Find a Birth Doula Near Me in Fort Wayne, IN

Hello, and thank you for visiting my page! My name is Ronae (pronounced like the more commonly spelled "Renee"), and I am a Certified Birth Doula and Certified Lactation Specialist located in Fort Wayne, IN. I have always been passionate about serving and encouraging other women. Through my own parenting journey over the years, I have developed an avid interest in all things birth and breastfeeding. I have been a certified Birth Doula since 2020 through ICEA and Global Birth Community and have been a Certified Lactation Specialist (CLS through LEC) since 2021. I have experience in supporting births in hospitals, in birth centers, and at home. I believe that women have a right to nonjudgmental encouragement and support throughout their birth story, whatever they choose and wherever it takes them. I feel it is especially important for birth workers to empower women to understand their options in pregnancy and birth so they are able to provide true informed consent, playing an active role in their pregnancy, birth, and postpartum experiences.

Sarah Long is a doula trained through Dona international. She completed her training in 2020 and has been passionate about birth since her first pregnancy nearly 10 years ago. First with her own birth experiences, then with providing support in the birth of her nephew, Sarah was drawn to the birth world. She felt the urge to learn all that she could to help pregnant people feel empowered to gain knowledge and make decisions that are in their best interest. In 2011 she and her husband found out they were expecting twins during their first pregnancy. They were scared, excited, overwhelmed, and nervous. Because twin pregnancies are considered "high risk," and both babies were in the breech position, she had a scheduled caesarian at 37 weeks. Although she didn't get the birth that she had envisioned, her postpartum journey with twins was very positive. Thanks to lots of help from family members and friends, Sarah was not alone with her baby girls until they were three months old. She felt like having so much support and help is the only way she survived. Once the girls were a little bit older, they felt ready to grow their family again. Pregnancy number two was a singleton. This time around Sarah knew she wanted a different birth. She attempted a v-bac (vaginal birth after caesarian). She had a very long and challenging labor that ended in another caesarian. Outside of helping pregnant families, Sarah loves to spend as much time outside as possible. She loves playing games, camping, and going to the lake. She believes that our bodies are designed perfectly and they know exactly what to do to birth a baby. She wants nothing but the best and most memorable birth experience for you and she would love to meet with you to see if she is a good fit for you and your family. Text Sarah anytime!

Hi there, I'm Michelle! I'm based in Northern Indiana and serve parts of Michigan, and Ohio. I am a full-time certified birth doula and photographer! This work has always been my passion, from working in an Amish birthing center for several years to owning my own photography business and serving growing families for the last ten years. My desire has always been to serve families during these pivotal, life-changing moments. I have been present for over 350 births now, including at home, birth center, hospital, and unassisted. I

Alisa Dickerson, CNM, DNP, APRN, PMH-C Alisa (Alyssa) Dickerson is a Certified Nurse-Midwife in Huntington, Indiana. Midwife Alyssa (Alisa) has been taking care of her local community since Spring of 2020, when the pandemic created a need for alternative access to healthcare outside of the traditional. She received her Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP) from Missouri State University in 2023, and a MSN degree from Frontier Nursing University in 2019. She has been a Registered Nurse since 2013, with experience as both a Cardiac and Labor and Birth Nurse. Most recently, Alyssa worked alongside a team of OBGYNs and CNMs in serving patients seeking fertility and midwifery care, where she provided prenatal care, and attended births in a CABC certified, out-of-hospital birthing center, and in-hospital. Alyssa has served her local community offering out-of-hospital birth, women's health, and mental health services for 4 years. She has also served families providing new family coaching, newborn care and childbirth education. Her passions include learning languages, teaching, helping others through therapeutic communication, and spending time with her family. Alyssa focuses on evidence-based practice in childbirth, with a special attention to the local community, and the process of creating a new family. Her strengths are her empathy, ability to connect with others, and optimistic outlook. Specialties: Linguistics, Perinatal Mental Health, Spanish/English/French, New family coaching, and Leadership

Hi, my name is Shelby Yarnelle! I am a newly trained doula! I very good understanding of the doula and medical world! My dream is to one day become a Certified Nurse Midwife!

BIRTH AND POSTPARTUM DOULA, PLACENTA SPECIALIST SERVING A ONE HOUR RADIUS FROM MENTONE, IN Hello! Like many, I found my passion after the birth of my first daughter in 2015. After that, I took my first doula training and started working within my community. Since then, we have welcomed our second daughter in 2019 at our local birth center and most recently our son in 2023 in our home. Being able to provide support and knowledge to families in this season is what fuels my passion. I am committed to continuing my education to serve families and offer more services to the community. I am looking forward to connecting with more families on their journey.

