Kyleigh Ash

Columbiana, Ohio

Kyleigh Ash

2 years of experience

Hi, I'm Kyleigh, hopefully I'll be your doula. I am so excited to go on this journey with you, but first let me introduce myself. I started this journey after working in the nursing home as an Stna. While I love being an Stna, State Tested Nurse Aide and Esthetician, I have always been curious about birth and the female anatomy. So, I decided to get certified. I have always had the heart for taking care of people and can't wait to care for you and your family. When I was little, my younger sister and I would pretend like I was the doctor and she was getting ready to have a baby. My sister would go to check ups and I would give her an "ultrasound" and eventually she would birth the baby, a doll put under her shirt, and she would come back with her doll for a postpartum checkup. Since I was a little girl taking care of moms and babies has been my dream. As an SBD certified Doula, I feel honored to be able to share my expertise with women and families around Columbiana, Mahoning, Stark, and Carroll County. I approach birth holistically. As well as physical support during labor, my role is also to act as an advocate for the birthing woman and her family. Contact me to find out more.

Maura Ambrose

Columbiana, Ohio

Maura Ambrose

13 years of experience

My name is Maura Ambrose, and I am a pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist specializing in speech, language and feeding disorders in early childhood. I am fellowship-trained in Cleft/Craniofacial Speech Pathology, certified in Neonatal Touch and Massage and have a decade of experience working with children and families. I offer in-home services to provide flexibility for parents and familiarity and comfort for the children I serve. I service both eastern OH in the Youngstown area, as well as southwestern PA in the Pittsburgh area. I am in the process of completing my certification to become a Certified Lactation Counselor so that I can better serve the mothers who breastfeed their infant.

Abbey Crouse

Brecksville, Ohio

Abbey Crouse

13 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hello! My name is Dr. Abbey Crouse. I'm a chiropractor and my passion is to care for women, especially during the motherhood transition, their babies, and families. I've dedicated my career to focusing on natural, holistic healthcare with extensive training in women’s health and pediatric care. I'm certified in the Webster Technique by the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA) and a BirthFit Professional. I'm also a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician (CCSP®) specializing in concussion and is on the Ohio Concussion Registry. Additional training programs and specialty techniques she has completed include advanced nutrition, Dynamic Neuromuscular Stimulation (DNS), functional rehabilitation therapy (FMS/SFMA), and RockTape/kinesiology taping, and Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) healthcare professional training. To meet the needs of each patient and provide exceptional chiropractic care, I utilize a variety of techniques and instruments. Techniques she uses includes Diversified, Impulse iQ® instrument adjusting, Thompson drop techniques, Applied Kinesiology, cranial therapy, extremity adjusting and mobilization, soft tissue techniques (including active release techniques, trigger point therapy, Graston/instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM)), Flexion-distraction, Cranial therapy, Sacro-Occipital Technique (SOT), and Toggle/Upper Cervical techniques. My goal is to help women and their families feel and function their best!

Angel Wauthier

North Royalton, Ohio

Angel Wauthier

7 years of experience

Angel is the Owner and Founder of Fruit of the Womb Perinatal Services. She is a Certified Birth Doula, Postpartum Doula, Certified Lactation Counselor, and a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator. Angel is very passionate about having healing births when previous births were traumatic and assisting in creating a present pregnancy and birth that a mother can feel good about.

Alison Altrui

Strongsville, Ohio

Alison Altrui

7 years of experience

As Clevelands Family Photographer, I am dedicated to preserving your memories with imagination, ingenuity and laughter. I specialize in helping you feel comfortable in front of the camera so that I can capture your joy through my photos. My passion is being able to capture your special moments to view forever through family lifestyle photography and newborn lifestyle photography.

Leanne Frost

Youngstown, Ohio

Leanne Frost

4 years of experience

My name is Leanne known to many as Tippy. My passion for women empowerment and caring for the most innocent. I believe being a doula to be my gift or calling from God.

Paige  Genova

Poland, Ohio

Paige Genova

11 years of experience

I am an Occupational Therapist (OT) specially trained in pelvic floor rehabilitation for all stages of life and a certified pregnancy and postpartum corrective exercise specialist. ​ I founded Vital Pelvic Health and Wellness after working as a pelvic floor therapist for years and realizing the traditional medical model was failing my patients, particularly in preventative education and treatment during pregnancy/postpartum period. I had a dream of creating a clinic that provided preventative education to the community, holistic patient-centered care and treatments that focused on achieving lasting relief by finding the root cause of symptoms and looking at the whole person. People suffering from pelvic floor dysfunction are at a disadvantage in our medical system because most providers don't understand the pelvic floor-they just prescribe kegels. I created VH to change that. I was born and raised in Columbiana, Ohio and have been working as an OT in Youngstown for almost 10 years. ​ When imnot ranting about pelvic floor dysfunction to anyone who will listen, I’m spending time with my husband, two small children and our two rescue dogs; preferably outside or on an adventure in the RV!

