows—something she credits for keeping her balanced and inspired.

Brandy Kent is a full spectrum doula, with an emphasis on perinatal and birth support. She is also a photographer, and has a passion for showcasing people and families. 

Brandy recently received her Doula certification through BA NIA, a Reproductive Justice Organization based in Chicago, IL, but she started her journey decades ago providing birth and postpartum support to family and friends. She also holds a Bachelor’s in Photography & a Minor in Black World Studies from Columbia College Chicago. 

After supporting the birth of one of her nieces as a teen, Brandy fell in love with the possibility of helping families bring life into the world. After the birth of her own child a few years ago, she decided to change career paths and embarked on her journey to become a Doula. 

Brandy is sweet and compassionate, and she likes to calm nerves using light hearted humor. She is dedicated to providing support to families, providing encouragement during high stress moments. 

In her free time, Brandy enjoys visiting museums and absorbing art. She loves spending time with her young child and family. She has a passion for traveling, and has been to 5 of 7 continents. 

Valerie has been a birth doula for 18+ years.She is also a birth photographer and she treats all her clients with respecf and honor z, she has 3 children ans has been married since 2002. Valerie enjoys checking out new coffee shops, playing on the piano and attending her church for lots of activities they have going on .

Jadyn Allen is a birth and postpartum doula supporting families in Chicago and the surrounding areas. A Howard University graduate with a background in Health Management and Education, and Maternal and Child Health, she brings a grounded, respectful approach to birth and family care. Trained through Partum Health’s EMBRACE training, Jadyn helps families understand their options and navigate decisions with confidence, meeting each family where they are and honoring their pace and priorities. 

Her work is shaped by caregiving, volunteering, and leadership experiences, alongside formal training in public health and health education. Jadyn has supported children and youth through tutoring and reproductive health advocacy and gained insight into pediatric health systems through policy and administration, shadowing at Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C. As a student leader with Halo G.R.E.E.N., a campus organization focused on horticulture therapy, food justice, and sustainability, she engaged in community efforts centered on wellness and access, deepening her understanding of holistic health and equity-focused care.

With an understanding that culture, identity, and lived experiences shape pregnancy, birth, and postpartum periods, Jadyn blends evidence-informed guidance with holistic care that supports both physical and emotional well-being. Her approach prioritizes a nonjudgmental, calming space that helps reduce stress and allows families to feel empowered through each transition. She believes birth belongs to the family and feels honored to support and protect that experience. 

Datia Rosenberg is a passionate birth doula and a Lamaze certified childbirth educator. With over 9 years of experience in the United States, and having attended and helped an approximate of 60+ families, Datia combines education and advocacy to empower her clients throughout their birth journeys. She is also certified with DONA International, a prestigious doula organization. Known for her warm and professional relationships with the midwives at her local hospital in Champaign, Illinois, Datia is committed to supporting families before, during, and after birth.

Originally from Mexico City, Datia brings a rich cultural background and bilingual fluency to her practice. Her background as a licensed psychologist blends really well with the home visits and the education she provides to her clients previous to approaching their due date. She is always available on the phone or text as well as e-mail to support and answer questions or concerns the families might have. She has been married for 24 years to her best friend and the love of her life. Together, they love to travel the world and spend time with their six pets and their almost adult children when they are available. She is an avid reader and is very connected to nature and the outdoors. Datia’s passion for birth work continues to grow with every birth she accompanies. 

Carol Gutierrez is a birth doula, Montessori educator, and family support specialist with 16 years of experience nurturing children and guiding parents through the earliest stages of development. With a background in psychology and extensive work across educational settings, Carol brings a calm, intuitive, and evidence-informed approach to supporting families. Her career has centered on creating environments where both children and parents feel seen, understood, and empowered—values that seamlessly carry into her work as a doula.

As a certified Montessori teacher, Carol deeply understands the developmental needs of infants, toddlers, and primary-aged children. She has helped families design peaceful, functional, and developmentally aligned home environments that support independence, bonding, and emotional well-being from birth onward. Her training in prenatal yoga further enriches her doula work by supporting clients’ physical comfort, breath, and grounding throughout pregnancy and labor.

Rooted in compassion and curiosity, Carol stands beside families as they welcome their babies with confidence and connection. Her holistic background—spanning education, movement, child development, and birth work—allows her to meet each family where they are and gently guide them through one of life’s most transformative seasons.

Sherelle is a Birth Doula out of Chicago, IL. She has a passion for supporting families. Sherelle has been a certified Doula since 2022, but has been doing the work years before. She has attended 75+ birth and that's not including family! Sherelle has worked with many families from all different backgrounds and different birth settings. 

Sherelle was brought to this work because of her own personal background. As a teen mom, she had the support of her family but seeing others who lacked that support from their family, made her want to become that support for others. She fell in love with the feeling of helping others and also how maternal health works! Therefore, she became a Doula. Sherelle works with families by bringing compassionate support to growing families, so their birth experience can be meaningful. 

In her spare time, Sherelle is a family woman and mother. She has 2 teenagers, who still keep her on her toes. Sherelle is also a pet lover with having 2 cats of her own!

Teilor Hubbard is a dedicated birth worker based in Dallas, Texas, inspired by her own transformative homebirth experience. That journey awakened her passion for supporting families through one of the most powerful and vulnerable moments of their lives. Though early in her doula career, Teilor brings heartfelt commitment, compassion, and a natural gift for creating safe, nurturing spaces.

Her approach is deeply holistic, honoring the mind, body, and spirit throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. She blends mindful breathing, intuitive listening, and emotional support to help families feel connected, informed, and grounded. With a focus on empowerment and preparation, Teilor supports families as whole beings, not just as patients moving through a process.

What truly sets Teilor apart is the spiritually grounded presence she brings into every birth space. Her calm, steady energy helps parents stay centered, even during intense moments. Through gentle reassurance and authentic connection, she anchors families in confidence and peace. For Teilor, being a doula is more than a role; it’s a calling and a reflection of her heart.

Teilor is someone who finds peace and balance in the simple, meaningful moments of life. She enjoy starting her days with meditation, grounding herself so she can show up fully for others. She love taking quiet walks in the park, where nature helps her reset and reconnect with her purpose. 

Eva is a certified full-spectrum doula and is based in Chicago, Illinois. She is dedicated to ensuring that every birthing person feels empowered, supported, and comfortable throughout their pregnancy, birth, and postpartum experience.

She holds a Master of Public Health from Northwestern University, where she focused on maternal and child health. Her professional background includes work within Chicago’s public health sector and several nonprofits dedicated to reproductive care access and birth justice. Eva is a committed advocate at both the systemic and individual levels in the birth space. She also brings over ten years of childcare experience, including caring for her beloved 1- and 3-year-old niece and nephew.

In addition to her knowledge of childbirth and the postpartum period, Eva brings a can-do attitude and is always ready to roll up her sleeves to support families however she can. She has a natural talent for organizing, cleaning, and cooking, and loves collaborating with birthing people and families to find creative, personalized ways to meet their needs.

When she’s not providing doula support, Eva enjoys running outdoors, rock climbing, listening to live music, and spending time with friends and family.

Dominique Davis is a Birth & Postpartum Doula, Research Associate and Birth Equity Advocate; servicing the Chicagoland area. Her passion has always been focused around birth, reproductive health and all the aspects surrounding the sacred experience. It is the highest honor to support a birthing person during the most vulnerable time of their lives. Her desire is to bring faith, compassion, trust and respect to each individual process.

She has worked in several different capacities and sectors in healthcare; promoting the wellness of families, women, and babies. Dominique is a dedicated professional, with over 10 years of corporate healthcare experience (nursing, case management, discharge planning, care coordination, and research) and has been a Doula since 2022.

Dominique’s  favorite part about being a Doula is that they are atmosphere changers. She loves the fact that as a Doula, she is there to serve the pregnant person and their support system, to make sure all of their needs are met. She likes being able to walk away from each experience having had learned something new, support the birthing person the way that they desired and being apart of a miracle.

Dominique enjoys traveling, shopping, and spending time with family and friends. Dominique follows strong ethical principles and prides herself on being creative, open-minded, fun-loving, compassionate, and dedicated to her clients. Her ability to connect with her clients and her talent at teaching simple concepts, as well as more advanced topics, are both truly superior.

Azhalaun Anderson is a full spectrum doula who provides support through pregnancy, birth and postpartum in Rockford, Illinois. She has a passion for working with individuals throughout their journey by encouraging their growth through compassionate and effective support.  Azhalaun has been a birth doula since 2021, where she gained experience serving as a community doula to at-risk families. She felt drawn to the work after transitioning from supporting adolescents and adults on their recovery journey. Azhalaun has always felt it was her calling to help individuals, so the transition into doula work was seamless. 

Azhalaun makes a strong effort to provide individualized support for each family as she believes everyone deserves to have their unique needs met. The families Azhalaun works with appreciate her gentle approach to sharing education and providing emotional and physical support throughout their journey’s. Azhalaun’s reliable and uplifting spirit helps families navigate through predictable and unpredictable situations. In Azhalaun’s free time she enjoys spending time with her family, being out in nature and expanding her knowledge about maternal health. 

Ta'Shawna Mosley is a Postpartum Doula based in Chicago, Illinois. Ta'Shawna brings to her work a strong passion for caring for others, supporting and educating. 

Ta'Shawna has a long-standing dedication for educating mothers and children. She graduated from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale in 2015 with a BA and all of her coursework in Early Childhood Education. Shortly after she became an Assistant Infant and Toddler Teacher then a Lead Two Year Old Teacher of her own classroom. Today she is now an Advanced Trained Certified Full Spectrum Doula, a Home Visitor, and a mother of two. 

