Midwives & Home Birth Midwives Near Me in Kenner, LA

Hello, Grace Jackson here I am the owner of Grace Midwifery Birth Center and a Certified Professional Midwife, licensed in the state of Louisiana . I am committed to offering pregnant women more individualized, intimate care. I believe that a mother should be in control of her birth experience as an active and informed decision maker every step of the way. From the very first appointment, to the moment she holds her baby in her arms, she is in control. Childbirth, when viewed from an empowered and connected frame of mind, has the potential to be a beautiful, transformative, life changing event. I fully believe that birthing is a normal physiological process in a woman’s life and when supported by a healthy lifestyle, little intervention is ever needed. I see myself as more of a birth guardian who walks alongside a mother, making sure she has the utmost reassurance and guidance. Birth is natural and beautiful; it can be a completely different experience when not approached from a fear based mindset. Instead, we choose to approach pregnancy and birth with positive, evidence based information as a biologically normal experience. After a 4 year comprehensive apprenticeship, I earned my Certified Professional Midwives (CPM) license. This credentialing is the national gold standard for midwifery certification. It is only available after demonstrating the experience and skills necessary to attend an out-of-hospital birth. The candidate that passes an extensive exam administered by the North American Registry of Midwives (NARM), is required to maintain current certification in adult, infant and neonatal CPR and resuscitation. I am also licensed by the state of Louisiana and recognized by the Board of Medical Examiners as a licensed caregiver. As a midwife, it is my duty to stay up to date with evidence based information as well as ongoing education. To date, I have attended over 270 births.

A Louisiana native, Leila was born at home in Lacombe with midwives, and grew up around the normalcy of birth as an every day occurrence. Leila birthed both of her babies in a birth center in Florida and recalls her births as “orgasmic and life changing”. After becoming a doula, spinning babies parent educator, lactation counselor, birthing from within mentor, and midwife assistant, it was clear that Midwifery was her calling. Leila took her education seriously and became a traveling student midwife in order to experience a wide variety of clinical sites, communities, and philosophies. This allowed her to become a well rounded, culturally respectful, and skilled provider. Leila has attended over 500+ births, and is skilled at twins, breech, VBAC, waterbirth, and birth in every type of environment. Leila graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Midwifery from Midwives College of Utah and is a Certified Professional Midwife through the North American Registry of Midwives. She is licensed in Louisiana. Mississippi currently does not have a licensing credential and recognizes Leila’s credentials as a midwife. Leila maintains credentials as a neonatal resuscitation provider, CPR, Breech without Boarder trained provider, and completes yearly continuing education to always develop skills and competency. Leila owns Devotion Midwifery. “I believe in autonomy for both the midwife and the birthing families, and support licensed midwifery with full scope care, traditional midwifery, and attendants rooted in a lineage of cultural tradition, freebirth, and medical birth as desired. I believe in sovereign birth. I believe in anti-racism, inclusivity, and freedom. My philosophy of care is deeply rooted in these beliefs and will hold them on the highest of esteem in every part of care that I offer. “ - Leila

Brandi Thompson, LPN, Certified Doula, and Placenta Encapsulation Specialist Brandi Thompson is a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), faith-based childbirth doula through Childbirth International, and midwife assistant with over 12 years of experience supporting families through pregnancy and childbirth. She is also trained in fetal heart tone monitoring through Midwifery Wisdom School, further enhancing her ability to provide skilled and confident support during labor. Brandi is passionate about empowering mothers to make informed decisions and guiding them to embrace their strength during the challenges of childbirth—whether unmedicated, medicated, or through a C-section, both in hospitals and at home. In addition to her doula work, Brandi has been a placenta encapsulation specialist for 10 years, offering this valuable service to families seeking natural postpartum recovery options. With a heart for service, she has supported numerous families as they bring their children into the world. Brandi and her husband, Brian, have been married for 14 years and are blessed with eight children. They have called the Mississippi Gulf Coast home for the past 10 years. Outside of her professional life, Brandi homeschools five of her children, enjoys playing bunco with her church family, spends quality time on date nights with her husband, and loves reading a wide variety of books. Brandi is deeply committed to helping women make choices that align with their values, and she is dedicated to empowering families to navigate the childbirth journey with confidence and support.

