Lauren Manolescu

Fort Worth, Texas

5.0 (1 review)

Lauren Manolescu

22 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hi, I’m a wife and homeschooling mom to five beautiful children. I’ve been supporting families for nearly 20 years and I’m confident I can help you achieve your birthing goals and have a restful postpartum experience.

Recent review

Lauren is the most kind and easy person to talk to. She is very knowledgeable and offered all sorts of valuable advice during our whole process. I really appreciate her being there for us. Thank you, Lauren!

- Maria P.

Abigail Robinson

Fort Worth, Texas

Abigail Robinson

22 years of experience
Accepts insurances

I'm a professional Newborn Care Specialist and Certified Postpartum Doula. I have worked with newborn babies since 1996. My specialty is guiding them to find their own routine, safe sleep hygiene and gentle sleep conditioning.

Danisha Nunn

Fort Worth, Texas

Danisha Nunn

Exceptionally You Wellness provides holistic and evidence based support across all stages of reproductive and perinatal wellness. The owner is a certified Full Spectrum Doula, Childbirth Educator, Placenta Encapsulation Specialist, Reiki Master Teacher, and Women's Wellness Practitioner with a background in psychology and social services. She brings a unique understanding of both emotional and practical needs to her work. Our Approach Exceptionally You Wellness blends evidence-based practices with holistic support to nurture the mind, body, and spirit through every stage of reproductive and perinatal care. Trauma Informed and Person Centered Each client's lived experience shapes support. Every person is met with compassion, deep listening, and care that moves at their pace. Inclusive and Affirming All families are welcome here. LGBTQIA, BIPOC, and poly families are supported with respect and without judgment. Holistic and Practical Traditional wellness practices are integrated with current clinical knowledge to create well-rounded support that honors both intuition and science. The goal is to provide care that not only supports physical health but also uplifts emotional well-being and personal agency every step of the way.

Valerie King

Fort Worth, Texas

5.0 (1 review)

Valerie King

17 years of experience

Hello . I’m Valerie king . A certified birth doula In the Dfw area . I have a great passion for servicing expectant and postpartum moms . I have three children of my own . If I knew how birth doulas are as important as choosing a provider , I definitely would’ve invested in hiring a birth doula . My goal is to always treat my clients with the upmost respect , dignity , empathy and honor as we journey through their pregnancy and postpartum period together .

Recent review

I had the absolute pleasure of working with Valerie throughout my pregnancy, and I cannot recommend her enough. From the very beginning, she was attentive, compassionate, and incredibly knowledgeable. She took the time to listen to my concerns, answer my questions, and provide both emotional and physical support every step of the way. Her calm presence and reassuring guidance helped me feel confident and prepared, even during the most overwhelming moments. What stood out the most was her ability to anticipate my needs before I even voiced them—whether it was offering comfort techniques, providing resources, or simply being a steady, encouraging presence. She made me feel truly supported, respected, and cared for during one of the most important times in my life. Thanks to Valerie, my pregnancy and birth experience were so much more positive and empowering. I’m deeply grateful for her dedication and would highly recommend her services to any expectant parent looking for compassionate, reliable, and skilled support.

- Dwala C.

Emily Brown

Fort Worth, Texas

Emily Brown

5 years of experience

I’m Em - mama of many, wife to my best friend and new homestead-er. I created my photography business in 2018 not knowing exactly what I wanted to capture, I just knew I wanted to help those in my community save their memories for a lifetime. Fast forward to 2021, I attended my first birth, a sweet home birth. After that I know that birth work was exactly what I was looking for - it has become my passion. In winter of 2022 I got my doula certification to serve local mamas during their pregnancy, labor and postpartum. Now, today in 2024 I have served over 19 mamas and counting and have been published for my birth photography workin a magazine and I have won awards on my work. I enrolled at MCU as a student midwife in 2023 with the intentions to graduate with a bachelors of science in midwifery in 2027. I am currently serving those in the Johnstown, OH + surrounding area.

Christina Evans

Fort Worth, Texas

Christina Evans

5 years of experience

I’m a homebirth midwife serving areas west of Dallas including Fort Worth, alliance, Azle, Weatherford and more. I offer all in home care, and have extra training in lactation. My website has more details on all of my services :) I’d love to chat!

Melinda Pawloski

Fort Worth, Texas

5.0 (3 reviews)

Melinda Pawloski

15 years of experience

Hello! I'm Melinda, wife to Seth, and mother to Abigail, Luke, Keturah, Naomi, Isaac, Elijah, and Mattias. While my family lived in South Africa(2018-2019), I was blessed to become a certified doula through their WOMBS (women offering mothers birth support) program. Along with in-person classes, I experienced hands-on doula opportunities with laboring women in 2 different hospital locations in Johannesburg. I believe this experience opened my heart to truly seeing the importance of having a strong support system during pregnancy, labor, delivery, and postpartum. Children are a blessing from the Lord and every mother deserves the best through her pregnancy/delivery. I personally have experienced 3 hospital births, 2 birth center deliveries, and 2 home births. I am here to support you and help you make the most memorable and peaceful birth possible. If you are pregnant and would like the support of a doula, please reach out to me. I would love to meet you and see if I am the right doula for you.

