Hello! My name is Dr. Abbey Crouse. I'm a chiropractor and my passion is to care for women, especially during the motherhood transition, their babies, and families. I've dedicated my career to focusing on natural, holistic healthcare with extensive training in women’s health and pediatric care. I'm certified in the Webster Technique by the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA) and a BirthFit Professional. I'm also a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician (CCSP®) specializing in concussion and is on the Ohio Concussion Registry. Additional training programs and specialty techniques she has completed include advanced nutrition, Dynamic Neuromuscular Stimulation (DNS), functional rehabilitation therapy (FMS/SFMA), and RockTape/kinesiology taping, and Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) healthcare professional training. To meet the needs of each patient and provide exceptional chiropractic care, I utilize a variety of techniques and instruments. Techniques she uses includes Diversified, Impulse iQ® instrument adjusting, Thompson drop techniques, Applied Kinesiology, cranial therapy, extremity adjusting and mobilization, soft tissue techniques (including active release techniques, trigger point therapy, Graston/instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM)), Flexion-distraction, Cranial therapy, Sacro-Occipital Technique (SOT), and Toggle/Upper Cervical techniques. My goal is to help women and their families feel and function their best!

Angel is the Owner and Founder of Fruit of the Womb Perinatal Services. She is a Certified Birth Doula, Postpartum Doula, Certified Lactation Counselor, and a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator. Angel is very passionate about having healing births when previous births were traumatic and assisting in creating a present pregnancy and birth that a mother can feel good about.

Natatia Peterson, a lifelong resident of Stark County, recently completed her studies at the National Midwifery Institute in January 2024. Her unwavering commitment to addressing healthcare disparities within African American and other marginalized communities is evident in her current role as the Founder and Owner of yourWOMBllc Holistic Midwifery and Doula Services, where she serves as a Direct Entry Midwife. Actively pursuing her Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) certification, Natatia is positioned to drive significant advancements in the field of midwifery. Natatia holds a Master’s Degree in Education with a specialization in Family and Consumer Sciences from the University of Akron. As a certified Family Self Sufficiency Specialist, she brings a wealth of experience in working with low-income and underserved communities. Her role as the Health and Wellness Coordinator at the Alliance for Children and Families since October 2020 underscores her unwavering dedication to enhancing the well-being of those in need. With over six years of experience as a DONA-certified birth and postpartum doula, Natatia has played a pivotal role in providing essential support to expectant mothers and families. Her active involvement as a member of the Alliance Family Health Centers Board of Directors and Strategic Planning Committee highlights her commitment to improving maternal health outcomes and increasing access to quality care. Furthermore, her esteemed memberships in the Black Midwives Alliance and the Birth and Breastfeeding Leadership Institute showcase her dedication to advancing the fields of human lactation and midwifery. Beyond her professional accomplishments, Natatia holds certifications as a Red Cross Certified First Aid and CPR Instructor, Certified Children's Vision Screener, SOARS Works Representative, Fourth Trimester Fitness Instructor, Lamaze certified childbirth educator, prenatal yoga instructor and is certified in Mental Health First Aid. Natatia has been happily married to her husband, Darryl, for over 14 years, and together they are proud parents of four children: Darryl III, Darryn, Daylon, and Dior. In her leisure time, she enjoys supporting her children in their sports activities.

As Clevelands Family Photographer, I am dedicated to preserving your memories with imagination, ingenuity and laughter. I specialize in helping you feel comfortable in front of the camera so that I can capture your joy through my photos. My passion is being able to capture your special moments to view forever through family lifestyle photography and newborn lifestyle photography.

Certified Labor and Postpartum & Infant Care Doula serving NE Ohio. Here to protect the magic of birth ✨

My name is Jotoya l. Gray . I am a divorced mother of five ranging from ages 27-34. I have 7 grandchildren ranging from ages 8 months to 16 yrs of age and one on the way. I would is at the post office for 25 years before venturing out into my entrepreneurial career. I have an associate degree in accounting and a bachelors degree in Business. I started Limits Removed Cleaning Service and my doula training as an End of Life doula. I have been a honorary doula for my family and friends on both ends of life’s spectrum ; I officially started my career in birth work In July of 2024 by working with Birthing Beautiful Communities, as a birthing and postpartum doula. I look forward to working with you and your family on this wonderful birth journey.

I’m a doula, herbalist, mom of nine, permaculturist and preschool teacher. I love to help and be a support to others.

