Find a Childbirth Educator Near Me in Hoover, AL

Hi, I’m Kristin! I’m a mom of five amazing children, two of which are grown now. Much of my life outside of work revolves around my family and our little farm in rural Alabama. Home is a busy mix of family and extra-curricular activities for the kids, farm animals, gardening, and whatever project I’ve decided to take on next. I love the slower, more grounded parts of life—getting my hands in the dirt, making things from scratch, caring for our animals, and spending time with the people I love. Motherhood was a dream from my earliest memories and has been one of the greatest influences on who I am. My own journey has included beautiful births and joyful seasons, but also pregnancy loss, perinatal mental health complications, grief, and the many unexpected ways motherhood changes us. Those experiences eventually became part of what led me into the work I do today as a counselor, birth and bereavement doula, and HypnoBirthing® Childbirth Educator. I believe you deserve to feel heard, respected, informed, and confident in the decisions you make for yourself and your family. I love helping parents understand their options, work through fears and uncertainties, and discover just how capable they already are. Whether I’m supporting someone through pregnancy and birth, preparing a couple for parenthood, or walking alongside a family through a difficult season, my heart is much the same: to meet you where you are, offer knowledge and compassionate support, and help you move forward with greater confidence and hope.

Since 2020, it has been my joy to serve families in pregnancy, labor, and postpartum, meeting each family where they are according to their priorities, needs, and wishes for birth and parenthood. I work to help each client draw on their own strength and spirituality, then provide additional resources as needed to help clients feel prepared, empowered, and supported for their birth and parenting journeys.

Hi, I’m Hannah — a doula with a heart for women and a passion for presence. My journey into birth work began in 2022, rooted in deep research, prayer, and a growing conviction that every woman deserves to feel heard, supported, and empowered during birth. With a background in English from the University of Kentucky, I’ve always been drawn to storytelling and the power of listening — both of which now shape how I support families in one of the most vulnerable seasons of their lives. I’ve always been empathetic by nature, and stepping into the role of a doula felt like a natural extension of who I am. I believe birth is not only a physical event but an emotional and spiritual one too, and I’m here to walk alongside women and their partners—helping them feel grounded, informed, and confident every step of the way. Whether you’re planning a hospital birth, home birth, or something in between, I’m honored to support your choices and hold space for your unique experience. I believe “life isn’t meant to be a sprint but a pilgrimage” - being a doula is one of my pilgrimage stops...

Hi, I’m Lydia, and I am a birth doula, health and wellness coach, and massage therapist. I began this journey out of a deep passion for taking care of those around me, guiding them to become their best selves. In this pursuit, a thought struck me: what about the caretakers who dedicate their lives to caring for others all day long? Who is taking care of them? The realization ignited a fire within me, prompting me to focus on nurturing the nurturers, mothering the mothers, and caring for the caretakers. My mission became clear; to provide support, encouragement, and resources to those who selflessly give so much to others, ensuring they also receive the care they deserve.

From such a young age, we are taught to fear birth. We are told that birth is a something that we have to get through in order to have a baby. Birth is demonized and seen as dangerous and something that must be managed. But the more and more that I do this work, the more and more that I just cannot believe this is true. Yes, birth is intense, and birth is hard. But birth is not bad, it is not something that we need to avoid or get through. When given the space and care, birth transforms us. It can show you your strength, it can empower you, it can call you to lean on the love and support of the ones around you. Birth asks you to make space for the parts of yourself that we so often try to hide. It asks you to draw inward and trust your intuition and be loud and take up space.  My job as a doula is not to be your voice or to make your birth happen any specific way, but it is to make space for your voice to be heard and make space for you to have autonomy over your body and decisions. It is to join you in holding the physical intensity of birth. Nothing that I do can take that away, but my goal is to help you know that you are never alone in walking through it, and hopefully give you tools and options to support your body. Your birth is your birth, not mine, not your sisters, not your parents.  I am a body positive, lgbtq+ affirming doula. I have a special interest in supporting clients in low-intervention, physiological births, with an emphasis on following your intuition and values. I understand that the world does not treat us all equally; my mission is to ensure that all people are able to have access to affirming, compassionate, and empowering care. Please check out my website (www.honeybirthbham.com) if you believe we would be a good fit!

