Hi! I’m Erica — I am a certified doula, Prenatal Bonding (BA) Facilitator, Clinical Hypnotherapist, Certified Hypnobirthing Educator, and doula trainer with 20 years of experience supporting families through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. I’m a Certified Birth and Ayurveda Postpartum Doula, Certified Childbirth Educator, with additional credentials in Waterbirth. At Nurture, our collaborative care team also provides elective 3D/4D ultrasounds, Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy, prenatal and postpartum massage, prenatal and mom–baby yoga, and lactation counseling, creating a truly comprehensive and nurturing environment for families at every stage of the journey. I’ve had the privilege of serving over 1,000 families across Cincinnati, Dayton, and Northern Kentucky since 2006, providing evidence-based, heart-centered care that honors both the science and the sacredness of birth. My professional memberships include CAPPA, Birth Arts International, DONA International, and the Association for Prenatal and Perinatal Psychology and Health (APPPAH). In addition to birth and postpartum support, I offer Hypnobirthing classes, prenatal bonding sessions, and mentorship for new doulas throughout Ohio and Northern Kentucky. My approach blends modern mind–body tools with deep emotional attunement, helping families prepare for birth with confidence, calm, and connection. While I’ve also served in leadership roles with the Doula Advisory Group for the Ohio Board of Nursing, the Cincinnati Area Doula Society, the Buckeye Birth Coalition, and the Dayton Area Labor Support, my true passion is walking alongside families—creating space for trust, growth, and empowerment during one of life’s most transformative seasons. If you’re looking for a doula for your birth or postpartum, or a Hypnobirthing class in Cincinnati, Dayton, or Northern Kentucky, I’d love to connect and help you prepare for a birth experience that feels grounded, supported, and uniquely yours.

Hi There! I'm Arianna Crews and I am a certified Newborn Care Specialist and night nanny servicing Cincinnati, Ohio. With a background in early childhood development I have always been fascinated by how the infant and child mind works and grows. I began my professional childcare career in 2020 at the height of the pandemic, so working under pressure is very familiar to me. Within my practice I aim to curate an environment where new and seasoned parents alike feel comfortable and confident in their abilities, but also have the courage to ask questions! In my day to day life I love all things creative, language learning, and music. A quick fun fact about me: I have loved anime and manga since I was a kid, and I love going to anime conventions!

I am a Registered Nurse with 13 years experience in the hospital. Most recently I have doing travel contracts but am taking a break until the fall. I have 4 children of my own ages 6, 10, 15, and 17. I know how stressful it can be with a newborn getting no rest and being expected to maintain a household and also work. I would love to be able to help your family find that balance by providing overnight childcare and light housework.

Reiki trained doula, looking to gain more birth experience!

I started Beyond the Bump Cincy Postpartum Doula services to support families in the Greater Cincinnati area about 3 years ago. We help new families get rest, feel more in control, and figure out how they want to parent. We offer non-medical evidence-based services.

I am Rhonesha Isreal, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. I provide lactation services prenatally and postpartum via home visits and virtual appointments. After breastfeeding for 13 months, I recognized the importance of moms and other chest-feeding individuals receiving support throughout their journey. My goal is to support families from the time they are pregnant until they decide to wean their baby (voluntarily or involuntarily). I want moms to feel more confident and secure after working with me. I also want families to know, breastfeeding is not “all or nothing” and being comfortable and confident in their breastfeeding journey will change their daily outlook while they are nursing or expressing milk.

Cheryl Bartone, MS, HCHI, CLD Cheryl brings a unique element to the birthing world with her passion for health-sciences and her love of natural solutions. She graduated from University of Cincinnati College of Medicine with a Master’s degree in Epidemiology and has worked for The Christ Hospital in a research setting. The birth of Cheryl’s two children had such a positive impact on her that she decided to train with CAPPA to become a labor doula. She wants nothing more than to support women so they, too, can have the births of their dreams. Since hypnosis was the tool that she used to have her own joyful births she completed her training with Hypnobabies to become a certified Childbirth Hypnosis Instructor. When she’s not working on statistics or supporting a mother in birth, you can find Cheryl alongside her chef husband helping him with a catering event. You may even find her playing video games with her children, walking her dogs, or digging in the garden.

Hi, everyone! My name is Phoebe Lapps, I am a CAPPA Certified Birth Doula and CAPPA Trained Postpartum Doula in the Cincinnati, OH area. I have been fascinated by birth work since I was a child! I worked as a nanny for many years and loved supporting moms and babies, and now I am extremely passionate about empowering women with evidence-based support in the sacred birth space, offering compassion, comfort and encouragement. I want every mom to feel seen, heard and supported in her vision of her birth. I work with an amazing group of doulas at Nurture. We have a beautiful space in Hyde Park, where we offer 3D Ultrasounds, Hypnobirthing Classes, Massage Therapy, Prenatal Yoga, Postpartum Mom's Groups, and more. We would love to support you on your journey to meeting your baby!

