Kaila Mikenzie Fredrick
Kaila Mikenzie Fredrick
Kaila Mikenzie Fredrick
About me
Hi, I’m Kaila — birth mentor, labor doula, and host of A Mother Is Born. I believe birth should feel like a big deal — in the best possible way. My own experience giving birth was transformational. I felt honored, trusted, and supported throughout. It was beautiful and powerful… and also incredibly rare. Most women I know didn’t feel that way about their births — and that’s what pulled me into this work. I support women who want something more from their birth experience — whether they’re preparing for the first time or recovering from a difficult past one. I offer in-person doula support in Utah County, and virtual birth mentorship to families anywhere. I’m especially drawn to: Parents who see birth as a major life event — and want to plan it with care, not just "go with the flow" Parents who had a birth that left them feeling disappointed or traumatized — and who want a different story this time My approach is rooted in values: self-trust, autonomy, and honoring the body’s wisdom. I don’t believe in rigid checklists or cookie-cutter plans. I focus on helping you figure out what matters most to you, and then build a plan that supports that. I’ll teach you to advocate for yourself — and I’ll step in to back you up when needed. You won’t be alone. My favorite part of this work? The women. The honest conversations. The deep relationships. Watching someone grow into motherhood with intention and power is the biggest honor of my life. A few personal things: I’m a very type-B personality. The bad? My car is always a mess. The good? I am flexible, intuitive, and empathetic. In my personal time, I love learning the names of all the local plants. It's probably an even nerdier hobby than learning about birth! I have a deep weakness for dark chocolate, and never go to bed without second dinner. I truly believe that birth can be one of the most powerful and positive experiences of your life — when you have the right support. I'm excited to meet you!
Education
Bachelor of Chemistry, Utah State University (2021)
Certification and training
Certified Doula: Postpartum and Infant Care (2024)
Birth Doula Certification; Songbird Maternity (2024)
Specialties
Languages
English
Service introduction
Kayla Mackenzie – Birth Mentor & Doula Serving Utah County and surrounding areas I work with women who want more from birth—whether you’re healing from a previous traumatic experience or preparing for your next birth as a deeply personal rite of passage. As a birth mentor and certified doula, I support you through the entire childbearing journey with honesty, reverence, and a fierce respect for your intuition. My approach blends trauma-informed care with values-based planning so you can feel safe, seen, and in control. My services include: • Birth Doula Support: Continuous, grounded support during labor and birth. I help you stay connected to your body and your choices—at home, in a hospital, or at a birth center. • Birth After Trauma: Whether your last birth left you feeling unseen, unsafe, or overwhelmed, I provide space to process, rebuild trust, and prepare for a new experience on your terms. • Values-Based Birth Planning: Together, we design a plan that reflects your values, boundaries, and goals—so you’re not just “going with the flow,” you’re leading the way. • Preconception Mentorship: Thoughtful support for couples who want to prepare emotionally and relationally before trying to conceive. I believe birth changes you—and it should. Let’s make space for that transformation in a way that honors your whole self: body, mind, and spirit
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Ratings and reviews
I can’t find the words to say how grateful I am to Kaila. She helped my husband and I achieve the birth experience we so hoped for and for that we will always be grateful. We would wholeheartedly recommend Kaila to any friend or family member or anyone looking for an organized, loving, kind, knowledgeable doula in Utah county :)
- Erin W.
Kaila is an incredible doula! She made the birth I'd dreamed of a reality. As someone who has now given birth both with an epidural and without one, this experience was far better. Kaila helped me so much through this experience, her counter pressure and words of affirmation really pulled me through each contraction. She was extremely helpful leading up to birth and helping us prepare. She helped my husband know how he could help and play an active role as well. I'm so grateful we found her and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a doula! I couldn't have given birth unmedicated it without her.
- Alexis D.
Kaila was there through my first pregnancy and labor. Her Kindness and soft nature stood out to me, making me feel instantly comfortable and safe. Her knowledge and respect for how I wanted to labor built my confidence and made me feel In control of my experience. My labor was fast and intense, from evening into the night, and the whole time she was by my side giving her all! I could not have done what I did without her help, I’m very grateful to have found her. Thank you Kaila!