I am a birth doula in the Northern Indiana area, supporting mothers in and around the greater Goshen area. I have been working with pregnant women for many years, and have been a birth doula for 2 years.. I fully believe that every mother deserves to have a birth doula to support them through the entire pregnancy and birth process. I am daily amazed at how God created the woman to go through this process. I have been VBAC certified, and love working with families to achieve better outcomes that then would have been able to reach on their own.

Hi, my name is Chante Shine. I am a wife, mother and cancer survivor. It was after my own two wildly different but equally amazing birth experiences I realized that I had a passion for birth. For years afterward, I helped to guide my friends through their birth journeys but after my life changing struggles in 2022 I decided, life is short and there is not a minute to waste! So, in 2023 I decided to make it official and get my Birth Doula Certification. I also went ahead and added Postpartum Doula, Breastfeeding Counselor and Childbirth Educator Certifications to my agenda! I am currently working my way through these classes, and I could not be more excited and thrilled to start working with expecting parents such as yourselves!

I am the founder and creator of Appointed Time Doula Services. I am a graduate of Dona International where I attained my Birth Doula Certification. It is paramount to me that my clients feel as welcome and as cared for as though they were members of my own family, in comparison to being a part of an uncaring system. The most rewarding aspect of my ministry is the opportunity to witness a new life come forth into this world. This priceless moment allows me to develop a unique relationship with each family.

Hi! I’m Karina. A local worship leader, birth doula and mom to four under four. You can find me on a trail or at the zoo with my kids when we have free time! I am passionate about serving women as they journey through motherhood. I believe our bodies are wonderfully made and capable of doing great things.

Hey, It’s Me,Briana J,Birth & Postpartum Doula,Owner Of Around The Moon Doula Services LLC.I Am Located In Fort Wayne,Indiana Providing Services To Fort Wayne & Surrounding Cities In Indiana With Virtual Services Available Anywhere.I’m A Mother Of Three Girls(2 Unmediated ,1 Medicated) ,Published Author, Chef & Life Long Student. My Passion Is To Empower & Educate Mothers & Their Families During & After Birth. My Birthwork Journey Started In 2017. I Was Introduced To Birth At A Early Age. I Was 7 Or 8 Years Old Watching TLC’S My BirthStory & I Was Mesmerized By The Power Of A Woman’s Body. I Knew I Wanted To Work With Moms & Babies.Being A Doula Isn’t A Job To Me, It’s A Calling.

I officially began my birth work journey in 2018 and have gone on to work as a doula, lactation counselor, and birth assistant. I feel the idea of supporting women in their birth journey actually took root with my firstborn in 1994. I loved and cherished the guidance I received from other women and provide the care that meant so much to me. I have 4 grown children 2 of which were hospital births and 2 home births. I feel honored to be able to share my experience with women and families. I approach birth holistically. As well as physical support during labor, my role is also to act as an advocate for the birthing woman and her family. Contact me to find out more.

Hello! Like many, I found my passion after the birth of my first daughter in 2015. After that, I took my first doula training and started working within my community. Since then, we have welcomed our second daughter in 2019 at our local birth center and most recently our son in 2023 in our home. Being able to provide support and knowledge to families in this season is what fuels my passion. I am committed to continuing my education to serve families and offer more services to the community. I am looking forward to connecting with more families on their journey.

As a military spouse, Aubrey has attended births all over the country and has supported a wide variety of birthing situations and locations. Her 13 years of invaluable experience includes supporting active duty Military families in Missouri, North Carolina, Texas & Indiana and serving low/no income families through nonprofit Doula organizations in Missouri (The Doula Foundation) and Texas (San Antonio Birth Doulas). Aubrey’s journey to become a doula began when she was pregnant in 2010. She began to really educate herself on all things relating to birth in order to prepare for the water-birth of her now 14 year old daughter. In doing so, a spark was ignited within her and she knew she had found her passion as a doula. In 2011, she suffered a pulmonary embolism caused by the use of hormonal birth control. While recovering, she kick started her doula career to help women become well informed of their decisions before, during, and after pregnancy. As a doula, her main goal is to help empower families to make informed decisions. No matter what a family envisions for the birth of their baby, Aubrey wants them to enter into parenthood feeling knowledgeable, supported, and at peace with how the birth unfolded.