Midwives & Home Birth Midwives Near Me in Lafayette, LA

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.

I am a certified and licensed professional midwife providing home birth services to families in Southwest Louisiana and the surrounding areas. Love In The Making Midwifery grew out of a love and passion for preserving labor and birth as the intimate and sacred experience that it was meant to be. I believe a safe and fulfilling birth experience starts long before the birth of the child. I provide preconception and prenatal nutrition, labor and birth prep and lactation support. Through each hour long prenatal I strive to ensure my clients leave my office healthier than when they arrived, filled with fresh knowledge and understanding of their bodies and the confidence to become their own health advocate. Being a midwife is not my job but my calling and I hope to make that evident in each family I serve.

I love to be apart of unmediated natural births. I am very calm and easygoing. I will follow your birth plan as much as possible.

I am a Certified Professional Midwife, licensed to practice in Louisiana and Texas. I offer comprehensive prenatal care, home birth attendance, and postpartum care for mother and baby.

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

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.

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.

Hi! I’m Lani, a birth and postpartum doula dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized support to growing families. My goal is to help you feel informed, confident, and supported throughout pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. Whether you need comfort during labor, emotional encouragement, newborn guidance, or extra support as you adjust to life with your baby, I’m here to walk alongside you every step of the way. It would be an honor to be part of your journey!

Hi there, I'm the owner & founder of Priceless Doula Love. I seek to help empower mothers through the prenatal, labor & delivery, postpartum period. 💞 I'm located in Louisiana and I travel. Virtual support is also offered along with prenatal education. Other areas of support are labor & delivery, postpartum, breastfeeding, light workouts that incorporate stretching and strengthening, etc. Thank you for reading. 🌻

Community Birth doula Training to become a certified childbirth educator and community lactation educator.

Greetings everyone! My name is Tamika. I am a doula, childbirth educator, and breastfeeding specialist located in Duson, Louisiana. My authentic truth fuels the compassionate support for mothers, uplifting women at every stage of their journey. As a birth worker, I ensure my clients are heard, valued, and empowered to make informed choices for themselves and their babies. I believe that when women are educated, supported, and aware of their power, they can transform not only their birth experiences, but the health of future generations. As a former WIC nutritionist, I understand the importance of helping women advocate for themselves and their families. Driven by purpose, I’m committed to creating meaningful change in maternal and infant health.

Birth & Postpartum Doula Hope Breaux is a certified birth doula through ICBD with several years of experience supporting women and families during one of the most transformative journeys of their lives—birth. She is deeply committed to empowering each mother to use her voice, build confidence, and remain in control of her birth experience. Hope believes that every woman deserves compassionate, individualized care, and she is dedicated to walking beside her clients every step of the way. Hope’s calling to birth work was inspired by her late mother-in-law, a cherished doula within their church community. Before her passing from cancer, she entrusted Hope with the continuation of her legacy—a responsibility Hope carries with profound honor and purpose. It is Hope’s mission to ensure every birth she attends is safe, supported, and truly reflective of each mother’s unique desires and values. Hope Breaux is also a dedicated childcare professional and postpartum doula with over three years of experience providing compassionate, reliable care for children of all ages, from newborns to high school students. Her background has equipped her to support families through every stage of a child's growth, with specialized knowledge in caring for newborns and assisting parents during the postpartum transition. Hope is CPR certified and committed to ensuring the safety, well-being, and healthy development of every child in her care. Known for her patience, adaptability, and strong communication skills, she creates calm, nurturing environments while building trusting relationships with families. Hope is passionate about providing individualized care, emotional support, and evidence-based guidance that empowers parents and promotes confidence, learning, and emotional well-being for both children and their caregivers.

Empowered Birth Services of Acadiana is here to empower you as a parent & to provide you the much needed support during pregnancy, birth and postpartum. I am a local Photographer and BEST Certified Doula & Placenta Specialist.

When i first learned how complex a woman’s body is and the incredible things it could do at a young age i was so intrigued. i knew i wanted to deal with birth/ small children as i loved them so much. becoming a doula has been inspiring and magical for me. i love helping women become mothers and being able to be apart of the big transition whether your a first time parent or a sixth time parent, each person and each birth/child is different and that’s what makes being a doula so amazing. you get to experience something different everytime.

Emily Coots is a south Louisiana native who values life, no matter what form. Emily found her calling of birth work through having children of her own. After a traumatic first birth, that she firmly believes could’ve been prevented with the proper knowledge, she began researching and educating herself to prepare for any future birth she may have. After achieving two natural births, she realized that medical autonomy is largely unheard of in the birthing world and knew that needed to change. She has made it her life mission to educate women on labor and birth to prevent the continuing pattern of unsupported and preventable trauma happening in such a vulnerable time in their lives. Emily is a mother of three, enjoys spending time with her family, loves animals, and hopes to bring peace to those she supports through birth and loss.

Hi! My name is Synthia Torres, I live in Plaquemine, Louisiana. I'm a certified birth and postpartum doula. I want to bring more joy and preparedness to parents during birth and after delivery. I found this passion through my own pregnancies, as well as supporting family and friends through their own birth experiences. I love sharing my knowledge and being able to support people during this journey. As the oldest daughter in a large family, taking care of others comes naturally to me, as well as advocating for others. I keep my business judgment free and supportive to everyone. I also love spending time at home with my 3 kids, going out with my husband, and can usually be found cuddling with my dog or cat with a good book and a hot coffee.

I am a birth profession (Registered Nurse,Doula and lactation counselor) I own Stork Maternity Consulting and have a fabulous team of perinatal professionals who support new and expecting families in Louisiana! I love what I do!

As a doula and lactation support provider, I've been deeply immersed in the world of childbirth and breastfeeding since 2019. My journey began unexpectedly at 18 when I welcomed my first child into the world. Faced with fear and a lack of education about childbirth, I found myself navigating a scary experience only with support of my husband and Dr.Google The medical system treated me more like a patient than a person, leaving me feeling unseen and unheard. It wasn't until the birth of my second child that I discovered the transformative role of a doula. With newfound knowledge and research, I embarked on a journey to empower myself and others through childbirth. Through my own experiences with postpartum and breastfeeding, I discovered my passion for birth work Now, as a mother of three and a dedicated wife, I am committed to ensuring that every mother feels safe, seen, and heard during their childbirth experience, regardless of the path they choose. My mission is to provide compassionate support, education, and advocacy to guide women through the beautiful journey of motherhood.

Hi I’m Emily, a Christian Doula trained by DONA! I believe that birth can overflow with peace, love and joy because of Him! I’m a stay at home mom of one with one on the way! I delivered my daughter unmedicated and plan to have another unmedicated birth with baby #2! I attend unmedicated, epidural, induced and C-Section births!!

As an ICEA-certified doula, I bring a wealth of knowledge, experience, and support to help expecting mothers navigate pregnancy, labor, and childbirth with confidence and empowerment. My certification ensures that I adhere to the highest standards of care, combining evidence-based practices with compassionate, personalized support. I focus on creating a calm, informed, and nurturing environment, advocating for your preferences while respecting your choices. Whether you're seeking emotional reassurance, physical comfort, or guidance through decision-making, I am dedicated to helping you achieve a positive and fulfilling birth experience. Choosing me as your doula means having a dedicated professional by your side, fully committed to your well-being and your birth vision.