I'm a passionate birthworker since 2020, specializing in Lamaze/Breathology, childbirth education, prenatal yoga, and birth/postpartum doula services. Based in McComb but originally from Cincinnati, I proudly serve the wonderful communities of Southwest Mississippi and Southeast Louisiana In 2024, I took a big step in my career by deciding to begin my midwifery journey, and fully stepping into my midwife era. Now, as an apprenticing midwife/monitriece, I focus on traditional midwifery and herbalism, bringing ancient wisdom to modern birth practice, while still also serving the community as a full spectrum doula. As a homeschooling mom of three energetic, young, vivacious girls, I deeply value the importance of providing comprehensive and compassionate care to families during the childbearing year. I'm dedicated to empowering women and their families to make informed choices about their birth and postpartum experiences, ensuring they feel supported every step of the way.

I am dedicated to serving my clients and helping them to achieve the birth that they desire. I am also a homebirther as I have 2 boys of my own. Natural childbirth is empowering and it is a pleasure to go along this journey with expecting parents.

Hello all! My name is Brianna Betton and I'm a birth doula located in Kenner, LA. My favorite things about being a doula are being able to serve others and capturing pictures during labor. Coming from a public health background, I believe that there are so many things that impact a person's pregnancy and labor experience. I am passionate about finding resources for my clients in their community. I want every client that I serve to feel informed and empowered in the birth room to make the best decision for themselves and their baby. In my free time, I am very involved in my local church and incorporate my Christian belief into my doula practice at the client's request.

I am a perinatal doula supporting clients from conception through the first year postpartum. With 10+ years of healthcare experience, I bring a strong foundation in compassionate, client-centered care and advocacy. As a certified yoga instructor, I incorporate movement, breathwork, and mindfulness to support childbirth preparation. I also specialize in perinatal loss care, providing compassionate, individualized support to families navigating pregnancy and perinatal loss. My philosophy centers on ensuring every client feels supported, informed, and empowered throughout their journey.

My name is Zana Washington and I'm the owner of Zion Doula Services LLC, I've been a birthworker for more 20 years. I just recently became a Healthy Birth Ambassador of Louisiana, Certified Breastfeeding Specialist, Childbirth Educator and a Placenta Encapsulation Specialist. My mission as a birthworker is to empower families to make informed decisions about their health and birthing options.

Hi Everyone, my name is Amara Ali and I am a Full Spectrum Birth Keeper located in New Orleans. I am an avid reader and GirlMom to the most amazingly adorable toddler. As an African-centered full spectrum birth keeper, my journey into birth work began in 2019, with a Black Owned doula training before the pandemic changed the landscape of birthing experiences. I quickly became a passionate birth nerd who is all about birth autonomy, birth justice and advocacy! More recently in 2022 I attended a DONA Certified Workshop, where I re-honed my skills and gained valuable knowledge about supporting women and families throughout the childbirth continuum. I will continue to re-certify every few years to stay updated on the latest research, techniques, and best practices in the field of birth support. I have had the privilege of attending births in various settings, including homes, hospitals, and even virtually, adapting to the changing needs and circumstances of my clients. In addition to supporting women during labor and delivery, I have also worked with families facing fertility challenges, offering compassionate guidance, emotional support, and holistic care throughout their journey to parenthood. During the postpartum period, I provide nurturing support to women and their families as they navigate the joys and challenges of early parenthood. Whether it's assisting with breastfeeding, offering practical assistance with household tasks, or simply providing a listening ear, I am dedicated to helping families thrive during this transformative time. My approach to birth work is rooted in African traditions and cultural practices, honoring the wisdom of our ancestors and embracing the holistic nature of birth and motherhood. By offering personalized, culturally sensitive support, I strive to empower women and families to have positive, empowering birth experiences and transitions into parenthood.

Peace to all my birthing people. My name is Angelica Williams and I'm a Full Spectrum Doula currently servicing south east Louisiana. Birth work is my passion, which stems from my experiences. What sets me apart from my colleagues is simply my approach. Each client's care is tailored to their individual needs. This is because each individual's birth experience is different. Your birthing experience with one pregnancy may not be the same as your experience with your next pregnancy. I provide an array of services from prenatal support, birthing support, post-partum support, as well as lactation support. I also provide night nanny services. For Doula Services I’m easily contactable via email : angelicawilliamsthedoula@gmail.com If you are looking for Midwifery services please reach out to Saige Birth Center https://www.saigebirthcenter.com/connect

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Hi, I’m Megan Andry! I’m a New Orleans-based birth doula, DONA-trained and deeply passionate about supporting birthing individuals and their families throughout pregnancy, labor, and birth. With a background in nursing, previous experience working in a birth center, and my current role as a Reiki practitioner at Theratique, I bring a unique blend of clinical knowledge, holistic care, and compassionate support to my work. My goal is to create a calm, nurturing environment where every birthing person feels heard, respected, empowered, and confident in their choices. I believe that every birth journey is unique and that everyone deserves personalized, nonjudgmental support as they navigate one of life’s most transformative experiences. My approach focuses on providing emotional reassurance, physical comfort, education, and advocacy while honoring each family's individual needs, preferences, and birth goals. Whether you're preparing to welcome your first baby or growing your family, I would be honored to walk alongside you and help make your birth experience as positive, informed, and empowering as possible.

