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.

Melinda Pawloski

Fort Worth, Texas

5.0 (2 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 was God sent. We I don’t know what we would have done without her assistance during our labor. She was truly amazing. So supportive through every stage of the process and so knowledgeable. She helped us have a piece of mind and confidence throughout the whole delivery.

- Anastasia N.

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!

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.

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.

Ashley Cutchen

Waxahachie, Texas

Ashley Cutchen

5 years of experience

When my husband and I first found out we were expecting, I started researching birth like a madwoman - determined to leave no stone unturned! I wanted to be prepared, but most of all, I was afraid. I was terrified of the unknown and all the horror stories I had seen on TV and heard from other women. As I educated myself, I became fascinated with birth and the amazing way God has created women's bodies to bring life into the world. My anxieties were soothed; birth didn’t have to be scary and miserable! It can be purposeful and empowering! I was able to experience doula support firsthand as a first-time mom, and the difference it made to have someone who knows birth and what was normal, to hold my hand and apply counterpressure to my aching back, and to encourage and support my husband as well was huge. Shortly after my first birth experience, I started the processs to become a doula myself. During my certification, I was able to aid in several different labors. It was a blessing to be able to learn with these mamas during such a beautiful and intimate part of their lives. Now, I am blessed to walk with women through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum pretty consistently, and I can say that there is absolutely nothing like watching women achieve their birth goals together with their husbands. That moment of disbelief, triumph, and sweet relief when baby is born and they realize it is over and they DID IT! I find myself praising God all the more after each experience!

Cynthia Miranda

Aledo, Texas

5.0 (2 reviews)

Cynthia Miranda

4 years of experience

Hi! I am a birth doula serving Tarrant and Parker counties. I specialize in hospital birth, and have experience with high risk moms, as well as moms who have experienced previous birth, medical, or other trauma. I love empowering and educating moms to be able to make their own confident decisions! I believe that birth support isn’t a luxury service. I am able to break my free up into multiple payments, and can accept HSA. I also work with an organization that might be able to provide a doula at no cost to you for those who qualify. Contact me today to schedule a free consultation to see if I would be a good fit for you!

Recent review

I found Cynthia in a panic around 36 weeks pregnant, after my original doula didn’t work out. I had accepted the fact that I wouldn’t have a doula & it was probably too late to find someone. Cynthia heard my story and quickly took me under her wing. She helped me with prepping for labor, gave me tools to get the baby in an optimal position, & as a bonus, became a bff to my toddler! This was my first home birthing experience so I was so thankful she was willing to help me. When it came time that I went into labor, Cynthia was quick to be here & assist me. I labored extremely quick & there is no way I could have handled my wild labor without her. She kept me calm & reminded me I could do it & to breath through the contractions. She helped me clear my head space & stay grounded. I will forever be thankful for Cynthia & highly recommend her! If I decide to have more babies, I will definitely be using her again.

- Mackenzie B.

Emily Knutson

Sunset, Texas

Emily Knutson

11 years of experience

I'm just like you, I wear so many hats! I am a doula, childbirth educator, lactation counselor, and a Oregon certified Peer. I am passionate about helping families grow and heal as they navigate parenthood. I myself am a proud mama to three beautiful children and three spectacular bonus children. I travel around the United States with my family providing support and services to all in need.

Chloe Qabilah Smith

Dallas, Texas

Chloe Qabilah Smith

3 years of experience

My name is Chloe-Qabilah, and I am honored to introduce myself as your doula! My philosophy is rooted in culturally grounded and traditional holistic care. I believe that birth is not just a medical event—it is an emotional, spiritual, and transformative journey. My approach centers traditional birthing wisdom, herbal support, and the belief that every birthing person deserves to feel safe, respected, and empowered. I am here to hold space for you, uplift you, and ensure that you feel informed, protected, and deeply supported at every step. The services I offer include: • Prenatal support: childbirth education, birth planning, emotional grounding, and preparing you mentally, spiritually, and physically for labor. • Labor & birth support: continuous presence, comfort measures, advocacy, reassurance, and guidance throughout your birthing experience—whether at home, a birth center, or a hospital. • Postpartum care: recovery support, newborn care guidance, lactation encouragement, healing rituals, and nurturing the transition into parenthood. • Traditional & herbal support: incorporating ancestral healing practices, herbal remedies, and holistic approaches to nurture balance, comfort, and wellness throughout your journey. I am truly excited to walk alongside you on this journey. It is a blessing to be invited into such a sacred moment in your life, and I look forward to supporting you!