Ta'Shawna got called into the Doula field after working with prenatal mothers while doing home visits and noticing how much more support a lot of mothers need. This reminded her of her own pregnancy/postpartum experience of not having extra support. Knowing that she can change the world by supporting mothers mentally, emotionally and physically means a lot to her. 

Chanda Bryant, MHA, CD, CLE, CPE is a certified birth doula, lactation educator, and placenta encapsulator serving families across the Dallas area. As the founder of Crown + Cradle Doula Co., LLC, she is dedicated to creating nurturing, inclusive, and empowering birth and postpartum experiences for every family she supports. Chanda brings a calm, professional presence and a deep belief that informed care and compassionate connection can transform the way families experience the journey into parenthood.

With over a decade of healthcare and operations experience, Chanda blends evidence-based education with emotional support to ensure families feel both prepared and confident. She holds a Master of Healthcare Administration and is currently pursuing her Doctor of Public Administration (DPA), where her research focuses on addressing maternal and infant health disparities. This academic foundation, combined with her hands-on experience in birth work, has shaped her holistic approach — one rooted in advocacy, equity, and empowerment.

Chanda was drawn to doula work after witnessing the gaps in maternal care and recognizing how powerful it is when families feel heard, supported, and respected. Her clients describe her as calm, knowledgeable, and deeply reassuring — the kind of presence that makes birth feel safe and sacred.

Outside of her doula practice, Chanda enjoys working out, volunteering at her local YMCA as a volunteer ballet teachers aide to girls, and loving on her fur baby. She also loves spending time with her family, making arts and crafts, and mentoring new doulas and aspiring healthcare administrators. Deeply committed to her community, she regularly volunteers at maternal and infant health events, continuing her mission to uplift and educate families through every stage of their journey. 

Deb Pocica is a postpartum doula and infant sleep consultant in the Chicago area who is known for her calm presence, practical solutions, and ability to make even the hardest nights feel more manageable. She specializes in newborn care, early sleep foundations, and supporting families through the emotional and logistical realities of the postpartum period.

Deb’s path into birth and postpartum work began nearly two decades ago, when she realized how much she loved supporting families through those “fourth trimester” weeks when everything feels new and watching the new family become accomplished and successful. Since completing her sleep consulting training with the Center for Pediatric Sleep Management, she has helped families navigate gentle, developmentally appropriate sleep strategies that prioritize connection and realistic expectations. Her dual background allows her to support families holistically—addressing rest, recovery, bonding, feeding, and the day-to-day rhythm that helps everyone feel more grounded.

Clients appreciate Deb’s honesty, patience, and warm, steady demeanor. She shows up as the reassuring adult in the room during a time that can feel overwhelming, offering evidence-based guidance and a nonjudgmental listening ear. When she’s off the clock, Deb enjoys exploring local antique stores, planning cozy staycations, and creating resources for new doulas and parents through her mentorship and education work.

Victoria Pearson, known as Tori, is a birth and postpartum doula based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. As a full-spectrum doula, she specializes in supporting families as they transition throughout parenthood. 

Tori completed the EMBRACE Full-Spectrum Doula training program in 2025. Although she is new to her role as a doula, she brings over a decade of experience as a nanny and caregiver. With a particular focus on children from zero to five years old. Tori also has a passion for working with older children and possesses experience caring for special needs and medically fragile children.

Her desire to pursue a career in this field stems from her lifelong commitment to helping others, especially newborns, children, and families.

Tori believes that every parent deserves respect and dignity, and she is committed to ensuring their voices are heard.. She acts as an advocate for families, prioritizing their individual needs and preferences and employing evidence-based birthing practices. Her special strength lies in her flexibility and willingness to assist with whatever families require, whether it’s supporting parents, caring for their baby, or helping with older siblings and pets. Tori approaches each situation with positivity and optimism, aiming to alleviate stress and bring a cheerful, energetic presence into any setting.

Outside of her doula work, Tori enjoys reading, solving puzzles, and cuddling with her pets. 

Destine Bates is a full-spectrum doula and public theologian based in Chicago, Illinois, whose practice is grounded in the reproductive justice framework developed by Loretta J. Ross. She approaches birthwork as both a sacred and social calling that honors every person’s right to bodily autonomy, safety, and self-determination within their families and communities.

A graduate of Union Theological Seminary with a Master of Divinity, Destinee’s academic and vocational work bridges theology, gender studies, and sex ethics. Her studies explored how religion, race, and politics shape conversations around reproductive freedom and healing from religious trauma.

People describe Destinee as a deeply holistic and grounding presence, someone who honors the sacred journey of bringing new life into the world while equally nurturing those stepping into the profound transition of parenthood. Her care ensures that no one gets lost in the process; it is not just about welcoming a new life but about sustaining the lives of new parents so that this season feels life-giving, not depleting. Through ritual, empathy, and evidence-based support, she helps families root themselves in care, connection, and continuity.

Staci Everett is a full-spectrum certified doula serving families in Chicago and the surrounding areas. She supports expecting families through pregnancy, labor, birth, and the postpartum period with a nurturing, calm, and intentional presence. Staci believes birth is a sacred and powerful transition, and she is dedicated to creating a space where families feel emotionally safe, fully supported, and deeply cared for during this life-changing chapter.

Staci is currently completing her nursing degree and will graduate in March. While doulas do not perform clinical or medical tasks, families often feel comfort knowing that she brings professional nursing education, hands-on patient care experience, and evidence-based understanding into how she supports families as a Full Spectrum Doula. She prioritizes informed consent, clear communication, advocacy, and making sure families fully understand their options. So they can move through their birthing journey feeling confident, secure, and empowered.

Staci was called to birthwork after seeing how much the quality of support impacts outcomes especially for families who have been historically underserved and not always listened to, honored, or protected. Her presence is warm, steady, intuitive, and grounding. Families describe her as the kind of person who makes them feel instantly safe, respected, and not alone.

Devyn Coar is a full-spectrum birth worker based in Chicago, Illinois. She has been supporting families since July 2024 and was trained through a lens of birth justice, focusing on creating equitable and empowering birthing experiences for all families. Her approach is rooted in education, emotional care, and deep respect for the wide range of contexts people bring into pregnancy and parenthood.

Families often describe Devyn as intuitive and grounding. The families she has served appreciate her ability to notice and gently respond to needs before they’re spoken, and her dedication to providing truly non-judgmental care. Devyn brings the quiet power of observation to her work, always watching, listening, and learning how to best support each person in the way that feels most aligned for them. She also loves helping partners feel confident and included, creating space for everyone who wants to take part in the birth experience.

Outside of her doula work, Devyn finds joy in cooking and baking for the people she loves and in moving her body through dance and yoga. She views every family she supports as a teacher and believes that together, they co-create a story of birth that can be told with pride, joy, and self-trust.

Sarahi Hernandez is a birth & postpartum doula based in Chicago, Illinois. She offers calm, nurturing, and evidence-based support to families through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum period. 

Her journey into birth work began while serving as a case manager for pregnant patients and new parents, where she discovered a calling to provide more hands-on care. Since 2023, Sarahi has supported families as a community-based doula, offering birth planning assistance, resource connections, and lactation support partnered with development-centered parenting. Trained and certified with DONA International as a Birth Doula, she later became an EMBRACE Full-Spectrum Certified Doula to further expand her care. A graduate from the University of Michigan with a bachelor’s degree in Women’s Studies, she brings inclusive, compassionate approach to every family she supports. 

Outside of work, she enjoys singing, baking, and spending time with her toddler.  

Bee Hammond is a postpartum doula based in Chicago, who has provided postpartum support to over 50 growing families since 2019. Bee brings her love for providing individualized care for every family with thoughtful, informative guidance and a warm energy to every home. She is DONA trained and continues to further her education in all aspects of postpartum experiences such as the basics of lactation, navigating loss and beyond. Bee is passionate about offering support in all pregnancy outcomes and experiences such as abortion and miscarriage companionship. She also specializes in the support and care of queer/LGBTQIA+ families and solo-parents.

Bee became passionate about providing care to postpartum families shortly after the birth of her daughter in 2011. Her experience highlighted the large gaps in care that extend far beyond birth and postpartum for birthing people and their children. She feels every single birthing person deserves to be informed, validated and deeply cared for on their journey.

In moments of high stress or chaos; Bee’s realistic approach to care and the multiple years of personal and professional experience she holds have provided families with the confidence to handle the challenges leading up to birth and everything that comes after. Families also value her reliability, multi-tasking skills and ability to hold space for those who need reassurance or an open ear. When Bee isn't supporting families she is enjoying quality time with her daughter, long walks with her rescue pup, creating collages and practicing many different forms of self-care.

Melissa Virto is a Birth Doula supporting families as they navigate birth outcomes in Chicago, Illinois. She brings compassionate, evidence-based birthing practices and techniques to her doula care. Melissa has been practicing since 2024 and is trained as a Birth Doula. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling to help postpartum individuals navigate mental, emotional, and systemic challenges after birth.

Melissa fell in love with “mothering the mother” and pursued this career—along with counseling—to promote equitable care for all. The families Melissa works with appreciate her calm presence and the way she follows their lead in movement and medical decisions. She’s a reliable and optimistic presence in unpredictable situations.

In her free time, Melissa enjoys taking pictures of her cats and baking seasonal treats.

Dominique Blue is a full-spectrum doula serving families throughout birth and postpartum in the Chicagoland area. She is deeply committed to whole-person care and advocates for evidence-based birthing practices, bringing both passion and purpose to her work. Since beginning her practice in 2021, Blue has become a GHI Full-Spectrum Certified Doula and has earned multiple certifications in Early Childhood Development, Meal Preparation, Fashion, and Behavioral Health.

