Find a Doula Near Me in Jacksonville Beach, FL

Hello, my name is Karen Leishman and I live in Jacksonville, FL. I am a certified birth doula, postpartum doula, childbirth educator and certified lactation counselor. I’ve also been a registered nurse for 30 years. I love babies, pregnancy and teaching parents evidenced based information. I also love informing them about what to expect and what their choices are. Let me help you achieve the birth experience you desire or help you care for your new little ones.

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I am a certified international labor Doula that specializes in Postpartum, Epidural (Epi) labor, Lactation support and Birth consulting services. Providing guidance and help to others mommy and their families throughout their motherhood journey!

I am the owner of Root & Recovery Holistic Studio. For the past 16 years, I have practiced as a Licensed Massage Therapist, helping individuals understand their bodies, manage physical discomfort, release tension, and experience the restorative benefits of therapeutic touch. Over the past five years, I have also had the privilege of supporting families throughout their pregnancy and birth journeys. What began as a passion for helping expectant mothers feel comfortable, informed, and supported has grown into a deeper calling to provide comprehensive doula care. Throughout my career, I have learned that our bodies are wonderfully capable, but they also benefit from preparation, education, movement, and compassionate support. That philosophy is at the heart of my approach to birth. A Different Approach to Birth Preparation As a Certified Body Ready Method® Pro, Body Ready Birth Teacher, and Better Birth Pro, I bring together my background in therapeutic bodywork with specialized education in birth biomechanics and childbirth preparation. My approach goes beyond traditional emotional support. I believe that preparing for birth involves nurturing the mind, understanding the body, building confidence, and learning how movement and positioning can support the natural processes of labor. Through my doula services, I offer: Prenatal Preparation: Personalized education, birth preferences, emotional support, and practical preparation for labor. Birth Biomechanics & Body Ready Method®: Movement, positioning, and body awareness to support comfort, mobility, and physical preparation. Therapeutic Prenatal Massage: Specialized bodywork to ease muscular tension, encourage relaxation, and support physical well-being. Partner Education & Involvement: Practical tools to help your chosen support person feel confident and actively involved. Continuous Labor Support: A reassuring presence, comfort measures, encouragement, and advocacy for your informed choices. Postpartum Support: Compassionate guidance and nurturing care as you recover, bond with your baby, and adjust to your growing family. Your Birth. Your Choices. Your Experience. I believe there is no single perfect way to give birth. Whether you envision an unmedicated birth, choose medical pain management, plan a hospital delivery, or experience an unexpected change in your birth plan, my role is to help you feel heard, respected, informed, and supported. My goal is not to direct your birth experience, but to help you enter it with knowledge, practical tools, confidence, and a trusted person by your side. I want you and your family to feel that you are active participants in your birth journey, not simply passengers along for the ride. Let's Prepare for Your Birth Together

Hello Mamas, I’m Karri Young. I’m a DONA Trained Doula out of North Florida. I cover the SE Georgia Counties and North Florida counties. I am a Mother of 3 who has a passion and joy for birth and NEW LIFE. I want to help change the way Birth is viewed to first time mothers. My goal for each birth is to help mothers feel encouraged and confident to make birth their own. I want to empower Moms with knowledge and preparation for the most transitional time in their life. I am available for full pregnancy support and last minute doula calls. I have a birth photographer I partner with as well who offers great rates for Labor and Delivery photos as well as Newborn photos. I look forward to support you along your journey to motherhood.

Hello, I'm Shaye Maxwell! I am a Dona certified Birth Doula working in the st. Johns area. I focus my practice around the needs of the Mamas I serve. Birth the way you desire! Whether that be at home, private center or hospital birth. Working on beneficial nutrition, labor sensation management, and prenatal yoga are just some of the ways we can work together during prenatal visits. During your labor, I will be there to support you and guide the team through your birth plan. At Birth with Balance we also offer Postpartum care, this service is truly molded by mama! Whether you need support for feeding, help around the house, or support on doctors visits a postpartum doula might be just the trick. Whatever your needs may be I can be there for assistance. Postpartum is a time of changing emotions, routines and habits an extra hand and heart could always be of good use. Hope to hear from you soon!

Hello, my name is Macey. I have been married to my husband for 17 years. I have two teenage children that are my pride in joy. I was born in Jacksonville Florida and lived there for 6 years. I then moved to Saint Augustine to help my family take care of my beloved grandfather (Pe-Paw.) I lived in Saint Augustine for 28 years and recently moved to Palm Coast Florida. My journey to becoming a doula started as a child with my obsession with the “A Baby Story” tv show on the TLC channel. Life took a different path when I became a teen mom. Now the path has brought me back and I am overjoyed to be working with pregnant women. A long-term goal for me is to become a Midwife. Some of my hobbies include baking, hiking, gardening, and knitting.

Welcome to Sweet Beginnings by GiGi. My name is Shelley Jones or GiGi. As a dedicated postpartum doula and proud grandmother, my mission is to transform your early weeks with a new baby into a peaceful, organized, and deeply nurturing sanctuary. I stepped into this specialized field after supporting my own daughter through her postpartum transition, realizing firsthand how vital it is for families to have a steady, expert anchor when adjusting to newborn life away from their extended support systems. Holding a formal business degree, I blend professional reliability, sharp communication, and complete administrative discretion with a warm, intuitive approach to maternal care. My care philosophy focuses entirely on taking the mental and physical load off your plate so you can heal, rest, and bond beautifully. Operating with a non-judgmental and evidence-based framework, I manage the quiet background rhythm of your household during our daytime sessions. To ensure you feel thoroughly pampered, my premium services combine elite home coordination with a touch of white-glove luxury, featuring extra high-quality, spa-like skincare and body care products alongside custom-prepared gourmet snacks to keep you nourished. When you work with me, you aren't just getting an extra set of hands; you are securing an elite consulting partnership and a direct text-concierge line for total peace of mind, ensuring your family transitions into parenthood with absolute confidence and joy.

My name is Gabrielle and I’m from Central Florida . I started this journey of birth world years ago when I gave birth to my son. As the years passed the birth world just stood out to me little by little. Becoming a Doula was something that I thought about but after witnessing my first birth with a family member that is where it sparked the fire . I attended a Dona training and other trainings that helped me get  certified as a doula and with placenta encapsulation. I have also birth assisted for a few years with local midwives . I continue to grow with every birth that I have been blessed to be a part of . It brings me joy to know i can help the  birth world one person at a time.