Katie Nyberg

Clive, Iowa

Katie Nyberg

15 years of experience

Hello! I’m Katie Nyberg, a certified birth and postpartum doula, childbirth educator, lactation educator, and speaker based in Des Moines and Central Iowa. Since 2010, I’ve had the privilege of supporting hundreds of mothers, partners, and families through their childbirth journeys. My mission is to provide the essential care and support that expecting families often lack in today’s society. I love supporting all births and parenting styles. My goal is to help families feel prepared and supported as they embark on this new adventure of parenthood! In addition to my doula services, I’m a state-licensed educator and a frequent speaker for mothers, families, and healthcare providers. I love engaging with the community through interactive training sessions. Since 2015, I’ve been a proud member of CAPPA (Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association), where I combine my passion for teaching with my commitment to supporting new mothers as a Postpartum Doula Trainer.

Michelle Brown

Corydon, Iowa

Michelle Brown

3 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hi there! My name is Michelle. I live in Promise City IA. I have three daughters and two grandchildren. I am an animal lover. Christ follower, and love meeting new people! Living in rural Iowa, I know how hard it is to find resources for prenatal, birth, and postpartum. I hope to be able to bring the most beautiful birth experiences to all families and be those resources for all stages of motherhood!

Shayna Abel

Ames, Iowa

Shayna Abel

3 years of experience

Hello! My name is Shay and I am a newer Doula trying to get all the experience! I have 5 years of nursing experience, and 2 years of experience with labor and delivery! Feel free to connect as I would love to chat with you and support you through one of the most important stages of life! :)

Shayna Abel

Ames, Iowa

Shayna Abel

3 years of experience

As a dedicated birth and postpartum doula in central, IA, I inspire central Iowa families to thrive through pregnancy, childbirth, parenthood, and beyond. I hold certifications as an Essential Oils birth consultant and aromatherapist, and I am currently pursuing additional credentials in Fertility health, placenta encapsulation, VBAC’s and birth trauma. My goal as a doula is to deliver personalized support, encouragement, and ensure every woman feels empowered and supported. Birth is a transformative, joyful, empowering experience, and I am committed to guiding you seamlessly through it.

Jamisia Young

Waterloo, Iowa

Jamisia Young

15 years of experience

Hello beautiful people. My name is Jamisia Young. I am a mother of 3 beautiful daughters. My entire career has been spent working in community services, assisting the most vulnerable populations. Currently, I am a case manager for veterans. I am passionate and dedicated to providing empathy, and compassion to as many living beings as I can. I became a doula because of the trauma that I experienced while giving birth to my daughters. I knew that I wanted to assist as many birthing people as I can. I am passionate about providing comfort and support to as many birthing people as I can. I am trained in acupressure, and I am currently receiving training for Reiki services. I am excited to assist and guide you on this journey.

Nicole Hunt

Sioux City, Iowa

Nicole Hunt

7 years of experience

Hi I’m a Doula in Siouxland serving in over 50 births. I am also a childbirth educator for Her Health Women’s Center teaching hundreds of mamas in the pregnancy and parenting journey.

Katie Chiaramonte

Indianola, Iowa

Katie Chiaramonte

4 years of experience

I am a birthing person, an adoptive mother of a child with special needs, and partner to an amazing wife. I have lived in the Des Moines area my entire life and am familiar with the ins and outs of birthing and parenting from many different perspectives. I provide empathetic, inclusive care for all families allowing each birthing person to be supported to find their center and strength before, during, and after pregnancy.

Jazzmine Brooks

Des Moines, Iowa

Jazzmine Brooks

6 years of experience

Jazzmine Brooks, the "Rural Black Doula", and I am a professional full-spectrum doula in the Ames, Ankeny, Des Moines, Iowa, and surrounding areas. I also provide support virtually out of state to individuals and families. When invited to journey with someone through their reproductive health, fertility, pregnancy, birth, postpartum, or lactation journey, I become an ally. I am someone to walk beside you and I serve as someone to lean on when needed. I focus on providing support through evidence-based care, hands-on support, listening with compassion and an open heart, and treating families with dignity and love.

Danielle Dunning

Garwin, Iowa

Danielle Dunning

5 years of experience

Striving to bring comfort & dignity, provide empowerment & support, all while keeping the focus on YOU. SERVING VIRTUALLY AND IN PERSON Accepting clients for both labor and PP doula care! (How are PP Doulas helpful? Let me fold your newborns laundry, cook for you & care for baby all while you rest and recover from the birth experience and transition into caring for a newborn in home) Strong history in proving lactation counseling, support & education to fellow parents.

Ashley Lesser

Des Moines, Iowa

Ashley Lesser

3 years of experience

Hello! I am a birth doula currently working toward DONA certification. I can attend births at home, hospitals, or birth centers. My goal is to support you, your baby, and your partner and to help you have the most enjoyable birth possible, whatever the circumstances may be.