Hello! My name is Tierra , and I’m a 20-year-old black doula passionate about supporting families during one of the most transformative times in their lives. I believe in the power of connection, education, and empowerment, and I’m dedicated to providing emotional, physical, and informational support to birthing individuals and their loved ones. As a doula, I aim to create a safe and nurturing environment where families can feel confident and informed about their choices. I’m committed to advocating for diverse voices in birth and promoting holistic practices that honor cultural traditions. Outside of my doula work, I enjoy reading, and singing, which help me stay grounded and inspired. I’m excited to be part of this journey with families, helping them navigate their unique paths to parenthood!

Hello and congratulations on your upcoming birth! Birth is a gift. Working a birth doula since 2009 has been a great joy in my life. I love walking the journey with couples - providing caring support, calm confidence, and years of experience to help make birth the best it can be. Other than supporting birth, my favorite days include time with my family (4 grown children and one grandson), being out in nature, prayer, and reading a good book.

I am a career nanny of 11 years, ages ranging from 3 days old to 9 years old. I am becoming dual certified as a Newborn Care Specialist and a Post Partum Doula. I have an associates in Deaf Interpreter studies and have several years experience with special needs children (pre school) as well as nanny experience with special needs and language development. Not much scares me and I have the negotiation skills of a pro. I am passionate about seeing milestones ( no matter what age) being reached. I am extremely reliable and take positive communication very seriously. I appreciate learning about different cultures and religions and will respect these beliefs, while doing my best to help your child follow your beliefs. Helping your child grow to be respectful and kind is something that I will strive for. I am not a fan of screen time, I prefer to keep your child busy with other activities. I enjoy traveling and seeing and experiencing different ways of life. I love going to venues that have live music and being outside. You will see my name as Kathleen, but most everyone calls me Katie, unless you're my mother when she was mad at me and then it's Kathleen. I look froward to hearing from parents that are interested in having someone that at all times is keeping an eye on their Child and considers their safety my number 1 priority.

I Hey, I’m Simone. I am a doula that services the metro Cleveland area. I’ve always felt when you start with the woman or the mother, you are saving the community. With that being said, one of my goals is to make sure I can help and educate women as much as possible, so not only are they getting the necessary information for them to have a successful birth but to set them up for success for years to come as a mother. When going thru the birthing experience it’s important to have an advocate who is there solely on your behalf and my job just that! After I had my daughter women’s health became a big priority for me, I made an instant decision that my goal is to help women have the opportunities during labor that I didn’t get, so let me give you that opportunity starting now. I am born and raised Cleveland native, and a mother of 1. I have a sassy 3-year-old whose going on 33, but I wouldn’t change it for the world. When I had my daughter, I had an advocate but unfortunately, I still had to have a cesarean section, which devasted me, that’s story for another day lol, but it allowed me to see the vision I wanted to partake in this health field world. As a child I always stated I wanted to be an Obstetrician, so being in Women’s Health and becoming a doula has been a great opportunity and let’s be honest full circle for me. Being able to have that 1-on-1 support and advocate for you during your birthing journey is a wonderful experience. I am a DONA trained Certified doula, a nursing student with plans on being in labor & delivery, as well as plan on furthering my education by becoming a Certified Midwife. Not only is my goal to service women during this time to help their needs and wants of their birthing journey come into fruition, but to change the narrative and help the mortality rate decrease for women of color. I have a passion for this and my compassion and empathy for women make me the perfect doula just for you! I look forward to meeting you and your baby!

Hi! I am a Certified Full-Spectrum Doula. I believe in being a client’s village by providing emotional and physical support, as well as resources.

I am a labor support specialist—“doula”—who is with you during childbirth to help you stay calm and comfortable as you move through your birthing process, give you information about your care and help you achieve your goals. My Background, Education and Philosophy I am Imani Abdul-Zahir. I was born and raised in the inner city of Cleveland Ohio. I am a doula with 27 years of experience and was trained by Birthing Beautiful Communities (a 501c3 non-profit). My philosophy about birth is that it is a normal bodily function governed by biological and psychological mechanisms, and is not a medical condition. Many communities of color have historically been built and maintained around the concept of “it takes a village”. Caring for mother and baby throughout pregnancy and during childbirth is essential for successful societies. Those with knowledge, experience and expertise have an obligation to educate, support and assist. My core values are commitment, compassion, & knowledge. I have a strong commitment to serving the needs of pregnant people in our community through compassion and evidence-based practices. My priorities as a doula are four, to ensure, educate, reassure & elevate. 1. to ensure that my clients receive the best hands-on care, comfort, and assistance during pregnancy, labor, delivery, and recovery. 2. to educate my clients regarding pregnancy, labor, delivery & recovery as well as what they may expect from hospitals and medical staff. Also to provide connections and access to other beneficial resources. 3. to reassure clients that their birth is their own and they have what they need, within themselves, and at their disposal to secure a healthy, safe and positive birth experience. 4. to help elevate clients above their fears, insecurities & expectations using positive encouragement and emotional support. My goals are to help reduce the maternal and infant mortality rate, to help people to have the safest, healthiest birth possible, and to restore a sense of well being to those who are childbearing through careful postpartum care. The first step in getting you the support you deserve is to schedule an intake meeting. During the intake meeting, I will answer any questions you might have, learn about your family needs and how I can best support you.

