Find a Doula Near Me in Kansas

I began my career as a birth professional in 2013 as a registered nurse, specializing in Labor & Delivery. I am also a certified doula and home birth midwife. I have worked as a travel nurse in different states, which has allowed me to learn a variety of useful methods and introduce them where beneficial to my birthing moms. It has been my pleasure to work with families of diverse backgrounds, helping them welcome their new baby into the world and fulfill their best possible pregnancy & birth experience. I enjoy working with women who labor with or without epidurals assisting them with massage, positioning, and breathing techniques to achieve a calming labor experience. I have attended over 2,000 births including water birth and cesarean deliveries. I completed my training and certification as a birth and bereavement doula through both the DONA International and Stillbirthday (bereavement) programs. I have also obtained certification as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) to assist women in their breastfeeding goals. As a Chocolate Milk Cafe facilitator I hold monthly meetings to provide Black women and their families with breastfeeding support and resources. I have received training as an Evidence Based Birth Instructor through Evidence Based Birth. Additionally, I have completed training to become a fertility and pregnancy and infant loss (PAIL) advocate. As a registered nurse I hold certifications in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), AWOHNN Fetal Monitoring (Intermediate & Advanced), and Safe Sleep. My goal is to help educate mothers and families to be as prepared as possible for the childbirth experience and help them to adjust thereafter. I offer hands-on support, as well as help mom understand each step of the labor/birth process so she may better voice her desires to her provider (MD/CNM). I am very open and willing to answer mom/family questions and address any expressed concerns. Sharing the birthing process and miracle of life is my passion. I know that the birthing process can be very overwhelming and my focus is to help diminish any sense of fear and replace it with knowledge and empowerment. I promise to hold your hand every step of the way so #Let’sHaveABaby! **I AM UNABLE TO SEE MESSAGES!** To connect Please schedule a consult via my website www.laboredwithlove.com 913-543-1077

I highly recommend! Lydia is a midwife, experienced, and completely trustworthy midwife. She and her entire team do a fantastic job; they have been like my support system throughout my pregnancy and childbirth journey. I will definitely return to them in the future. My overall pregnancy birth and experience is happy and satisfied. I share my experience with my family and it has changed how they think about natural home birth. I came to Lydia at the beginning of my pregnancy and enjoyed everything about the whole process. All of the preparations we did with Lydia were important beginning to end. Having a midwife at the birth made me feel safe and more comfortable.

- Haydee

Spring Hill, Kansas

5.0 (3 reviews)

Laura Langham

Supporting you so that you feel confident and informed through all of your reproductive experiences is my real passion. I'm constantly learning and adding to my practice. I've been sure of my place being in birth and reproductive work for over a decade now. I'm honored to now be serving families in my community.

As first time parents, our biggest priority was receiving culturally competent care as well as an advocate for dad in critical moments that may come up during labor. We luckily stumbled upon Laura’s profile and decided to give our doula search one last shot and we are so glad we did. From the first moments in the initial interview, we got such good vibes from Laura and could really feel her passion for supporting moms and birthing parents. What sealed the deal for us was her awareness and sensitivity to the black maternal mortality rate, her privilege, and how she could (and did!) show up for me as a black woman giving birth. My labor and delivery was literally a dream come true and was so perfect and my husband agrees it was 100% thanks to the education we received as well as the support and advocacy received from Laura. I likely would have had a different experience if Laura had not been there and will absolutely be reaching out to her for availability if we decide to have another child. Long story short, Laura is so passionate about birth work and went above and beyond from our first meetings through postpartum and if you are debating on if a doula is worth it , please don’t hesitate to reach out to Laura because I promise you won’t regret it

- Natasha Z.

Salina, Kansas

5.0 (3 reviews)

Julie Larsen

11 years of experience

Are you a tired mama and need better rest and sleep? You have a newborn baby to one year old who is not sleeping well? I can help you. I am a virtual sleep consultant and get you started on getting better sleep for you and your baby. I also offer postpartum doula services, breastfeeding consulting, birth doula services, holistic nutritional services and classes for parents. Let's connect! Best way to reach me is through my website please or avemaria at gmail dot com. Thank you.

