Jaya Mallik

Maple Valley, Washington

5.0 (16 reviews)

Jaya Mallik

3 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hi! I’m Jaya Mallik (she/her), a birth and postpartum doula in Maple Valley, WA, where I live with my husband, Nathan, and our two daughters, Asha and Diya. My journey into doula work began with my own birth experiences. After an emergency first birth and postpartum depression, I found healing during my second birth with the support of a culturally aligned doula who empowered me and honored my values. Her guidance inspired me to provide the same compassionate care to others. As a Woman of Color and current DEI practitioner, I’m committed to addressing healthcare inequities and ensuring every birthing person feels empowered and supported through this transformative journey.

Recent review

We can't say enough wonderful things about Jaya! She was a wonderful addition to our birth team and made both pregnancy and labor a comfortable and safe experience. Throughout pregnancy, Jaya was a great communicator. She was always willing to answer our questions and checked in on us as we got closer to the end of our pregnancy. When we met in person to discuss our vision for labor and delivery, she shared an immense amount of information with us and helped us craft a birth plan. She was respectful of all of our wishes and helped us to feel informed and prepared. We were unexpectedly induced before the end our pregnancy. When we found this out, Jaya immediately called us to talk things through. She was kind and gentle and made sure we had the information we needed. When she joined us in the hospital during labor, she brought with her a balance of both calmness and positivity. As labor progressed and we had to make decisions about care, she again made sure we had the right knowledge to make informed decisions. She supported both me and my partner as we navigated the challenges of labor, and helped to bring both joy and serenity into the room. Overall, Jaya was incredibly supportive, kind, and knowledgeable. She made us feel safe, listened to, and empowered. We would highly recommend her for birth doula services, and are very grateful for her support and wisdom. 

- Katy G.

Charity Ferrusca

Tacoma, Washington

5.0 (3 reviews)

Charity Ferrusca

7 years of experience

Hello I have been a birth doula for 5 years. I am a vet, mom of 7 and an Army wife. I love bonding and watching moms experience true empowerment in the birth room no matter what that looks like to them.

Recent review

Charity has helped me in so many ways throughout my pregnancy and my labor . I’ve had fears and doubts because of my mindset , I was terrified of the pain . I would have never imagine that my fifth child would be my natural home birth baby ! If it wasn’t for charity I don’t think I would have ever made it , her positive mindset and compassion pushed me to overcome the pain and bring my baby earth side . I can say no more how chaotic my labor was , it was the absolute best experience ever !!!

- Amber C.

Chantell Hill

Tacoma, Washington

5.0 (1 review)

Chantell Hill

5 years of experience

I am a married mother of 3 and understand that moms need support. My heart is geared towards the emotional support and well being of new and expectant parents. So you don't feel alone.

Recent review

Chantell saved my day! She helped me go through the birthing experience and I can vouch for her. I couldn't have managed it without her. I will recommend her any day 🙂

- Yuthi B.

Shelby Jawer

Tacoma, Washington

Shelby Jawer

5 years of experience

I’m Shelby (she/her), queer first-time mama who sees a huge need for postpartum care. Providing postpartum preparation and postpartum doula care from birth-one year.

Cedar Durfee

Tacoma, Washington

Cedar Durfee

17 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Ce has been working with birthing families for over 13 years. Ce believes that everyone should have access to midwifery care and lactation support to help them meet their birthing and infant feeding goals in a way that is tailored to them and their family's needs.

Vanessa Quintero

Tacoma, Washington

Vanessa Quintero

3 years of experience

Hello, my name is Vanessa, and I am honored to support and empower families on their unique birthing journeys. As an Afro-Latina/BIPOC birth worker, I am deeply committed to fostering safe, informed, and sacred birthing experiences. Following my spiritual calling as a healer, I completed my Birth Doula Workshop Training at Bastyr University’s Simkin Center for Allied Birth Professions in July 2023. This training equipped me with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to guide expecting families with compassionate care, advocacy, and emotional support through pregnancy, labor, and postpartum. My approach is rooted in intuition, empowerment, and holistic care. I believe every birthing person deserves to feel heard, respected, and supported in making informed choices about their body and birth experience. As your doula, I am here to hold space for you, whether through physical comfort, emotional reassurance, or spiritual grounding. Birth is a sacred rite of passage, and you are powerful beyond measure. I look forward to walking this journey with you. Let’s create a birth experience that honors your strength, wisdom, and intuition.