In addition to her professional work, Blue volunteers at a Women’s and Children’s Shelter and other nonprofit organizations, offering compassionate support to mothers, at-risk teen parents, and LGBTQ+ families. Her care extends beyond birth and postpartum to include access to empowering resources for individuals and families.

Blue’s love for nurturing newborns and children began early in life, inspiring her to pursue a career rooted in empathy, patience, and unwavering dedication. Families she has supported consistently praise her calm, knowledgeable demeanor and her ability to be assertive when the moment calls for it—especially during labor and delivery. She is a steady, reliable presence in the unpredictable landscape of childbirth.

Outside of her doula work, Blue enjoys spending quality time with her family and children, exploring new interests and cooking together. Her commitment to service continues through her volunteer efforts, guided by the belief that being blessed means being a blessing to others.

Nia Ellis (she/her) is a dedicated full spectrum doula and yoga instructor renowned for her nurturing approach and commitment to family well-being. 

She has cultivated a sanctuary where families can find support, education and community. Since 2017, Nia has been a pillar in the Chicago community, assisting numerous families through the transformative journey of parenthood. She brings a calm, grounded approach to caring for families along the perinatal spectrum.

In her freetime, Nia enjoys connecting with loved ones, taking walks around the city and a good cup of iced coffee.

Shariah Sanders is a Full Spectrum Doula and holistic care provider based in Chicago, Illinois, supporting families through every stage of the reproductive journey, from conception and birth to postpartum and beyond. With over 15 years of experience in community wellness and maternal health, Shariah brings a deeply rooted commitment to culturally congruent, trauma-informed, and family-centered care.

Trained as a Birth and Postpartum Doula, Herbalist, and Prenatal Yoga Instructor, Shariah blends evidence-based knowledge with holistic practices to help families feel informed, grounded, and supported through the transition into parenthood. Her background in community engagement and education shines through her approach — empowering families with accessible information, practical tools, and emotional care that honors their unique experiences and traditions.

Families often describe Shariah as warm, intuitive, and grounding. She emphasizes emotional support alongside practical help, creating calm and trust-filled environments where families can fully focus on their birthing experience and early parenthood journey. A lifelong learner and advocate for birth justice, Shariah’s professional goal is to become a midwife and continue advancing compassionate, community-centered maternal care. Outside of doula work, she enjoys herbal crafting, teaching wellness workshops, and spending restorative time in nature, practices that help her bring centered and nurturing energy into every space she serves.

Shavonne is a compassionate birthworker. Her gentle yet strong presence helps create empowering experiences. 

Shavonne is a Paradigm Full-Spectrum Certified Doula. She has also earned her certification in placenta encapsulation and Reiki energy work in 2024. 

As a birthworker, Shavonne holds space for families with warmth, love and spiritual awareness.  Her calling is to bring calmness, courage and compassion into every birth experience, helping parents feel empowered. Shavonne feels that every birth journey deserves to be guided by love and trusting your body's wisdom.

Emily Mikes is a birth and postpartum doula serving families throughout Chicago, Illinois. She joined Partum Health in 2025, bringing over fifteen years of hands-on childcare experience, including teaching infant swim lessons and caring for multiples, such as triplets. Emily offers calm, evidence-based support designed to help families feel confident, informed, and cared for throughout pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period.

Emily supports families planning hospital and birthing center births. She especially enjoys working with first-time parents who value clear information, steady reassurance, and a supportive presence. During pregnancy and birth, Emily provides emotional support, birth education, comfort measures, and continuous labor support, while helping families navigate the birth environment and honor their preferences and decisions.

In the postpartum period, Emily offers hands-on newborn care and family support, helping parents maximize rest, recovery, and confidence as they adjust to life with a new baby. She is certified in First Aid and CPR and is experienced in newborn care, lactation support, bottle feeding, and establishing healthy sleep foundations. Emily stays current on guidance from leading medical and public health organizations to ensure her care reflects up-to-date safety and best practices.

Emily’s approach is gentle, affirming, and tailored to each family’s unique needs. She believes deeply in the power of calm, compassionate presence during times of transition. Outside of doula work, Emily enjoys creating art, arranging flowers, and spending time with her two dogs.

Yvette is a Certified Birth Doula & Certified Postpartum Doula, Pediatric Sleep Coach, and Childbirth Educator serving families throughout the Chicagoland South Suburbs. With over 25 years of experience supporting families in a variety of capacities, she brings a calm, nurturing, and resourceful presence to every birth and postpartum session. Her work is deeply rooted in helping families feel confident, empowered, and cared for as they navigate one of life’s most transformative chapters.

Specializing in newborn sleep, perinatal fitness, unmedicated waterbirth, and birth photography, Yvette is known for her intuitive care and steady guidance. She is passionate about helping families build sustainable foundations of rest, connection, and peace. Her love for newborns began early and has only deepened with time. When asked why she loves this work, Yvette has been known to say, “I’ve always loved working with newborns. They are my favorite people on the planet!”

Whether she’s preparing pregnant families for labor, assisting during delivery, coaching parents through newborn sleep rhythms, or ensuring postpartum recovery flows smoothly, Yvette keeps a loving eye on the whole family, making sure everyone is adjusting well and supported every step of the way. She is married with three teenagers of her own and enjoys traveling, seeking new adventures, and staying in touch with nature.

Brittany Hourston is a postpartum doula based in the Chicagoland area. She brings to her work traditional maternal care and early childhood development expertise. Brittany has a long-standing dedication to serving families and children in her community. She is a graduate of North Park University with a Master's in Nonprofit Management. 

Brittany has worked with families in the educational space since 2017, and has previously trained as a postpartum doula with DONA. Also, she has expanded her expertise in cognitive development by pursing her Master's in Early Childhood Education. Her approach to postpartum support includes equipping parents with the confidence needed to understand the incredible development happening in every interaction with their new addition!

With over a decade of dedicated service in the nursing field, Meagan Mitchell has become a recognized expert in maternal child services. Her journey began after earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Texas Tech University, where she graduated with honors. This strong academic foundation paved the way for a successful career that has included practice in more than ten different inpatient facilities. Her expertise in managing all phases of labor—from assessments to delivery and post-partum care—has been instrumental in improving patient outcomes.

Meagan's career trajectory is marked by diverse experiences across multiple healthcare settings, including travel nursing roles in Texas, Louisiana, and California, which enriched her adaptability and broadened her clinical skills. At Kaiser Permanente, she made significant contributions as a Maternal Child Services nurse, where her role extended to triage and lactation consulting. During her tenure at Kaiser, she received the national Daisy Award for Excellence in Nursing in September 2023. Her involvement in the Chorioamnionitis Sepsis Work Group further demonstrates her commitment to advancing evidence-based practices and ensuring the highest standards of patient safety and care.

Driven by a passion for lifelong learning and an unwavering commitment to enhancing patient experiences, Meagan continues to pursue excellence in nursing. Her own journey through parenthood has deeply inspired her approach to patient care. Outside of her professional life, she finds joy and balance in her family, as a proud mother of three sons—two human and one poodle.

Andrea Vaughn (Drea) is a full-spectrum birthworker and student midwife currently based in Chicago, Illinois. She brings deep compassion, cultural humility, and an intuitive approach to caring for pregnant and birthing people in all settings—home, birth center, or hospital. Her practice centers on dignity, informed choice, and holistic support, meeting families where they are with sensitivity, education, and love.

Andrea’s passion for birthwork began in early childhood, when her great-grandmother noticed her natural instinct to nurture and care for others. That spark grew into a lifelong calling. Today, Andrea draws on her lived experience as a mother and her extensive training through organizations such as DONA International, CAPPA, and BADT, as well as her current studies at the Common Sense School of Midwifery, where she is training to become a Licensed Midwife (LM) and Certified Professional Midwife (CPM). She has supported a wide range of families—including single parents, queer and trans families, survivors of domestic violence, IVF conceptions, and those navigating complex postpartum recoveries.

Families who work with Andrea often describe her as grounding, intuitive, and deeply present. She brings a balance of evidence-based knowledge and ancestral wisdom, offering care that honors both the physical and emotional aspects of birth. Whether supporting through labor, postpartum healing, or feeding challenges, Andrea creates a brave, nurturing space for every family to feel seen, held, and empowered. Outside of her birthwork, she finds joy in music, storytelling, and community healing—rooted in her belief that every birth is an act of magic, resistance, and renewal.

With over 30 years of experience in nursing, Veyon Rowland is a dedicated lactation consultant nurse whose passion lies in empowering and supporting mothers through their breastfeeding journey. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and has spent her career helping families build strong, healthy beginnings through education, compassion, and hands-on care.

Veyon currently serves at the University of Illinois Health Hospital in Chicago, Illinois, where she provides expert lactation consulting and comprehensive nursing care. Her role includes assessing and supporting breastfeeding mothers, preparing and administering medications, managing controlled substances, and administering IV therapies with precision and care.

Throughout her career, Veyon has earned a reputation for her compassionate bedside manner, clinical expertise, and commitment to patient education. She believes that empowering mothers with the right knowledge and support not only enhances their confidence but also fosters healthier outcomes for both mother and child.

Yolanda is a full spectrum doula that lives in the Dallas Fort Worth area. Yolanda enjoys serving families through their birthing experiences. Yolanda operates in excellence and integrity while bringing the spirit of calmness and patience through the entire birthing process. Yolanda is very professional and gentle when helping families through their birth experiences.

