Taylor Cipicchio

Collinsville, Illinois

5.0 (3 reviews)

Taylor Cipicchio

3 years of experience

My name is Taylor. I am passionate about supporting moms to find the birth that they want! As a mom of two, with two very different birth stories, I have been empowered to help educate and honor moms in their birth goals!

Recent review

I cannot recommend Taylor enough. She supported my husband and I through every step of pregnancy—providing education on the stages of labor and delivery, preparing us for postpartum, and answering every question or concern without hesitation. I truly cannot imagine going through labor and delivery without her. She guided us through each moment, reassured me when I needed it most, and helped my husband feel confident and supported as well. We both say, without a doubt, that we couldn’t have done this without her.

- Jordyn M.

Mikayla Wright

Warrenton, Missouri

Mikayla Wright

19 years of experience

I have been providing childcare for over 18 years. My experience is with all ages, but I specialize in caring for infants. I have experience with preemies twins/multiples, and infants/children that have special needs. I have provided care as a mother's helper, sitter, nanny(day & night), respite provider, and personal aide. I have assisted with therapies, medication administration, equipment maintenance, and more. I am a mother of two school age girls, an aunt, previous foster mom, and oldest sibling so my experience goes beyond my 18 years of professional caregiving. Currently, I am studying to become a newborn/infant care specialist as well as a Postpartum Doula. I have finished my courses and I am in the process of finishing my contact hours to become certified. I work with infants ages preemie to under 13 months old and their families (including siblings).

Natasha Bardsley

Glen Carbon, Illinois

5.0 (11 reviews)

Natasha Bardsley

5 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.

Jacquelyne Livengood

De Soto, Missouri

Jacquelyne Livengood

4 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hello! I’m Jacquelyne Livengood, a Certified Birth + Postpartum Doula and a student Midwife, Owner & Founding Doula of Wild Roots Birth Collective My mission is to empower you throughout your pregnancy journey by offering essential nutrition guidance, to help insure a healthy, thriving pregnancy and baby, comprehensive childbirth education, and unwavering support. Together, we’ll create a personalized birth plan, practice comfort measures for labor, and explore effective positioning exercises for baby's optimum positioning and breathing techniques. My goal is to provide you with evidence-based information, answer your questions with care, and guide you through every step of your pregnancy and postpartum experience. Wild Roots Birth Collective is heart-led, deeply rooted in integrity and mama focused....Our past clients can and have testified to just that. 🥰 If you are considering Birth support or postpartum care, look no further. I have a lot of references, myself and my doulas are professional, trained, upstanding individuals, with background checks. Each person is vetted by myself personally. We offer the very best care for our families. We look forward to serving you. 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗦𝗼𝘁𝗼, 𝗠𝗢 ~ 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗱𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘁. 𝗟𝗼𝘂𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀, 𝗝𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻, 𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗻, 𝗦𝘁. 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗶𝘀, 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗹𝗶𝗻, 𝗪𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗿𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶es.

Lindsay Loring

O'Fallon, Illinois

Lindsay Loring

7 years of experience

Lindsay is a Mom to twins and sleep expert. She works with infants and children up to 7 years who are experiencing ongoing or new sleep struggles. Lindsay works one on one with parents to formulate a realistic plan for the entire family to catch some ZZ's.

Kalina Kohlfeld

De Soto, Missouri

Kalina Kohlfeld

4 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Becoming a doula stemmed from a deeply personal journey for me. As a mother of 5, I have personally experienced the highs and lows of childbirth, including heartbreaking miscarriages, and scary pregnancy complications that left me feeling vulnerable and alone. These experiences ignited a spiritual calling within me to support and comfort other mothers during their birthing journeys. I saw the need for a compassionate advocate to stand by their side, providing guidance, emotional support, and a comforting presence throughout the transformative process of bringing new life into the world. It is through my own trials and triumphs that I found my purpose as a doula, driven by empathy and a heartfelt desire to be a source of strength for other women during one of the most significant moments of their lives. The cost of doula services can be a concern for many expecting mothers, but I understand the importance and value of having a supportive doula by your side during this special time. Every woman deserves access to doula support, which is why we can work together to create a personalized package that fits not only your needs but also your financial situation. I believe in making doula services accessible and affordable to all women, ensuring that you have the care and guidance you deserve throughout your pregnancy and childbirth journey.

Skylar Kulbacki

Chesterfield, Missouri

Skylar Kulbacki

10 years of experience

Dr. Skylar has been practicing for almost a decade with women and children. She has spent over 200 hours of additional training to become an expert in her field and is one of the few chiropractors, nationally to have a Certification by the Academy Council of Chiropractic Pediatrics (CACCP). She is also certified in The Webster Technique, used specially for pregnant women.

Kay Gandy

St. Louis, Missouri

Kay Gandy

6 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

Kaitlyn Verner

Saint Charles, Missouri

Kaitlyn Verner

3 years of experience

Hello ! My name is Kaitlyn ! I’m a certified birth and postpartum doula in the St Charles area . I offer many different services / support options and would love to work with your growing family . Please feel free to contact me for a free consultation!

Johanna Iwaszkowiec

Saint Charles, Missouri

Johanna Iwaszkowiec

9 years of experience
Accepts insurances

IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) in a private group lactation practice with a combined 26 years of experience.

