Midwives & Home Birth Midwives Near Me in Ann Arbor, MI

I am a full service doula that can be contacted for prenatal, birth postpartum support or any combination of the 3. I aim to make every family feel confident and empowered by their choices through this transition. Knowing they are well informed and have access to all the resources they could want. I ask that my clients be honest about their wants/needs, and dedicate some prenatal hours to discussing this so we can be most effective with our time together. My goal is to help make this special time in your life comfortable, calm, and joyous.

From a young age, I have always found joy in caring for younger children and babies. As a teenager, my fascination with how women’s bodies worked deepened, leading me to educate myself about their complexities. Friends and family often turned to me for support and guidance regarding reproductive health, and I discovered a profound joy in listening, educating, and comforting those around me. My personal journey through pregnancies, losses, and the births of my own children solidified my desire to support women during these transformative times. I strive to cultivate positive and empowering experiences for all families. With over 16 years of experience in administration, early childhood education, and pediatric healthcare, caring for others is truly my specialty. I took a leap of faith to become a ProDoula-certified Labor, Birth, Postpartum, and Infant Care Doula because this is not just a job for me—it's my calling. I am also CPR/AED/First Aid certified, as well as HIPAA and OSHA compliant. In my free time, I cherish moments with my husband and our two children, creating lifelong memories together. I also enjoy traveling, serving at church, hosting gatherings with friends, and discovering new restaurants. I am excited to offer a safe, non-judgmental space filled with support and positivity, regardless of your life, birth, or parenting choices.

As a dedicated and supportive mother, my goal is to help you take a step back and truly take hold of each moment of your labor. I believe in empowering you to make the choices that feel right for you as your birth journey unfolds. Your birth story should be a beautiful reflection of your experience and the role you play. I live by a simple yet profound motto: “The mother deserves to be cherished and celebrated, the baby deserves to be embraced and revered, and the space around them is sacred and should be honored.” Together, let's create an atmosphere that nurtures all of this. I am a birth doula who equally specializes in all birth outcomes. I delivered my son who was incompatible with life and it opened my eyes to the need of bereavement doulas as well as birth doulas. Hold and honor your babies.

As a dedicated mother of four, I bring my passion for birth, breastfeeding, and maternal mental health to my work as a doula. With extensive training and certification, I am committed to providing exceptional support to families during the transformative journey of childbirth and early parenthood. I am certified in Infant/Child and Adult CPR/AED, ensuring safety in all situations. My additional certifications issued from the State of Michigan include Breastfeeding Basics for Peer Counselors, Infant Safe Sleep for Professionals Working with Families, Prevention of Early Elective Delivery, and Alcohol Free Baby & Me. My mission is to empower and support families, helping them navigate the challenges and joys of childbirth and early parenting with confidence and care.

I bring 10 years of heartfelt service to families in a variety of setting to my role as your birth and postpartum doula. I am certified in birth and postpartum doula work and have attended numerous births and postpartum periods. My experience has taught me how to effectively support new moms so they can feel empowered in their decision making and enjoy their birth and postpartum period.

We so often are in search of magic, without realizing we have it right inside of ourselves. For me, becoming a mother has proven that to be true. Birthing Ancestors was created from the idea that when you have a child you are not only birthing a future generation, but you are also birthing yourself as a parent - someone’s ancestor. It is my greatest honor to holistically support you throughout every stage of your childbearing journey, and help you to discover the magic that has always been inside of you. Since becoming a certified Full Spectrum Doula in 2021, I have fallen deeply in love with this work. I have expanded my knowledge to support clients from fertility/preconception planning thru postpartum, with special interests in herbal and nutritional support. I also have 200hr yoga teacher certification giving me knowledge in anatomy, stretching and strengthening muscles, relaxation techniques, and preparing the body for labor.