Yolanda was certified as a Doula in early 2024. Yolanda gained experience through shadowing a more experience Doula when she began. In September 2024 the Doula that she worked under went out on maternity leave and felt that Yolanda was experienced enough to take on her clients. This gave Yolanda multiple clients and more experience as a Doula. Yolanda is certified in child-birthing education and has volunteered with social services and with community events to support new mothers and their families. 

Yolanda wanted to be an obstetrician growing up, but she was led to serve and support in other areas. Yolanda has always had a special love for caring for newborns. When the opportunity presented itself in early 2024 to become a Doula. Yolanda jumped at the chance. Yolanda knew that it was her chance to do what she always desired to do. Yolanda believes that helping families with the birthing process is an amazing opportunity of a lifetime. The one thing that brings joy to Yolanda is bringing life from the womb to Earth. 

Yolanda is supported and appreciated by the families that she has served. Yolanda‘s motherly demeanor, her reliability and her experiences as a Doula has prepared and equipped Yolanda to serve the families professionally no matter the outcome. 

When Yolanda is not supporting families, she spends time with her grandchildren, taking long walks, and reading a good book.

Kelli is a dedicated registered nurse and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). She has over 10 years of experience working with families in both an inpatient and outpatient setting. Her clinical experiences combined with her personal experiences have provided a unique foundation for supporting families during their breastfeeding journeys. Kelli knows firsthand the struggles that come with latching, pumping, and milk supply. Her experience with her own breastfeeding journeys sparked her passion for helping and supporting others, and truly allows her to provide empathetic care. 

Kelli is passionate about educating families and providing them with the tools and knowledge to accomplish their personal feeding goals. Kelli recognizes that each family’s goals are unique and in that she strives to provide compassionate and individualized care to each family she works with. Kelli truly enjoys watching families overcome struggles and realize the joy that comes from feeding their baby. Her care not only focuses on clinical support, but also encouraging and supporting the emotional and physical transitions that come with parenthood. 

Diana Obadein is a compassionate postpartum doula and registered nurse based in Chicago, Illinois, devoted to supporting families through the sacred transition into parenthood. She brings a deep love for maternal and postpartum care, offering families a blend of clinical knowledge, gentle guidance, and genuine emotional support. Diana believes that every parent deserves to feel nurtured, empowered, and cared for during this tender chapter of life.

With a background as a newly graduated nurse and hands-on experience as a postpartum doula, Diana provides care rooted in both science and empathy. Her professional nursing training in maternal and newborn care equips her with evidence-based skills to support physical recovery, infant care, and emotional well-being. She takes pride in meeting each family where they are creating a calm, reassuring environment that promotes healing, confidence, and connection.

Diana was drawn to this work by her lifelong passion for nurturing others and her belief in the transformative power of postpartum support. Families describe her as warm, patient, and grounding a steady presence who helps ease the early challenges of parenthood. Outside of her work, Diana finds joy in simple pleasures like shopping, traveling, and spending quality time with loved ones.

Brandi Gowder is a Certified Full-Spectrum Doula, CEO of Smiley Bee Love, and Ambassador and Mentor for the National Black Doula Association. Based in Chicago, she provides compassionate, culturally responsive support to families through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.

Inspired by her own journey as a mother of three, Brandi became a Doula to ensure every birthing person feels safe, seen, and deeply supported. She is currently completing her Community Health Worker and Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) training, expanding her ability to connect families with equitable resources, lactation education, and holistic care.

Through Smiley Bee Love, Brandi empowers mothers to trust their intuition and helps communities build Villages rooted in love, advocacy, and self-awareness. In addition to full-spectrum Doula care, she offers placenta encapsulation services, honoring the body’s natural wisdom in postpartum recovery.

Brandi proudly serves diverse families including LGBTQ+ parents, VBAC births, high-risk pregnancies, and parents with disabilities.

Wendy Madrid Lazo is a certified birth doula, childbirth educator, mother, and midwifery student serving families throughout the Dallas–Fort Worth area. Her passion for birth work began in 2020, when she gave birth to her son during the height of the COVID lockdowns. Surrounded by her midwife and birth team who believed in her, Wendy discovered how empowering birth can be when a person feels safe, supported, and trusted. That transformative experience inspired her to become a doula and dedicate her work to helping others feel the same strength and confidence.

Wendy believes that childbirth is not just a medical event—it’s a transformative life experience. Her philosophy is grounded in the belief that knowledge and compassionate support build confidence, and confidence leads to empowerment. Known for her calm presence, professionalism, and inclusive care, she creates a supportive environment where families feel seen, heard, and informed as they prepare for birth with clarity and self-trust.

Fluent in English and Spanish, Wendy’s care is uniquely shaped by her midwifery training, holistic perspective, and heart-centered approach, blending evidence-based education with nurturing support to guide families through one of life’s most powerful transformations.

Outside of her work, Wendy enjoys spending time outdoors, being with her family—especially her son—going to church, practicing Pilates, studying, and watching movies.

Christina O’Brien is a perinatal doula serving families in the Bay Area of Houston, Texas. She is deeply passionate about restoring a sense of community and comfort during the postpartum experience. With a focus on evidence-based, culturally sensitive, and holistic practices, Christina supports families in ways that honor the whole self—physically, mentally, and emotionally. Her work centers on helping clients trust their intuition, advocate for their needs, and step into parenthood feeling supported and empowered. 

 Christina holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans, giving her a unique lens of clinical knowledge. She is a Full-Spectrum Certified Doula, trained through Paradigm Doulas, and has additional education in holistic perinatal practices including herbal care, belly binding, and nutrition/meal preparation. As a trauma-informed doula, Christina is dedicated to creating safe and soothing spaces that bring dignity and comfort to each family’s story.

First and foremost, Christina is a mother to four red-headed “wild ones.” Her own birth and postpartum experiences—both joyful and challenging—inspire her to offer the steady, nonjudgmental support she believes every family deserves. Christina understands what it’s like to plan carefully and still be surprised by life’s unfolding, and she deeply values the support that can emerge from unexpected places. Having experienced a range of births—including C-section, VBAC, medicated, and unmedicated—she brings firsthand insight into the empowerment and vulnerability that accompany new beginnings. With empathy and active listening, Christina meets each client where they are, guiding them with compassion and care.

When she’s not supporting families, Christina loves hosting healing women’s circles, reading, cooking, traveling, writing, singing, laughing, napping and taking her family on camping adventures.

Sherica Blakey is a full-spectrum doula supporting families through birth and postpartum on Chicago’s Southeast Side and throughout the Chicagoland area. She is deeply passionate about whole-person care, offering continuous physical and emotional support, and serving as an unwavering advocate for every client she works with.

Sherica has been walking alongside families as a birth worker for over 10 years and proudly became an EMBRACE Full-Spectrum Certified Doula in 2025.

In addition to her doula work, Sherica is a Certified Nursing Assistant with more than 20 years of experience providing care from pediatrics through geriatrics. She is fully up to date on all vaccinations and certified in both infant and adult CPR/First Aid through the American Red Cross. Her strong medical background enhances her ability to provide safe, informed, and compassionate support.

Her love for caregiving began in her early teens, when she discovered the joy of caring for newborns and launched a neighborhood babysitting club. Over the years, that passion has grown into a calling. Clients consistently appreciate her positive energy, reliability, hands-on skills, and empowering holistic approach to labor and delivery.

When she’s not working with families, Sherica enjoys spending time with her loved ones and embracing newlywed life. She is also dedicated to continuing her education and is preparing to further her career as a Certified Professional Midwife in the near future.

Megan Leyden is an EMBRACE-trained postpartum doula, and maternal-child health educator in the Chicago suburbs. She has a deep passion for supporting families through the incredible (and sometimes overwhelming!) journey into parenthood.

Megan holds a Master of Public Health (MPH), with emphasis on maternal child health, and a minor in Genetics. She is a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) and has spent the last year working with expectant and new families who are navigating financial and social stressors, to provide supportive care and connect them with resources that foster healthy outcomes.

Megan’s passion for working with families started when she volunteered in her local neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) as a baby cuddler in college. This experience provided her with knowledge of how to support and empower families when their entrance into parenthood may have looked different than they expected. She has spent her career helping parents feel confident, informed, and supported before, during, and after birth. Her background includes work in public health, infant mortality prevention, and health education, which means she brings both professional expertise and heartfelt care to every family she works with.

Megan provides in-home (or virtual) support during the “fourth trimester”—those first precious weeks after baby arrives. Whether you need help with newborn care, breastfeeding support, recovery guidance, or just someone to answer your questions and offer calm reassurance, she is there to walk beside you. As an educator, she can offer newborn education, tailored to your needs and parenting style, covering everything from feeding and sleep to soothing techniques, bonding, and development.

When she is not working, Megan enjoys spending time outdoors, whether that be going for an evening walk, spending a Saturday morning at the farmers market, or visiting a nature preserve. She also enjoys cooking for friends and family.

Mikala Books is a certified birth and postpartum doula, placenta specialist, and certified peer lactation counselor serving families in Rockford and the surrounding areas. Since completing her training in 2019, she has supported over 100 families through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, offering care that is both deeply grounding and uniquely personalized. Her experience spans hospital and home births, and she brings a calm, reassuring presence to even the most unpredictable situations. In addition to her birth work, Mikala is also an herbalist and a PAIL (Pregnancy and Infant Loss) advocate, providing compassionate bereavement support for families navigating tender loss.

Mikala’s path to birth work was shaped by her own experience as a mother of four—two hospital births and two home births—which opened her eyes to the importance of families being heard, respected, and supported through every step of the journey. This perspective fuels her passion for caring for the whole person and ensuring families’ wishes are honored. She combines evidence-based knowledge with intuition, creating a supportive environment where parents feel confident, empowered, and nurtured.

