Jerika Smith

Birth & Postpartum Doula
Knoxville, Tennessee
5 years of experience
About me

Hi, I’m Jerika — a full-spectrum doula, placenta specialist, student midwife, nanny, and childbirth & newborn educator. I walk alongside families in the tender seasons before and after birth, offering holistic, evidence-based, and deeply compassionate care. My approach is rooted in the belief that all birth types are valid and can be deeply empowering — whether spontaneous, induced, cesarean, medicated, or unmedicated. I’ve spent years learning from midwives, supporting newborns, and holding space for the raw, beautiful, messy, and magical moments of early parenthood. I’m here to help you feel safe, informed, and nurtured — not just during the big milestones, but in the quiet, in-between moments that matter just as much. When we work together, you can expect grounded support that blends ancient wisdom, modern evidence, and a touch of humor to keep things real. Your birth and postpartum story deserves to be met with respect, presence, and unwavering belief in your strength. Let’s create a space where you feel seen, supported, and deeply cared for — in body, mind, and spirit.

Certification and training

Birth Doula Certification, Tiny Love Doulas (2020)

Specialties
Abortion Doula Care Aromatherapy Babywearing Birth and Lactation Birth Assistant Birth Doula Birth Support Breastfeeding Support Childbirth Education Chronic Pain Evidence-Based Care Healthy Eating Herbal Postpartum Care Home Birth Hospital Birth Infant Care Labor Doula Loss and Bereavement Doula Mindfulness Natural Birth Natural Childbirth Neonatal Resuscitation Program Newborn Care Newborn Exam Newborn Prep Overnight Newborn Care Parenting Support Pelvic Pain Placenta Encapsulation Postpartum Care Postpartum Doula Care Postpartum Life Pregnancy Complications Prenatal Care Preventative Care Safety Self-Compassion Support during Labor, Birth, and Postpartum Support in Pregnancy Loss Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) Water birth
Languages

English

Service introduction

Hi, I’m Jerika—a holistic pregnancy, birth + postpartum doula, childbirth and newborn care educator, placenta specialist, nanny, and student midwife with years of experience walking alongside families from pregnancy through the first year. I offer holistic, evidence-based, and compassionate support tailored to your unique journey—whether preparing for birth, navigating postpartum, or embracing newborn care. My goal is to help you feel empowered, nurtured, and never alone.

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