Chloey Shriver

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Chloey Shriver

2 years of experience

My name is Chloey, and I am a dedicated doula passionate about supporting birthing families on their unique journeys. I am deeply rooted in our community and committed to providing compassionate care to the Denver community. In October 2023, I welcomed my beautiful daughter, Aspen, into the world, an experience that ignited my passion for birth and inspired me to become a doula. Navigating my own birthing journey made me realize the profound impact of having the right support and guidance during such a transformative time. I graduated from the University of Iowa in May 2024 with my bachelors in psychology, equipped with knowledge and a deep commitment to empowering others through their birthing experiences. My goal is to ensure that every family feels confident, respected, and supported as they bring new life into the world. I am here to help you have your birth, your way and look forward to working with you!

Joy Slaughter

Cedar Falls, Iowa

Joy Slaughter

2 years of experience

Birth is a beautiful, natural process, but it often seems overwhelming and scary for new parents. I strive to provide information about pregnancy, birth, lactation, newborn care, and the post-partum recovery so that you can determine your personal wishes for your birth journey. As you develop your preferences, I'll assist in the formation of a birth plan that we will use to advocate for your wishes. During birth, I offer emotional and physical support, help with non-pharmacological pain management, act as a birth coach, and advocate for your values in medical situations. With my extensive background in healthcare, I am able to interpret situations and jargon, so that you can understand factors involved and make truly informed decisions for your best birth experience . I have experience in home- and hospital-based birth environments , vaginal and cesarean, low- and high-risk situations. I'm ready to support YOU and your unique wishes as you navigate your childbearing year.

Kinsey Phifer

Elk Horn, Iowa

Kinsey Phifer

8 years of experience

I'm a birth and bereavement doula servicing Southwest Iowa and Omaha, NE areas.

Cailee Henning

Clear Lake, Iowa

Cailee Henning

Hi there. My name is Cailee, and I'm a trained full-spectrum doula offering support through fertility, birth, and postpartum. I've had the honor of aiding in births personally along with assisting through TTC, and postpartum. l'm also a mother of two-both born via C-section. I often reflect on how different my experiences might have been if I had the kind of support I now offer: someone to help carry the emotional and mental weight of labor, to advocate, hold space, and create calm. That's why I'm here-to help you feel comforted, informed, strong and free in your birth experience; whatever that may look like. Whether your birth is vaginal or cesarean, medicated or unmedicated, at home or in the hospital—I support ALL kinds of births with compassion and care. I'm also educated in fertility awareness and can guide you during the trying-to-conceive journey, offering both emotional and educational support. Let’s not forget about postpartum! I’ve got your back in whatever way you need🤍 I'm deeply passionate about all things birth and absolutely honored to help individuals and families meet their baby with confidence and peace. If you're looking for someone to walk alongside you-through the mess, magic, and everything in between-l've got you!

Christine Pottebaum

Carroll, Iowa

Christine Pottebaum

3 years of experience

Christine is a trained Labor and Postpartum Doula serving families in Carroll and the surrounding West Central Iowa communities. With a background in human services and psychology, she combines her academic expertise with her passion for pregnancy and birth to provide compassionate, evidence-based care. As a mother of four, Christine felt called to support women during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum after her own transformative experiences. She offers in-person and virtual doula services, as well as childbirth education. Believing that fear has no place in childbirth, she emphasizes education, support, and safety to help women feel confident and empowered throughout their journey, whether planning a medicated or unmedicated birth!

Nyamuoch Miak

North Liberty, Iowa

Nyamuoch Miak

3 years of experience

Nyamuoch Miak Birth & Postpartum Doula My name is Nyamuoch Miak, and I own Mama Seed Doula, LLC. I serve the Johnson County, Cedar Rapids, and William Burge area. I am married and blessed with four beautiful children. I have over ten years of experience working with children in school and childcare settings. I am drawn to birth work because of my passion for assisting birth parents and my love for newborns. I enjoy educating, supporting, connecting, and learning from parents and their newborns as they discover each other's needs and wants. I put birthing parents at the center of their pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. I listen and provide the physical, emotional, and educational support parents need to navigate the transition into parenthood confidently. I aim to give birthing parents and their families my undivided attention and the knowledge they need to make informed decisions unique to them. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family, teaching my native language to my children, crocheting, and volunteering at our local church. My husband and I share a happy, busy life with our family and friends, and I love sharing our Sudanese cuisine with everyone!

Jamara Foster

Davenport, Iowa

Jamara Foster

5 years of experience

Being present at a birth is one of the most profound honors of my work. As a doula, I see my role as both a steady emotional anchor and an informed guide, making sure that parents feel heard, supported, and empowered every step of the way. I provide calm, continuous presence during labor, offering comfort measures, reassurance, and evidence-based information so that families can make decisions with confidence. My philosophy as a doula centers on advocacy and safety. I believe that every parent deserves a birth experience where their voice matters and their wishes are respected. I work to bridge communication between families and medical teams, ensuring that parents feel informed, protected, and never alone in the process. Birth is not only about welcoming a new life, it’s about honoring the journey, preserving dignity, and creating an environment where families feel secure, respected, and celebrated.

Nicole Johnson

Des Moines, Iowa

Nicole Johnson

Hi! Im Nicole, a birth doula providing support to women in the DSM area. I am passionate about serving women through their birth experience, providing informed, evidence-based information to create a positive and memorable birth experience.