Aiyote Anderson

St. Louis, Missouri

5.0 (1 review)

Aiyote Anderson

5 years of experience

Hi Birthing Beauties!! I am Aiyote a Birth Doula, Placenta Encapsulation Specialist, and Womb Wellness Healer. My responsibility as your doula is to provide you with emotional support and physical comfort. As a doula, I provide advocacy and assistance in making informative decisions about your birth experience. As a womb wellness healer, I offer spiritual services to assist in connecting with the body and protecting the womb space. I specialize in working with BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and first time mothers.

Recent review

I've partnered with Aiyote multiple times, as a postpartum doula, and she does incredible work! She is a very attentive, thorough, and skilled Birth Doula! Aiyote does such an incredible job with ensuring that the birthing parent and family has a positive, meaningful, and confident birthing experience! She's a very professional, accommodating, intuitive, and passionate advocate!!

- Sahsheet Y.

Sarah Pearce-Fogle

St. Louis, Missouri

Sarah Pearce-Fogle

10 years of experience
Accepts insurances

With a background as a licensed practical nurse specializing in pediatrics and a passion for all aspects of fertility, pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum care, I bring a wealth of expertise to every client I work with. My commitment to providing comprehensive support and guidance ensures that your journey into parenthood is informed, confident, and empowered. I'm here to answer your questions, offer valuable insights, and assist in making your experience a memorable and positive one. Let's embark on this incredible journey together!

Emily Anderson

St. Louis, Missouri

5.0 (1 review)

Emily Anderson

4 years of experience

Hi! My name is Emily! I'm a certified labor doula, lactation counselor, and certified educator of infant massage. With a passion for supporting families through the transformative journey of childbirth and early parenting, I bring expertise in providing compassionate care, promoting breastfeeding, and fostering parent-infant bonding through the art of infant massage.

Recent review

Emily was outstanding as our doula. She eased our worries and remained with us throughout the whole process. She was very informative and helpful throughout the whole process. She made us feel at ease. She ensured our needs were met and guided us through our pregnancy and birth. She went beyond our expectations, and even assisted us after birth as well with our breastfeeding struggles. We were so lucky to have her, and she was able to capture pictures for us so that our focus could be on the birth, each other, and our beautiful baby. It was an amazing experience with Emily and one that we will definitely love to have her for again for any future births we have.

- Nic S.

Andrea Stone

St. Louis, Missouri

Andrea Stone

4 years of experience

Hi there! I am a birth and overnight doula in the St. Louis area. I currently support parents during pregnancy through the first few months postpartum. During pregnancy, my goal is to help educate you so that you feel confident in advocating for yourself. During labor, I am there to help navigate each stage of labor through mental, physical, and emotional support. With my overnight support families, I am happy to handle all of the newborn care so you can catch up on valuable sleep. I love working with families for the first few months to help set positive sleep habits with your newborn. I’d love to do a free consultation to see if we are a good fit!

Kelley Ellis

St. Louis, Missouri

5.0 (5 reviews)

Kelley Ellis

6 years of experience

I’m Kelley, St. Louis birth doula, mom to 3 boys, married to the guy I fell in love with in high school. I became obsessed with birth after our first was born via cesarean after an induction for “dates” for “failure to progress.” Air quotes intended. The disappointment I felt surprised me; I dove into research about birth in America. I learned all about my fertility, chose a provider who would be supportive of a vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC), and hired a doula. Best laid plans and all that… I had a cesarean for high blood pressure at 42 weeks. I definitely still felt disappointed over his birth, but because I was educated and well supported, I knew we had made the best decisions with the options we had. I still planned for VBA2C for baby #3, and was able to push him out of my body right into his daddy’s hands – with a lot of help from my medical team for high blood pressure again, and so much support from my doula. When my former industry got flip-turned upside down and my structural engineering days were forced to end, I decided to follow my passion and dreams and become a birth doula, and now life has moved us from our native Houston to St. Louis. I see my role as a birth doula like being a good coach. I’m on the sidelines with all the information for you, but you’re the one who has to execute the plays. I’m here to educate you and support you whether you’re having a baby at home in the water with twinkle lights, epidural or not at the hospital, or a planned cesarean. I’m going to meet you where you are and dig down into that hole with you. And after the baby is here and you’re overwhelmed, I’m available to help you out, listen to you, and get you through those first few weeks. When I’m not doula-ing, I’m training Jiu Jitsu, at the baseball fields, a wrestling meet, a choir or band event, playing banjo, or I’ve got my nose stuck in a book. And I’m always down for some Tex-Mex.