Fiona Mortensen

Puyallup, Washington

5.0 (2 reviews)

Fiona Mortensen

2 years of experience

Hi, I’m Fiona Mortensen, founder of Little Pines Doula. I’m a certified postpartum doula, student lactation counselor, and a mom to two little boys under two, proudly supporting families throughout the Greater Seattle and Tacoma areas. My passion for birth and postpartum work began during my time as an EMT in King County, where I had the unforgettable experience of helping a mother deliver her sixth baby. That moment opened my eyes to the beauty and privilege of supporting families during such a powerful transition. Since then, I’ve welcomed my own children—first via cesarean and then through a VBAC—experiences that have deepened my appreciation for the importance of informed, compassionate care throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. With a background in emergency medicine—including work on a NICU/PICU transport team and as an ER Technician at Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital—I bring a steady, grounded presence and a blend of clinical knowledge and heartfelt support to my doula practice. At Little Pines Doula, I offer non-judgmental, personalized care to meet each family’s unique needs. I especially love helping new parents build confidence and connection as they adjust to life with their baby. Outside of doula work, I love exploring new parks with my boys, relaxing at the beach, and enjoying the beauty of the Pacific Northwest. At home, you’ll often find me curled up with an embroidery project and my cats, or sharing laughs and playful moments with my family. I believe joy and humor are essential, and I bring a light-hearted, down-to-earth energy into every family I support. I’m also passionate about learning and am always deepening my knowledge in birth, postpartum care, and lactation—not only to better serve my clients, but because I genuinely love continuing to grow. I truly believe the postpartum period can be one of the most beautiful and transformative times in a family’s life. It’s an honor to walk alongside families during this tender season—and to bring warmth, wisdom, and a few smiles along the way.

Recent review

Having Fiona as my postpartum doula was one of the best decisions we made when preparing for our little guy’s arrival. Fiona guided me through decision paralysis, every question or concern, and exhaustion; she did this with care, grace, compassion and patience. She was very professional (prompt, communicated expectations and boundaries clearly) while being personable. I needed someone just like this while my little family navigated this tender time of postpartum. There was never a moment of doubt or worry with Fiona as our doula. I knew my little dude was in great hands while I rested. I can’t recommend Fiona enough! Our 2 months with her was amazing and made my postpartum journey so much easier and peaceful.

- April L.

Emma Swartling

Tacoma, Washington

Emma Swartling

9 years of experience

At Lumos Chiropractic, we believe that your body is intelligent. We believe your body has great power, including the ability to heal and change. These concepts are vital to the prenatal period and early childhood, both are periods in life when your body is undergoing great and rapid changes. Chiropractic care helps to ensure that your brain, nervous system, and body can effectively and completely communicate without interference. Clear communication is essential in allowing your body to wholly function.

Cherish Perez

Tacoma, Washington

Cherish Perez

9 years of experience

I love my job! Supporting parents through labor, birth and postpartum is amazing, and rewarding, and what I feel called to do. I am a birth and postpartum doula, as well as a childbirth educator and a lactation educator. Having an understanding of your options is a big part of preventing birth trauma. Educating parents about how they can better navigate their labor and the medical system is a big part of what I do. I support folks emotionally, physically, with information/resources, and with advocacy (and photo documentation of their labor). We usually have some fun too!

Kelly Hickman

Buckley, Washington

Kelly Hickman

8 years of experience

Hello there, my name is Kelly! As a postpartum doula, the core foundation of my practice is my passion and commitment to offering meaningful support to each of my clients on their journey into parenthood. I will be there to help you navigate with nonjudgmental and evidence-based information. My goal as your postpartum doula is to empower you and your family, and to help you to build confidence in your new role as a parent. I will be there for it all... encouraging you and supporting you in your choices and needs as a new parent the entire way.

