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Found 138 Doulas near Lake Charles, LA

Thalia Gomez

Houston, Texas

5.0 (5 reviews)

Thalia Gomez

6 years of experience

I’m Thalia Gomez, a compassionate and experienced Birth Doula, Postpartum Doula, Night Nanny, and Photographer. I offer a variety of services to meet your unique needs during this beautiful, yet sometimes overwhelming, time. Whether you're looking for support during labor, help with newborn care, extra hands during the night, or capturing precious moments through photography, I’m here to help.

Recent review

Highly Recommend Thalia – An Amazing Birth Doula! I had the absolute privilege of having Thalia as my birth doula, and I cannot recommend her enough! Despite being based in Houston, TX, she traveled all the way to Los Angeles to support me during my birth, and her presence made all the difference. From our very first consultation, I knew I was in good hands. Thalia was incredibly knowledgeable, compassionate, and attentive to my needs, both emotionally and physically. She took the time to understand my birth preferences and offered valuable support and guidance every step of the way. On the big day, she was a calm and reassuring presence, providing me with comfort, strength, and encouragement. Her support allowed me to have a positive and empowered birth experience. I truly believe that having Thalia by my side helped me achieve the birth I had hoped for. If you're looking for a professional, caring, and dedicated doula who goes above and beyond, look no further. I am forever grateful for her support and highly recommend her services to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and supportive birth doula. Thank you again, Thalia! You made a huge impact on my birth experience, and I’ll always be thankful for you!

- emma r.

Shakira Simpson

League City, Texas

5.0 (1 review)

Shakira Simpson

2 years of experience

At Planet Birth, I provide compassionate, evidence informed full spectrum doula care that honors every path through the reproductive journey. Whether you’re preparing for birth, wanting labor support, navigating postpartum recovery, experiencing pregnancy loss or choosing placenta encapsulation and herbal postpartum care, I am here to offer personalized guidance, education, advocacy, and unwavering support. My goal is to help you feel informed, empowered, and deeply cared for during one of life’s most transformative experiences. Birth is a journey through the universe. I help you land safely. At Planet Birth, every family is welcomed with respect, every story is honored, and every journey is supported from womb to world.

Recent review

Shakira was truly the most attentive, involved and helpful person through my pregnancy and birthing journey. I only wish we had more time with her through the process and didn’t find her so late in y pregnancy. After waiting and passing my babies initial birth date, Shakira worked with me and got my water to brea and the labor going. I went through labor at the birth center and she was literally with me every step just as exhausted and then I was transferred to the hospital where she continued to assist through my labor and birthing up until I needed to have a c section. This is my first baby and I went through so many obstacles and mostly the opposite of everything I wanted to happen but can say that Shakira was one of the best parts. I’d 100% suggest you trust her to help you through this journey. If I were to have another child, I would deff be giving her a call. 🩷

- Khadejah W.

Chelsey Whitcomb

Houston, Texas

Chelsey Whitcomb

8 years of experience

I am Chelsey Hernandez Whitcomb, CLD, HCHD. I graduated with my B.A. with Honors in History from Houston Baptist University in 2009 and taught school World History, AP World History, and AP Psychology for 12 years before leaving teaching to work from home in marketing. In March 2024, I realized how much I missed serving families, so I decided to work as a doula and childbirth educator full time. As an educator at heart, I believe continual education is the cornerstone to our growth as individuals and it is my hope to share my knowledge and experience with you during this special time. I offer personalized prenatal, birth, and postpartum support to women and their families. My goal is to give you and your family the support and knowledge you need to make informed decisions about the care you receive during your pregnancy and throughout the labor process. I completed my doula training with Shannon Stellhorn of A Sacred Journey Midwifery Services and Doula Training Program in Houston, Texas, in February 2018 and finished all certification requirements in October 2019. In April 2018, I completed a training on Integrating Acupressure Comfort Measures into Your Doula Practice for Pregnancy Care, Labor Support, and Postpartum Care, with Nicholas Olow, M.S., L.Ac. and in August 2019 I attended a Spinning Babies Workshop consisting of 14 hours taught by Rachel Shapiro, CPM, LM, SpBT, to be a Spinning Babies® Certified Parent Educator. In February 2021, I also attended a virtual workshop with Adilah Yelton to offer Bengkung Belly Binding to my clients. I am proud to say that as of December 17, 2021, I am officially a trained Hypnobabies® Hypno-Doula after scoring a 100% on my Hypno-Doula Training and am able to assist mothers who have already taken a hypno-childbirth class such as Hypnobabies® or Hypnobirthing. My professional listing can also be found on the Hypnobabies® website under "Find a Hypno-Doula." Additionally, I am CPR certified for adults and infants. I hope by continuing my education in various aspects of birth and postpartum care that I will be able to better assist my clients during their pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. To learn more about me and the services that I offer, please don't hesitate to reach out.