Recent review

Kelley is the absolute best! From the moment we started working with Kelley during my first pregnancy, I knew she was the perfect fit for our birth team. I wanted to approach birth like an athlete—mentally and physically prepared, with a strong advocate by my side—and Kelley was exactly that. She was both coach and champion for me and my husband, ensuring we felt confident, informed, and supported every step of the way. When labor came, she was instrumental in helping me stay focused and in control. The movements she guided me through were game-changers, especially when my baby’s heart rate fluctuated during contractions. Thanks to her expertise, we were able to avoid additional interventions and stay on track for the vaginal birth I had planned. The nurses were raving about Kelley, praising how seamlessly she worked with them, understanding the plan of care and adjusting strategies in real time. Her presence brought a sense of calm, strength, and reassurance that I truly believe made all the difference in my experience. Without a doubt, Kelley will be a part of our birth team again when we welcome our next child. If you’re looking for a doula who will advocate fiercely, support you completely, and help you approach birth with confidence, Kelley is the one you want by your side. Thank you, Kelley, for being such an incredible part of our journey!

- Lara H.

Tayler Robins

St. Louis, Missouri

Tayler Robins

2 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hi, I'm Tayler Robins! I'm a proud wife and mom of three amazing boys. My journey into the birth community began after experiencing birth trauma with my first birth. It was a challenging time, but I was fortunate enough to have a doula by my side during my second birth who empowered me to advocate for myself. That experience not only helped me heal but also ignited a passion to support others in their birth journeys. I’ve now chosen to be a part of the birth community, helping others feel empowered and confident as they navigate their own experiences. I'm excited to bring my personal experience and compassion to this field, and I look forward to making a positive impact on families' birth stories.

Kasey Tolliver

St. Louis, Missouri

Kasey Tolliver

2 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hi, my name is Kasey Tolliver. I’m a mom of two, a doula, and a community health worker. My journey into birth work began after my first child was born by C-section. I struggled with postpartum depression and anxiety, and during that challenging season I found comfort and connection in local moms’ groups. Being surrounded by mothers with similar experiences lit a fire in me, I knew I wanted to support women through these vulnerable, powerful moments. I became a doula to deepen my knowledge of childbirth and to better serve families. After completing my certification, I went on to achieve a successful, non-medicated VBAC with my second child—an experience that strengthened my confidence and reinforced my belief in the power and resilience of birthing women. Today, my mission is to remind women of their strength, ensure families receive the care and respect they deserve wherever they choose to give birth, and help create the safest, healthiest experience possible for both mom and baby.

LaKeya Scott

St. Louis, Missouri

LaKeya Scott

3 years of experience
Accepts insurances

I became a doula to inform moms of things they may not be aware of. To support and care for women in such a sacred time is an honor. I want to do my best to decrease the maternal mortality rate for black women by ensuring they stand firm in their decisions and question any and everything. I offer pregnancy, birth and postpartum doula services. I am also available for virtual doula services for those who are out of state/region.

Rachel Whigham

Glen Carbon, Illinois

5.0 (1 review)

Rachel Whigham

6 years of experience

I am a God-fearing doula and certified Hypnobabies instructor with a deep passion for supporting women in birth. My own journey through infertility revealed the beauty and strength of the birthing process, inspiring me to dedicate my work to empowering mothers to experience birth with confidence, peace, and informed choice.

Recent review

Rachel was an exceptional doula who provided invaluable support throughout my birthing journey. She effectively addressed my concerns regarding potential deviations from my birthing plan, ensuring that my preferences were respected even in seemingly optimal circumstances. Rachel emphasized the importance of trusting my body’s cues and the readiness of my baby during the birthing process. Her unwavering support and accountability partner role were instrumental in helping me refocus and maintain a positive mindset during the birthing process. While my birthing experience may not have been flawless, it was undoubtedly aligned with my goals and values. I am deeply grateful for Rachel’s guidance and would highly recommend her services to anyone planning or currently experiencing pregnancy.

- Ashley T.

Jessica Allen

Pontoon Beach, Illinois

Jessica Allen

2 years of experience

I am a doula as well as a unit secretary in the Women’s Pavilion at a local hospital. I am known for my calm demeanor and joyful personality. Having a background in the health care field, I am familiar with medical terminology and can demystify the lingo. I am a nurturer who has raised three boys and am now living my dream of helping others. I can’t wait to meet you and help you bring your blessing into the world.

