Hi, I’m Erika a Jax native. I am a Registered Dietitian and Birth doula. I specialize in helping Black women navigate high risk pregnancies, while feeling educated and empowered about their birth. I’ve personally had 3 very different birth experiences and having a doula by my side made me realize how important support is not just for the mom but the entire family.

M.S., CFSD, CBE, CLE, CBS, CMCCHW, Student Midwife Birth, Postpartum, “Blactation” Specialist, Full Spectrum Doula/Birth Worker Specializing in Caribbean-Indigenous healing practices and love! I serve Black/IPOC (Indigenous, People of Color) bodies and other bodies through ancestral healing practices and empowerment. I created my services in the loving memory of my abuelita (spanish for “grandmother”), Olivia, who was also known as "Mother Canada." The Caribbean-Indigenous healing practices I learned as a child provided such a rich and liberated passion that was destined to align me to assist and serve those in need.

Hello my name is Shanaiska, I love the Lord and serving his people. Showing his love through my work. I would love to be a part of such a wonderful time in your life and support you in all aspects.

Hello and welcome! I’m Brianna Garland, a dedicated birth doula, trained by DONA International in 2020, with a deep-rooted passion for supporting mothers through one of the most transformative experiences of their lives. My journey into doula work is enriched by my background as a nurse and a mother, blending professional medical knowledge with the profound personal understanding of the maternal journey. My philosophy centers around holistic care, where nutrition and herbalism are not just add-ons but integral components of prenatal and postpartum support. As a self-practicing herbalist, I believe in harnessing the power of natural remedies to enhance the well-being of mothers, advocating for a balanced approach that nourishes both body and soul. My goal is to empower mothers with knowledge and support, creating a nurturing environment where they can thrive in their journey to and through motherhood. Let me be your guide and support, helping you to navigate this beautiful path with confidence, health, and joy.

Please note, if you message me here I might not see it. Please text me or send an Instagram DM. Thank you. My name is Gaby, I am a nurse, doula and mother, located in Jacksonville, FL. I have Christian/ Catholic values, and I believe every baby is a miracle. I am an advocate to bring holistic, natural and traditional birth methods to mothers from the high risks population to regular. I believe birth and labor are an invitation to live safe, goodness, truth and beauty, and if the mother is not invited to live that, something is wrong! Get a doula like me to educate you& your family and take all your fears away! I am used to water births, home births, OR births, birthing centers, hospital births, really everything! I will help you build the birth plan of your dreams! I am passionate about bringing strength to difficult moments and I love to assist with breastfeeding, and will go above and beyond to make that happen if that’s your desire! I also love photographing the delivery moment. I also offer postpartum services to help families adapt to the newborn phase. I also love chocolate. Hope we can connect!

Peace and love, im a holistic birth Doula dedicated to providing a luxury pregnancy journey experience for you. God gave you the gift of creation and im here to guide you through your journey. You will tap into your highest self and practice trusting your whole body and tuning in to your little ones needs. Pregnancy is a beautiful journey and I look forward to exploring it with you.

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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.

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.

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.

Hello! My name is Faith and I am a Traditional Birth Attendant & Holistic Doula. We offer Birth+Postpartum+Lactation Support | Placenta Services | Birth Photography I’ve been practicing ‘officially’ for about 3yrs now and ‘unofficially’ for about 5yrs. I’ve received extensive training in the psychological processes of birth as well as unique pregnancy/birth conditions (birth emergencies, breech, multiples, Freebirth, ect.). I support ALL families and types of birth.