My name is Scarlett Smith. I’m a wife to my amazing husband Walker of 4 years and a momma to my sweet baby boy Dominic who is one. My passion for doula care started a few years ago but I never took the steps to begin my journey and just kinda let it off the hook. Then I became pregnant with my baby boy and I knew I needed and wanted a doula for my birth. Man, she was amazing and honestly it felt like I couldn’t have given birth without her by my side. That’s when I knew I didn’t want to let my dreams of being a doula go to waste because I finally had first hand experience of how impactful they are. I went to a hands on doula training workshop to get certified by DONA international! My goal is to help bring courage, passion, comfort, and joy into your birthing journey!

Why I became a doula? In July 2008 I gave birth via unplanned c-section to my first daughter. I was very young and uneducated. My doctor literally told me that I wasn’t progressing, I could either have a c-section or wait but she was leaving to go on vacation so someone else would have to deliver my baby if I waited. I know crazy right!!! In 2016 with my second pregnancy I planned to have a VBAC but at 37 weeks I was over being pregnant. I asked my doctor if could schedule a c-section at 39 weeks. With zero hesitation, no encouragement to wait my doctors scheduled the surgery and my daughter was born via c-section, Nov 2016. Third and final pregnancy in 2022. This time I am well educated and do all the things to ensure a successful VBA2C. I thought ok I read all the books, watched all the videos, and listened to all the experts. This is when I discovered, doulas. At first I thought I’m not paying someone to do what my mom can do. Boy was I WRONG! As much as our loved ones want to be there for us truth is it’s hard for them to watch someone they love go through the struggles of child birth. I can without a doubt say that if it wasn’t for my doula I would have not been to able to stick to birth plan in having an unmedicated vaginal birth. I want to give the amazing gift of doula birth support to as many mommies as I can. I truly believe that childbirth is an underrated experience that is often times rushed. Some women only get one chance to do it, whether you are a first time mom or a mom of many each childbirth is unique and I am excited to be on this journey with you.

My name is Lavitta Sims, and I am the owner of The Gentle Journey Doula Co. I have been supporting families through pregnancy and birth for the past three years, and recently became a Certified Postpartum Doula as well. I was called to this work because I believe that birth is a sacred transition, and that every family deserves to feel seen, supported, and cared for during this life-changing experience. I offer guidance rooted in calm presence, evidence-based support, and a nurturing heart, meeting families where they are with compassion and understanding. Becoming certified in postpartum care allowed me to extend that support into the early days of parenting, when rest, reassurance, and gentle help are needed most. My approach is peaceful, patient, and grounded in honoring both the birthing person and the new life entering the world. I am grateful each time a family welcomes me into their space and trusts me to walk alongside them. This work is more than a role—it is a calling, and I am committed to making the journey into parenthood feel held, supported, and deeply respected.

HI everyone, I am Davida Flint, and I am a Certified Birth and Postpartum. I'm located in Bessemer Al and will travel to you if needed. I have been a cna for 17yrs now. I love what I do for people from helping clients get a bath to have a baby.

Wildflower Birth was created to provide emotional, physical, and informational support to birthing individuals and their families throughout their childbirth experience. We are committed to promoting and protecting the rights and autonomy of our clients, helping them make informed decisions about their care, and advocating for their needs in the birthing setting. Our goal is to empower and uplift women, helping them have a positive, memorable, and fulfilling birth experience. We believe that every birth is unique and deserving of individualized care, and we strive to provide a nurturing, non-judgmental, and compassionate presence for all those we serve. Currently located in Birmingham, Alabama and providing care virtually to anyone in need.