Recent review

Melinda is amazing! She was a calm, supportive presence throughout my pregnancy and especially during labor and after. She answers questions in a way that helps ease anxiety, and knows how to adapt to your needs in the moment! My baby's birth took us by surprise that resulted in an unplanned home birth and she was able to help me deliver my baby girl safely! As a first time mom, I highly recommend a doula and I loved having Melinda's support after baby was born too ❤️

- Juanica L.

Sabrina Elliott

Fort Worth, Texas

Sabrina Elliott

18 years of experience

Hello! I am a Licensed Midwife (LM) and a Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) proudly serving families through compassionate, holistic, homebirth care. Located in the heart of Fort Worth, Texas, I serve a 90-mile radius of “Cowtown.” Having had a homebirth practice previously in Abilene and San Angelo, Texas, I have a strong background in rural birth. Through my work, I work to prove that birth is not just a physical event- it’s a profoundly sacred, transformative journey. My heart is to walk alongside you with wisdom, gentleness, and strength as you welcome your baby into the world, right in the comfort and safety of your own home. With years of hands-on experience and a deep respect for the physiological process of birth, I offer care that is evidence-based, deeply personal, and grounded in trust. My approach to midwifery is rooted in respect for your body and your choices- including strong, informed support for those searching for a trial of labor after a cesarean and hoping for a VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean). Birth is not a one-size-fits-all experience, and I’m here to ensure your voice is central in every decision.

Courtney Watson

Mc Kinney, Texas

5.0 (1 review)

Courtney Watson

13 years of experience

Home birth Certified Nurse Midwife with more than a decade of experience helping families through pregnancy, birth, and a lifetime of wellness. My full birth package is $7500 and includes everything you need from your midwife to prepare to welcome your baby at home.

Recent review

Courtney has provided me, my friends and family with passionate and attentive care. From the moment you meet her you will see how much she loves providing care for women.

- Tammy W.

valerie Ybarra

Celina, Texas

5.0 (1 review)

valerie Ybarra

37 years of experience

I have a great love of serving and caring for new mamas and their newborns. It's a passion I've had since a teenager. My first postpartum client was when I was 18 yrs old - before the word doula was ever known. I have 40yrs of experience working with newborns, new parents, as an educator, postpartum doula, nanny, lactation educator, and newborn care specialist. I have worked in the 3rd largest hospital in the country within the maternity unit as a nurse assistant/patient tech. I also sleep condition and train babies to sleep well at night as long as the parents follow through with instructions when I am not there. Baby can sleep between 10-12hr straight. I also travel with the families anywhere they go within my time frame of my contract. Passport/TSI ready. Many families have me between 6weeks-4months. Feel free to reach out to discuss how I may be of help to you. My free time I love to travel, swim, go boating, and making wreaths for front doors for the holidays. I am based out of Dallas Texas and love to travel to Florida as well to work.

Recent review

Valerie was amazing. She went above and beyond taking care of me and my newborn baby. I highly recommend her to everyone. She was so caring and super sweet.

- Julia D.

Desiree VanDervoort

Crowley, Texas

5.0 (2 reviews)

Desiree VanDervoort

4 years of experience
Accepts insurances

My name is Desiree VanDervoort, Im both a birth and postpartum doula in the nearby DFW and surrounding areas. I have three beautiful sons of my own and am very passionate about assisting bringing women's dream birth to life and aiding them into their desired birth plan. Becoming a mother should be a joyful and cherished memory. Giving birth the fastest and most effective way is our goal as a doula. My job is to ensure your experience is a positive one aligned with support and guidance the entire way through. I can't wait to learn more about you and your bundle of joy and am so very excited to start our journey together!

Recent review

Desiree was with me through my entire pregnancy! She helped to advocate for me, helped me make educated and informed decisions when it came to my pregnancy, and was wonderful when it came time for me to have my son. She helped to keep me calm, communicate my needs to the nurses and make sure everyone was on the same page so that I could be focus on my birth. I absolutely recommend Desiree! She is caring, supportive, and has a fiery passion for your birthing needs!

- Vadanya B.

Jessica Rutledge

Crowley, Texas

Jessica Rutledge

3 years of experience

Certified Professional Midwife licensed in the state of Texas providing holistic care & home birth services to families in Mansfield and the greater DFW areas.