Hey there! I'm Katelyn Dabelstein. I provide expert doula and lactation support to expecting mothers and families. I'm a certified doula, lactation counselor, childbirth educator, and fellow mother passionate about empowering families with evidence-based information and compassionate care throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Schedule your FREE 30-minute introductory call today to see if we are a good fit to work together :)

Hi! I'm Katelyn, the owner of Birthing Balance (birthingbalance.com). I am a mother, Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC), Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator (LCCE), and pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Maternal and Child Health from Union University. Please email me for online childbirth education and lactation services. I teach attachment-focused mothers seeking professional guidance through their pregnancy, birth, and breastfeeding journies. Talk soon, mama!

Hello! I am Mindy Heinonen and I am a birth doula in Livingston county, MI. I grew up the youngest of seven and have always been surrounded with children. I was a nanny before I realized my calling to supporting mothers in their journey. I believe that support during the most transformative moments of your life is something that every family deserves. I am passionate about physiological birth and supporting what a woman's body was made to do. I came up with the name "Loving Arms Doula" from the belief that my mind, hands, and heart can truly make a difference in your story.

With over a decade of experience as a mother of three and a certified birth, postpartum, and lactation counselor, I am well-equipped to support you as your doula. Through my years of experience, I have honed my resourcefulness and become a trusted confidant for new families embarking on their postpartum journey. I have discovered a wealth of amazing support available for nursing and postpartum families. From online lactation consultations to in-person support groups, I am dedicated to connecting families with the resources they need to thrive during this special time. No matter what challenges or concerns arise, I am here to provide professional, compassionate guidance every step of the way. Let's work together to make your postpartum journey a fulfilling and supported experience.

Hello Birthing Families :) I am currently a Doula Trainee servicing the Detroit area. As I aim to complete my certification, I am providing free prenatal, labor and delivery, and postnatal support to expectant families. My purpose in this journey is to lower the risks of Mother's experiencing birth trauma, lack of support, and feeling unseen and unheard in the hospital room. My role is to provide support and comfort, ensure your questions are answered and needs are met, and overall advocate for what you want from the medical providers who will be aiding you in birthing your baby. You deserve to experience a safe and joyful birthing experience.

Hi! My name is Majerle (Marley) I’m a certified birth doula and would love to be apart of your journey! I’m first aid and cpr certified, a night nanny,Newborn/Baby and Family photographer and continue my education constantly in new methods and fields. I am a mother to two under two and myself have experienced both a natural and medicated birth.I want to help support you, baby, and your partner in every way possible to help have a calm and healthy labor,birth and postpartum experience! Please send me a message through bornbir or an email - majerletravisbuiss@gmail.com.

As a doula, I can: - encourage you to find and utilize your voice to advocate for yourself and your child -provide you with evidence-based information about pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period and walk you through creating a birth plan; I even create a formal PDF copy for you or I to take to the hospital after our thorough discussions! :) - provide physical and emotional support throughout our time together through appointments, phone, and text check ins -locate and connect you to local resources to help bridge needs, find compassionate and patient-centered care, and keep you up to date on local family events and programs -give tips on comfort during pregnancy, birth ball demonstrations, breastfeeding education and postpartum lactation (including pumping and flange fitting) text, phone, and in person support and assistance -play the role of a pregnancy companion; text me how your provider appointments went! I want to know! :) Yes, I want to know the gender, and YES I want to know when you’re feeling down and lonely! Feel comfortable telling me about the stress of returning to work or the stress of affording food this week. Let me be the person who says, “Okay, so how can I help?!” -and soooo much more! With personalized services geared towards education, perinatal medical advocacy, and physical and emotional preparation, and the goal of preparation for childbirth and caring for both your new baby and postpartum body. Although our birth plan may not go EXACTLY as planned, I do believe every birthing person should feel heard, respected, and in control of their pregnancy, birth, and postpartum period. With that, I will always go the extra mile if that mile is within my reach, to ensure that happens for each of my client families. My birth experiences may not have gone exactly the way I imagined it would.. But the end result always came out even better than I could have dreamed! I am the lucky parent of 2 beautiful children who, as CLICHE as it is, are the absolute light of my life! I have a 3 year old son who melts hearts for a living (Ha! He knows he’s a little ham), and a very intelligent 11 year old daughter who loves art, kittens, and peace and quiet away from her brother (we are your typical American family you can say lol..). I have a wonderful significant other named Brandon who has helped me to be able to support my client families and community. Every time I take off for a birth, he says “Take your time with them, babe! Your clients need and deserve it!” Brandon also supported the growth of our family when we decided to introduce two cats to our household earlier this year! Felix is a super friendly kitty who gives strange, but satisfying human-like hugs and Doula (yes, I did think this was hilarious at the time lol) is a total sweetie who is always ready for love! Shortly after we adopted our final family member, Clyde, a super relaxed bearded dragon who quickly learned that if he acted EXTRA cute I would probably offer him an extra bug instead of making him eat ALL of his fruit and veggie salad. As IRONIC as it is, in the experiences of creating and bringing up my family, life has shaped me into a person with a passion in serving other people who are bringing up their own growing families. As someone with the experience of a teenage mother, I am transparent of the fact that pregnancy, birth, and parenting can be a scary road to navigate if you are doing it without support, guidance, or knowledge of “how all this works.” I have a passion for what I do because I believe every current and expecting mother deserves to have someone they can turn to without judgement and biases in a time that can be an excruciatingly vulnerable time for a lot of us.