Cierra Meenachan

Youngstown, Ohio

Cierra Meenachan

3 years of experience

Hello my name is Cierra Meenachan and I am a Birth & Postpartum Doula, a Licensed Massage Therapist and a Baby's First Massage Instructor. I am located in Youngstown Ohio and my outlook on birth is that every family deserves to have access to resources that support the birth or postpartum experience they want. I provide prenatal massage to clients and also teach them how to massage their babies. A bit about me, I am a big foodie and enjoy cooking new things when I have the time. I love to read as much as my brain will allow me to because I love to learn. You can find my available services on Nessle an app for parents!

Jotoya Gray

Garfield Heights, Ohio

Jotoya Gray

Accepts insurances

My name is Jotoya l. Gray . I am a divorced mother of five ranging from ages 27-34. I have 7 grandchildren ranging from ages 8 months to 16 yrs of age and one on the way. I would is at the post office for 25 years before venturing out into my entrepreneurial career. I have an associate degree in accounting and a bachelors degree in Business. I started Limits Removed Cleaning Service and my doula training as an End of Life doula. I have been a honorary doula for my family and friends on both ends of life’s spectrum ; I officially started my career in birth work In July of 2024 by working with Birthing Beautiful Communities, as a birthing and postpartum doula. I look forward to working with you and your family on this wonderful birth journey.

Angela Jackson

Garfield Heights, Ohio

Angela Jackson

11 years of experience

I’m a doula, herbalist, mom of nine, permaculturist and preschool teacher. I love to help and be a support to others.

Riana Taktikos

Warren, Ohio

Riana Taktikos

7 years of experience

I'm a pelvic floor physical therapist who specializes in pregnancy and postpartum care. I use a holistic approach to treatment!

Amanda Coldebella

Steubenville, Ohio

Amanda Coldebella

4 years of experience

Birth doula & prenatal yoga instructor

Tierra Tabor

Cleveland, Ohio

Tierra Tabor

4 years of experience

Hello! My name is Tierra , and I’m a 20-year-old black doula passionate about supporting families during one of the most transformative times in their lives. I believe in the power of connection, education, and empowerment, and I’m dedicated to providing emotional, physical, and informational support to birthing individuals and their loved ones. As a doula, I aim to create a safe and nurturing environment where families can feel confident and informed about their choices. I’m committed to advocating for diverse voices in birth and promoting holistic practices that honor cultural traditions. Outside of my doula work, I enjoy reading, and singing, which help me stay grounded and inspired. I’m excited to be part of this journey with families, helping them navigate their unique paths to parenthood!

Kathleen Ricci

Olmsted, Ohio

Kathleen Ricci

11 years of experience

I am a career nanny of 11 years, ages ranging from 3 days old to 9 years old. I am becoming dual certified as a Newborn Care Specialist and a Post Partum Doula. I have an associates in Deaf Interpreter studies and have several years experience with special needs children (pre school) as well as nanny experience with special needs and language development. Not much scares me and I have the negotiation skills of a pro. I am passionate about seeing milestones ( no matter what age) being reached. I am extremely reliable and take positive communication very seriously. I appreciate learning about different cultures and religions and will respect these beliefs, while doing my best to help your child follow your beliefs. Helping your child grow to be respectful and kind is something that I will strive for. I am not a fan of screen time, I prefer to keep your child busy with other activities. I enjoy traveling and seeing and experiencing different ways of life. I love going to venues that have live music and being outside. You will see my name as Kathleen, but most everyone calls me Katie, unless you're my mother when she was mad at me and then it's Kathleen. I look froward to hearing from parents that are interested in having someone that at all times is keeping an eye on their Child and considers their safety my number 1 priority.

Crystal Jackson

Mayfield Heights, Ohio

Crystal Jackson

5 years of experience

Peace! I’m Doula Crys AKA The Birth Homie or the Home girl doula!! I offer full spectrum holistic services with a specialty in Divine intimacy/Sex, Birth, and Postpartum. I’m here to guide you through life’s biggest moments and provide a safe “non-code switching” space. I’m not only here to be a doula but to be the Home girl you never knew you needed!