Salerno RL Salerno Martinez

Fort Worth, Texas

Salerno RL Salerno Martinez

7 years of experience

Deaf USAF Veteran, doula, free birth supporter, all things birth nerd. I’ve attended over 75 births so far and supported many moms with having the kind of birth they wanted, from hospital cesareans and vaginal hospital births to natural home births, birth centers, and free births. Your birth is your journey, and I’m here to support you.

Macy Keeno CPM,LM

Fort Worth, Texas

Macy Keeno CPM,LM

5 years of experience

Hi I am licensed Midwife and CPM providing holistic maternity care in DFW. As a Licensed Midwife, my goal is to support mothers as they transition into this new chapter, helping them in every way I can. Every mother deserves the birth of her dreams, and I am committed to helping make that dream a reality to the best of my ability.My passion is creating safe, empowering spaces where mothers feel informed, supported, and confident in every decision; prenatally, during labor, and in the postpartum period. Through my apprenticeship, I’ve had the honor of attending twin births, breech births, VBACs, and many rainbow babies. I can’t wait to continue serving families through every kind of birth story.

Sunshine Hassan

Denton, Texas

5.0 (1 review)

Sunshine Hassan

9 years of experience

Greetings, I’m a Licensed Midwife, Certified Professional Midwife, HypnoBirthing Educator, and Certified Herbalist serving Denton and the North Texas area. I believe birth is sacred and deeply transformative, and I’m passionate about offering care that honors the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. My midwifery model is family-styled and home-based, which means I come to you, and we build a real relationship over time. I offer one all-inclusive fee to make care more accessible and affordable, especially for underserved communities who often face barriers to truly supportive birth options. My care is trauma-informed, centered around informed decision-making, and blends clinical safety with ancestral wisdom. Alongside full prenatal, birth, and postpartum care, I offer HypnoBirthing classes, childbirth education, and traditional practices like belly binding, closing of the bones, rebirthing ceremonies, and mother’s blessings. I see this work as more than a profession—it’s a calling and a way of life. When I’m not attending births, you can usually find me with my husband, spending time in nature, or making art.

Recent review

I truly cannot recommend Sunshine enough. This was my second pregnancy after 16 years and first home birth. Even though I had birthed before I felt like a first time mom all over again. Sunshine came to my home and I always felt comfortable sharing my fears and worries. She was always so gentle and kind. I birthed my baby in less than 4 hours and it was so amazing!!! I never thought I would call birth amazing or walk away feeling supported and proud of myself. So thankful for Sunshine her students for all of the 2 hour visits and helping me work through my fears to get my birth goals. 1000% recommend

- Heather S.

Sydney Osborne

Melissa, Texas

5.0 (1 review)

Sydney Osborne

3 years of experience

Hi everyone! I'm a birth doula located in Melissa, TX and a mom of 3 babies. Babies and mamas are my passion and I'm so blessed to have supported and loved on so many in the time I've been doing this. My goal is for every mom to learn to trust themselves, trust their bodies and feel confident going into pregnancy, birth and postpartum. If you don't have a village, I'm here to be that for you!

Recent review

I can't say enough good things about my experience with Sydney as my doula during my VBAC journey! We were initially planning for a repeat C-section, but after hearing a friend’s inspiring story about her home VBAC, I felt motivated to explore other options. A mutual friend connected me with Sydney, and right from our first meeting, the good vibes were undeniable—especially since we shared the same name! It felt like a sign that we were a perfect match. What I really appreciated about Sydney is how real and honest she is. She doesn’t sugarcoat things just to keep you comfortable—she tells you the truth and gives you all the facts, which is so important when planning your birth. Her straightforward approach helped me feel empowered to make informed decisions and commit to my plan for an unmedicated birth. After my previous experience with interventions that led to an unnecessary C-section, I was determined to do things differently this time. Sydney was super responsive to all my questions throughout my pregnancy, which really calmed my nerves. When the big day finally came, Sydney was a total rockstar! Her presence was empowering, and I felt like I could really go for it. After the birth, she came for a home visit, which was such a sweet touch. She brought us thoughtful goodies and shared valuable tips on postpartum care, even though this wasn’t my first rodeo with a newborn.

- Sydney T.

Shannon Chung

Celina, Texas

5.0 (4 reviews)

Shannon Chung

4 years of experience

Hello! My name is Shannon. I'm a birth and postpartum doula serving the DFW and surrounding areas. I'd be honored to be considered as your doula. I am deeply passionate about helping every birthing person I work with feel informed and empowered in their decisions. I offer support for all types of births including but not limited to: home births, water births, vbacs, and more. No matter what you choose for your own birth journey, I will be by your side every step of the way. I will help you feel empowered in your choices, informed in every decision you make, medical or non-medical, and nurture your needs to ensure you can focus on your new motherhood journey. Please reach out to me for questions and concerns.