Taniea Lucas

Frisco, Texas

Taniea Lucas

4 years of experience

Postpartum Doula, specialized in Newborn Care.

Candace Slaughter

Frisco, Texas

Candace Slaughter

19 years of experience

Hi! I’m Candace Born and raised on the sweet islands of Trinidad and Tobago and the oldest of four girls. I spent the first few years of life in a household with my maternal grandmother, learning first hand what it means to care for and nurture a woman. I believe every woman has the right to a safe and healthy pregnancy and birth experience. For over 15 years, I have been working with women, as they journey through what it takes to become pregnant, sustain pregnancy, care for a new life and grieve through pregnancy or infant loss. This is my passion! I am here to support, encourage, inform, teach and honor your wishes from fertility through pregnancy, birth and loss.

Cymone Scott

Frisco, Texas

Cymone Scott

10 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hello, my name is Cymone and it is my joy to serve my maternal community! I am a Certified Full Circle Doula offering top-notch, bespoke services to fit your growing needs around the North Dallas Fort Worth area. Doula- fertility, prenatal, postpartum, early termination Nanny / Night Nanny Siblings Care Lactation Consulting, Childbirth Education, Sleep training, Health Advocate Companion Elder Care Services, And More With over 20 years of experience working with infants and children, I am passionate about what I do and dedicated to providing exceptional care for your precious little one. I am certified in infant CPR, AED, and first aid care, ensuring the safety and well-being of your beloved family. I am trained by renowned experts in this field such as Birth Blessings in Dallas and SMC Full Circle Doula International. Wether you are expecting a new addition to your family, need assistance with your little ones, or a helper for an aging parent I am here to support you every step of the way. Contact me today to learn more about how I can help you navigate the journey of parenthood with confidence and peace of mind. Doula Services may be FREE to you! Call now to find out how! 214-406-7557 QueenhiveDoula.youcanbook.me Queenhive-of-Hadiyah-Doula. godaddysites.com Servicing North DFW and surrounding areas.

Vanessa Cory

Frisco, Texas

5.0 (1 review)

Vanessa Cory

14 years of experience

VANESSA CORY, CD(DONA), (CD)SBD About Vanessa: I am a certified birth doula under DONA and a certified birth and bereavement doula under Stillbirthday Academy®. I’m married to my husband Quinn, and we have four children, Liam, Ainsley, Owen and Harlow. I have served and supported families in the DFW metroplex for 10 years and each birth has made me fall more in love with what I do. I began attending births in July 2012, and have loved every family and every birth I’ve had the privilege of supporting. Each birth is unique and amazing and my hope is that I can help your family feel prepared, informed and supported as you go through the process of bringing a new life into the world. I’ve attended unmedicated, medicated, waterbirths, high risk, induced, cesareans, VBAC, VBAC after multiple cesareans, premature, stillbirth, loss procedures, miscarriage, post loss, sexual abuse survivors, teens, out of state clients, surrogates, same sex couples, in hospital and out of hospital births. I would love to support you in your dream birth, whatever that looks like for you!

Recent review

Vanessa was our doula for all 5 of our children. My husband wasn’t convinced we needed a doula, but after our first was born, he said, “We could not have done that without her!” So she was considered a necessity for the subsequent births. Before birth day, she met with us to discuss our birth plan and goals and how she could help us with that. She taught us what to do for pain management. She involved my husband as much as he wanted/could handle, but she did a significant amount of the pain relief techniques for me. She made sure I was drinking water and always had my cup filled up. She fed me. She reminded me to breathe correctly. She reminded me to “push from your bottom”. She held my hand. She put a cold cloth on my forehead. She knew what I needed when I didn’t. Her presence is calm and kind. For my last birth, my only home birth, she asked in our initial meeting if I had considered catching the baby myself. I told her no, but we decided to discuss what that would look like anyway. The midwife missed that birth. Vanessa made it just in time. I didn’t even know I was pushing, but she knew! She said to my husband,“She’s pushing - we need to get her undressed and in the tub.” She helped me undress and get in the birthing tub and - who knew - I caught my own baby and she was right there with me guiding the process by telling me exactly what to do like we had practiced weeks before. She helped to handle discussing the birth and updates to my midwife on the phone, communicating to us what the midwife needed us to know. She was definitely a source of comfort for all my births, but especially that one! She also does a postpartum visit to check on us and comes full of ideas, contacts, and resources for any postpartum help we need. I cannot recommend her enough. She is such a blessing to our family.

