Find a Midwife Near Me in Fruitvale, BC

Empowering families with compassionate and inclusive doula support through pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum. Placenta Encapsulation Specialist. Offering addition Birth mentioning and Postpartum Doula services.

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Darby Merritt LM, CPM As a small-town local, I have a deep love for all things old-fashioned and being rooted in community. After spending many years on the road, my husband and I feel blessed to have settled in the PNW. We’re raising five growing children who are the light of our lives, with a focus on a deeply rooted, home-centered life—fostered at home through growing our own food, homeschooling, and spending as much time together as this beautiful life allows. Work Life – I’ve been attending births in a variety of roles since 2012. In 2016, I graduated from AAMI Midwifery School, and have been attending births ever since in a variety of roles. I currently hold an active CPM credential and am a licensed midwife in both Washington and Idaho. I maintain current certifications in Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) and CPR/BLS, and I pursue continuing education each year to expand my skills and deepen my understanding of holistic health. Supporting families through the sacred journey of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum brings me profound purpose and joy. I believe in the strength of women and families, the power of autonomy, and the importance of true informed consent. It is an honor to walk alongside families during these life-changing moments.

Hi there! I am a full spectrum doula (birth, postpartum, and even stillbirth/miscarriage/abortions) serving the Spokane and North Idaho areas, and have experience with twin births, intervention-free births, and births with no interventions involved. I serve birth people however and wherever they would like to birth, in or out of hospitals, with midwives or OBs. I'm now currently serving Medicaid clients in Washington State! When I'm not attending births and helping postpartum families, I'm fostering kitties for a local rescue, while also loving on my grandsons. I can't wait to be able to support you!

With a background in Women's functional health, Cycle Charting education, and my own journey to Motherhood including a cesarean birth after planning a dream home birth, I have a wide scope of experience and understand your unique situation may call you to birth in a different way than you anticipated. I'm a mother-centric provider and birth partner. holding mama comes first, holding baby comes second or not at all. My priority is to make YOU feel seen, cared for, educated, supported, and held through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Beyond birth doula support, I teach cycle charting empowering you to choose when you have children and also helping you make sense of your menstrual cycle and what your symptoms reveal about your overall health. When clients uncover areas of health they can support, I can support them in finding answers through access to functional hormone testing and lifestyle coaching. I can't wait to meet you and support your unique story no matter where you find yourself in the journey of women's health and motherhood. BTW, I'm neurodivergent myself and so I have a real and personal understanding of low or fluctuating capacity. You can count on me to be understanding of your capacity in the decisions you make and will never judge you.

Hi there! I would be delighted to be your doula in all things pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. But before we get there, here’s some info about me. I have a daughter who was brought into the world with an induction and vaginal birth and I have an amazing husband. In my spare time I crochet, sew, dance, and read. I am grateful to have the opportunity to work with great families and greet new babies on their birthday!

*Not currently accepting clients* Hello! I am a birth & postpartum doula serving clients in Coeur d'Alene and the surrounding areas of North Idaho. I attend hospital births, birth center births, and home births. I would love to meet with you for a mutual interview to answer any questions you may have and see if we'd be a good match.

Supporting families in the Kelowna area, I am passionate about guiding parents through the transformative journey of pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood. With a gentle, personalized approach, I provide evidence-based information, hands-on support, and emotional encouragement so families can feel confident and empowered. Whether you’re planning a hospital birth, a home birth, or navigating postpartum adjustments, I am here to honor your choices and help you create a positive, meaningful experience.

I'm Kristin Eapen, a certified birth doula, Lamaze-certified childbirth educator, and grief and loss coach with the immense privilege of serving families on the traditional, unceded territory of the Syilx/Okanagan People in Kelowna, BC. ​ I am committed to providing compassionate, personalized support for families during the transformative journey of pregnancy and childbirth. Whether you are embarking as first-time parents or expanding your family, my goal is to ensure that every family feels seen, heard, and supported throughout their experience. I tailor my approach to respect each family's unique vision while offering evidence-based information and unwavering support.

Providing exceptional care for birthers and their families as they journey from fertility, through pregnancy, birth, and into the 4th trimester. My goal is to return to the feeling of empowerment and mental wellness to the journey to expanding a family with mental health at the forefront of my work. I am a clinically trained counsellor by trade with several years working with mental health, addiction and trauma; I aim to bring this training and knowledge to support my clients in understanding their mental health and processing any birth trauma they may have endured.

For over a decade I have had the honor of supporting over 160 individuals and families during their life changing journey into parenthood. It brings me so much joy to help provide people with the education, information and support they need. My hope is that my education and experience create a safe place for anyone to learn and grow through these important years.

Hello, my name is Shanna E. Stevens, and I am the heart and hands behind Pleasant Passage Doula. As a certified birth doula, mother of five, and grandmother, I bring not only professional training but also lived wisdom and compassion into every birth space I enter. My journey into birth work is rooted in a deep calling to support families through one of life’s most sacred transitions—with presence, encouragement, and care that honors the unique story of each family. I understand that birth is not just a physical experience—it is emotional, mental, and spiritual. My role is to hold space for all of it. Whether you’re planning a hospital birth, home birth, or something in between, I meet you where you are and walk alongside you with steadiness and respect. I believe birth is a profound rite of passage that belongs to the birthing person and their family. My philosophy is grounded in three values: 🌿 Empowerment through knowledge – When families are informed, they can make choices that feel aligned with their values and desires. I provide evidence-based resources, practical tools, and gentle guidance so you feel confident in your decisions. 🌿 Unwavering support – Birth can be unpredictable, but you are never alone. I offer continuous emotional reassurance, comfort measures, and advocacy, ensuring your voice is heard and your needs are respected throughout the process. 🌿 Respect for your unique journey – No two births look the same. I honor your cultural background, preferences, and intuition. My goal is not to shape your birth into my vision, but to help you feel safe, seen, and supported in yours. It is my honor to walk beside families as they welcome new life. Every birth is sacred, and I consider it a privilege to witness your strength, resilience, and love as you step into parenthood.

I am happily married to my best friend, and we are blessed with three wonderful sons. My interest in birth and breastfeeding has always been a passion of mine. The birth of my first son was at the hospital and was a life-changing experience that ignited a fire within me. I knew then that I wanted to support families as they welcomed, nourished, and nurtured new life. I became a certified doula in January of 2021 and began attending births. Being welcomed into someone's birth space is an incredible honor. Witnessing the transformative and miraculous experience of birth is truly awe-inspiring. In 2022, we welcomed our second baby at home, and the night and day difference in my experiences solidified my dream of becoming a midwife. I am excited to learn and grow as a student midwife and to serve families. When I am not attending births, I enjoy spending quality time with my family, reading, and cooking.

Hi, my name is Amber and Im a birth doula. Im passionate about physiological birth. I have 3 children, and love a good chai latte.