Find a Childbirth Educator Near Me in Ames, IA

Hello! My name is Crystal, and as a wife, mom of three, and registered nurse of almost 20 years, I’ve always been drawn to helping others. But it was the alarming reality of our nation’s maternal morbidity and mortality rate that truly ignited my passion. Despite our advanced medical care, too many women are suffering, and I believe it's due to a lack of holistic support. I'm here to change that. As a labor and postpartum doula and childbirth educator, I'm committed to providing compassionate care and evidence-based information to empower women and families. Let's work together to create a safer, more supportive birthing experience.

My name is Carter and I'm a certified birth and postpartum doula. My journey started when I had my son, and had a doula with him. He was in the NICU 76 days. During which time I had a lot of time to reflect on my birth, and how much I appreciated having a doula with me. I wanted to help families this way, and shift a change from working in mental health services. My doula style is one that puts emphasis on knowledge, empowerment, and advocacy. My service is rooted in the belief that every family deserves to feel informed, empowered, and supported navigating the incredible world of pregnancy, childbirth, and early parenthood. I am here to give compassionate support for your family throughout this transformative time. I am honored to be a part of your journey and look forward to supporting you and your family with the care and respect you deserve.

Hello! My name is Erika TeGrotenhuis. I am a trained birth and postpartum doula dedicated to walking alongside families in the Des Moines area during one of life’s most powerful transitions. I believe both birth and the postpartum period are more than medical experiences — they are transformative journeys that deserve compassionate, informed, and unwavering support. What drew me to doula work was hearing about my sister’s amazing experience of having a doula at my nephew's birth. I have always been fascinated by anything babies and birth-related, and to me, there is nothing more beautiful than watching life be brought into this world. I am a very passionate and goal-oriented person, and my biggest hope is to be able to help moms advocate for themselves and to be a part of helping them have the most empowering and prepared birth experience they can. My approach is grounded in respect, inclusivity, and the belief that every woman deserves to feel safe, supported, and strong. It would be an honor to support you as you welcome your baby into the world. Outside of doula work, I enjoy singing, playing piano, snuggling with my pup, hanging out with my friends, and reading.

Adrian is a U.S. Army veteran and advocate for social justice, community development and birth equity. She believes that every woman has the right to access support and evidence-based information, which are the keys to having an empowered birth experience. She is professionally trained in childbirth, postpartum care, lactation, and COVID-19 community education and is a certified birth doula through DONA International and a certified lactation specialist. Founder of Motherland Doula Co., Adrian serves families in Central Iowa and provides in-person and virtual education, support and practical guidance. Her services are geared to support families physically, mentally and emotionally during their most precious season of life. When not involved in birth work, Adrian enjoys gardening, traveling and spending time with her family and friends.

Hello! I’m Katie Nyberg, a certified birth and postpartum doula, childbirth educator, lactation educator, and speaker based in Des Moines and Central Iowa. Since 2010, I’ve had the privilege of supporting hundreds of mothers, partners, and families through their childbirth journeys. My mission is to provide the essential care and support that expecting families often lack in today’s society. I love supporting all births and parenting styles. My goal is to help families feel prepared and supported as they embark on this new adventure of parenthood! In addition to my doula services, I’m a state-licensed educator and a frequent speaker for mothers, families, and healthcare providers. I love engaging with the community through interactive training sessions. Since 2015, I’ve been a proud member of CAPPA (Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association), where I combine my passion for teaching with my commitment to supporting new mothers as a Postpartum Doula Trainer.

Hi, welcome to Love Bean Doula! I'm originally from the Chicagoland area, and moved to Iowa in 1996. My husband and I have 3 sons, 1 daughter, 1 grandson and a zoo of pets. I have always been fascinated by all aspects of birth. The beauty of what a woman’s body can do naturally, the pain a woman can endure, the strength that is shown throughout each stage of pregnancy, labor/delivery, and the awesome miracle that birth is. I recognize that each birth, each baby, and each birthing person are proudly unique in their own way, and every pregnancy is deserving of compassionate support. My goal is to help you feel informed, empowered, and connected to your birth experience. I’m committed to holding space for you and your feelings, to helping you overcome fears you may have surrounding pregnancy and childbirth, and replacing them with confidence, calm, and readiness.

Hey there! My name is Lisa Jordan. I am a passionate Labor Doula, Postpartum Doula, and Life Coach supporting families in Des Moines, Iowa. I began my motherhood journey in 2017 and after experiencing first-hand the challenges (and triumphs!) that come with motherhood, I found my calling to support other moms in their own motherhood journeys. I launched the Midwest Mama in 2019 have been happily supporting families ever since! My mission is to provide the individualized support and education all families deserve so that you can feel empowered in your choices with pregnancy, birth, and beyond. When I’m not attending a birthday party or birth community event, you can usually find me with my family! My husband and I have two boys (ages 7 and 3) and a new addition on the way. We love exploring all of the activities our city has to offer, thrifting, and scoping out new coffee shops.

