Sydney Rebellino

Cincinnati, Ohio

Sydney Rebellino

5 years of experience

Hi! My name is Sydney. I became a birth worker to educate, empower, and serve women as they embark on their journey to motherhood. I strive to prepare expectant moms and their partners by providing personalized doula services. Combining one-on-one support, evidence-based information and compassionate care, I serve mamas-to-be during one of the most beautiful transitions of their lives.

Dr. Jodi Cunningham

Cincinnati, Ohio

Dr. Jodi Cunningham

7 years of experience

Dr. Jodi supports families near Cincinnati & Dayton, Ohio as they grow through all of life’s seasons, including the journey of pregnancy, birth, postpartum, back-to-work and beyond. She also co-owns BWS Doulas, a full-service team of educated and compassionate birth and postpartum doulas serving the Greater Cincinnati, Dayton and Columbus areas. Drawing from her former career as a college professor and academic researcher, she uses skills in teaching and mentorship to walk side-by-side with you during these big life transitions. As an Evidence Based Birth® childbirth instructor and compassionate birth doula, Dr. Jodi blends her expertise in public health and her passion for supporting families to bring you quality support and education. With a knack for distilling complex health information into digestible insights, she gives you knowledge and real tools to help you navigate your journey with confidence. She can’t wait to begin working with you, providing evidence based and compassionate, intuitive care.

Cayla Russell

Cincinnati, Ohio

Cayla Russell

7 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hi everyone! I’m the oldest of three so reminding mothers to take time for themselves and helping with children is very natural for me. Doula-ing (whether I knew what it was or not) has always been a theme in my life, and is something that has become very dear to me in the past few years. I’m a firm believer that knowledge is power, and with birth as no exception to that my main focus is always providing evidence based, informative care.

Cheryl Bartone

Cincinnati, Ohio

Cheryl Bartone

10 years of experience

Cheryl Bartone, MS, HCHI, CLD Cheryl brings a unique element to the birthing world with her passion for health-sciences and her love of natural solutions. She graduated from University of Cincinnati College of Medicine with a Master’s degree in Epidemiology and has worked for The Christ Hospital in a research setting. The birth of Cheryl’s two children had such a positive impact on her that she decided to train with CAPPA to become a labor doula. She wants nothing more than to support women so they, too, can have the births of their dreams. Since hypnosis was the tool that she used to have her own joyful births she completed her training with Hypnobabies to become a certified Childbirth Hypnosis Instructor. When she’s not working on statistics or supporting a mother in birth, you can find Cheryl alongside her chef husband helping him with a catering event. You may even find her playing video games with her children, walking her dogs, or digging in the garden.

Phoebe Lapps

Cincinnati, Ohio

Phoebe Lapps

4 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hi, everyone! My name is Phoebe Lapps, I am a CAPPA Certified Birth Doula and CAPPA Trained Postpartum Doula in the Cincinnati, OH area. I have been fascinated by birth work since I was a child! I worked as a nanny for many years and loved supporting moms and babies, and now I am extremely passionate about empowering women with evidence-based support in the sacred birth space, offering compassion, comfort and encouragement. I want every mom to feel seen, heard and supported in her vision of her birth. I work with an amazing group of doulas at Nurture. We have a beautiful space in Hyde Park, where we offer 3D Ultrasounds, Hypnobirthing Classes, Massage Therapy, Prenatal Yoga, Postpartum Mom's Groups, and more. We would love to support you on your journey to meeting your baby!

Cayla Russell

Cincinnati, Ohio

5.0 (2 reviews)

Cayla Russell

6 years of experience

Hi all! I’m a labor and postpartum doula of 4 years, serving the greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky areas. Let’s doula this!

Recent review

Cayla was amazing! As a first time mom she gave me the confidence and the information I needed to be comfortable enough to advocate for myself. I don’t think I could have labored at home for as long as I did without her positions and guides. Thanks to her guidance, patience, positive spirit, healing energy I was able to bring in my beautiful boy! Thank you Cayla!💕

- N P.

Courtney Walkenhorst

Fort Thomas, Kentucky

5.0 (1 review)

Courtney Walkenhorst

5 years of experience
Accepts insurances

I’m Courtney Walkenhorst and I am a birth doula serving the Cincinnati area. I have been serving families for 2.5 years as a doula. I trained through DONA and certified through AWWS. I love to serve all women seeking support in doula care but I have particular soft spots for 2nd time moms seeking a different experience than their first birth, and VBAC clients! I’m a wife and mom of 3 boys. If you’re interested in my business name story, find it here: https://bit.ly/3Znr12e

Recent review

Courtney was my doula for my little boy born Feb 28, 2022. Courtney was absolutely the best decision we have ever made in regards to birth, I am so thankful I got to have her at my birth and I’m so glad she was our doula. What could have seemed like a chaotic and crazy third VBA2C birth was made calm and achievable from Courtney. I am so glad she was there and she was so helpful in countless ways. She was not only a physical support with self sacrificing hip squeezes and cups of warm water down my back, but also and maybe even more importantly a calm and relaxed voice of reason, a shoulder to cry on, an encouragement when I needed it most and truly the only reason I was able to have a VBAC in a hospital setting. Any woman who chooses Courtney will be blessed by having her at their birth.

