Find a Newborn Care Specialist Near Me in Iowa

My name is McKenna; I am a birth and postpartum doula. I became a doula in 2023 after the birth of my second child. As too many experience, my birth with my first was not what I had envisioned it to be. This lead me down the path of how disconnected birth has become. After my second child, I started my doula education and set on a path to help families feel supported and educated no matter the circumstance. As a doula, helping mom & baby of course is the main focus, but supporting the partner and/or the whole family unit is another major aspect of my practice as well. Partners are a vital role in the birth, and I focus on this connection between the two. I recognize that giving birth and the postpartum period is more than a medical experience, it is a key life experience and one that will be remembered all your life. This is something I take very seriously and feel very honored to be involved in such a sacred, special life event of yours. Discussing your birth and postpartum goals, concerns and questions help me to understand what is most important to you and allows me to customize your care. As your Doula, I will do my best to educate and support you in the way that you find most beneficial. Like I stated above, this is a major life experience, and I am honored to be a part of it! I look forward to meeting with you, discussing all your birth and postpartum goals and being a part of this transformative time in your life!

Hello! My name is Crystal, and as a wife, mom of three, and registered nurse, I’ve always been drawn to helping others. But it was the alarming reality of our nation’s maternal morbidity and mortality rate that truly ignited my passion. Despite our advanced medical care, too many women are suffering, and I believe it's due to a lack of holistic support. I'm here to change that. As a labor and postpartum doula and childbirth educator, I'm committed to providing compassionate care and evidence-based information to empower women and families. Let's work together to create a safer, more supportive birthing experience.

Hi, welcome to Love Bean Doula! I'm originally from the Chicagoland area, and moved to Iowa in 1996. My husband and I have 3 sons, 1 daughter, 1 grandson and a zoo of pets. I have always been fascinated by all aspects of birth. The beauty of what a woman’s body can do naturally, the pain a woman can endure, the strength that is shown throughout each stage of pregnancy, labor/delivery, and the awesome miracle that birth is. I recognize that each birth, each baby, and each birthing person are proudly unique in their own way, and every pregnancy is deserving of compassionate support. My goal is to help you feel informed, empowered, and connected to your birth experience. I’m committed to holding space for you and your feelings, to helping you overcome fears you may have surrounding pregnancy and childbirth, and replacing them with confidence, calm, and readiness.

My name is Abigail Johnson, a certified doula, wife, & mother. Thanks so much for considering Known Doula Services in your pregnancy & birth journey! I am honored to be invited into your pregnancy & birth space. Are you worried about: Disrespectful birth providers? Feeling misunderstood during your pregnancy? Knowing what to expect through the entire journey? When you choose Known, you can expect to receive: Respect for your birth space An undisturbed birth. Education & support throughout your pregnancy. I would love to meet with you for a free discovery meeting to make sure we are a good fit! I’d like to get to know more about your expectations, any previous birth experiences, and any goals you have for this pregnancy, birth, & postpartum.

My name is Brooklyn McMurray. I am the proud mother of 4 boys under 8! Being their mom is the greatest joy of my life, and they have taught me so much! I believe parenthood is a magical and wonderful experience, that we weren’t meant to do alone. I would love to work with families in being that extra set of hands so many families need. I have my bachelors degree in Child Development and Family Studies. Between my educational background and raising four boys, there isn’t much I haven’t seen or don’t feel comfortable handling!

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!

Helping mothers navigate feeding their infant is my job! I love helping mothers navigate their postpartum journey. Giving mothers knowledge to make informed decisions is my goal.

Birth has always held a special place in my heart. I became a doula because I saw how deeply families are impacted by the support, or lack of support ,they receive during pregnancy and birth. I believe every parent deserves to feel heard, respected, and empowered during one of the most vulnerable and transformative experiences of their life. As a birth doula, I offer continuous emotional, physical, and informational support throughout pregnancy and labor. My care is trauma-informed, evidence-based, and grounded in faith. I am especially passionate about walking with families who have experienced loss, infertility, previous birth trauma, or fear surrounding birth, helping them rebuild confidence and peace as they prepare to welcome their baby. My goal is to create a calm, supportive space where families feel safe to ask questions, explore their options, and trust their bodies and instincts. It is truly an honor to serve families as they step into parenthood with strength, confidence, and love.