Shy is a proud firefighter’s wife and mama to two sweet boys. She loves the Lord and spending time outside with her family. Shyanne fell in love with birth in 2015, when she lived in Kenya and volunteered at the local hospital. Her strength lies in low intervention, physiological birth, but her ultimate goal is to help every family achieve a positive birth experience--every single family deserves the best birth experiences! She is dedicated to empowering and educating moms so they can achieve the birth of their dreams!

Hello! My name is Shay and I am a newer Doula trying to get all the experience! I have 5 years of nursing experience, and 2 years of experience with labor and delivery! Feel free to connect as I would love to chat with you and support you through one of the most important stages of life! :)

As a dedicated birth and postpartum doula in central, IA, I inspire central Iowa families to thrive through pregnancy, childbirth, parenthood, and beyond. I hold certifications as an Essential Oils birth consultant and aromatherapist, and I am currently pursuing additional credentials in Fertility health, placenta encapsulation, VBAC’s and birth trauma. My goal as a doula is to deliver personalized support, encouragement, and ensure every woman feels empowered and supported. Birth is a transformative, joyful, empowering experience, and I am committed to guiding you seamlessly through it.

CAPPA certified Birth Doula specializing in VBACs/VBacC2s. I have additional training BBA and Hynobabies, I work with families during pregnancy, labor, and during the post-partum period. I have experience with home births and hospital births, multiples, and take hynobabies clients. You can expect me to personalize your birth package to your needs and budget within reason. You can add/ deduct prenatal and postpartum visits to suit your needs. I require a 75$ retainer for holding your expected due date and the remaining fee by 36 weeks.

Hello! I’m Paige Schwickerath, a trained birth doula serving families in Central Iowa. My passion for birth began with my own pregnancy and home birth experience. That journey ignited a deep desire to educate and support moms as they prepare for the birth they envision — while also equipping them for the unexpected twists that can arise during labor. Shortly after welcoming my baby, I completed my birth doula training through DONA International and began serving families in the birth world. I am passionate about empowering women to confidently step into their motherhood journey through faith, education, and compassionate support. It would be an honor to walk alongside you through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.

Hello! I am a birth doula currently working toward DONA certification. I can attend births at home, hospitals, or birth centers. My goal is to support you, your baby, and your partner and to help you have the most enjoyable birth possible, whatever the circumstances may be.

Hi! Im Nicole, a birth doula providing support to women in the DSM area. I am passionate about serving women through their birth experience, providing informed, evidence-based information to create a positive and memorable birth experience.

Jaquanda Allen-Oates, affectionately known as Jackie, is a devoted doula whose passion for birth work was born from her own personal experiences. Having known both the feeling of being alone in a delivery room—overwhelmed by information coming too fast to comprehend—and the comfort of being surrounded by love and support, Jackie understands deeply how powerful the right presence can be during birth. For Jackie, doula work is not just a profession—it’s passion pushed into purpose. She believes that every woman deserves to feel seen, supported, and empowered as she brings life into the world. Her mission is to support, advocate for, educate, and empower women throughout their birthing journey, ensuring they feel confident and cared for every step of the way. With a nurturing spirit and a heart for service, Jackie stands beside families as a steady, compassionate guide—helping them embrace the beauty, strength, and sacredness of birth.

Every woman's body is sacred and capable of incredible things. As a doula, I am committed to honoring and supporting mothers during this challenging yet beautiful time in their lives. I believe that every mother deserves to have a doula by her side, providing comfort and guidance when she is at her most vulnerable. It would be an honor to step into your sacred space and serve you during this transformative journey. Let's work together to create a safe, nurturing, and empowering birth experience for you and your baby. You are strong, you are capable, and you are deserving of all the support and love in the world. Let's do this together.

Jazzmine Brooks, the "Rural Black Doula", and I am a professional full-spectrum doula in the Ames, Ankeny, Des Moines, Iowa, and surrounding areas. I also provide support virtually out of state to individuals and families. When invited to journey with someone through their reproductive health, fertility, pregnancy, birth, postpartum, or lactation journey, I become an ally. I am someone to walk beside you and I serve as someone to lean on when needed. I focus on providing support through evidence-based care, hands-on support, listening with compassion and an open heart, and treating families with dignity and love.

Hello, My name is Nateiga Cameron and im a Doula out of DSM Polk County area. I have been a doula for going on two years and services many families. I love my work and can’t wait to service more families.

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I am a birthing person, an adoptive mother of a child with special needs, and partner to an amazing wife. I have lived in the Des Moines area my entire life and am familiar with the ins and outs of birthing and parenting from many different perspectives. I provide empathetic, inclusive care for all families allowing each birthing person to be supported to find their center and strength before, during, and after pregnancy.