- Alyssa P.
I’m very grateful that I had Kaila there for my birth experience, before and after! She helped me feel educated and prepared before birth, in a very neutral way, helping me to find my own choices and feelings about things. During the birth she was very helpful for me through labor, I feel she really got to know me before birth to know what I would need during birth. I had told her I typically respond good to words of affirmation and she used that knowledge to help me during labor which was super helpful and probably the biggest thing that helped me through it all! Will 100% be recommending her to anyone and everyone🤍
- Bren P.
I can’t find the words to say how grateful I am to Kaila. She helped my husband and I achieve the birth experience we so hoped for and for that we will always be grateful. We would wholeheartedly recommend Kaila to any friend or family member or anyone looking for an organized, loving, kind, knowledgeable doula in Utah county :)
- Erin Coleman
We had a precious baby girl on June 18 of this year. I was stoked to be a mom but super anxious about the whole birthing process. All of this was new to me as a first time mom. I was afraid of the pain more than anything! Kayla was so helpful in not only informing me on phases of labor (which I wasn’t aware of prior) and what to potentially expect in each scenario but she also made me feel empowered in knowing my options and making informed decisions. Kayla also helped my husband to feel a part of this process. Before we started working with Kayla, my husband was struggling with knowing how to support me and feeling quite discouraged by it. This was a big deal for us both— watching my husband’s confidence grow in his ability to support me allowed me to view the whole birthing process in a positive light. During labor, Kayla was so attentive and thorough making sure that I was comfortable, as well as ensuring that my birth plan was being honored in the hospital setting. While in labor, I realized how easy it is to not speak up for yourself when you’re in pain. I was grateful that Kayla had my back when I wasn’t able to articulate or clearly express my wishes in that moment. Eventually, I had decided to get the epidural after I felt like I couldn’t deal with the pain anymore. I felt a bit disappointed in myself. But I listened to my body and that’s what I felt I needed at that point. Kayla reminded me that my birth process wasn’t less significant because i got an epidural. She helped me to see just how powerful my birth experience truly was. I cannot recommend Kayla enough! It’s clear that she is passionate about the work she does. I am grateful that I had the opportunity to have someone as understanding, knowledgeable, and devoted as Kayla to prepare + support me in bringing my greatest blessing earth-side!
- kenidra flamenco
Kaila is an incredible doula! She made the birth I'd dreamed of a reality. As someone who has now given birth both with an epidural and without one, this experience was far better. Kaila helped me so much through this experience, her counter pressure and words of affirmation really pulled me through each contraction. She was extremely helpful leading up to birth and helping us prepare. She helped my husband know how he could help and play an active role as well. I'm so grateful we found her and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a doula! I couldn't have given birth unmedicated it without her.
- Lexi Derbidge
Kaylia is such an amazing doula. She was with us the entire time. And advocating for us at the hospital and checking in with us after the birth. Would recommend her to everyone.
- Brody Poppleton
She made my unmedicated birth possible. Came to my house and helped prepare me and my husband. She taught my husband and I some coping strategies for contractions which was crucial to me when the time came. I felt so much more like my birth was a partnership with my husband and I vs me just going through the pain and him sitting in the room not knowing what to do. She really made a world of difference. Very organized, understanding, and attentive. She really cares about what she does.
- Heather Clyde
Words cannot express how thankful I am to have had Kaila as my birthing doula. I had a traumatizing medicated birth with my first and I was on the search for someone who would help me reach my goal of going unmedicated, educate and provide me with plenty of resources to help me make informed decisions, and teach me and my husband how to advocate for those decisions. Kaila checked all of the boxes and went above and beyond! She listened to my concerns and supported me and my decisions through the end! My labor was very short and I had my sweet little boy in less than an hour of arriving to the hospital. Although Kaila was only at the hospital for a short while, she wasn’t shy and hopped right in to help me get through my contractions. Because Kaila helped me gain more confidence and provided me the tools to get through labor and delivery, I was able to give birth to a 10lb health baby boy unmedicated!
- Koressa Huddleston
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