Michelle Bodnar

Cortland, Ohio

Michelle Bodnar

4 years of experience

Hi there! I’m Michelle! I’m a fellow home birth mama to four amazing children. I believe birth should be gentle, undisturbed and transformational for mothers and their families. Nurturing mothers during birth and postpartum is the foundation for how they are able to connect with their families and themselves. We are rewriting the patriarchal narrative, women need to serve women above all else. It’s important to know that as your doula, I strive for a friendship, not a business agreement. I’m so excited to meet you!

Simone Martin

Cleveland Heights, Ohio

Simone Martin

4 years of experience

I Hey, I’m Simone. I am a doula that services the metro Cleveland area. I’ve always felt when you start with the woman or the mother, you are saving the community. With that being said, one of my goals is to make sure I can help and educate women as much as possible, so not only are they getting the necessary information for them to have a successful birth but to set them up for success for years to come as a mother. When going thru the birthing experience it’s important to have an advocate who is there solely on your behalf and my job just that! After I had my daughter women’s health became a big priority for me, I made an instant decision that my goal is to help women have the opportunities during labor that I didn’t get, so let me give you that opportunity starting now. I am born and raised Cleveland native, and a mother of 1. I have a sassy 3-year-old whose going on 33, but I wouldn’t change it for the world. When I had my daughter, I had an advocate but unfortunately, I still had to have a cesarean section, which devasted me, that’s story for another day lol, but it allowed me to see the vision I wanted to partake in this health field world. As a child I always stated I wanted to be an Obstetrician, so being in Women’s Health and becoming a doula has been a great opportunity and let’s be honest full circle for me. Being able to have that 1-on-1 support and advocate for you during your birthing journey is a wonderful experience. I am a DONA trained Certified doula, a nursing student with plans on being in labor & delivery, as well as plan on furthering my education by becoming a Certified Midwife. Not only is my goal to service women during this time to help their needs and wants of their birthing journey come into fruition, but to change the narrative and help the mortality rate decrease for women of color. I have a passion for this and my compassion and empathy for women make me the perfect doula just for you! I look forward to meeting you and your baby!

Alexis Whitmore

South Euclid, Ohio

Alexis Whitmore

Hello Everyone, I am Alexis Whitmore, a newly certified birth doula. My approach is rooted in holistic wellness, viewing childbirth as a profound and natural journey for the mind, body, and spirit. I am dedicated to empowering birthing individuals and their partners with the physical, emotional, and informational support they need to feel confident and respected throughout their pregnancy, labor, and delivery. By honoring each family's unique values and preferences, I aim to help create a positive and transformative birth experience, no matter where or how it unfolds. I believe in the body's innate wisdom to give birth and offer compassionate, non-judgmental guidance to help you find your strength and voice every step of the way.

Tomera Breedlove

Cleveland Heights, Ohio

Tomera Breedlove

2 years of experience

Hi there! My name is Tomera Breedlove and i am located in the Cleveland Heights, OH area. I am moving towards becoming a life coach for expected and postpartum moms. I am a Certified Pre/Postnatal Coach (CPPC) and a birth/postpartum doula. I am a mother of a beautiful 3 year old boy and have been working with children for over 11 years. Because of my own birthing/ postpartum experience, I am an advocate for moms and their mental and physical health. I want to take my experience and make it positive by giving support to other families. I want to be that helping hand that gives the parents and baby the comfort and peace they need to recover themselves.

Jess Cramer

North Olmsted, Ohio

5.0 (3 reviews)

Jess Cramer

6 years of experience

Jess is a DTI trained full spectrum doula. Jess provides in-home, compassionate support for families into the 4th trimester. As a queer, neurodivergent mother of two, she is uniquely qualified with her training to care for all people on their birth journey. Jess strives to normalize birth and postpartum experiences by sharing evidence-based education and providing empathetic, calm and non-judgemental presence in the postpartum recovery. Jess’s own birth stories inspire and inform her doula work. It is her passion to help parents navigate the transformative process from birth to postpartum with knowledge, coping strategies, bravery and resilience. In her free time Jess is a fiber artist, volunteers with Colors+, is a budding gardener and has a tiny arboretum House plants.

Recent review

Jess was our night doula for our third baby. We didn’t have a night doula for our first two babies so we weren’t entirely sure what to expect. Jess is kind, knowledgeable, loving, and so supportive. She helped me navigate my feeding journey and our daughter’s milk/soy allergy. She communicates with you the nights she’s coming to check in on how you and your baby are doing and provides help and guidance if you need on feeding, sleep, etc. I had postpartum depression with my first two kids and didn’t with my third, and I owe that all to Jess. I was able to sleep more and feel emotionally supported. She also loved our daughter and was very nurturing. I highly recommend her!

- Ashley M.