Hi I am Kala, I am a doula that supports life’s most sacred transitions—birth, postpartum, and end of life. I am a military veteran with an MPH in Public Health along with multiple certifications in holistic practices such as yoga, Pilates, sound therapy, and health coaching—each reflecting her commitment to supporting people in ways that honor their unique needs. For more than 16 years, I have followed a deep calling to guide young people and families through health education and holistic wellness services. My work is both trauma-informed and healing-centered, shaped by my upbringing amongst community healers and background in health coaching and sustained by my dedication to personal self-care.

Hi there! I'm Bethany, a mental health professional and doula-in-training. I'm passionate about empowering women in navigating life transitions.

I am Godis EyeAm a Birth Sister based in Louisiana - As your companion through this transformative journey together we'll activate the Mind. Body. Spirit. Alignment allowing for your most authentic birthing experience. I am your advocate for your sovereign right and capabilities to birthing your way. My belief and mission is Healed Birth! Cultivating in a Healed Earth. When we heal birth, we heal families; Healing Families, Heals Communities. With each and every birth I attend it is my goal to create a safe and sacred birthing environment. Prior to receiving my Doula training with Sista Midwife Productions under the tutelage of the beautiful Sista Nicole Deggins, I have served my community as a birth sister for 10+ years.

Hello! I’m Destiny, a Christian birth doula, wife, and mom to two boys. My approach centers on education, advocacy, and emotional presence while honoring your values and trusting God’s design for birth. I have given birth twice, breastfed one of my children, and have supported five families through pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum. I am trained as a birth and postpartum doula through ICEA via Mary’s Hands Network, have completed childbirth education through Mamastefit, and hold CPR and BLS certifications. I am also currently enrolled in the VBAC & Cesarean for Birth Professionals program and Breech 101 with Breech Without Borders to continue deepening my knowledge and support for families. When I’m not supporting families, you’ll usually find me homeschooling my boys, planning our next Disney World trip, thrifting, or curled up with my Kindle. I’m a great fit for families seeking faith led support, confident decision making, and a calm, compassionate presence from pregnancy through postpartum.

Hi My name is Akeisha Cherry, wife and mother of five and owner of The Doula Sistah LLC. I have 13 years of birth works experience but have been professionally offering doula services for a year. I love anything art and love fun learning and teaching. I love traveling for the things and people I love.

Hi, my name is Avalina! and I’m a DONA birth doula in training based in the New Orleans/slidell area. I’ve always been really drawn to birth work and how different and meaningful every experience is. I’ve completed my training and I’m continuing to learn and grow in this work, and I truly love being able to support women through such an important moment in their lives. My approach is calm, warm, and down-to-earth. I focus on creating a judgment free space where you feel comfortable, heard, and supported. whether that’s through reassurance & encouragement, physical support, or just being a steady presence during labor. My goal is to help you feel a little more at ease and not alone in it. When I’m not learning more about birth work, I enjoy collecting vinyl records, playing instruments, baking, and spending time with family and friends. 🤍

Hi! I am a labor and postpartum doula serving St. Tammany, and surrounding areas. I have a daughter myself, and have worked with children in some way for years. I studied Early childhood education(birth to 5 years) in college, and love helping families have and care for their new little ones. I support assisted home, birth center, and hospital births.

Hi, I’m Ashley “Lola” of Nola Dancing Doulas Family Planning LLC. I’m a birth and postpartum doula, lactation consultant, and perinatal mental health support provider. As a mother of seven, I understand the many emotions and challenges that come with pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and parenting. I provide personalized prenatal education, birth preparation, labor support, postpartum care, breastfeeding support, and compassionate perinatal mental health support. My goal is to help families feel informed, empowered, heard, and supported throughout their journey into parenthood. I am a Louisiana Medicaid provider and I service Covington, Mandeville, Slidell, New Orleans Metro, and Baton Rouge!