LGBTQ+ Affirming Doulas in Kalamazoo, MI

Hey there! I am a DONA certified birth doula, a certified Body Ready Method Pro, and a stillbirthday bereavement doula. I have additional trainings and experience in utilizing the TENS unit, navigating the NICU, helping LGBTQIA+ folks, and working with military families. As a birth doula it is so important to me that support be available to everyone who wants it. This is why with Medicaid, Tricare and Carrot my services can be entirely FREE to you! I also provide keepsake services as well. This includes breast/human milk jewelry, placenta prints, cord preservation and more. If this sounds like something you'd like to know more about you can find me on the website or the socials.

I am a Birth and Postpartum Doula serving the greater Grand Rapids areas. I am also a Licensed Massage Therapist specializing in prenatal massage.

Hello! Great Lakes Doulas is an agency created to help parents find the best resources all in one place. We are equipped with birth doulas, postpartum doulas, antepartum doulas, childbirth educators and more. Our mission is that you feel supported, respected, heard, and satisfied with your experience regardless how your story unfolds.

Christine Anderson is a Licensed Massage Therapist and Holistic Postpartum Care Specialist. She is a graduate from the Kalamazoo Center for the Healing Arts and specializes in prenatal/postpartum massage, and offers integrated body work sessions, including (but not limited to) Myofascial Release, Craniosacral Therapy, polarity and chakra balancing and intuitive support through body-led healing.​ ​ Beyond these services, Christine offers postpartum belly binding, Ayurvedic Postpartum Caregiver support, guided infant massage to parents and caregivers, chakra balancing, lactation support, and open gathering circles for birthers and postpartum doulas in the community. Christine has enjoyed sharing her skills and passion with families for over 12 years, and thrives on bringing community members together to help support and uplift each other. She is a mother, a birth and postpartum advocate, and lover of the elements.

Birth Kalamazoo supports families throughout Southwest Michigan through pregnancy, birth and the postpartum time. Reach out to us to connect with childbirth classes, birth doulas, or postpartum doulas. We're here to help you have a better birth and an easier time settling in with your baby.

Hi, I’m Jaynie! I am a CACHE-Certified Newborn Care Specialist, Postpartum Doula, and New Parent Educator who has a passion for supporting newborns and their families for the first 12-16 weeks of life. I offer the families I work with unique expertise in newborn care, emotional and physical birth parent support, and parental education and family support. My job is to nurture and care for the newborn, the birth parent, and the entire family. As your Newborn Care Specialist, I’ll establish safe and comforting sleep practices, help you develop an easy-to-maintain daily and nightly schedule and routine, and create a system to track feedings, diaper changes, and sleep. I’ll also educate you on any aspects of newborn care you don’t feel confident in, especially for preemies, multiples, and/or medically fragile newborns. Most importantly, I will be there for overnights, responding to your baby’s needs while you get a full night of SLEEP!

Hi! I’m Macy, I’m a non judgement birth and postpartum doula. Looking to help you have the birth of your dreams.

Hello! I’m Eva, a Full-Spectrum Doula proudly serving the Michiana area (Northern Indiana/Southern Michigan). My passion for birth work began when I was a teenager and has only grown stronger over the years. Before becoming a doula, I spent many years supporting families as a full-time nanny, building deep connections with parents and children in my community. I later took my passion for birth work to Hannah’s House of Michiana, where I gained invaluable experience working closely with women in various stages of their reproductive journey. ​ In the Fall of 2022, I experienced one of the most transformative moments of my life when I welcomed my son into the world. His birth ignited a powerful, unshakable calling to support other families through their own birth and postpartum journeys. Since then, I’ve had the honor of stepping into my role as a doula in my local community. ​ I believe every person deserves to be supported through their unique birth experience with respect and compassion. Whether you’re preparing for labor, navigating your postpartum transition, or anything in between, I’m here to offer you non-judgmental, evidence-based support that centers you and your family. You are the expert of your body, your birth, and your choices, and my role is to help protect, advocate for, and support your vision for your journey.

As an experienced childcare provider, emergency department patient care assistant, former flight attendant, and current nursing student, I bring a unique combination of caregiving, healthcare, safety, and family-support experience to my work with new families. My background has taught me the importance of staying calm under pressure, anticipating needs, communicating clearly, and creating a safe and reassuring environment for those in my care. My goal is to support parents, especially new and postpartum mothers, during one of the most beautiful and demanding transitions of life. I believe families deserve a calm, dependable presence in their home and infants deserve patient, attentive care that allows them to feel safe and nurtured. Whether providing overnight newborn care, helping a recovering mother get some much-needed rest, or simply offering an extra set of capable hands, I strive to create a supportive environment where the entire family can rest, adjust, and grow together with confidence.

Hello! My name is Kim Ballinger. I am a postpartum doula located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. I completed training through DONA and am currently working on my certification. Becoming a new parent can be scary and overwhelming, that's where I come in! I am here to help and encourage you through your journey.

My name is Kimmi Schonhorst, and I am a full spectrum queer doula based in Grand Rapids, MI. I aim to provide trauma-informed, identity affirming care to clients. I began this work attending births, and now I focus of caring for new parents & new babies. I offer LGBTQ+ affirming Postpartum Doula Services, Childbirth Education, and Lactation Education. I also love creating pottery and stained glass, training and teaching partner acrobatics, and cuddling with my cats.

I am a compassionate and supportive doula dedicated to nurturing families through pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum journey. My role is to provide continuous emotional, physical, and informational support, helping birthing people feel empowered, informed, and respected in their choices. I bring a calm presence, active listening, and a deep respect for the natural rhythms of birth, while also adapting to the unique needs and preferences of each family. My approach combines evidence-based knowledge with intuitive care, ensuring that families feel safe, heard, and confident. Whether through comfort measures, advocacy, or simply holding space, I strive to create a grounded, reassuring environment that allows the birthing process to unfold with dignity and strength.

A licensed educator and certified full-spectrum birth and bereavement doula dedicated to healing birth and creating safe and informed spaces for all parents.

For the past 10 years, I’ve had the honor of supporting growing families through Reverent Life Services. My experience spans home births, birth centers, and hospitals, giving me a broad understanding of the many ways birth can unfold. I believe birth deserves to be approached with reverence, preparation, compassion, and respect for each family’s individual values and choices. As a birthworker and bodyworker, I draw from multiple gentle modalities, including Zero Balancing and clinical acupressure, to help support comfort, relaxation, and connection throughout the childbearing experience. Reverent Life Services is rooted in the belief that birth is more than an event—it is a profound threshold in the life of a family. In addition to doula support, I offer intentional birth services and meaningful ways to honor and preserve the experience, including placenta encapsulation, bodywork, birth art, handcrafted jewelry, and breastmilk soap. Whether you are preparing for your first birth or welcoming another member into your family, my goal is to offer knowledgeable, compassionate support while creating space for you to feel informed, empowered, and deeply cared for throughout the journey.