Shaquaya Frank

Tomball, Texas

Shaquaya Frank

7 years of experience

Hello, my name is Shaquaya Frank, I am a prenatal and postpartum doula in training with MAMA Glow. I am located in Houston, Texas. I am a maternal mental health advocate, educator and case manager with Healthy Start Initiative. Being a wellness expert brings me joy! My goals are to help mitigate the black maternal death rate in America. In my practice I aim to create a peaceful, judgment free and client-based environment.

Yasmin Balmaceda

The Woodlands, Texas

5.0 (1 review)

Yasmin Balmaceda

¡Hola! Hello everyone, my name is Yasmin and I am a Postpartum Doula. I split my time between The Woodlands, TX, north of Houston, and Walnut Creek, CA, East of San Francisco in the Bay Area. I speak English and Spanish, we can communicate in whichever language you feel most at home with. I am passionate about the postpartum period, specifically the first 40 days, and providing care to nurture the mother back to health after giving birth. My passion is cooking and self-care. We will sit down together to plan menus to aid in replenishing you and promote healing to your body. In addition, I will fill your freezer with ready to eat meals to enjoy when I'm gone, focus on your rest to promote mental ease and relaxation, and provide an environment where you are being tended to and taken care of. My role strongly focuses on the recovery and healing of the mother. My interests in continuing to expand my abilities have directed me to continue my studies and expand into a holistic traditional approach to my postpartum work. I would love to be alongside you as you make your journey through this transformative time in your life.

Recent review

I don’t even know where to begin, hiring Yasmin as my postpartum doula was truly one of the best decisions I made as a first-time mom. I had an unexpected emergency C-section, my family and in-laws live out of state, and I came home feeling vulnerable, sore, and overwhelmed. I had a lot of anxiety during pregnancy and it continued after having my baby. Yasmin stepped in and filled my home with warmth, comfort, and the kind of support I didn’t even realize I needed. Before I even arrived home with my baby, she prepared my space so it felt peaceful and welcoming. Walking into that environment after surgery made an immediate difference in my recovery. She even recommended supplements to help my c-section heal. In those early days, Yasmin made it possible for me and my husband to actually rest. Even thought my husband was working from home, I needed someone who could focus on caring for me and our baby. Yasmin was that person. When I was in too much pain to sit up, she gently brought the baby to my bedside so I could breastfeed or bond without straining myself. Those small acts of care meant everything during such a vulnerable time. I also struggled with low breast milk production at first, and Yasmin supported me with so much patience and knowledge. She made me special teas and the most delicious, plant-forward meals. I didn’t realize how much fiber and nourishment my body needed after birth, but she did. Her meals were genuinely healing — comforting, flavorful, and exactly what my recovering body needed. She was also kind enough to make several freezer meals for me and my family to have once she left. She listened, encouraged me, and created a calm environment where I felt supported, seen, and truly cared for. I can honestly say my postpartum experience, especially recovering from a C-section would have been incredibly difficult without her. Yasmin helped me heal, nourished my body, and cared for me and my baby with care. I am grateful for her and wholeheartedly recommend her to any new parent. Every new mom deserves help and support postpartum.

- Carol S.

Sharon Terry

The Woodlands, Texas

Sharon Terry

23 years of experience

Retired NICU RN with 23 yrs experience. Alongside my NICU RN’s and high acuity mother/baby RN, we support all your needs when you are home with your baby. We educate, support and help with; baby 101( 2 hr in home visit covering everything baby, bathing, feeding and safety) night time & daytime help, reflux babies, gassy babies, difficult feeders, sleep & wake routines, tummy time and correct positioning,NICU grads, newborns and mums struggling with getting rest, PPD AND PTSD. We offer home visits, televisit and calls with complementary follow up calls. Once you are our client you have 24/7 access to us.

Ashley Whitten

Shenandoah, Texas

Ashley Whitten

19 years of experience

As a board-certified pediatric physical therapist specializing in infant and baby development, I am your trusted resource for all things motor development from birth to 3 years old. My focus is on promoting infant wellness and helping babies master essential gross motor skills like tummy time, rolling, sitting, and crawling. I am passionate about supporting both parents and babies through personalized guidance and hands-on strategies. Whether you’re struggling with tummy time or concerned about your baby’s milestones, I offer expert techniques to help your little one learn how to move and grow confidently. In addition to motor skill development, I can also assist you in selecting the best toys and baby products to optimize your child’s progress, ensuring that every choice you make supports their physical development. Together, we can create a nurturing environment where your baby thrives.

Shelbie Cunningham

Conroe, Texas

Shelbie Cunningham

4 years of experience

I am a mom of 3, and I had very different journeys with each. I know firsthand that no pregnancies, labors, births or postpartum recoveries are the same, and therefore should be treated with respect and understanding for the individual. As your doula, I will hold space for you to fully understand all information being given to you, ask your questions, make your own well-informed decisions, and be confident in your choices.

Hannah Hunt

Magnolia, Texas

Hannah Hunt

4 years of experience

I have had a passion for the birth world for nearly a decade. It began in college when I worked as an Emergency Room Technician at a small town hospital. Although it was rare, we would occasionally have moms come in while in labor and I LOVED the excitement and thrill of the possibility of being a helping hand with a birth. This along with having midwifery care during my own pregnancies and births, eventually led me to began studying midwifery in 2018. During midwifery clinicals I was able to assist in many home and birth center births. I had the utter joy of helping mamas feel safe & comfortable, empowered to give birth in the way they desired, overcome obstacles, and see new life come into the world! I am currently taking time off from my midwifery training to focus on caring for and homeschooling my three precious daughters. This time off also allows me to venture into the doula world! As a doula, I will bring my knowledge of evidence-based practice and hands-on experience to educate, encourage, and support families in achieving the birth experience they desire. Check out my website to find out more! https://doulahannah.wixsite.com/houstonbirth