Deb Jimenez

Tacoma, Washington

Deb Jimenez

18 years of experience

My approach is simple. I passionately believe every family deserves to have the BEST and most comprehensive care that starts with pregnancy, follows through birth and continues as your family grows. As a doula since 2008, I have built my career striving to provide complete care that respects your family in all aspects to help you along your journey as a growing family.

Briana Singh

Tacoma, Washington

Briana Singh

6 years of experience

Pronouns she/her. I am a BiPOC full spectrum doula, childbirth educator, community lactation specialist, & I encapsulate placentas. As a mother of two that did not setup support I didn’t realize I needed, I became a birthworker to educate, support, and help empower families through their transitions. For more info please take a look at my website beehearddoula.com

Nicole Johnson

Tacoma, Washington

Nicole Johnson

17 years of experience

Hello! I am available for postpartum doula work, as well as childbirth photography and nannying.

Rosa Coppola

Olalla, Washington

Rosa Coppola

8 years of experience

I'm a natural minded doula in Ollala, WA. I specialize in fertility, pregnancy, birth, post partum, and lactation assistance, with a passion for home and birth center births.

Bryana Strong

Spanaway, Washington

3.0 (5 reviews)

Bryana Strong

13 years of experience
Accepts insurances

I am Bryana! A mother of 2 with over a decade of infant care experience, a passion for birth, and a passion to help families build a strong foundation for pregnancy, birth and postpartum!

Recent review

Bryana is an amazing doula. The doulas from her agency are also amazing. I have had the pleasure of having her all 3 of my births. She is so knowledgeable & answered all of my questions. She was attentive when i needed her & was amazing during my births! She is worth everything. I felt loved & cared for as well as my fiancé had the same sentiment. We enjoyed her company & her support. She was amazing in every part of the process. I can’t express enough how much i would hire her over and over again. This last birth she started doing birth photography & while she couldn’t go into the OR DUE TO my hospital not allowing her She got amazing photos before and after we went in and came out and I’m forever grateful for those photos and memories & i cry when i look at them. The experience is over all blissful. Her and her doulas are attentive and answer questions in a timely manner & if i had more babies i would pick her and her agency over and over again. The peace of mind they gave us was everything! I recommend her to everyone truly.

- Michael (Haylee’s) B.

Betsy Hoffmeister

Seattle, Washington

5.0 (6 reviews)

Betsy Hoffmeister

24 years of experience
Accepts insurances

I have been helping families succeed since the birth of my first child, Isaac, in 2000, first as a childbirth educator, then as a La Leche League Leader, then as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. My background is in international environmental policy, but when my kids came along, my heart took me in the direction of the birth and baby world. I truly love helping families come into their own. In my spare time, I knit, sew and garden, volunteer, and work for social justice. I am the proud mom of a Western Washington University senior, a Nova High School junior, and am a graduate of Brown University (BA in environmental studies) and University of Washington Evans School of Public Policy.

Recent review

I was slightly skeptical at the beginning of my lactation journey when I first consulted with Betsy Hoffmeister due to some unpleasant experiences with prior lactation consultant; I was hopeful due to the positive experiences of others. I’m glad I followed my instinct and chose Betsy as my lactation consultant. Betsy is very knowledgeable and professional. She is thorough and client-focused in her interactions. I was in a rough place postpartum and spent a very long time trying to explain what I wanted at the first appointment. Betsy patiently listened at every session and helped me become focused on my goals. I consulted with her for the entirety of my lactation journey, and I became confident as a mother by following her advice. She also tailored her knowledge around my needs. Betsy was a teacher, healer, and counselor because she went extra 10 miles at every appointment. It was her wisdom and kindness that help pave the best outcome for my baby. Thank you, Betsy, for being a gem of a person, amazing professional, and a beautiful person (both inside & out) & it was an honor to be guided by you!

- Anjali J.