CAPPA certified Birth Doula specializing in VBACs/VBacC2s. I have additional training BBA and Hynobabies, I work with families during pregnancy, labor, and during the post-partum period. I have experience with home births and hospital births, multiples, and take hynobabies clients. You can expect me to personalize your birth package to your needs and budget within reason. You can add/ deduct prenatal and postpartum visits to suit your needs. I require a 75$ retainer for holding your expected due date and the remaining fee by 36 weeks.

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!

I am excited to be working with families. My desire stems from personal experience as I was fortunate to have amazing support after my own children were born. I know the benefits of this care and every mom and family deserves this same foundation. I understand the demands and chaos of family life and I know that each birth and child brings new joys, challenges, and changes to a family’s rhythm. My heart is to help families gracefully enter this new season—offering guidance, rest, and encouragement rooted in compassion and faith. Let me support and nurture you and your family as you become confident in this new phase of life. I have experienced a variety of deliveries personally – unmedicated and medicated, emergency c-section, VBACs, and homebirth and each came with a different kind of recovery. I know that my personal experience will allow me to assist each mother in their postpartum time. As a pediatric nurse I had the pleasure of working with newborn babies regularly. I enjoyed educating new parents but the time I spent with them was minimal and working with families during a postpartum shift gives me additional time for this education. I also used cloth diapers for all of my children from birth through potty training. Areas of Specialty & Professional Trainings: BSN, RN; Postpartum Doula, Nurtured Doula Trainings; ALPP CLC; PALS certified CPR

My name is Raegan Decious. I am a professional postpartum doula located just outside of Tracy Iowa. I come from a farm background and enjoy spending my free time either outside with my animals or with my family.

Hi, my name is Bre. I am the mom of a preschool kiddo and the step mom of a teenaged kiddo. I live in Ames with my fiance and our kids. Between working in preschool classrooms, in home support and my own postpartum experience, I have noticed that one of the things we need most in this society is good parental support, especially in the postpartum period. I hope to be a positive support for families so they can enjoy their postpartum experience just a little bit more. I provide evidence based information on newborn care (think sleep, feeding, soothing etc.), postpartum recovery, meal prep, light housekeeping, and sibling transitions. I strive to be the most positive support for you!

BAILEY FOCHT - ICEE, ICBD, ICPD, CLP As the owner of Sweet Pea Doula Services, I am passionate about providing advocacy, education, and support for moms and their birth partners. As a fertility warrior and birth trauma survivor, I am driven to provide safe and empowered family planning, pregnancy, birth experience, and postpartum healing. Every mom, labor, and delivery is unique, and it is my purpose as a Doula to provide support from beginning to end with the ultimate goal of positive birth outcome, healthy baby, and healthy mom! Serving southwest Iowa, south central Iowa, and eastern Nebraska.

Hi everyone! My name is Megan Swanson and I am a birth and postpartum doula located in Eastern Iowa. I founded The Jubilant Doula after experiencing the joy of birthing my son in my home in 2023. The moment he was born, my love for supporting mothers and families was too! I believe birth can and should be a joyful experience for everyone involved. As a doula, I will provide physical, educational, and emotional support and point you in the direction of evidence-based information for you to achieve your ideal birth outcome. I would love to partner with you as you grow your beautiful family!

My name is Maddy Castillo and I am a passionate Christian mama of two. My husband is from the Dominican Republic and together we have raised two bilingual children. I am passionate about walking alongside mamas who are striving to achieve their dream birth, whatever their preferences are. I am here for YOU. To support you mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually throughout your pregnancy and birth. My heart is to empower you during your experience and help you to see just how strong you are.