Beyond her certifications, what makes Mikala’s care unique is the heart she brings to her work. Families describe her as calm, grounding, and reliable, while also appreciating her ability to share laughter and joy when the moment invites it. Her love for plant medicine and teaching naturally weaves into her practice, allowing her to offer holistic support that extends beyond birth. Whether holding space through labor, guiding a new parent through breastfeeding, or offering herbal wisdom for postpartum healing, Mikala shows up fully—meeting each family with presence, respect, and genuine care.

Latoyia is a Birth and Postpartum Doula serving families in Chicago, Illinois. She provides compassionate support to help them navigate both the birth and postpartum journey with confidence and care. Dedicated to ensuring families receive the education and support they deserve, Latoyia’s mission is to foster happy, healthy pregnancies and smooth transitions into parenthood.

With more than 15 years of experience working with families, including many years supporting children with special needs and their parents, Latoyia brings a wealth of knowledge and empathy to her work. She became a doula in 2023, recently earning her DONA certification, and is currently pursuing a degree in Family Studies.

Walking alongside mothers through one of life’s most meaningful journeys—pregnancy and parenthood—brings her immense joy. She has always loved working with children and families, finding great fulfillment in watching them achieve their goals. Families consistently value her calm, steady presence during labor and delivery. Her gentle spirit and positive outlook help create a sense of peace in what can sometimes feel like a chaotic moment.

Outside of her work, Latoyia cherishes time with her three adult children and enjoys exploring new cafés around the city. She’s always on the lookout for a good cup of coffee paired with meaningful conversation.

Alexa Zamora is a certified birth doula based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, with a heartfelt passion for supporting families through pregnancy, birth, and the early postpartum period. She holds deep respect for the individuality of each birth experience and is dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care that empowers parents to make informed choices and feel confident every step of the way. Whether supporting a home birth, hospital delivery, or something in between, Alexa brings a calm, grounded presence to help create a safe, nurturing environment tailored to each family's unique needs and wishes.

Though newly certified, Alexa brings real-world experience to her doula practice. While completing her formal training, she independently supported families through labor and birth. These hands-on experiences have shaped her approach and deepened her commitment to providing calm, knowledgeable care. Her recent certification has only strengthened the foundation she had already built through firsthand involvement in the birth space.

Before becoming a doula, Alexa spent over five years working in special education, a role that taught her so much about patience, empathy, and how to support families through both challenges and celebrations. Working closely with students and their families helped her develop strong communication skills, a deep sense of compassion, and the ability to stay calm and grounded in high-stress situations. These are all qualities she now brings into the birth space, where every family deserves to feel seen, heard, and supported.

Alexa’s path to becoming a doula felt like a natural next step. After years of supporting families through the education system, she found herself drawn to another incredibly meaningful part of life: birth. She has always been passionate about helping others feel empowered and cared for, and once she began attending births, she knew she had found her calling. Becoming a doula has allowed her to combine her love for nurturing others with her belief in the power of informed, supported, and deeply personal birth experiences.

Outside of her work as a doula, Alexa enjoys spending time outdoors, cooking, knitting, cozying up in bed with a book, and being with her family and friends. She feels incredibly grateful to walk alongside families during one of life’s most transformative journeys, offering not only her experience and knowledge but wholehearted support from beginning to end.

Ilana(she/her/hers) is a full spectrum doula and Certified Breast/Chest feeding Specialist based out of Vernon Hills, Illinois. She is dedicated to honoring every family structure, circumstance, and support system through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.

She studied with DONA and Birthing Advocacy Doula Trainings and earned her certifications through Lactation Education Resources and International Doula Institute. She has also had additional education in LGBTQIA2S+ birth and lactation care. 

She focuses on evidence-based and trauma-informed care, Reproductive Justice, and support for everyone. 

When Ilana is out and about in the world, she enjoys making her family laugh, reading at her favorite coffee shop, and bringing creativity to birthwork through her paintings and drawings.  

Dayla Sanders is a certified birth doula and the founder of Heartfelt Beginnings Doula Care, serving families in Walled Lake, Michigan, and the surrounding communities. With a nurturing and client-centered approach, Dayla empowers parents to feel confident, supported, and deeply cared for throughout pregnancy, birth, and the tender postpartum season. Her motto, “Empowering you every step of the way,” shines through in the way she builds trusting relationships and creates safe, calm spaces for families to welcome new life.

Dayla is a Certified Labor Doula (CD-L) and Certified Postpartum & Infant Care Doula (CD-PIC). She has supported families through countless unique journeys, bringing both evidence-based knowledge and a compassionate presence to every birth space. Dayla is especially passionate about helping parents explore their options, trust their instincts, and enter their birth experience feeling grounded and informed. Families often describe her as patient, kind, and steady—a supportive partner who brings warmth, calm, and reassurance during even the most unpredictable moments of labor. She shows up with a non-judgmental, non-biased approach, honoring each family’s unique values, preferences, and choices.

Dayla has always felt a natural pull toward nurturing others and creating spaces where people feel safe and supported. Becoming a doula allowed her to bring that calling into one of life’s most sacred moments—helping parents welcome their babies with confidence and peace of mind. When she’s not supporting families, Dayla enjoys spending time with her husband and two boys, serving her community, and filling her home with cozy, heartwarming moments. These personal joys weave into her practice, reminding the families she serves that birth and postpartum care are not just medical experiences, but sacred, human ones.

Carolyn is a well-loved labor and postpartum doula trained and certified through Sokana Collective. As a postpartum doula she has experience supporting families with both daytime and overnight care and she specializes in families who have multiple children and have busy households. She loves providing peace of mind to busy families, supporting them in all the ways.

She has been practicing birth work since 2015 assisting families with emotional support, breast and bottle feeding, as well as infant massage. In her free time she enjoys taking her four sons to sports games and explore eateries in the Chicagoland area. Her favorite place to travel is Florence, Italy and next on the list is Dubai. 

Melody Fevrier is a Full Spectrum Doula based in the city of Chicago. She is originally from the Caribbean island of Saint Lucia and is passionate about birth work and reproductive justice.

Through her own personal and family life experience, Melody brings a tender and grounded perspective of birth and family creation through the lens of Ayurvedic practice, energy work, ancestral work and indigenous postpartum modalities from West Africa and Central America. She strives to provide care that is rooted in compassion, honors the full experience of birth and ushering in/ letting go of life, as well as the transitions that one experiences when becoming a parent, new family or any of the in between.

Melody completed her Full Spectrum Doula training in May of 2025 with Birthing Advocacy Doula Trainings. Through this course she has learned how to support others through a trauma informed, inclusive and culturally sensitive lens. She has also furthered her understanding in Mexican Indigenous postpartum practices and medicines with her teacher Panquetzani (Indigemama) and chestfeeding support in African practices with her teacher Sumi (Sumi’s Touch). Melody also deepened her understanding and scope of practice to support families navigating High Risk Pregnancies in February of 2026, and hopes to bring  more families a thoughtful and  care-filled approach when facing complications or grief of unexpected change.

Prior to her work as a doula, Melody studied to be trained as a classical violinist and music teacher. She has worked in afterschool programs and summer camps with kids ages 5-12 and currently volunteers with the Human Values Collective, an organization focused on providing meditation, values based learning, emotional intelligence and mindfulness practices to teachers, students and families.

Allison (Allie) Gough is a birth doula based in Plainfield, Illinois and supports families in the Chicagoland suburbs. She brings to her work compassionate, intuitive care and is dedicated to helping her families feel empowered, confident, and understood throughout pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. 

Allie is a Certified Doula and has been practicing since 2022. She has experience teaching childbirth classes geared towards unmedicated hospital birth, and is committed to continuously learning and integrating evidenced-base practices. In addition to her doula training, Allie has a B.S. in Mathematics and believes her educational background and problem-solving skills add to her ability to stay calm and adapt to changing conditions in labor, and think quickly on her feet. With a minor degree in Spanish, Allie is also able to communicate in Spanish with working fluency.  

After becoming a mom at a young age and being inspired by her own birth, Allie felt a deep calling to doula work that she could not ignore. She feels strongly that compassionate, individualized, continuous support greatly increases the likelihood of a positive birth experience, which she believes everyone is entitled to. Allie brings a steady, attentive presence with her, and has an inherent ability to make people feel valued and understood. She is committed to providing support in whatever way is needed—from contorting herself in uncomfortable positions to provide counter-pressure, to holding hands while stitching takes place after a tear. 

Allie spends her free time keeping up with two young kids, relaxing with her husband, cozying up with a book, baking gluten-free treats, and listening to birth-related podcasts.

Lindsay Sears is a mother and student midwife based in Aledo, Texas. She has been serving families as a birth and postpartum doula since 2020, when she completed her initial certification with Sacred Birthing School in Kauai, Hawai’i. In 2025, Lindsay deepened her training through DFW Community Birthing School in Texas, continuing to expand her skills and devotion to the families she serves. She is currently preparing for her second homebirth with midwives, embodying the very care she extends to her clients.

Lindsay was first called to birthwork after being invited to support five friends through their births in a single year, a life-changing experience that revealed her purpose. Her own homebirth and journey in motherhood further strengthened her dedication to walking alongside women during the sacred season of pregnancy and birth. Lindsay’s practice is mother-led and family-centered, rooted in faith, and guided by the belief that birth is both ministry and mystery. She weaves ancient tradition and ritual with prayer, compassion, and personalized support, meeting each family with reverence and presence.