- Maggie S.

Amber Ham

Frisco, Texas

Amber Ham

5 years of experience

Hi! My name is Amber and I’m a Birth Educator and Doula trained through BEST! I fell in love with birth work after going through three very different births myself and hearing other birth stories (great and traumatic alike). My goal is always to educate and empower you and your partner! We will work together to understand what your birth goals are, how to achieve them and I’ll also help guide you in effectively communicating with your provider. Together we can learn all we need to know about birth, the options you will have, the decisions you will need to make and the best way you can be supported by myself and your entire support team! Contact me today to chat about your birth. And coffee, I love coffee. ☕️

Julie Davidson

The Colony, Texas

5.0 (2 reviews)

Julie Davidson

6 years of experience

Hey there! My name is Julie Davidson and I am a professionally certified birth doula, chidlbirth educator, and virtual birth coach. I live in The Colony, TX with my son Elliot, my husband Dennis, and our giant dog Franklin. My love for birth was born during my pregnancy with Elliot. I was always totally scared of labor, but after hiring a doula and diving into my own education and research... my fear turned into faith. As I learned how beautiful pregnancy and birth can be + how different your experience can be if you are educated and informed + how much you really are in control of... it all became less scary. I knew pretty much immediately that I wanted to be a guide and support to other moms on this journey. I have worked dozens of families and seeing them welcome their baby into this world with strength and bravery NEVER gets old. I'd love to support you! Send me a DM, text or email and we'll hop on a free discovery call to see if we'd be a good fit :)

Recent review

Julie stepped into our lives as an overnight postpartum doula during a stressful season of postpartum recovery. We had medical complications with the birth that required mom to be on modified bedrest and the timeline of healing was unknown. Julie handled the chaos of an unknown recovery and a newborn with grace and understanding. She ensured mom was able to get rest at night, all while keeping baby safe and assisting with light household chores. Julie was/is an essential part of postpartum recovery. We consider her like family.

- Erica B.

Angelina Valentin

Prosper, Texas

Angelina Valentin

22 years of experience

Certified Birth Doula and Newborn Care Specialist near Frisco/Prosper here! Combined, 350+ growing families since 2004 have been supported. Valentina Birth, Etc. keeps an active schedule as a Birth Doula, Postpartum Doula, and Newborn Care Specialist all while balancing motherhood, and academics, and coaching cheer. My passion and purpose is to prepare and support flourishing families by pouring into them in ways a tribe should. This labor of love gives women who hold fear, lack support, or who have previous birth trauma, an opportunity to thrive into motherhood. See what qualifies me as a birth and baby expert then find out how I can best support you!

Ijeoma Nwankpa

Mc Kinney, Texas

5.0 (1 review)

Ijeoma Nwankpa

14 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Ijeoma is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who is one of few in the metro Dallas - Fort Worth area that is an American Board of Physical Therapy Certified Specialist in Women/ Men Pelvic Health (WCS), Certified Lymphedema Physical Therapist (CLT), trained Sexuality Counselor/ Coach and is a Certified Dry Needling Therapist (CIDN). She is the owner of the Center of Pelvic Excellence Physical Therapy & Wellness LLC. (COPE PT), where she provides inclusive compassionate care, knowledge and education on childbirth prep, pelvic health, sexual health, oncology and lymphedema to aid in individual optimal recovery.

Recent review

OMG I had an awesome experience! During my pregnancy she was kind and very patient. Combine with the pelvic physical therapy this made me feel the most confident in years!

- Amber V.

Kailyn Cooper

Lewisville, Texas

Kailyn Cooper

6 years of experience

**If you are unable to afford a doula, I offer low to no cost service every month to a limited amount of families. Let me be your personal hype woman. I am an Air Force Veteran turned Birth Worker. I became a doula because while in the military, I was displaced from having a support system. When I got pregnant, I had to give birth in a community that looked nothing like me. I was also wildly uninformed about the rates of maternal morbidity amongst black women. These coupled ideas made me feel really uneasy about my birthing experience. I wanted to make a difference after my experience and becoming a doula turned out to be my life's passion. I pride myself on being open-minded, spiritual, and will provide you with a calm reassuring presence during your pregnancy, labor, delivery, and postpartum.