Hi, I’m so thankful you’re here. My name is Kara, and I’m a prenatal, birth, and postpartum doula who views this work as a sacred calling—an opportunity to walk alongside families as they enter one of life’s most sacred seasons. I believe that birth is a beautiful, God-designed experience, and it’s my heart’s desire to create a space where you feel safe, supported, and deeply seen. Whether it’s your first baby or your fifth, I will walk with you in love, prayer, and steady encouragement, gently reminding you that you are never alone. I strive to create a peaceful, prayerful space where you feel supported, confident, and reminded that God is present in every contraction, every breath, and every moment of your journey. My philosophy is rooted in trust: trust in your body, trust in the process, and most importantly, trust in the Lord who has authored your story and knit your baby together with intention and care. Whether you desire prayer, quiet presence, or a reassuring voice during labor, as your doula, my role is not just physical or emotional—I am here to pray with you, speak life over you, and remind you of the promises God has spoken over your motherhood. It would be an honor to walk this path with you.

Hello! My name is Emma Weaver. I’m a wife and mom to two girls. I became a birth doula after having a doula at my births and wanted to give other expecting families that same support. I’m passionate about educating families on their options in pregnancy and birth and advocating for my clients to help them get the birth they are dreaming of!

Because of my unique blend of training and experience in both counseling and doula work, I am a good choice as a doula for anyone who would appreciate the extra depths I can go to in our prenatal and postpartum visits, as well as during your birth! In addition to the transformative and emotional side of birth, I also have done extended study in spinning babies, what different labor patterns mean, and what positions help in different situations. My toolbox includes all the standard “comfort measures” most doulas use for labor as well as a lot of “outside the box” ways to cope that I have learned from my extensive reading.

Newly certified birth doula —and currently completing a pre licensure masters in nursing with the goal of becoming a women's health provider. I'm hoping to provide low cost services to those who need support! I am located in Flat Rock, MI. Serving clients in the greater Ann Arbor, Detroit and Toledo areas.

From the first contraction to the first 40 days—I’ve got you. I’m Jade, a birth and postpartum doula and mom of five from Detroit. I’ve been supporting families for over 10 years—through labor, birth, and those tender postpartum weeks. In the birth room, I bring calm, steady support so you and your partner feel confident and cared for. Once baby is here, I shift into hands-on help—cooking nourishing meals, guiding breastfeeding, and making sure moms get the rest and recovery they deserve.

I am a birth and postpartum doula located in the Metro Detroit with a background in public relations. I have over a year of experience with a vaginal birth rate over 80%. I am passionate about birth work as a result of my own experiences with 2 preventable c-sections and a vaginal birth after cesarean (attended by a doula). In addition this work is dear to my hear having witnessed the impact of the advocacy, support and assistance doulas provide especially in the lives of women of color.

I am a community health worker of many years. I love to serve the people of my community by assisting them with all things wellness, new and expecting mom, and children.