Families who work with Lindsay describe her as grounding, nurturing, and deeply intuitive. With the motto “serve to heal,” she brings a steady heart, gentle guidance, and a commitment to honoring women’s voices in their birthing journey. Outside of birthwork, and midwifery school, Lindsay enjoys traveling, gardening, homeschooling her daughter and being active in her church community—rhythms of life that keep her connected, inspired, and grounded in service.

Kala Rachal serves as a doula across life’s most sacred transitions—birth, postpartum, and end of life.

Her path began in Louisiana, where she was raised among community healers, and continued to evolve throughout her military career. She holds an MPH in Public Health along with multiple certifications in holistic practices such as yoga, sound therapy, and health coaching—each reflecting her commitment to supporting people in ways that honor their unique needs.

Kala trained with Mama Glow as a Birth Doula and The Dying Year as an End of Life Doula. For more than 16 years, she has followed a deep calling to guide young people and families through health education and holistic wellness services. Her work is both trauma-informed and healing-centered, shaped by her background in health coaching and sustained by her dedication to personal self-care.

Kala walks alongside families as a messenger and guide, bringing their needs and wishes into alignment so they feel supported, understood, and empowered to navigate their birth, postpartum, and end-of-life journeys with confidence.

Kala enjoys playing pickleball, exploring new interests, and finding joy in life’s simple comforts. Whether sipping tea, spending time in nature, or unwinding with a suspenseful movie, she embraces the present moment. To her, every day brings a new chance to discover, to connect, and to brighten someone’s life with a smile.

Eleanor has been a postpartum doula since 2017—but she’s been nurturing babies and families her entire life. As a mom of four and aunt to 18, she brings more than two decades of hands-on experience and a deep understanding of the early days with a newborn.

After 15 years in the corporate world, Eleanor followed her heart into a more meaningful path, becoming a certified doula through Doula Trainings International—an organization rooted in justice and compassion. She’s supported dozens of families through birth and postpartum care, eventually focusing on the tender window after baby’s arrival.

Families describe Eleanor as gentle, non-judgmental, and truly intuitive. She’s the kind of support person who listens deeply, offers just the right tip at the right time, and reminds you to trust yourself as a parent. Her goal is to meet you where you are, offering calm, reassuring care tailored to your needs.

When she’s not working with families, you’ll find her cheering on her kids from the bleachers or spending time with her large, close-knit family in Oak Park.

Rebecca Stiglitz is a postpartum doula providing both daytime and overnight support in the suburbs of Chicago, IL. She is a calming presence in your home and works to bring you the rest and recovery you deserve after your birth. Rebecca has her master's in education, is a former teacher and a mom of 3. She brings 15 years of teaching experience and 16 years of mom experience to your home. She knows a lot, but will also do research for you so you don't go down the Google rabbit hole.

Rebecca has a heart for service and when she left teaching, postpartum doula work was the perfect fit as she is able to serve families while they are in the midst of a big change in their family. Rebecca is companionate, caring, and calm.  She will help you navigate the newborn period, siblings transition, and whatever else you need.  Rebecca cooks dinner for her own family 5-6 nights a week and is happy to help you with your dinner prep.  Her favorite meals are tacos (they are amazing, everyone says so) and simple stir-fry, but if you request it, Rebecca can probably do it. 

When Rebecca is not working, you can find her driving her kids around to all of their activities, active in the high school music boosters, and involved in her church. When all of that is complete, there is probably a puzzle on her dining room table or a project on her sewing machine. Rebecca's biggest compliment from a former client is, "I don't know what I would have done without you. I wish I could gift all of my pregnant friends your services."

Jocelyn (she/her/ella) is a full-spectrum doula supporting families in Chicago, Illinois. Coming from a Mexican family, she had the opportunity to first learn from her mother how to provide traditional care during the “cuarentena” and witnessed first hand the importance of birth work and support. Inspired to continue to provide this essential care, Jocelyn went on to receive her certification and has been providing labor and postpartum support since 2024. 

Jocelyn is deeply committed to providing compassionate, culturally sensitive support to all families. Fluent in English and Spanish, she brings an understanding of cultural traditions to her practice, including experience with traditional cuarentena support for postpartum care. Outside of her doula work, Jocelyn enjoys exploring new coffee shops, and spending quality time with her two bulldogs.She understand the importance of fur babies and is very comfortable around pets. Jocelyn is passionate about fostering a safe, nurturing environment where families can feel empowered and supported at every stage.

Orion Clements is a Birth and Postpartum Doula based in Garland, TX. She and her husband Connor are happy parents to their baby boy, Isaac, and they enjoy going birding, gardening, and being foodies together. 

With a background as a college pastor and teen minister, Orion’s core value is to help others to feel seen, heard, and understood in the messiness of life and to remind them of their immense worth, value and dignity as a human made in the Image of God. Since working with families in early 2025 as a certified Madriella Doula, she has lived out this value in how she treats her birthing families by creating a safe, welcoming, and personable environment through the labor and postpartum experience. Her heart is for people and their well-being before anything else.

Her ultimate goal as a doula is to make sure first time parents, especially, are set up to be educated and empowered about their birthing experience as they welcome their little one into this world. She firmly believes in being a life-long learner and is continuing to work on her own education through the Madriella Doula Network in specific areas like Bereavement and Grieving, Birth Education, and Supporting Young Parents.

Ash is a passionate caregiver with over 18 years of experience working with children and families. She began her journey as a nanny in her early teens and later became an assistant teacher at a daycare in 2005. Her background also includes years of youth leadership and peer support work in mental health, where she has supported individuals across all ages.

Ash’s passion for birth work was born from her own transformative birth experience. With the support of a dedicated doula, she found the strength and voice she didn’t know she needed — and from that moment, she felt called to provide that same unwavering support to others.

Now a newlywed and part of a beautifully blended family of 10 children, Ash is also walking through her own fertility journey. This deeply personal experience has given her an even greater understanding of the emotional needs families face — before, during, and after birth.

Ash is committed to supporting both parents or partners in every family, creating a space where all voices are valued. She also brings music and sound into her work, using it as a tool to bring peace, calm, and connection throughout the parenting and birth journey.

Jayme Richards has been in the childcare industry for 30 years. Starting out as a nanny, moving into house manager roles as needed, then a Newborn Care Specialist and Postpartum Doula. She also has been recruiting for almost 10 years, and in 2023, opened her own nanny agency called The Nanny Collaborative. 

For as long as she can remember, a child on her hip has always been Jayme's favorite accessory. While others her age went to parties, Jayme was always babysitting for someone’s children. If there were children around, that’s where you’d find her.

Children are the most wonderful people. Jayme treats each child as if they were her own and goes above and beyond in all she does. Working with children is what makes up a huge part of who Jayme is. She’s also a baby gear enthusiast always willing to help with a registry and/or nursery. 

Jayme prides herself on her intuitive ability to understand people and their needs. She believes it is most important to meet a child where they are, not where we think they should be. Jayme will bring warmth, kindness and compassion for not just the children, but the entire familial unit. 

Avery McShan is a full-spectrum doula dedicated to supporting families through pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and loss with compassion and care. Based in Chicago, Illinois. Avery brings more than 15 years of experience as a paraprofessional working with children and families. Her extensive background in nurturing young people has given her a strong foundation in patience, empathy, and advocacy—qualities she carries into every birth space and family setting.

Avery’s journey into birth work is rooted in both her professional background and her personal story. As a mother of two living children and one angel baby, she understands the complexities of parenthood—the joy, the uncertainty, and at times, the grief. This lived experience fuels her calling to doula work and allows her to hold space for families in all their moments, whether celebratory or tender. She believes every parent deserves to be seen, heard, and supported as they navigate one of life’s most transformative experiences.

Families who work with Avery describe her as calm, grounding, and nurturing. She blends evidence-based knowledge with intuition and presence, helping families feel confident in their choices and cared for every step of the way. Whether providing physical comfort during labor, emotional reassurance in the postpartum season, or gentle support through loss, Avery shows up with nonjudgment, respect, and dedication to each family’s unique journey.

Beyond her work as a doula, Avery finds joy in spending time with family, being outdoors, and watching sports. These moments of replenishment allow her to remain present and grounded so that she can offer the best of herself to the families she serves. Avery’s approach is rooted in compassion, resilience, and a belief in the strength of every parent.

Alexis is a registered nurse and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant with over 10 years of nursing experience in Pediatric Intensive Care and OB nursing. Her passion for walking alongside families as they navigate the early days of feeding, along with her own struggles and challenges during 4 separate breastfeeding journeys, is what inspired her to become an IBCLC.  With a blend of clinical expertise and heartfelt compassion, Alexis aims to help parents feel supported in all stages of their feeding journey.

Her approach is rooted in listening first and tailoring care to each family's unique goals and circumstances. She believes that every parent deserves to feel confident, encouraged, and empowered in their feeding journey, in an environment that is free of pressure and judgment. She finds joy in celebrating both the big milestones and the small personal victories, knowing that each step strengthens the special bond between parent and child. 

Through personalized consultations, education, and ongoing support, Alexis brings warmth, encouragement, and practical guidance to families. Her mission is to create a safe and welcoming space where parents feel heard, cared for, and confident in nurturing their little one. 

Winifred has been an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant since 2010. She has provided postpartum care in a small community hospital birth center, worked in a level IV NICU, and spent five years at Oslo University Hospital Ullevål in the pediatrics department, with a focus on infant feeding and non-invasive respiratory support. In addition, she is licensed as a midwife in community settings in a nearby state. Winifred has cared for families through pregnancy and the early stages of parenting across two countries and four states. Her midwifery journey brought her back to the United States in 2023, and in 2025 to Chicago, where she has chosen to make her home.

Jessi is a Registered Nurse (RN) and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) with over a decade of experience in nursing. Using both her professional and personal perinatal experiences, she provides empathetic, individualized, and science-based support to families.

