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shira sharifi

17 years of experience

Accepts insurance

Hello everyone, my name is Shira Sharifi and I am a certified Birth and Postpartum Doula. in Jacksonville, Florida. All facets of birth fuel me with so much light. I’m very passionate about sharing evidence based information and resources to families, empowering birth parents by giving them the ability to have positive birth experiences. My practice is inclusive and free from judgement. This means you come as you are; No matter your race, gender, or sexual orientation. In my free time, I love to write poetry, go to the beach, go to the farmers market, dance, and have dinner & Netflix nights with friends.

Shira Sharifi is an amazing doula. She helped me with my baby girl.She is patient, loving and trustworthy. She offers postpartum care day and night. If you want an advocate, a professional that is supportive and knowledgeable than you have found your Doula. I am very grateful I was recommended to hire her through my first time becoming a mother. My birthing experience was exactly what I wanted it to be and she made sure to support me and my needs. I also got some beautiful intimate pictures of our family and first moments with our baby.

- Cristina C.

Navarre, Florida

Amanda Pavlich

8 years of experience

Amanda is the owner and founder of Southern Charm Doula Services. She is a Certified Birth and Postpartum Doula, Certified Childbirth Educator, breastfeeding counselor, and pediatric sleep specialist. She is also a health educator, holding various degrees and certifications in the health and wellness field. As an advocate for maternal mental health, she saw a great need for supporting the mothering experience. In 2018, she shifted her career focus from health and wellness, to focus on maternal and infant health and outcomes. She is passionate about supporting families to have their very best birthing and postpartum experience. She has attended over 100 local births and supported over 1,000 families worldwide with her virtual parent coaching and pediatric sleep management support Amanda lives in Navarre, is a military spouse (retired), and mother of three children. Her hobbies include hiking, camping, paddle boarding, piano, and of course family time.

Having Amanda on my side as my doula for my birth experience was empowering, especially when things started not going according to plan. She helped me advocate for myself throughout the whole process and stayed for the entire 36 hour labor.

- Jennifer M.

Lake Worth Beach, Florida

Cheryl Ahrens

20 years of experience

My name is Cheryl Ahrens, and I’m a Newborn Care Specialist with over 15 years of experience supporting families through one of the most transformative times in life welcoming a new baby. Originally from the island of St. Lucia, I bring a nurturing, intuitive approach to newborn care, blending traditional, heart-led caregiving with modern, evidence-based practices. I’ve had the honor of caring for singletons, twins, triplets, and premature babies, and I specialize in creating calm, structured routines that support healthy sleep, feeding, and bonding. My philosophy is rooted in love, patience, and empowerment. I believe every baby is unique and every parent deserves to feel confident, supported, and rested. Whether I’m helping a first-time parent understand feeding cues or guiding a family through sleep transitions, I approach my work with compassion, professionalism, and cultural sensitivity. I’m also trained in lactation support and currently pursuing my degree in Behavioral Health Science with an emphasis on Infancy and Early Childhood Studies to continue deepening my knowledge and care. My goal is always to create a peaceful environment where both baby and family can thrive.

Cheryl is incredible! As a first time mom, I had no idea what I was doing. I am somebody who needs a lot of sleep in order to function, and my husband has a very demanding job so we decided to hire a night nurse for a few weeks to help us out. Cheryl taught me everything I need to know about how to be a mom to my daughter. She was so helpful that we ended up keeping her for three months! By the time Cheryl left, I felt fully confident and taking care of my daughter (who slept 12 hours straight a night thanks to Cheryl.) You can see and feel how much Cheryl loves her job and loves babies. I will be forever grateful to her and will be having her back for any future babies 🤍

- Amanda W.

West Palm Beach, Florida

Tracy DiMele

As both a nurse and a caregiver, I bring not only clinical expertise but also a deep sense of compassion and respect for families. My background as a NICU nurse has given me extensive experience in caring for the most fragile and precious little ones, and it has shaped my philosophy of providing care that is safe, nurturing, and centered on the unique needs of each baby. I believe in creating a calm, supportive environment where infants can thrive, while also offering parents peace of mind knowing their child is in capable and caring hands. Caring for newborns is not just my profession—it is my passion. I understand that entrusting someone with your baby is one of the biggest decisions you can make, and my goal is to support families with a balance of clinical knowledge and warm, attentive care. Whether it’s helping a little one adjust to new routines, promoting healthy development, or providing parents with reassurance and guidance, I am dedicated to being a reliable partner in your baby’s earliest days.

Working with Tracy has been a wonderful experience. She brings both professional expertise as a nurse and the nurturing perspective of being a mother of three. Tracy has a calm, reassuring presence and an incredible depth of knowledge about newborn care, safe sleep, and infant soothing. She not only provides exceptional care for babies, but also supports parents in feeling more confident and rested during those challenging early days. Tracy is reliable, compassionate, and flexible, which made such a difference for our family. I would highly recommend her to any parent seeking a newborn specialist or night nanny—you’ll feel at ease knowing your baby is in such capable and caring hands.