Natasha Bardsley

Glen Carbon, Illinois

5.0 (11 reviews)

Natasha Bardsley

4 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hi! I'm Natasha, a mother of 2 daughters and a birth doula serving the St. Louis, Missouri area and the Metro East area in Southern Illinois since 2021. I like to have a holistic approach to the pregnancy and birth experience. I like to focus on nutrition and positioning techniques during pregnancy to help minimize end-of-pregnancy concerns and labor challenges. I started my doula journey shortly after my first born because I wanted to help other families to know that they do have a voice that matters. Having a cesarean myself, then a HBAC, I have a unique perspective on the difference of each of those experiences. I learned the importance of having the proper support, the right to informed choice and the resources to have a positive pregnancy, birth and postpartum experience. That is what I hope I can provide to my community.

Recent review

I highly recommend Natasha. She is incredibly knowledgeable and takes the time to teach you a lot about birth beforehand, while also providing excellent resources for both the mental and physical preparation, as well as postpartum support. During labor, she was a calm and reassuring presence, bringing both expertise and comfort. When we discovered our baby was sunny-side up during delivery, she guided us through the Spinning Babies Three Sisters of Balance technique, which helped us reposition the baby optimally. Her support made a real difference in our birth experience.

- Shelby W.

Hanna Forsting

Edwardsville, Illinois

Hanna Forsting

Hi, I’m Hanna, the doula behind Ground & Gather Birth Work! I believe that birth is a deeply transformative experience, during which, everyone deserves to feel grounded, supported, and genuinely cared for throughout the entire process. My work is about providing evidence-based, compassionate support and education to each individual family, and gathering my current and previous clients into a community of support for one another. I bring a gentle, steady presence to every birth I attend. I am someone to hold space, offer knowledge, and remind you that you already have everything you need within you to make the right decision for yourself and your baby. When I’m not supporting births, you can usually find me tending to my plants, reading a good thriller book, or soaking up moments with my people and my pets.

Sarah Southards

Creve Coeur, Missouri

5.0 (1 review)

Sarah Southards

15 years of experience

Hello! My name is Sarah and I have been a doula for 15 years. I specialize in supporting in hospital birth with a special focus in trauma informed care, pregnancy after loss or infertility, and high risk factors. I offer preconception through postpartum services including doula support, childbirth education, babywearing, biologically normal infant sleep support, newborn care classes, lactation support, and more. I am a mother of four and a Southern Baptist by faith. I am passionate about serving all families regardless of background, and believe every mother, baby, and family deserves to be held with tender care and loving support.

Recent review

Hiring the right Doula was an incredibly important and necessary part of my birth story. I was terrified to give birth due to past trauma and fear of the unknown. I needed someone by my side to teach me what to expect and to be my advocate. Sarah fully prepared me for the expected and unexpected. She was my advocate, cheerleader, and friend through the entire process. I felt prepared and was able to be fully present for the birth of my son. I felt, and feel, she really cares for me. Sarah continues to check on me (4 months PP). I don't think this is a job for her, but a calling for those who need her. Hiring Sarah was the best decision I could have made. If an informed and beautiful experience is what you desire, consider Sarah.

- Amanda C.

Amanda Prichard

Creve Coeur, Missouri

Amanda Prichard

2 years of experience

I’m Amanda, a DONA-trained birth doula here in the St. Louis area! My passion advocating for and supporting mommas as a doula came after my own pregnancy and birth experience and after hearing birth testimonies from friends and family close to me! I’d love to talk more about what it would look like to hire me as a part of your birth team!

Natalie Sterling

Saint Clair, Missouri

5.0 (2 reviews)

Natalie Sterling

4 years of experience

Hello! My name is Natalie Sterling and I am a Birth Doula in the Franklin County area. Following the empowering birth of my firstborn, I was inspired to become involved in birth work. My desire is to help educate families about labor, birth and empower parents to make informed birth choices. I am a Christian, a wife to a wonderful husband and mother of four beautiful children (all born at home). I support all types of births and would be honored to support you during pregnancy and birth! Check out my Google Reviews if you'd like to read feedback from my clients!

Recent review

Natalie was an absolute god-send from preparation to birth and even postpartum! She helped me to achieve my goal of an all natural birth and was the biggest supporter, motivator, and advocate along the way. Her knowledge, calm demeanor, and passion set her apart. I truly couldn’t have done it without her.

- Mariah W.