I believe that as humans we must be “Healthy & Whole” physically, mentally and emotionally. This mantra should apply to expectant mothers as well. Black mothers especially have a higher maternal mortality rate than any other race. My mission is to help close the gap on this disparity so everyone on this journey is left feeling healthy and whole. My personal journey of both pregnancy loss and carrying full term pregnancies was the catalyst that led me to become a birth doula. My Sweet Cadence Doula Services is here to empower, support and educate those who are in their pregnancy journey by creating a space so each birthing person can birth with knowledge and confidence.

Brianna was born to be a doula. For as long as she can remember she had one goal; she wanted to nurture and support a child of her own. Becoming a mom was everything to her. As she grew, her “need to nurture” placed her on an educational path toward social work with a counseling Major, but, after the birth of her own daughter, it was doula work and teaching childbirth education that spoke the loudest to her. Brianna holds the following prestigious certifications: ProDoula Certified Labor Doula Doulaversity TENS Certification Additionally, Brianna is a ProDoula Pre-Certified Childbirth Educator and is excited to complete certification by Dec. 2021. Brianna also earned, and maintains Red Cross CPR/AED/FirstAid Certification. When working with clients, Brianna reminds them to give themselves grace; to listen to their bodies and offer themselves the same patience they would give to some else if they were having a baby. Brianna opened her doula business in 2020 and has never been more personally, or professionally rewarded. Admittedly, she loves taking care of others and quite frankly… She’s really good at it! When not working with clients, Brianna loves to explore the Metroparks in her area with her family. Brianna supports families in the Cleveland and Northeastern Ohio areas and is thrilled at the opportunity to support yours!

It can be hard to navigate the vast amount of information about infant and toddler sleep. I can provide you the information and help you learn about sleep. We will work together to build a personalized plan for you and your baby to meet your sleep goals! Let me help you & you can say GOODBYE to the overwhelm!

Hi there! I'm Margaret. I'm a mom, strength coach & pre/postnatal fitness specialist, & I'm passionate about helping you experience a more comfortable & confident pregnancy, birth & postpartum experience by strengthening your body & building deep trust in yourself. The body transformation of pregnancy & postpartum is REAL, and can be tough to navigate at any ability level. It's my goal to make these changes easier for you, before, during, and after pregnancy by providing 1-on-1, online fitness & mindset support based on YOUR background, needs & goals. I have expertise in weightlifting, athletics, the pre/postnatal body & psychology. Strong As A Mom coaching emphasizes strength training, balanced fitness & a compassionate approach to mindset & behavior change to improve our long-term physical & mental health... for your strongest life ahead. I'm so glad you're here!

I was once a sleepy parent, which is why I’m now so passionate about helping families achieve the healthy sleep they need. I love working closely with families, formulating a plan unique to to their child(ren), respecting their parenting style, and supporting them throughout the process!

Hi! I’m Kristen Bindel. I’m a dedicated Birth Doula, Postpartum Doula and Lactation Counselor who has devoted her career to supporting families in the Cleveland area during the transformative journey of childbirth and Postpartum. I provide invaluable assistance, both emotional and physical, to expectant families navigating the challenges and joys of labor and early parenthood. Additionally, my expertise as a Lactation Counselor offers guidance to new parents in establishing and maintaining breastfeeding, ensuring both parent and baby start their journey with optimal health and connection. I am committed to holistic well-being and empowering families during their most precious moments.

My name is Lexx J! I am here to help your beautiful seed blossom! I am a certified perinatal, birth and postpartum doula. I also offer breastfeeding support along with many other services. I am passionate about birth work because each and every time a baby is born, so is a mother. My goal is to not only educated and support, but also help create and achieve ideal birthing plans and goals that will allow my client to be comfortable, happy and excited about the journey and overall experience!