I love the tender care that we received recently from Julie through her virtual services for our baby sleeping better.

- Fiona K.

Ottawa, Kansas

5.0 (2 reviews)

Lauren Spencer

3 years of experience

Hi! I’m Lauren Spencer, labor support doula and childbirth educator. I currently live in Independence, MO and am embracing the joy, chaos, and love that raising two toddler boys brings! I am a follower of Christ, love the outdoors, and am blessed to cross paths with you! After my birth with my youngest, I felt a calling to help serve and support other families as they navigate all things pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. That's when Beloved Births KC was born!

We chose to have Lauren as our doula with our third pregnancy. This was my first time using a doula and it made a world of difference! Her expertise, calming presence, and intuition was invaluable for my unmedicated induction. She helped with advocacy making sure all our wishes were honored. She was so helpful to my husband as well, teaching him comfort measures, counter pressure, and helping him to be involved throughout labor. I am so glad I decided to have a doula as an extra set of hands for my unmedicated birth. She also has amazing tools such as red light therapy and a birth sling. I cannot recommend Beloved Births KC enough! She is worth every penny!

- Tiffany G.

Wichita, Kansas

5.0 (2 reviews)

Gina Brasfield

I am a birth and postpartum doula and lactation consultant serving Wichita, Kansas. I am a firm believer in advocating for families, building a foundation of trust by connecting them with resources and information that empower them to have the best birth experience possible. I am trained in Spinning Babies, and have experience with pre-term labor, natural labor, c-sections, and lactation. I am also experienced as a postpartum doula and can help with cooking, tidying up, and infant care.

As a fellow doula, I can truly attest to Gina being an invaluable doula. Not only does she have a wealth of knowledge about pregnancy and birth, but she is kind, patient, unpredjudiced. Gina is a great listener- an essential skill for helping any family reach their birth goals. Without question, Gina is a great addition to any family's birth team!

- Jeny B.

Lawrence, Kansas

5.0 (2 reviews)

Amber Stewart

My goal as a doula is for you to have the most positive, peaceful birth experience possible. My first pregnancy brought challenges that forced me to adapt the plans I had made of how things would unfold. I was fortunate enough to be surrounded by supportive, knowledgeable women who helped me navigate these changes and still be able to say that bringing our son into the world was an amazingly positive experience! I’m passionate about helping you not only ease pregnancy discomforts, but providing the support you need to feel informed, empowered, and ready to make confident decisions for your birth experience.

Amber was recommended to me by multiple friends who had previously hired her. We connected in my second trimester, and Amber was great from the start. She was always available via text or call, and her doula co-op offered three classes on late pregnancy comfort, labor positions, interventions, etc. She attended my entire labor and delivery and provided terrific informational, physical, and emotional support throughout the day. She helped me achieve my goal of an unmedicated birth, took photos of my first moments with my son, and checked in frequently throughout the first week postpartum. Truly an excellent experience, and I would not hesitate to recommend her!

- Sarah K.

Lawrence, Kansas

Betsy Pool

11 years of experience

My passion as a doula is empowering pregnant women to take control of their prenatal preparation. I learned with my first pregnancy that birth is a huge physical feat, so I give you tools and simple movement exercises (that I wish I had back then!) which will train and balance your body specifically for the task at hand: pregnancy, birth, and recovery. I hired a doula for my first two births and I was SO grateful for that decision!! I gave birth at a free-standing birth center, with the support of her and my spouse. If it wasn't for my doula, I know I would not have made it through the marathon of labor! I came away feeling supported and strong. I was certified as a doula in 2016 and then in 2022 trained as a Body Ready Method Pro & Childbirth Educator. My wish is for everyone to be able to bring their baby into the world feeling supported, cared for, and prepared. I believe in the empowerment that comes from taking charge of your own labor which reveals a deeper strength you didn't know was there. You deserve a strong support system so that you can have a beautiful birth experience.