- Zoe M.

Gail Stover

Covington, Kentucky

Gail Stover

7 years of experience

I am a Birth and Bereavement Doula in the NKY and Cincinnati Area. I am happy to serve you no matter what the outcomes.

Linda Peters

New Rome, Ohio

Linda Peters

3 years of experience

Reiki trained doula, looking to gain more birth experience!

Jessica Goodridge

Florence, Kentucky

5.0 (1 review)

Jessica Goodridge

11 years of experience

Deep Roots Doulas was founded in 2015 ! After my third baby was born using a Doula I quickly realized I wanted to be able to serve women and families the same way my doula did for me. We strive to create a supportive and nurturing environment for all expectant families! We honor your wishes while hold space for you in such vulnerable moments of your life. We provide preparation and education tools to help you plan for your birth experience! Then nurture you and support you once labor starts. With 9 years of experience we have attended all types of birth from natural to cesarean births we will be there to guide you and honor your space as you transition into motherhood!

Recent review

Jessica is outstanding and I can not imagine going through the birth of my first son without her! I had a high risk pregnancy with the potential for many complications - Jessica made me feel so safe and secure going into labor and throughout my entire birthing experience. Not only did she help support me, but supported my husband and mom as birthing partners by coaching them in how to support me best. Jessica was always quick to respond at any time, incredibly knowledgeable with her years of experience and certifications, and all around the best support I could've asked for during a potentially stressful time. I can not recommend her more for any women in any position during their pregnancy and birth!

- Alexandra W.

Kathy Swart

Upper Arlington, Ohio

Kathy Swart

6 years of experience

I’m Kathy. I am a birth doula and birth educator. My passion is to see couples be empowered to have the birth they would like. As a birth doula, I don’t give the mother strength, instead I can show a mother how strong she is.

Zion Everson

Columbus, Ohio

Zion Everson

2 years of experience

Zion is a compassionate and nurturing postpartum doula dedicated to supporting families through the tender and transformative weeks after birth. With a calm presence and a deep respect for each family’s unique journey, she provides both emotional reassurance and practical assistance to help parents feel confident and cared for. Zion is CPR and First Aid certified and offers a gentle, nonjudgmental approach rooted in empathy, patience, and trust. Her goal is to create a peaceful, supportive environment so parents can rest, recover, and bond with their new baby.

Kadijah Torian

Columbus, Ohio

5.0 (4 reviews)

Kadijah Torian

13 years of experience

Hello! My name is Kadijah Torian and I am a certified Birth Doula, Community Health Worker and Diverse Lactation Instructor in Columbus,Ohio. I am a wife and mother of 4 handsome boys. Aside from my family nothing gives me more joy than: advocating, empowering and supporting families in the birthing space. When I’m not serving in this space I can be found at an organization serving as the Senior Manager of Pregnancy and Perinatal Supports ensuring families are being connected to the right resources. Self-Care for me looks like I like to reading, writing, baking and shopping. Talk soon!

Recent review

Kadijah was very professional throughout my experience. Her personality made me feel very comfortable in trusting her. She was also very knowledgeable and thorough about the details that I needed to know. I definitely would recommend her!!

- Mialla P.

Janelle Montgomery

Columbus, Ohio

Janelle Montgomery

Hi, I’m Janelle! With my extensive experience as a mother of two, rigorous birth and postpartum DONA training, Master’s in Health Administration, and training as a health and wellness coach, I offer a unique set of experiences that blend compassionate care, evidence-based knowledge, and whole-person wellness to support women through every stage of their motherhood journey. My own vastly different birth journeys - one C-section and one VBAC - opened my eyes to how different each experience can be, yet how deeply every mother deserves to feel supported, informed, and empowered. My own doula supported and empowered me through those experiences and inspired me to create FlourisHER Way Birth and Wellness, a space where women can receive both practical and emotional support through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum recovery. While I’m newer to attending births professionally, I bring a wealth of related experience, with years in healthcare leadership and wellness coaching, to countless hours walking alongside moms as they navigate nourishment, rest, identity shifts, and self-care. My approach is gentle and empowering, and I bring that same calm, grounded, and nurturing presence into my doula work. I believe every mother and birthing person deserves to feel confident, cared for, and fully supported - physically, emotionally, and mentally - as they bring new life into the world. Through my work and my heart as a mom, I’ve learned that thriving in motherhood takes more than just physical recovery — it’s about nourishment, rest, emotional balance, and rediscovering yourself in this new chapter. My approach is gentle, personalized, and rooted in helping mothers flourish — body, mind, and spirit — as they welcome new life and step into their strongest selves. My approach is gentle, reassuring, and deeply personal. Together, we’ll honor your body, your intuition, and your story as you flourish in your own unique way! I am trained through DONA International for birth and postpartum doula services. As I am working toward my certifications I am offering heavy discounts to clients that sign up for services in 2025/2026 through December 31, 2025.