Hello beautiful! I love being a doula because I know this is what God put me on this earth to do! I absolutely adore babies! I worked at a daycare for 3 years in the nursery, aging from 6 weeks to 12 months. I lived by treating those babies like they were mine and like I would want mine to be treated in daycare! I also love all things pregnancy, it’s such a special and beautiful thing! In my second year at the daycare I realized that I wanted more! I want to shower both mom and baby with all of the love and care they deserve! I love cooking, baking, reading, making blankets, building legos and I’ve recently discovered diamond painting!

I provide expert IBCLC lactation consulting in Birmingham, AL. I offer personalized, concierge style breastfeeding support with in home and virtual consultations. Whether you need help with latch, milk supply, or newborn feeding, I'm happy to guide you through your breastfeeding journey with compassionate care. I love helping moms meet their own breastfeeding goals!

My name is Chelsea and I am Generations Doula! I am passionate about empowered birth and informed consent. I am a mother of 4. Emergency primary cesarean, VBAC and twin 2VBAC.

Hi families! I’m Bekah. I’m a CAPPA Certified Labor Doula (CLD) as well as a AFPA + Pro Natal Prenatal & Postpartum Fitness Specialist. Being your doula defines my professional calling in the context of my personal passion. I provide true advocacy along with emotional, informational, and physical support to mamas and their husbands or birth companions prenatally, during labor & birth, and throughout your early weeks postpartum. As your doula, your birth vision is my goal and my privilege to honor. All families deserve an unbiased, informed decision-making supporter. I hold space by engaging conversations so that you can be fully informed of all your options prenatally, during birth & for your newborn, including the actions of others in your birth room directed upon you and/or your baby. It’s my belief and experience that parents are deeply intuitive far beyond mainstream portrayal. I’m constantly in awe and thankful for the friendship built with you and your family during one of the most beautiful and challenging seasons of life. Please head over to my website amazeyourselfmamaservices.com to find out all the details of my services, testimonials and frequently asked questions.

Hi mamas 🤍 My name is Madelyn, and I’m a passionate birth doula honored to walk alongside women during one of the most powerful seasons of their lives. I believe every mother deserves to feel supported, informed, and deeply respected throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. My role is to be a steady presence—offering emotional support, physical comfort measures, education, and advocacy—so you can step into birth feeling confident and empowered. My heart for birth work comes from my own journey and a deep love for women’s health. I’m especially passionate about creating safe, calm, and judgment-free spaces where mothers feel seen, heard, and trusted in their choices. Whether you’re planning a hospital birth, home birth, or something in between, I would be honored to support you and your growing family 🤍 ✨ Let’s walk this journey together.

Hello! My name is Jill Duke. I live in Northport ,Alabama with my husband and two boys. I am a Birth Doula, Certified Lactation Counselor , student ibclc, and a Thompson Method Breastfeeding Educator❤️ I have been working with the amazing Dr Robyn Thompson (founder of the Thompson Method) for over 5 years. I myself struggled with motherhood after my first son was born, but found a truly life changing experience while pregnant with my second. My goal is to help mothers prepare for a healing birth and breastfeeding experience during pregnancy as well as increase breastfeeding rates in Alabama.

Heeeyyy!! I am a full spectrum doula here in Alabama. I have a 6 year old and I homeschool him as well. I am also an event planner and help expecting families plan important family events. I also provide some in home spa services.

My name is Breanna Smith and I love being a mother of 4, it has lead me to this wonderful opportunity to allow mothers like me to focus more on becoming a mother. Stop stressing about all the what if's that come with birth. i have made it my mission to educate and impower every mother and support them with every tool I have.

Hi! I’m Chelsea, a certified birth and bereavement doula. I am also certified in supporting VBAC births and love supporting postpartum moms as well. I’m live in Cullman, AL with my husband and daughter on a mini farm. I support moms in central and north Alabama!

My name is Kimberly Greer. I am a nurse and an IBCLC. I am passionate about helping families feed their babies! I provide in home, private and professional feeding support to empower you to reach your goals!