We hired Betsy for labor and delivery support early in pregnancy upon the advice of some friends, and was it ever good advice! Betsy is kind, a good listener, and full of compassionate advice earned from her professional training, her on-the-job years as a doula, and her own experiences as a mother of 4. She took the time to understand our circumstances and questions, and offered lots of education and reassurance at our prenatal meetings. She helped us articulate the birth plan we hoped for and even attended a prenatal OB checkup with us. The day before baby was born, Betsy was only a detailed text away, advising us from the onset of labor and through late-stage contractions with us at home before helping decide when to go to the hospital and aiding us there too. She helped us physically manage contractions at the hospital and navigate decision-making late in labor. Less than 3 hours later, we were holding our baby! Her presence, plus the very useful labor prep classes hosted by her and her doula partners, helped me build strength for the natural no-meds birth I hoped for! She supported me AND my spouse, especially so during labor, all along the way, staying with us a few hours postpartum too. She shared kind gifts and visited us at home days later, and continues to provide guidance and camaraderie at a weekly mom’s group. I strongly recommend Betsy’s doula services to all!

- Jennifer K.

Wichita, Kansas

Bethany Fenlason

12 years of experience

I'm Bethany Fenlason, a birth and postpartum doula in Wichita, KS. I love all things birth and supporting parents to have a healthy and confident birth and postpartum experience! I've been a doula for 9 years and have served hundreds of families and it never gets old. I encourage informed consent and helping parents be an active participator and advocate for their birth goals. I'll come alongside you and help you with birth plan details and support for labor with comfort measures and coping techniques to help you meet your goals!

Bethany was our doula for the delivery of our first baby. Our birth took place at home, so we knew we wanted the best people to support us through such a new experience. Bethany was wonderful. She has such a warm and calm presence. She was very encouraging throughout labor, and provided the exact support my husband and I needed. Our labor picked up very quickly. Luckily, Bethany was so easy to reach, and she was at our home right away. Not only was she amazing support during labor, but leading up to the big day as well. She is so knowledgeable on all birth options and decisions that we came across during pregnancy. She had evidence based answers to all of our questions. She was supportive of our birth choices and made me feel confident in our decisions. We feel so blessed that we had her with us on such an important day. We can’t wait to see Bethany again for our next baby.

- Josie E.

Overland Park, Kansas

Erykah Wayne

3 years of experience

Hello! I’m Erykah, a Certified Birth Doula, and Trained Postpartum Doula with a background in physical therapy, prenatal and postnatal fitness, and community health research, with a special focus on serving minority and Indigenous families. My approach is holistic and deeply personal: I believe every parent deserves to feel seen, heard, and empowered to make choices that reflect their unique values and traditions. I blend evidence-based care with compassion, open communication, and cultural awareness, creating a nurturing space where families can feel confident and supported as they welcome their new little one. For me, this work is more than a service, it’s a calling rooted in respect and the belief that every family’s story is sacred.

Erykah has been such a a blessing to me and our family. Having her has help speed up recovery and my physical and mental health. She takes the time to dig deeper on challenges and really takes initiative when she sees something that needs to be addressed. I would give her 10 stars if I could.

- Katie B.

Haven, Kansas

Rose Yoder

8 years of experience

It is my belief that every mom should be educated and empowered to choose the birth she wants. And to be treated with respect and dignity.

I am so thankful I had Rose as my doula for my second birth, a VBAC! The whole experience was a redemptive one, especially with my first being very traumatic. I battled with the dreaded “gestational diabetes” with this pregnancy, Rose checked in often & encouraged me through it all! During labor she did anything to help keep me comfortable, stayed calm, prayed, & kept encouraging me when the pain was intense! I would definitely recommend her to anyone who is wanting a positive birth experience! I had my dream “home birth” experience, thanks to my birth team!!

- Rebecca M.

Clay Center, Kansas

Jackie Ware

5 years of experience

I am a stay-at-home mom who supports hospital and home births in North Central and North Eastern Kansas.

Wichita, Kansas

Sara Skiles

Wichita Doula is the leading provider of doula services, overnight newborn care, private childbirth classes, and placenta encapsulation in Wichita, Kansas and surrounding areas.

Saint Marys, Kansas

Valerie Shaw