Mackenzie Moore

Columbus, Ohio

5.0 (1 review)

Mackenzie Moore

3 years of experience

As a dedicated doula, I am committed to continuous learning and staying abreast of the latest advancements in childbirth support. Embracing a philosophy of inclusivity, I hold no biases towards race, religion, sex, orientation, or any other defining characteristic, with the hope that every client receives personalized, respectful, and unbiased care. My mission is to ensure that your journey through childbirth is not only supported with the latest knowledge but also infused with the hope of a respectful and inclusive experience, tailored to your individual needs!

Recent review

Mackenzie had an affair with my husband while I was giving birth. She’s young, naive, and unprofessional.

- Rebecca W.

Addie Vasquez

Columbus, Ohio

Addie Vasquez

9 years of experience

As a Doula serving Central Ohio I offer care and support during and after pregnancies to create smooth transitions for entire family units. Services are catered to individual needs and will vary from family to family.

Patience Mays

Florence, Kentucky

5.0 (7 reviews)

Patience Mays

11 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Thank you for stopping by. I am a holistic nurse, doula, childbirth educator, lactation educator, student midwife and an educator here at Birth Fearlessly Academy. I have 10 years of experience supporting families and mother-baby dyads. ​ Above all else, I am a mother to two beautiful children myself. After having two undisturbed home-births and two very different birth experiences - I understand just how essential having the proper support is during these vulnerable events. My goal is to help bridge the gap in education, care and support that families receive. There is no reason every woman should not have an empowering and memorable motherhood experience! ​ Many times, I support families beginning pre-conception, during birth and throughout their fourth trimester. I absolutely love these lasting connections! If you are searching for a holistic-minded doula to support you throughout your unique journey, to lift you up and nurture you - I would love to be that doula for you. I hope to meet many more sisters and life-long friends; for we are the only ones who can create our own village.

Recent review

This is going to be a long review, but the short version is that Patience is everything I could have ever wanted in a doula. One of the biggest blessings in our birth experience was having her there. She went above and beyond in every way for us. -She provided support, encouragement, and education during my pregnancy -She listened to my husband’s questions and desires, including his desire to catch baby. She spent over 30 minutes in one of our prenatal appointments rehearsing how to catch baby from different birthing positions so that he would feel comfortable and confident -During my labor at home, she was a calm and intuitive presence, knowing exactly when to be hands-off and when to help me. She made sure I stayed hydrated and nourished by cooking food and feeding me and offering liquids between contractions. She encouraged and uplifted me during a 55 hour labor that was long and grueling. -When we could not get rid of my cervical lip at home, she transferred to the hospital with us. She knew what hospital could give us the closest thing to the birth experience that we wanted. She even packed my hospital bag for me and made sure we had everything from phone chargers to food to baby clothes. -Even though she was exhausted and sleep deprived too, she came straight to the hospital and was waiting for us in the delivery room when we got through triage -She was comfortable and confident advocating for my/our wants and needs with the hospital staff. And she could do that so well because she’d taken the time to really get to know us and help us plan the birth we desired and was intimately familiar with what we wanted. -She quickly developed a relationship with my mom who met us at the hospital, and when the staff made my mom leave the room, Patience kept her updated over the next few hours (with our permission of course) so that she wouldn’t worry and so that my husband could focus solely on me. -Throughout my labor at home and my labor/delivery at the hospital, Patience quietly took professional-quality photos of some beautiful and sacred moments that we will treasure always. -She stayed after baby was born for quite a while and made sure we were settled in and taken care of before she left. -I had an unexpectedly difficult postpartum health-wise and Patience was there throughout (long past when her contract ended), providing support, asking after my wellbeing, doing research, offering suggestions, sending reminders, and always sending encouragement. -At my postpartum visit with her, she brought us sweet and thoughtful gifts, including an umbilical cord keepsake and colored prints of my placenta -She encapsulated my placenta for me and did a fantastic job, even down to the detail of using vegetarian capsules due to my health issues. She also makes delicious NORA tea that I drank in my 3rd trimester and postpartum - highly recommend. (I tried another popular brand and it tasted like grass.) There are a million more examples and details I could give you of the way that Patience took care of us so perfectly. I would recommend her to anyone and we will be hiring her again if we are blessed to be able to grow our family further. I am happy to discuss my experience in more detail and/or answer any questions for families considering hiring her!

- Maria M.

Rosetta Wimberly

Columbus, Ohio

Rosetta Wimberly

15 years of experience

Hello families I love babies. I know such a strange introduction. But the opportunity your family allows me to experience by their side throughout pregnancy and delivery is every thing I have ever dreamed of. A mother of many myself. I dream of a labor day for women ans families where everything goes exactly as planned. I am here for the 4th trimester.