 Ále Johnson

Seattle, Washington

Ále Johnson

4 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Salachon comrades and relatives. I am Ále (AH-leh, she/her), the Earthen Mami. I am a queer traditional multiracial Afroindígena full-spectrum community BirthKeeper, artist, fur mama, auntie, lover, ancestral healer & activist located on Coast Salish land, Point Elliott & Medicine Creek Treaty Territory (Seattle, WA). I come from the Maya Ch’ortí, Lenca, and Garífuna/Garínagu Indigenous & Afroindigenous peoples of Honduras through my father’s side. I also carry Northwestern European heritage, namely German, Celtic & Norwegian. My birthwork is deeply rooted in my spiritual practice through my Mesoamerican and Afro-Caribbean upbringing. I believe that birth is a sacred ceremony and rite of passage, and it is a true honor to support you and your family throughout all stages of this journey. I primarily serve our Indigenous and Black communities, and am welcoming of all gender identities and immigration statuses.

Aijanae Young

Seattle, Washington

5.0 (1 review)

Aijanae Young

9 years of experience
Accepts insurances

My name is Aijanae, the visionary founder of Village to Village Doulas, a premier doula agency renowned for its holistic and compassionate approach to childbirth and postpartum care. My journey into the world of maternal support was deeply personal and transformative. My son, my baby boy Jahsiah was diagnosed with Hepatoblastoma just as I had booked my calendar for the year, I was faced the immense challenge of balancing my professional and personal life. This experience underscored the importance of having a trusted support system during life's most vulnerable moments. Leveraging my personal journey, I established Village to Village Doulas to provide unparalleled support to local Doulas and parents navigating the complexities of childbirth and early parenthood.

Recent review

I have had such a positive, stress-free postpartum experience, and that is in very large part thanks to Aijanae. I feel so lucky to have found her and her team - from the moment I first talked to her, I knew I would want her to support me and my family. She exudes calm, and she is incredibly knowledgeable, and she is very generous with her time. Aijanae supported me for the first 6 weeks with overnights, and then her team (Jazzy, Wren, and Hailey) joined to support for the following 4 weeks. I thoroughly enjoyed Aijanae's company during the middle of the night feedings and so appreciated all her advice on breastfeeding and newborn care (and appreciated her folding laundry, doing some meal prep, and cleaning pump parts). Aijanae really cares about you as a new mother and goes out of her way with texts, phone calls, and in-person conversations to make sure you feel heard and supported. My experience with Jazzy, Wren, and Hailey was also great. They are all clearly experts in what they do. And the great thing about working with an agency, like Aijanae's agency, is that if you have a longer term contract like I did and someone inevitably gets sick or can't make a shift, there is always someone else who can cover. Our 10 weeks with Aijanae and her team were a big financial commitment, but it was worth every penny. I would wholeheartedly recommend Aijanae and Village to Village to any family who wants a smoother postpartum experience.

- Emily F.

Aleca Murphy

Seattle, Washington

Aleca Murphy

17 years of experience

Hello, I am a certified postpartum doula, newborn care specialist, lactation educator and infant sleep educator. I focus on overnight but will do days, long shifts as well as 24's.

Ashley Davis (MacNealy)

Steilacoom, Washington

5.0 (4 reviews)

Ashley Davis (MacNealy)

5 years of experience

Hey, I'm Ashley, and I'm thrilled you're here. I am deeply passionate about supporting families through the journey of fertility, pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. My interest in birth stems from personal experiences and challenges, which sparked a dedication to self-advocacy and evidence-based practices. I believe in empowering you with the knowledge to make informed decisions and feel confident in your choices. Whether you're considering a home birth, birth center, or hospital delivery, I am here to provide guidance and support tailored to your needs. I approach my work with a holistic perspective and a touch of humor—I've even been known to bring some dance moves to the delivery room if there's a killer playlist! I live off the Puget Sound with my daughter and two dogs. I'm passionate about being outdoors, enjoy endurance sports, have a soft spot for animals, and enjoy adding a bit of spice to life when called for. Let's connect—I'm here to help and excited to be part of your journey.

Recent review

I cannot recommend Ashley enough! She is incredibly knowledgeable and professional. She is skilled in baby positioning, helping to ensure optimal alignment for a smoother labor process. Additionally she has a great understanding when it comes to tongue and lip ties and body work. Her expertise made a huge difference in my experience. Beyond her skills, she has a wonderful sense of humor that puts you at ease. Her passion for what she does is evident. Her ability to make complex topics understandable and approachable was so helpful. Ashley gave great guidance on how to help labor progress naturally and it was instrumental in achieving the birth experience I desired.

- Sarah L.