Carmen Johnson

Birth & Postpartum Doula
Arlington, Texas
5.0
About me

I’m Carmen, a birth and postpartum doula living in Arlington, TX with my husband and two daughters. Birth work and bringing more equity to maternity care in the U.S. has been a passion of mine since I first began my motherhood journey over ten years ago. Now more than ever, doulas play a critical role in helping ensure positive birth outcomes for all birthing persons, where they feel empowered and fully supported in every birth scenario. I look forward to nurturing and supporting you throughout your birth journey and beyond.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Spanish Language and Literatire (2010)

Certification and training

Birth Doula Training, DONA International (2025)

Postpartum Doula Training, Doulas of Austin (2025)

Memberships and affiliations

DONA International member

Specialties
Birth Doula Breastfeeding Assistance and Support Home Birth Labor Doula Natural Birth Newborn Care Overnight Newborn Care Postpartum Doula Care Support during Labor, Birth, and Postpartum Water birth
Languages

English, Spanish

Service introduction

I offer comprehensive birth and postpartum doula services to meet your family’s needs. As a birth doula, I provide informational, mental, emotional and physical support to all my clients—before, during and after your labor and birth. You can view my birth doula package details below. My postpartum doula services are offered at a flat hourly rate, with both daytime and overnight shifts available. While my service offerings are tailored to fit each individual family, below is an overview of ways I can support your family’s postpartum journey.

Packages
Birth Doula Package
My birth doula package includes the following: Free 30-minute consultation (2) prenatal visits (1 virtual & 1 home) Comprehensive labor, birth and postpartum information packet Assistance with preparing your birth preferences Unlimited phone/email support. On call 24/7 two weeks prior to due date Unlimited continuous labor and birth support* (2) hours immediate postpartum support (1) postpartum care home visit (approx. 2 hours, includes breastfeeding/pumping/ emotional support, light infant care, (1) prepared meal or gift card provided) Unlimited phone/text/email support for up to (12) weeks postpartum *Unlimited continuous labor and birth support begins at the onset of “active labor” as determined by the doula in consultation with the client(s).
$1,000.00
USD Flat rate
Postpartum Doula Services
My postpartum doula services are offered at a flat hourly rate, with both daytime and overnight shifts available. While my service offerings are tailored to fit each individual family, below is an overview of ways I can support your family’s postpartum journey. Evidence-based education - My role as your postpartum doula is to ensure you have access to all the information you need to make the best decisions for your family. From infant care to mama care, and yes, even family care during this sacred period, I will help connect you to evidence-based informational resources for any and everything you need. Mama Nurture - The importance of ensuring the new mama is deeply nurtured physically, mentally and emotionally during the postpartum period cannot be overstated. Her wellbeing during this sacred time sets the tone of the experience for the entire family. My role as your postpartum doula is to help assist with the physical aspects of recovery, while also providing companionship and nonjudgmental support as you find your footing as a new mama, whether it’s your first or fourth time around. Feeding Support - Whether breastfeeding/chestfeeding, bottle feeding and/or pumping, I am here to support your feeding journey in any way you need. If you need assistance with getting (and keeping!) the perfect latch, or ensuring there’s a steady supply of clean bottles or pump parts, I’m your extra set of knowledgeable hands. Newborn Care - For brand new parents, having an experienced guide to help you navigate the new reality of life with a newborn can be life-changing. As your postpartum doula, I can assist with modeling/teaching you the basics of caring for your newborn. This includes: soothing techniques, reading your baby’s cues, and how to provide/encourage opportunities for your baby to meet their growth and developmental milestones. Family Support - While the new mama and baby are undeniably the stars of the postpartum show, this journey will inevitably impact the entire household. A crucial role I will play as your postpartum doula is supporting the entire family’s adjustment to the new normal, including partners, siblings, other family members, and even pets. Helping ensure the household continues to run smoothly is just one way I can help relieve some of the mental and physical load, so you can focus on what matters—enjoying this beautiful time as a family.
$60.00
USD Per hour
Ratings and reviews
Average
5.0
# of Reviews
1
5.0

Carmen is a peaceful spirit. Her knowledge of the birth process and belief in the natural power of a woman’s body makes her the perfect birth support for a woman and her partner. When times got tough and stressful, I could count on her to help my partner and I see what we needed to do. When we needed an advocate to support our birth plan, she was gentle but firm. She is truly everything you want in a doula.

- Jennifer H.

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