Emily Lewenczuk

St. Louis, Missouri

5.0 (3 reviews)

Emily Lewenczuk

5 years of experience

Hi I’m Emily! 🥳 I’m a Jesus follower, Wife, Mama, & Birth & Postpartum Doula! I believe every mother deserves to be supported with compassion and intention as she helps her babies grow and come into the world. In my personal pregnancy journey, I experienced a successful diet-based management of my Gestational Diabetes followed by a peaceful homebirth. God has created us to do beautiful, strong, awe inspiring things & I continue to feel a deep sense of honor to hold space for the mamas I work with at home, birth centers, and hospitals! If you think we would be a good fit, I’d love to chat and I look forward to meeting you soon!

Recent review

Emily was my doula for two of my babies, first as a post partum doula and then as my birth doula. She is compassionate, thoughtful, dedicated, and so joyful. Her impact was felt in her encouragement from the first contractions to learning how to breastfeed. She was a supportive and calming presence in otherwise chaotic times, and very attentive to the needs of the moment. When it got tough, I was so glad to have Emily to keep me grounded. She would be an amazing support for any mom.

- Teresa P.

Carolyn Jenkins

St. Louis, Missouri

5.0 (1 review)

Carolyn Jenkins

I'm thrilled to be your doula! With two sons, my recent birth of twins and a passion for supporting expectant parents, I'm excited to help you. My athletic background taught me resilience and teamwork, and I love forming connections and witnessing personal growth. My mission is to ease your childbirth anxieties and support you through the postpartum journey as you navigate motherhood. Check out my Instagram to learn more about me! _Carolynjenks

Recent review

My experience with Carolyn was amazing. From our first virtual meeting up to and through my labor and delivery she made me and my husband feel comfortable, supported, and confident. Carolyn helped me with crafting my birth plan so that I could effectively communicate with hospital staff. She supported my wants/needs during labor both mentally and physically . It was so special to have her by my side as I gave birth to my first child.

- Elizabeth O.

Kay Gandy

St. Louis, Missouri

Kay Gandy

5 years of experience

Hello! I’m Kahdijah “Kay” Gandy, Full Spectrum Doula (FSD). I became a doula in 2021, during the pandemic through The Doula Union. I have a wide range of knowledge as it pertains to fertility, pregnancy and labor/birth. I’ve attended and assisted 26 moms since becoming a doula. I specialize in helping women with fertility issues and treating it with a natural holistic approach. I personally struggled with PCOS and fertility which lead me to dig deeper into the learning how to heal the womb. I’m also a self taught herbalist. I’ve studied herbalism for over 7 years and still continuing to learn. I am a mother of 1 beautiful girl, and a soon to be bride. I’m CPR certified for infants and adults, a medical assistant and a nursing student of Washington University in STL. Hello! I’m Kahdijah “Kay” Gandy, Full Spectrum Doula (FSD). I became a doula in 2021, during the pandemic through The Doula Union. I have a wide range of knowledge as it pertains to fertility, pregnancy and labor/birth. I’ve attended and assisted 26 moms for fertility and birth since becoming a doula. I specialize in helping women with fertility issues and treating it with a natural holistic approach. I personally struggled with PCOS and fertility which lead me to dig deeper into the learning how to heal the womb. I’m also a self taught herbalist. I’ve studied herbalism for over 7 years and still continuing to learn which allows me to add a holistic approach to my clients. I am a mother of 1 beautiful girl and a soon to be bride. I’m CPR certified for infants and adults, a medical assistant and a nursing student of Washington University in STL. Well now you’ve learned a little about me, it’s time to learn about you and where you are with your pregnancy journey, contact me if your interested in doula services with Divine Nature

Stacey Walker

Ferguson, Missouri

Stacey Walker

4 years of experience

My name is Stacey Walker,I am the owner of Loving Hands Doula Service. I am the mother of an Amazing Daughter. She was born at 23 weeks, one of a surviving Twin. She was born 1lb 2 1/2 oz, born at 23 weeks. I wish I had known about Doula's, so someone could have been an advocate for me. This is why I Am a Doula, so I can advocate and assist Birthing Families!

Vanessa Seaver

Madisonville, Kentucky

Vanessa Seaver

2 years of experience
Accepts insurances

My mission is to provide education, support, and empowerment to my clients throughout their pregnancy, birth, and postpartum journey. My services can always be tailored to fit each clients needs. I want each mama to know that she has power in her motherhood journey and to help her advocate her wishes for her birthing experience. I will make sure that my clients have the resources that they need from their community in addition to doula support. I support every pregnancy, no matter the birth outcome and don’t turn away those needing support, despite financial barriers.