Brenda Ritzen

Webster Groves, Missouri

Brenda Ritzen

7 years of experience

I am a 57 y/o mother of 4 grown children and Gigi to 2 grandchildren. I currently work as a part time RN at a local children’s hospital in the ICU. BLS (Basic Life Support) PALS (Pediatric Advance Life Support)

Steffanie Thomas

High Ridge, Missouri

Steffanie Thomas

11 years of experience

My name is Steffanie Thomas and I have been a doula since 2015. I love serving expecting families in whatever birth they believe to be healthiest for them. My passion is to help families understand ALL of their options available to them. And to help create a calm birth space so that birth can happen as it needs to. I understand the innate wisdom that women carry & encourage them to follow their intuition.

Lindsay Mavima

O'Fallon, Missouri

Lindsay Mavima

5 years of experience

Hello! My name is Lindsay, and I’m a caring, dependable, and experienced nanny with 3–5 years of childcare experience. I’ve had the pleasure of caring for children of all ages, from infants to early teens, and I take pride in creating a safe, fun, and nurturing environment where every child can thrive. I’m passionate about supporting children’s growth through engaging play, structured routines, and positive guidance. Whether it’s feeding and nap time for little ones, helping with homework, preparing healthy meals, or organizing creative activities, I always bring patience, reliability, and genuine love for what I do. Families describe me as trustworthy, responsible, and warm-hearted. I understand that every child and family is unique, so I always tailor my care to meet each household’s needs and rhythm. If you’re looking for a nanny who will care for your children as if they were my own—with attentiveness, respect, and a smile—I’d love to connect and learn more about your family’s needs.

Tonya Chinkeefatt

Hazelwood, Missouri

Tonya Chinkeefatt

Accepts insurances

Hi, I'm Tonya! I became a doula after realizing how important it is to feel supported and truly heard during birth. I'm also Passionate about supporting, advocating, and empowering families through pregnancy and after!

Susi Kuczka

House Springs, Missouri

Susi Kuczka

5 years of experience

Hi, I'm Susi! I am a Hispanic mom, a wife, a daughter, a sister and now a doula obsessed with all things birth! I believe every woman should feel empowered to have the birth experience she desires and always have access to a doula.

Alysha Collins

Arnold, Missouri

5.0 (11 reviews)

Alysha Collins

4 years of experience

Hi, I'm Alysha! I am a Certified Birth Doula serving the St. Louis area. ​ I believe that every woman should feel empowered to have the birth experience she desires while staying safe and healthy. ​ Having attended both medicated and unmedicated births, I know there is beauty in every kind of birth, and I consider it an honor to be present for each and every one! ​ I am certified through DONA International. I have also received training from Spinning Babies, Evidence-Based Birth, the VBAC Link, and Gena Kirby's Rebozo Course. ​ If you choose me as your doula, you can be assured you will have a knowledgeable support person with you, not only at your birth, but throughout your entire pregnancy!

Recent review

We hired Alysha after our previous doula was not available, and we couldn’t have been more happy! I loved her constant support, helpful suggestions to help with pain relief during labor, and helpful kind demeanor during labor. I really didn’t want to get induced and Alysha was very supportive and helpful with different options and more information to help us make all the decisions during labor. She also worked super well with the hospital staff and was very encouraging to help while supporting me in my birth preferences. Finally, even after my baby was born she stuck around to make sure I felt comfortable latching. She even prepared me a snack before she left to make sure my body was being nourished after the hard work of labor. I would suggest Alysha to anyone who wants a well versed and supportive doula. Also, I really appreciated all the helpful tips on ways to prepare for labor in our prenatal meetings. She even talked about nutrition in our initial interview before I even hired her.

- Leah W.

Kari  Reimann

St. Louis, Missouri

Kari Reimann

8 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hi! I am a certified nurse midwife! I love providing women with un-rushed, gentle care. I focus on shared decision making and informed consent. We have 60 mins for new patient visits and 30 min for return patients- this is for both GYN and pregnancy visits. This extra time allows you to have all your questions and concerns addressed without feeling the pressure of an overly booked provider. I attend births at Missouri Baptist Medical Center and have a fabulous collaborating OBGYN for any patients with complications out of my scope of practice or those needing surgical intervention. I have a background in home birth and birth center birth where I practiced for 4 years- I give that same warm, friendly, present care in the hospital owned practice setting!

LaKeya Scott

St. Louis, Missouri

LaKeya Scott

4 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.

Cierra Jackson

St. Louis, Missouri

Cierra Jackson

5 years of experience

Hello! My name is Cierra and I am a birth and postpartum doula, childbirth educator and breast/chestfeeding counselor. I offer birth and postpartum support, group and in-home childbirth preparation classes, breast/chestfeeding preparation and support to families in the Greater St. Louis Area. I hold four certifications from the International Doula Institute, and am a member of Doulas of Greater St. Louis, Evidence Based Birth, the National Black Doulas Association, and the St. Louis Doulas of Color Collective. I am also a certified American Heart Association Basic Life Support provider. My mission is to provide families with evidence-based perinatal support through education and preparation. My vision is for every family to have the resources and support they desire for their pregnancy, birth and postpartum journey.