- Riley H.

Lauderhill, Florida

Arlicia Jones Fillyau

Arlicia Jones-Fillyau - Doula, RN, and Advocate for Holistic Maternal Wellness** With over 20 years of experience as a registered nurse specializing in pediatrics, Arlicia brings a wealth of clinical knowledge and compassionate care to every family she serves. As a dedicated doula, she combines her medical expertise with a holistic approach to support your total health and wellness throughout your pregnancy journey and beyond. Her passion lies in educating and empowering clients, filling in the gaps often left by traditional care. From comprehensive prenatal and postpartum education to pre- and postnatal fitness guidance, Arlicia offers full-spectrum services tailored to your needs. With a commitment to safe, competent, and individualized care, she ensures every family feels supported, informed, and confident as they welcome their newest addition.

Arlicia is an incredible doula whose passion and dedication shine through in every aspect of her care. She provides unwavering support, deep knowledge, and a warm, reassuring presence that makes a huge difference during pregnancy, birth, and beyond. Her ability to hold space, advocate, and uplift families is truly inspiring. I’ve had the pleasure of witnessing her work firsthand, and any family would be lucky to have her by their side. I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone seeking compassionate and empowering birth support!

- Iman F.

Florida

Wendy Ricci

10 years of experience

Hi, my name is Wendy, a full-spectrum holistic Birth and Postpartum Doula driven by a personal mission: to ensure no mother feels unheard or unsupported during birth, as I once did. My passion is to provide unwavering love and care during this sacred and intimate time. I offer comprehensive support as a birth and postpartum doula, lactation, childbirth educator, sibling doula, HypnoBirthing Educator, and a special place in my heart for young mothers. My practice is built on empowerment, evidence-based knowledge, compassion, and a non-judgmental, client-led approach. You’ll find me to be a calm, empathetic, and supportive presence, dedicated to fostering a nurturing and professional environment for your journey, as well as supporting the family as a whole. As a mother of two, I deeply understand the transformative power of birth and the beauty of motherhood.

We had a harder than expected go during our first child with multiple sleepless nights and really wanted to have a better support framework for our second. Having Wendy as our nighttime doula was an amazing experience. She started a few days after our daughter was born and was crucial support for the first two months. Having her allowed my wife to make a faster recovery post birth and have her enjoy the baby a lot more. She is very professional, responsible, punctual and knowledgeable. After the first day which is always scary, we felt incredibly comfortable with her being with our baby. We highly recommend her. It made the newborn phase a lot of a better experience and my wife and I were both way more functioning and present for our little one. Being able to have the nights to fully rest is priceless and makes everything about life significantly better.

- Carlos Ruesta

Orlando, Florida

Vonda Osborn

6 years of experience

Accepts insurance

Hello, my name is Vonda Osborn and I am the owner of Baby Bump Birthing Services. I service the Orlando and central Florida area. I have 6 children of my own and truly love helping other moms navigate the journey of pregnancy, labor, postpartum and motherhood. I am a completely judgement free zone. What ever you are hoping for your birth I want to help achieve it. My motto is your baby, your body my support. In my free time I enjoy event organizing and just being with my family.

My husband and I decided to hire a doula a little bit reluctantly, not really knowing what we needed or how beneficial it would be. When I met Vonda, I immediately got this sense that she was caring and compassionate but yet also very competent and confident in her work as a Doula. This gave me so much comfort, and regardless of whether our goal was to deliver at home, a birth center, or hospital, she was willing to support us and our choices and not try to impose opinions on us unless we asked for them (which was huge since opinions can run very strong and extreme on opposite spectrums in the birth world). What I loved most about the idea of hiring her, beyond being able to trust her and know she was for us, was that she would be the consistency in my care from prenatal to delivery to postpartum. This birth was going to be with my second child but I was hoping to have a successful VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean) birth, so everything about labor and birth would be a new experience for me. She met with us twice during my 3rd trimester. Those meetings were incredibly informative and brought us so much peace leading up to what was foreign territory to us. She talked with us about our birth plan and let us know what our options were, taught my husband and I physical comfort techniques that could be helpful during labor, and also educated us on the birth process and what would happen to my body and with the baby during the process. Having the ability to contact her anytime after we hired her to get her input and feedback was so helpful. My husband wanted to be as involved and helpful to me as he could but he also didn't know what to expect and I didn't know what I would need, He really appreciated everything Vonda taught us beforehand, but then also having her with us during the birth to help him help me and to be our voice at the hospital since she knew our wishes and could speak for us while my mind was focused on having a baby and my husband was focused on me. Aspects of everything she prepared us for came into play when labor started, and I can't imagine going through labor and birth without having been as prepared as I felt, even when I still didn't know what to expect. Hiring Vonda as our Doula was worth every penny! I would highly recommend her to any mama AND her support person. She was there for me AND my husband, and if we did it again, we'd definitely have Vonda with us!

