Find a Pregnancy & Postpartum Provider Near Me in Ankeny, IA

Hello! My name is Crystal, and as a wife, mom of three, and registered nurse, 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.

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.

Hi! My name is Brenda and I am an International board certified lactation consultant! I have been a lactation consultant since 2021. My full time job is in a hospital but I have recently started helping moms and babes out in their home! I am a mom of two little boys. My passion for helping moms and their babes with their breastfeeding journey started when I worked my first perinatal job. But, it grew tremendously when I began breastfeeding my first and now my second child. I hope that you will allow me to be a small helpful part of your breastfeeding journey!

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.

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.

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!

Striving to bring comfort & dignity, provide empowerment & support, all while keeping the focus on YOU. SERVING VIRTUALLY AND IN PERSON Accepting clients for both labor and PP doula care! (How are PP Doulas helpful? Let me fold your newborns laundry, cook for you & care for baby all while you rest and recover from the birth experience and transition into caring for a newborn in home) Strong history in proving lactation counseling, support & education to fellow parents.

I am excited to be working with families. My desire stems from personal experience as I was fortunate to have amazing support after my own children were born. I know the benefits of this care and every mom and family deserves this same foundation. I understand the demands and chaos of family life and I know that each birth and child brings new joys, challenges, and changes to a family’s rhythm. My heart is to help families gracefully enter this new season—offering guidance, rest, and encouragement rooted in compassion and faith. Let me support and nurture you and your family as you become confident in this new phase of life. I have experienced a variety of deliveries personally – unmedicated and medicated, emergency c-section, VBACs, and homebirth and each came with a different kind of recovery. I know that my personal experience will allow me to assist each mother in their postpartum time. As a pediatric nurse I had the pleasure of working with newborn babies regularly. I enjoyed educating new parents but the time I spent with them was minimal and working with families during a postpartum shift gives me additional time for this education. I also used cloth diapers for all of my children from birth through potty training. Areas of Specialty & Professional Trainings: BSN, RN; Postpartum Doula, Nurtured Doula Trainings; ALPP CLC; PALS certified CPR

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.

Labor and Delivery/Home birth nurse. Wellness Space owner. Birth Trauma Resolution Therapist. Ayurvedic Practitioner. I believed in informed consent, social justice, healthcare reform, evidence based research, and bodily autonomy. I am pro choice, a BLM supporter, LGBTQIA+ supporter, and believe that we all deserve to be supported in our birth space.

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.

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.

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.

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 Katherine and I am a physical therapist specializing in pelvic health for both women and children, and infant/early childhood development. I utilize a holistic treatment approach and seek to identify the root cause of symptoms. I help empower moms to feel confident and strong in their bodies at every stage of life. I also help parents feel confident in their child’s development. I specialize in infant development and pediatric pelvic health. My goal is to help your child reach their full potential! I am a devoted mother to two young, rambunctious boys, which gives me a unique perspective on the challenges and joys of parenting. I know firsthand how important it is for parents to feel supported and empowered, and I bring this compassionate approach to my work. When I'm not helping patients, I enjoy spending time outdoors, walks with my Brittany Spaniel, practicing yoga, and indulging in warm vanilla lattes.

My name is Brooklyn McMurray. I am the proud mother of 4 boys under 8! Being their mom is the greatest joy of my life, and they have taught me so much! I believe parenthood is a magical and wonderful experience, that we weren’t meant to do alone. I would love to work with families in being that extra set of hands so many families need. I have my bachelors degree in Child Development and Family Studies. Between my educational background and raising four boys, there isn’t much I haven’t seen or don’t feel comfortable handling!

Hello! I am a single mother of four. I didn't always have the positive pregnancy experience I wanted or envisioned. I focus on prenatal massage to help mama's find comfort, relief, and relaxation during this exciting, growing, and sometimes hard time!

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.

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.