Recent review

We hired Shannon as our doula to help with the birth. She was good about communicating with us beforehand, and had answers for all of our questions. She helped empower me during my labor and pushing, and I appreciated having her there to support, guide, and comfort me through that time. Once I had given birth, she taught me how to nurse my baby. I was glad to have such a supportive woman at my side through it all. She also took a lot of pressure off of my husband by comforting and encouraging me (since he didn’t quite know how to help me at that time), which we very much appreciated. Overall, it was a good experience.

- Jennifer W.

Prisca Kalustian

Aubrey, Texas

5.0 (5 reviews)

Prisca Kalustian

2 years of experience

Hi friend, I’m Prisca, the doula behind your birth friend I’m a certified doula, wife, and mama with a big heart for walking alongside women through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. My care is rooted in connection, the kind that feels genuine, grounding, and personal. I believe doula support should feel less like a service and more like a steady friendship. Someone in your corner who gets it, sees you, and walks with you through it all. I believe every woman deserves: gentle, personalized support evidence-based guidance and someone who truly sees her I also believe that knowledge is power. When women understand their options, their bodies, and the birth process, they’re able to step into this journey feeling confident, informed, and deeply supported. I’m passionate about helping women feel equipped and empowered every step of the way. Birth isn’t just physical, it’s emotional, spiritual, and sacred. That’s why my support goes beyond timelines and checklists. I show up with heart, with presence, and with care that’s built on trust, friendship, and faith. My faith is the foundation of how I serve. It’s what grounds me, guides me, and helps me hold space with love and grace in every space I enter. Whether we’re chatting over tea during pregnancy, breathing through contractions together, or unpacking the beautiful, messy layers of postpartum, I’ll be right there with you as your steady, grounded support. I serve families in Charlotte, NC, and the surrounding areas, and it would be an honor to walk with you through your journey. Got questions? Want to connect? Or want to say hi? I’d love to hear from you! I’ve poured a lot of heart into my website, and I would be delighted if you stopped by. I’d love to connect with you there.

Recent review

Working with Prisca was the best decision we made for our birth. From the very first meeting, she made us feel heard and supported. She provided so much helpful information, helped us feel prepared, and was a calming, reassuring presence throughout labor. Her warmth, knowledge, and encouragement made all the difference. We can’t recommend her enough!

- Ximena V.

Carolann Rosso

Aubrey, Texas

5.0 (3 reviews)

Carolann Rosso

2 years of experience

Blessings! My name is Carolann Rosso and I am a licensed massage therapist, certified birth and postpartum doula and momma of five. I live in Aubrey and serve the North Texas area. Although I am not actively serving as a birth doula in this season, I bring the mindset of pregnancy and birth being sacred and seek to use my skills to bring balance to the bodies of women getting ready for birth, in labor and recovering in their 4th trimester.

Recent review

We loved having Carolann as a part of our birth team! Through days of prodromal labor and a successful Vbac delivery, she was there to support, encourage, and answer all of my questions. My baby was stuck in my right hip and Carolann immediately came over and led me and my husband through different moves to encourage baby into alignment. Arriving to the hospital she advocated for my needs and preferences when I could barely talk for myself. She stayed by my side the entire labor and delivery, and I am so thankful for her consistent presence during that time. Postpartum, she was available for any questions I had, checked in on us to make sure we were doing well, and helped me recount my birth experience from her point of view to fill in details I had missed. After previous birth trauma with my first, Carolann helped my second birth be the amazing experience that all births should be!

- Kenzie C.

Rebecca Gedeon

White Settlement, Texas

Rebecca Gedeon

3 years of experience

Hi! My name is Rebeca Gedeon and I am a certified birth doula located in Weatherford, TX. I love supporting moms in all labor and delivery locations, and with any kind of provider. My first experience with birth was when my mom delivered my brother under the supervision of a traditional midwife over 24 years ago. I have since had 6 children of my own, and those labors and deliveries fueled my passion for supporting moms. I have personal experience with twins and NICU. I have supported moms through their dream births as well as birth plans that needed adjustment for medically necessary reasons. One of my biggest strengths is supporting mom in what they wish, but also being able to slow down and explain what is going on if plans have to adjust rapidly. I will labor with you at home if you desire, even if you plan to transfer to another location, and I will follow you into the OR if needed and desired. I am not only a certified labor and birth doula, I have added training with body balancing techniques to help you and your body navigate labor. I am familiar with Spinning Babies techniques. I am a StillBirthday student doula. And I am currently in training to become a placenta encapsulation specialist. I am also a Christian doula and love to incorporate quiet prayer and intercession into my care when it is desired. I've watched the Lord work miracles for families and believe in the power of prayer in the labor space. When I am not at a birth I spend my time homeschooling my children and playing with my children. I also greatly enjoy floral work, knitting and crocheting, and baking!