Laura Reid

Humble, Texas

5.0 (7 reviews)

Laura Reid

6 years of experience

As a full-spectrum doula, I provide compassionate, grounded support for every stage of your journey—from conception and pregnancy through birth, postpartum, and beyond. My approach blends evidence-based pregnancy education with intuitive, heart-centered care, ensuring you feel informed, empowered, and deeply supported. Whether you’re navigating your first pregnancy or adding to your family, I meet you exactly where you are and help you move forward with confidence. I also offer comprehensive breastfeeding support and gentle newborn care guidance to ease your transition into parenthood. From latch assistance to understanding your baby’s cues, establishing routines, and creating a nurturing postpartum environment, I help you settle into your new rhythm with clarity and reassurance. My goal is simple: to be a steady, knowledgeable presence so you never feel alone in this transformative season of your life.

Recent review

I cannot recommend my doula enough! From pregnancy through labor, and delivery, she provided incredible support, encouragement, and guidance every step of the way. She helped me feel informed, confident, and cared for during one of the most important experiences of my life. During labor, she was a calming presence, offering comfort measures, reassurance, and advocacy when I needed it most. Her knowledge, compassion, and dedication made such a positive difference in my birth experience. If you’re looking for someone who truly cares about you and your baby and goes above and beyond to support your family, I highly recommend her. I am so grateful for everything she did and would absolutely choose her again!

- Xaviera L.

Anastasia Flores

Humble, Texas

5.0 (1 review)

Anastasia Flores

6 years of experience

I am Anastasia, also known as Bella herbalist, birth doula, postpartum doula, and traveling doula with my heart's roots in Houston and It is with profound joy and reverence that I step into the sacred realm of birth. This journey of mine was inspired by the transformative experiences of birthing my own two children. The challenges and awakening I encountered during the arrival of my first child ignited a fire within me, driving me to delve deeper into the wisdom of labor and birth.

Recent review

Anastasia, who not only served as our birth doula but also beautifully captured the essence of our child's birth through her extraordinary birth photography. From the moment we connected with Anastasia, we felt an instant sense of trust and comfort. Her warmth, professionalism, and expertise made her an invaluable addition to our birth team. Anastasia's extensive knowledge and experience as a doula were evident throughout the entire process, from providing guidance on relaxation techniques to offering support during the intense contractions. Her calming presence and ability to intuitively anticipate our needs were truly remarkable. What truly sets Anastasia apart, however, is her exceptional talent as a birth photographer. She possesses a unique ability to blend into the background while still capturing the most intimate and emotional moments of our child's birth. The images she took are not only breathtaking but also tell a story that we will cherish for a lifetime. Anastasia went above and beyond to ensure that our experience was as stress-free and memorable as possible. Her unwavering support and dedication have left an indelible mark on our hearts, and we are forever grateful for her role in welcoming our little one into the world. If you are searching for a doula and birth photographer who will be there every step of the way, ensuring that you feel supported, informed, and empowered, look no further than Anastasia. We cannot recommend her highly enough and know that anyone lucky enough to have her by their side during childbirth will be forever grateful. Thank you, Anastasia, for being an integral part of our amazing birth experience. With heartfelt gratitude, The jones

- Sammy J.

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