- Sarah S.

Jacksonville, Florida

Bianca Hart

Hi, I’m the heart behind this calling I’m a Doula who believes birth is a beautiful journey designed by Elohim. My mission is to support and encourage mothers so they feel peaceful, educated, confident, and empowered throughout pregnancy, labor, and postpartum. Serving families during such a sacred moment is truly an honor, and I’m grateful to walk alongside mothers as they welcome their babies into the world.

I am a very picky person and am stubborn when it comes to what I want. And I knew from the moment I fell pregnant that I not only wanted a doula, but needed one. I spoke to several doula's who I liked, but when I spoke to Bianca...I loved her! From the first moment we spoke we clicked and she made me feel safe in a way no one else had so far. She was there for me day one, and has continued to support me and my bun in the oven since taking my family on! She's caring, kind, compassionate and has a desire to help any and all, and most importantly to me, she hears me, and sees me. I have had so many traumatic experiences with doctors who have bulldozed over me, and acted as though they knew best, and I was terrified that my first birthing experience would be much of the same. But Bianca has given me the peace of mind and the courage to pursue a hospital birth, and I'm confident she will be there to guide me, help me, and advocate for me. I would never dream of using anyone else but her, and I look forward to using her again in the coming years. In her I have found an advocate, a friend, and a companion, and I'm no longer anxious. Thank you, Bianca! From my growing family, to your amazing family! Thank you!

- Aries R.

Ocala, Florida

Kimone Kerr

8 years of experience

Accepts insurance

My name is Kimone Kerr, and I founded Momula from a place of deep compassion, personal experience, and a lifelong calling to serve mothers. As a trained registered nurse who has walked through my own postpartum challenges, I understand firsthand how vital it is for women to have support, advocacy, and steady reassurance through pregnancy, birth, and the tender weeks that follow. My mission is to provide faith-centered, culturally aware, nurturing doula care to families in the Orlando and central Florida area, creating a safe space where mothers feel seen, heard, and fully supported on their journey into motherhood.

Kimone @Momula provided exceptional postpartum doula care that truly transformed my recovery.I purchased her premium package and it truly exceeded my expectations! She brought calm, comfort, and confidence into my home, supporting both me and my baby with genuine compassion and professional expertise. From helping me rest to guiding me through newborn care, she made the transition into motherhood smoother and less overwhelming. I’m deeply grateful for her kindness, wisdom, and dedication she is truly a blessing to any family.

- Ashley W.

Melbourne, Florida

Michelle Ingram

Hello! Glad you are here. Michelle grew up in Brevard County where she met her husband and got married in 2021. They have two children both born at home. She enjoys living a natural lifestyle and strives to continually grow professionally to be the best postpartum doula. Through her pregnancy and birth, she began to fall in love with everything birth-postpartum and realized how many moms must feel alone and forgotten about during the transition of welcoming a new baby into the world. She's passionate about helping moms thrive during the early days of postpartum and beyond. She comes with a listening ear, evidence-based care, support, and unconditional love.

I first contacted Michelle because I was curious about postpartum services. Once I had a consultation, I felt immediately at ease and comfortable with her. She was very clear about what her services were and were not- gotta love clear boundaries! We moved forward hiring her and I’m 100% sure that she saved my fourth trimester experience. The way she took care of not only me but my baby and family was immeasurable! She was knowledgeable, friendly, and always put me at ease when she came. I highly recommend Michelle for postpartum families- you will be happy going with her!

- Madison T.

Boynton Beach, Florida

Sheila Strulowitz

27 years of experience

I have been teaching childbirth for 25 years. I am certified by Jackson Hospital. My classes are 3 classes 1 1/2 hrs each . I teach what happens before, during and after delivery. You will learn Lamaze breathing , baby care and breast feeding.

Sheila is a wonderful childbirth educator. She is extremely knowledgeable and has a very pragmatic and direct teaching style.

- Tova K.

West Palm Beach, Florida

Kayla Neihoff

6 years of experience

Hi, I’m Kayla! I’m a newborn night nanny with 6+ years of experience and a background in psychology (currently in grad school for child development). I’m infant CPR certified and have experience with newborns, including preemies. I’m calm, reliable, and love being someone families can truly depend on during those early days. Outside of work, I love spending time with friends and I’m a big dachshund (wiener dog) person 🐶. I really enjoy becoming a trusted, supportive presence in the home and helping out however I can to make life easier.