Jessi earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from Bradley University in 2014. Since becoming a nurse, she has worked in the emergency department, various specialty areas within pediatrics, psychiatry and the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) until starting her studies to become a lactation consultant. She currently resides in the Chicago suburbs with her husband, three wild little boys, and two fur babies. 

While working in the NICU, Jessi fell in love with educating and supporting families along their feeding journeys. It was at this same time that she welcomed her first child and was met with the hard reality of first-time breastfeeding. Driven by her desire to properly support and empower lactating parents and families to reach their feeding goals, she became a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist in 2020 and became an IBCLC in 2021. 

Currently, she works as a lactation consultant at a busy local hospital providing inpatient and outpatient lactation support and teaches breastfeeding classes. Drawing from her critical-care background, Jessi enjoys working with medically complex infants and NICU graduates. Alongside infant feeding, Jessi holds a deeply-rooted passion for maternal mental health and received certification as Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C) certified in 2023. 

Her approach is client-focused and evidence-based, supporting families as a cheerleader, educator, and resource. She whole-heartedly believes that every family’s breastfeeding goals and circumstances are unique to them and knows what a true privilege it is to walk this journey with you. 

Anissya Munoz is a postpartum doula serving families in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Her journey into this work began in 2024, though her passion for supporting families started long before. After experiencing her own postpartum period without the support she needed, she deeply understood the loneliness and overwhelm that many new parents face—an experience that inspired her to become the helping hand she once wished for.

Her work is especially meaningful to her because she believes every family deserves to feel cared for, educated, and supported during one of the most vulnerable and transformative times in their lives. While she continues to grow in her professional experience, Anissya leads with compassion, empathy, and a genuine commitment to walking alongside families as they adjust and thrive.

Outside of birth work, Anissya is a proud soccer mom who loves cheering from the sidelines and cooking meals for her family. She also enjoys exploring new craft beer and cocktails, a passion carried over from her 15 years of bartending. No matter the setting—behind the bar, at home, or with the families she supports—connecting with people has always been at the heart of what she does.

Maritza (born and raised in Honduras) is a faith-driven birth and postpartum doula and soon-to-be-certified birth educator, serving families with bilingual care rooted in tradition, resilience, and compassion. Deeply shaped by her upbringing, where women gave birth at home surrounded by midwives and the care of their village, she embraces birth as a sacred, communal passage. Her life’s calling blossomed after a traumatic teen birth. Through the healing power of witnessing and experiencing two subsequent unmedicated births in pursuing healing and reclamation, she discovered the profound power of doula and midwife support.

Maritza brings not only evidence-based knowledge but also spiritual grounding. She believes that Jesus Christ designed our bodies for birth and empowers each birthing person through it. Passionate about ensuring every parent understands their rights, she’s committed to educating families and transforming postpartum culture in the United States, where care often falls short of what mothers and families truly need. Fluent in Spanish and English, she brings cultural sensitivity, clear communication, and unwavering love to every family she supports.

When she’s not holding space for families to welcome life, Maritza is homeschooling her children, experimenting in the kitchen, baking sourdough, treats, and hearty meals or getting lost in the world of fiction. A stay-at-home mom at heart, she infuses every part of her life with passion, warmth, and intention.

Katrina is a Full Spectrum Birth and Postpartum Doula based in Chicago, Illinois. She brings to her work a deep dedication to maternal wellness, holistic healing, and supporting families through every stage of pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood.

A Maternal Wellness Provider since 2016, Katrina recently expanded her practice by training with Partum Embrace as a Full Spectrum Doula. She draws from her extensive background as a Licensed Clinical Massage Therapist with prenatal certification, as well as additional training as a Certified Lactation Specialist and in perinatal anxiety and mood disorders. She also brings years of experience in somatic therapies, yoga and breathwork, hypnotherapy, and energy healing. This integrative foundation allows her to offer safe, comprehensive support for families navigating the emotional and physical transitions of pregnancy, birth, and recovery.

Her approach emphasizes continuity of support from fertility through early parenthood, somatic birth preparation, and postpartum recovery. She guides mothers and their partners in strengthening awareness of their bodies and needs, giving families practical tools to feel grounded and supported, and helping them feel more connected and prepared throughout pregnancy, labor, and the weeks after birth.

Families often describe Katrina as attentive, intuitive, knowledgeable, and uplifting. She is dedicated to ensuring that every family she serves feels supported, cared for, and empowered to move through birth and recovery with strength and ease.

Chrissie Demarais is a birth and postpartum doula, certified sleep consultant, and lactation counselor based in Chicago, Illinois. She supports families through pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period with calm guidance, practical skills, and a deep respect for each family’s personal journey. 

With extensive experience in birth support, breastfeeding, pumping, combo-feeding, and creating personalized feeding schedules, Chrissie blends practical expertise with lived experience. She’s a steady, reassuring presence during labor, offering comfort measures, helpful suggestions, and quiet encouragement. In the postpartum period, she provides hands-on help, evidence based lactation guidance, and the behind-the-scenes care that makes daily life easier. Her goal is to make birth and those early days at home feel a little lighter, a little calmer, and a lot less lonely.

Chrissie’s work is rooted in compassion, education, and a deep respect for each family’s personal needs. Her goal is to help parents feel cared for, capable, and supported during one of the most transformative times of their lives. A mother of two herself, she understands firsthand the joys, challenges, and curveballs that come with welcoming a new baby. Her personal and often lighthearted approach makes families feel instantly at ease bringing not only professional expertise, but also the warmth and humor that remind parents they’re not alone in the journey.

La Toria “Tori” Tagger has been a dedicated mother for 17 years, giving birth to two children and helping raise over 20 others. Her love for caring for children started early in her life and has grown into a lifelong mission of service, compassion, and advocacy.

For the past four years, Tori has worked as a Community Health Worker, educating the community about STIs and HIV prevention and empowering individuals with the knowledge and resources they need to protect their health. She also serves as the Women’s Leader and President of the Youth Department at her church, where she mentors, supports, and inspires women and young people to walk in faith and purpose.

As a labor, postpartum, and infant care doula, Tori believes that every mother deserves a joyful pregnancy, free from trauma, judgment, and fear. She is committed to ensuring that children are welcomed into the world safe, loved, and unburdened by generational trauma. Guided by her faith in Jesus Christ and a deep belief in the power of love, peace, and awareness, Tori provides holistic, heart-centered care to mothers and families throughout the City of Detroit.

Asa is a Board Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) as well as an Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and an Occupational Therapist (OT). She earned her Bachelors of Science degree in Occupational Therapy at Colorado State University and went on to complete a Master’s in Physician Assistant Studies from The University of Detroit Mercy. Asa has been certified as an IBCLC since 2020 and completed her PA certification in 2024.

Throughout Asa’s career in healthcare, she has worked in a variety of inpatient and outpatient settings, including pediatrics, internal medicine and rehabilitation. She has been committed to delivering comprehensive and compassionate care to patients of all ages, including performing physical exams, diagnosing illnesses and formulating treatment plans.

Asa became an IBCLC while working as a PA in a pediatric clinic. After training, she was able to offer guidance and support to parents of newborns during their first several visits to the clinic. She was able to establish rapport with parents from diverse backgrounds, provide education, explain medical information clearly and address questions and concerns.

In her free time, Asa enjoys spending time with family, friends and her dog. She also enjoys yoga, hiking and playing the violin.

Jyssica Honey is a Detroit-based full-spectrum doula, lactation counselor, and herbalist who believes in supporting the whole person, body, mind, and spirit, through the transformative seasons of reproductive life. From fertility and pregnancy to birth, postpartum, and loss, she offers compassionate, personalized care rooted in advocacy, cultural awareness, and a deep respect for each family’s unique path.

Jyssica's work blends modern knowledge with ancestral wisdom, weaving in herbal remedies, ritual, and practical guidance to create a nurturing and empowering experience. Clients know her as a steady, calming presence, someone who can bring both grounding energy and lighthearted encouragement when it’s needed most.

Beyond her role as a doula, Jyssica is the creator behind The Zen Goddess, where she handcrafts herbal body care, teas, and other offerings inspired by nature and ritual. Whether she’s supporting a birth, preparing a postpartum herbal bath, or leading a community workshop, her goal is always the same: to help people feel cared for, connected, and confident in their own strength.

Keena Michon, widely recognized across social media as  @Your Community Doula_, is a certified Full Spectrum Doula and Lactation Specialist dedicated to supporting families with compassion, cultural awareness, and deep commitment. With more than 17 years of experience in the childcare field, her professional journey includes work as a nanny, professional babysitter, and director-qualified teacher, making her a trusted guide for families from all backgrounds.

Her career has spanned classrooms across Chicago, where she has nurtured children ranging from six weeks to twelve years old. Beyond childcare, Keena’s true calling is uplifting the entire family unit through education, birth support, and intentional fourth-trimester coaching. In 2020, she answered this calling by becoming a doula, driven by the mission to help address the high maternal mortality rate among women of color—particularly African and Black women—through hands-on care and accessible, community-centered education.

Families consistently describe Keena as warm, deeply caring, and genuinely invested in their well-being. Today, her perinatal practice encompasses:

• Birth Support as a Labor Doula
• Postpartum Planning & Strategy as a Postpartum Coach
• Personalized Family Nutrition as a Postpartum Meal Prep Strategist and Cook
• Community Education as a Childbirth Educator, including with adolescents

Keena’s professional training reflects her dedication to comprehensive care. She is a Certified Birth Doula and Certified Postpartum Doula through Birth and Baby University, a Certified Lactation Specialist with Lactation Education Consultants, Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified by the National CPR Foundation, and trained in Mental Health First Aid by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing.