Hi all! I’m a labor and postpartum doula of 4 years, serving the greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky areas. Let’s doula this!

Hi everyone! I’m the oldest of three so reminding mothers to take time for themselves and helping with children is very natural for me. Doula-ing (whether I knew what it was or not) has always been a theme in my life, and is something that has become very dear to me in the past few years. I’m a firm believer that knowledge is power, and with birth as no exception to that my main focus is always providing evidence based, informative care.

Hi! I am a birth and postpartum doula who is passionate about helping you have a more supported journey into parenthood. I am a queer woman who also supports LGBTQ+ folks on their fertility journeys. My husband and I welcomed a son into our family last September. We enjoy going on walks with our dog and getting outside. Coffee is life and I love checking out new coffee shops. Hope to connect with you soon.

Hello, my name is Ashley! I am a mom of 3. My children are 7, 9, and 11 years of age. I currently work as a postpartum nurse in a hospital, before that I worked as a medsurg nurse. I am seeking families who are in need of in home newborn care. I work 6-12 hour shifts this includes overnights. I can take care of all your baby needs while you get rest!

Dr. Jodi supports families near Cincinnati & Dayton, Ohio as they grow through all of life’s seasons, including the journey of pregnancy, birth, postpartum, back-to-work and beyond. She also co-owns BWS Doulas, a full-service team of educated and compassionate birth and postpartum doulas serving the Greater Cincinnati, Dayton and Columbus areas. Drawing from her former career as a college professor and academic researcher, she uses skills in teaching and mentorship to walk side-by-side with you during these big life transitions. As an Evidence Based Birth® childbirth instructor and compassionate birth doula, Dr. Jodi blends her expertise in public health and her passion for supporting families to bring you quality support and education. With a knack for distilling complex health information into digestible insights, she gives you knowledge and real tools to help you navigate your journey with confidence. She can’t wait to begin working with you, providing evidence based and compassionate, intuitive care.

Hi! My name is Sydney. I became a birth worker to educate, empower, and serve women as they embark on their journey to motherhood. I strive to prepare expectant moms and their partners by providing personalized doula services. Combining one-on-one support, evidence-based information and compassionate care, I serve mamas-to-be during one of the most beautiful transitions of their lives.

After working in the nutrition space as a private practice dietitian for several years, I started to realize how much the conventional recommendations leave us hanging when it some to fertility, prenatal, and postpartum nutrition. This is arguably the time in life when nutrition matters most but few providers talk much about nutrition at all. At most, you may received a handout on what foods to avoid. But that leaves you not knowing what to actually eat. Because our current recommendations on prenatal nutrition are lacking, I went head first into the literature to learn more about this topic. Unfortunately, it’s not one we learned much about in my nutrition classes! I realized I loved working with this population and wanted to help women and couples on their journey to having a healthy baby. In addition to pregnancy related nutrition, I also specialize in eating disorders so I want to make food non stressful and pleasurable again. Food shouldn’t be a chore. Food is not just fuel, it is our way to show love, to connect with others, to change our quality of life, and to impact the future health of our children (and even grandchildren). I am passionate about helping people sift through the plethora of nutrition information that can be found on the internet to refocus on what is most specific to them and their circumstance. I strive to continually learn and better my practice in order to bring the best advice possible to my clients.

I’m Courtney Walkenhorst and I am a birth doula serving the Cincinnati area. I have been serving families for 2.5 years as a doula. I trained through DONA and certified through AWWS. I love to serve all women seeking support in doula care but I have particular soft spots for 2nd time moms seeking a different experience than their first birth, and VBAC clients! I’m a wife and mom of 3 boys. If you’re interested in my business name story, find it here: https://bit.ly/3Znr12e

I am a pelvic floor physical therapist who is a board certified specialist in women's health physical therapy. I own an out-of-network mobile physical therapy practice where I provide in-home and telehealth physical therapy services for pregnant and postpartum moms!

I am a Birth and Bereavement Doula in the NKY and Cincinnati Area. I am happy to serve you no matter what the outcomes.

***MESSAGE ME AT 614-974-2211, NOT VIA BORNBIR *** Kellie is a speech pathologist (SLP) and lactation consultant (IBCLC) specializing in infant feeding. She supports families with bottle feeding and refusal, oral motor development, and latch challenges, offering individualized lactation care and feeding therapy. With a calm, empathetic approach, she helps families feel confident nourishing their babies and building a strong foundation for growth.

Hi! My name is Morgan Miller and I started out as a labor doula in 2019 and then extended my knowledge to postpartum and infant care, postpartum placenta specialist, childbirth education, and infant feeding specialist. I am so passionate about this work and the transition that comes with all things birth and growing a family. I look forward to hearing from you!