Looking ahead, Keena is preparing to expand her impact with the launch of a family-friendly line of books and tools focused on doula care, childbirth education, postpartum recovery, and nourishing meals for the whole family.

With over 25 years of informal experience supporting mothers through pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period, TaNisha Prater brings both professional expertise and heartfelt understanding to her role as a Full Spectrum Doula. As a mother of four children (ages 27, 23, 21, and 7) and a grandmother, she intimately understands the transformative journey of parenthood across different life stages.

Her approach to doula work is grounded in compassion, patience, and unwavering support. She believes every birth story is unique, and she's committed to honoring each family's choices while providing evidence-based information and emotional guidance. Recently completing formal doula training has enhanced her natural nurturing abilities with professional techniques and current best practices.

She specializes in creating a calm, reassuring presence during life's most vulnerable moments. Whether you're seeking support during pregnancy, birth, postpartum recovery, or other reproductive experiences, she's dedicated to meeting you where you are with empathy and without judgment.

Her personal journey through motherhood across different decades gives her a unique perspective on the changing landscape of birth culture and parenting approaches. She looks forward to supporting you and your family through this profound life transition.

Keesha is a postpartum doula based in central and east Texas. Through her work, she brings dedication to supporting families in their transition to parenthood and restoring the philosophy of one's village. She is a certified postpartum doula and graduate of Gettysburg College with a degree in African Diaspora studies. She has worked with families across Texas since beginning her training in 2023.

Supplementary to her birthwork, Keesha has a background as a former birth doula, child birth educator and breastfeeding counselor working towards international board certification for lactation. Her approach is to guide and support to help families establish and maintain a positive relationship and breastfeeding experience. She aims to provide individualized care for each family, have them feel empowered, informed, and confident in their choices.

In addition to her focus on maternal health, Keesha was a  military spouse for seven years and mother of three children. She is a former peer counselor and certification specialist for the WIC program, guiding families to meet their nutrition goals overall. 

Paige Morrisey is a trained birth doula originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, and based out of Chicago, Illinois. Paige cares deeply about supporting families in their transition through birth and in the postpartum period. 

Throughout her professional career, her emphasis has been on sexual and reproductive health. As an intern at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health, she supported the hospital’s community health program, which included a range of prenatal classes. As a volunteer at Loving Arms Childbirth Services, she supported new parents in childbirth education classes through pain management techniques, massage, and group facilitation. As a program assistant on the health team at Futures Without Violence, she provided support for trainings for healthcare providers to better support the health needs of sexual assault survivors. In this role, she focused on the connection between violence and maternal health outcomes, and supporting the health of pregnant survivors. Paige also has additional training from Birth Advocacy in birth and disability. 

Paige plans to bring her warm, empathetic, and adaptable nature to this work. She is so excited to support new parents in this great transition! 

Morgan is a postpartum and birth doula originally from Atlanta, Georgia. She brings to her work a deep commitment to nurturing families through informed, compassionate, and culturally mindful care.

With over a decade of experience as a Newborn Care Specialist, doula, and household support provider, she has supported families through pregnancy, birth, and the early postpartum period. Her services include postpartum recovery support, newborn care, birth preparation, and placenta encapsulation. She also offers guidance on sleep shaping, infant feeding.

Her background also includes work in one of Atlanta’s largest metro hospitals, deemed the “Baby Factory” where she supported families in the newborn nursery. This clinical experience, paired with her in-home support work, allows her to blend practical skill with emotional presence in a way that meets each family where they are.

She is passionate about improving maternal health outcomes and believes every family deserves support that is personalized, respectful, and empowering.

She is committed to excellence, compassion, and personalized care, with organization and structure leading the way, and looks forward to the opportunity to bring her expertise and passion to your family.

Tamika S. Lloyd, CD, CPPD has been working as a certified labor, birth and postpartum doula, she offers compassionate and practical support to families throughout pregnancy, labor, and the postpartum period. Her approach is rooted in evidence-based information, and strives to create a safe and nurturing space for families to explore their options and make choices that align with their values. She trained in various comfort measures and techniques to help manage pain and promote relaxation during labor. 

Tamika’s services include newborn care, feeding support, household tasks, and emotional support for parents. She believes that every family deserves a peaceful and supported transition into parenthood, and she is dedicated to providing tailored support that meets each family's unique needs. She is serving Michigan, Texas and willing to serve other states. 

Her journey to becoming a doula began with her own transformative birth experiences. She was deeply impacted by the support she received and felt called to empower other families as they navigate this incredible life event. Tamika was born and raised in Detroit, MI. She has worked in the medical field for nearly 20 years. When not supporting birthing families, cultivating an herb garden, she is exploring hiking trails with her group. She enjoys quiet moments with a good book. She loves getting cuddles from her teacup yorkie, Shuggie. Yes she is a dog mom. She loves traveling. Tamika cannot wait to meet you and your family. 

Briana McNeal is a Licensed Clinical Social worker (LCSW) and trained birth worker providing services throughout the birth experience (prenatal, labor, and early postpartum). Ms. McNeal is a dedicated child of God and Christian woman. She graduated with her BSW and MSW from Wayne State University. Ms. McNeal began her career providing services to Wayne County Community members and has spent the last 5 plus years providing services to community members in both Oakland and Macomb Counties. She has worked with many diverse populations providing services and support. Past experiences include providing services to children to seniors through support coordination, case management  wraparound care, home-based therapy, and outpatient therapy. Ms. McNeal provides mental health services and birth worker support that is trauma informed, person-centered, inclusive, and overall empowering for birthing persons and families. Emotional, physical, and informational support is provided to individuals and families that tailors to their unique experiences and choices. Services and interventions are evidence-based and provided in a safe and affirming space. 

Ms. McNeal can be described as a natural born fierce leader and advocate. Members have reported loving the authenticity and character of Ms. McNeal who lives by and uphold values that are pivotal to navigate through the challenges of life and unplanned stressors. She is not afraid of healthy conflict and tough conversations that are necessary to provide impact and promote positive change in communities that desperately need it. Ms. McNeal is passionate about her work and members served. She will continue to provide impact services and support with hopes of setting the example and mirroring what success  can be and look like for members who may not often see it. Ms McNeal provides care, support, and guidance through the pregnancy journey and through any identified obstacles that will support birthing people and family's autonomy. By increasing knowledge, Ms. McNeal helps families served feel confident in making their own informed decisions, overall aiming to provide the best care and good quality services.

Peach Baugh is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) based in Houston, Texas. She brings a strong clinical foundation and deep compassion to her work supporting families through lactation and infant feeding challenges. With a broad range of hospital-based and outpatient experience, Peach specializes in early lactation, complex feeding cases, and supporting families navigating the NICU transition.

Peach has completed additional training in breastfeeding support for premature infants, oral function assessment, and trauma-informed care. Her certifications include the Hazelbaker Assessment Tool for Lingual Frenulum Function (HATLFF), Breastfeeding First Week Strategies, and assessment of infant oral motor function using the Beckman and Diane Bahr methods. She also holds advanced coursework in developing care plans, flange fitting, and telemedicine in the neonatal setting.

Known for her calm, reassuring presence and open, judgment-free communication style, Peach creates a space where families feel truly seen, heard, and supported. She is frequently told that her ability to connect with others leaves a lasting impact. Passionate about access and equity, Peach believes that infant feeding support should never feel like a luxury. In all settings, Peach is committed to helping families meet their goals with confidence and care.

Taneisha Mitchell is a full spectrum doula in Detroit, Michigan. She is excitingly ready to service women in childbirth and postpartum doula services. She's a mom of 7 children and the oldest child of 5. Therefore, caring for others is first nature for her. Due to Taneisha’s own transformative birthing experiences and always being a caretaker she has been inspired to become a doula.  After giving birth to her 5th child, she took an interest in the understanding of what a doula does and how to become one. 

Taneisha has a passion for serving women and their families throughout this amazing unique journey of childbirth. Taneisha accompanies women as they prepare for childbirth and support them during pregnancy, delivery and beyond. She is also in the process of becoming a lactation consultant. With her wisdom, understanding of birth, experience and breastfeeding knowledge she is fully able to support and advise women in their decision-making process to discover and understand the power we as women posse to bring a child into this world.

Dina has trained with DONA International and is currently working towards her Postpartum Doula certification. She first became a DOULA in 2017 and was inspired to pursue the path of Postpartum Doula after the birth of her youngest, who is now 10 years old. She was not aware that postpartum support was available until then and at that point decided that she wanted to give back and help in any way she could. This role is extremely fulfilling, and she loves everything from assisting with newborn care to making sure that the mother and family have nutritious meals to eat. She focuses not only on the new Mother and Baby, but the entire family unit. She has a range of experiences with newborn and childcare in her community and of course, with her own family. She understands first-hand how valuable it is for new families to have caring and skillful support and is excited to be a part of a team whose sole purpose is to educate and support new mothers/parents. 

Dina has also worked in behavioral health as an intake coordinator in addition to being involved in Postpartum Progress (now PSI), a network of support for mothers who have experienced perinatal mood disorders. Her interest in the emotional wellbeing of families is grounded in a strong knowledge in mental health. Dina’s professional background and personal journey has reinforced how important it is that new parents have doula support for the weeks and months following birth.

Dina knows the value of getting to take a shower, eating a nutritious meal, having extra hands with siblings, or waking up to a load of laundry being done. She is a confident cook and adept at managing a busy household and the needs of everyone when a new baby arrives. Dina is a calming and nurturing presence and has a strong connection and commitment to maintaining up to date evidence-based information.