Find a Childbirth Educator Near Me in Lakeland, FL

Hey, I’m Ashle! I’m a childbirth educator, holistic health coach, and birth doula-in-training with a heart for helping women walk into birth feeling calm, confident, and prepared. I believe every family deserves evidence-based education, compassionate support, and the freedom to make informed decisions that feel right for them. I love teaching practical ways to nourish your body, prepare your mind, and build confidence for pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. I’m a pastors wife, mom to five, Disney lover, and herbal tea enthusiast. I can’t wait to support you on your journey!

I started this journey after difficulties with my own pregnancy, having miscarried in my second child at 20 weeks. I struggled with postpartum depression and breastfeeding and wanted to be by the side of other women so that they may feel kindness and support, secure, and loved if their experiences mirrored hers. I believes every birthing person deserves to be heard and to have someone who can help them advocate for themselves.

As a seasoned doula, birth advocate, and mother of nine children — six boys and a set of triplet girls — I bring a rare blend of clinical knowledge, lived experience, and intuitive understanding to every family I serve. My journey through nine pregnancies, each with its own lessons and challenges, has shaped the way I support mothers today. I know the emotional terrain of pregnancy, the physical demands of labor, and the sacred transformation that happens when a new life enters the world. My work is rooted in the belief that every mother deserves informed, compassionate, and culturally grounded care. Over the years, I have supported families across a wide range of birth experiences, always centering their voices, their choices, and their dignity. My approach blends evidence‑based education with the kind of wisdom that only comes from walking the path myself many times over. A core part of my philosophy is the importance of consistent, proactive prenatal care. I have seen firsthand how early support, education, and monitoring can reduce complications and lower the likelihood of medical inductions — especially those involving Pitocin. While Pitocin is a valuable medical tool when truly necessary, I help families understand how nurturing the body throughout pregnancy can support natural hormonal progression and increase the chances of spontaneous labor. My goal is to empower mothers with knowledge, confidence, and the tools they need to advocate for themselves long before labor begins. Through Royal Empress Doula Services, I serve families with a commitment to excellence, cultural sensitivity, and unwavering support. Whether I am guiding a first‑time mother, supporting a family through a high‑risk pregnancy, or helping a parent heal from a previous birth experience, I show up with the same steady presence that carried me through my own births. My mission is simple: to help families feel seen, supported, and strengthened — from the first prenatal visit to the first moments of life and beyond.

Hi! My name is Joricely, I am a certified Birth & Postparum Doula. Having birthed two children of my own in & out of the hospital system, I quickly discovered the challenges between expecting families and healthcare providers. My goal is to provide evidence based education so that the families I support feel confident in making informed decisions for themselves and their baby. I believe that birth is a sacred experience and it should be treated as such !

Hi, I’m Payton I’m a full spectrum doula who supports families through fertility, birth, postpartum, abortion, and loss. My heart work is helping women step into their innate power and knowledge so they can birth confidently and autonomously. In postpartum, I find joy in nurturing and nourishing mama so she can focus on healing and rediscovering herself. My goal is to bring back community care, traditional healing practices, and ancient wisdom.

Soy una Puertorriqueña que busca orientar y educar a la mujer embarazada y a su acompañante en cuanto al embarazo, parto, nacimiento y posparto. Reconociendo que el embarazo y el parto son un proceso natural y fisiologico en el cual la mujer y su bebe son los protagonistas. Sin embargo, la sociedad actual en la que vivimos ha establecido un 'Sistema' que le impone a la mujer procedimientos y protocolos rutinarios quitandole la confianza en ella misma e interfiriendo con la naturaleza del proceso. Actualmente existe un problema serio de salud publica y falta de recursos educativos llevando a una mayor incidencia de inducciones y cesareas. Me dirijo a la población Hispana con el proposito de romper los mitos y tabues en nuestra cultura Latina. Orientado, guiando, y educando a la mujer y su acompañante brindando las herramientas necesarias para que pueda tomar decisiones informadas en cuanto a su proceso. Creando y buscando la humanzacion de un parto respetado y comprometiendome con la Familia a ofrecer un servicio satisfactorio y de excelencia. Mi mision, es que la mujer sea la protagonista de su proceso, que sea ella quien tome las decisiones y que posea un grato recuerdo de esa maravillosa experiencia.

Hi! My name is Leah Kristin. I am a newly certified doula and a seasoned mother of 8. I am a mother to 5 boys and three triplet girls. Along my journey of motherhood, I have had hospital births, and home births. I have experienced epidural, natural births without medicine, c sections and vbacs. Through my experiences, I have gathered the insight needed to help assist laboring mothers and families with the greatest tools for success. I will assure your voice is clearly heard, supported and the birth plan is followed thoroughly to your liking and adjustments. I look forward to working with you. Best Wishes, Leah Sykes Certified Doula

Hello, my name is Sabia J. I am eager to assist you in your pregnancy and birth journey. You are not alone and I will be there every step of the way. I am currently accepting Humana and Simply Medicaid insurance.

My name is Susan. I am a certified Doula. I have had many experiences between homebirths, hospital and birthing centers. I am also a postpartum doula. I am a certified CPR Instructor for 11 years. I am a yoga trapeze Instructor and also have a CNA background since 1991. I am currently am a private home health provider. I also do overnight postpartum care of newborns. I have a passion for helping others and love all of my jobs. I find them all very rewarding. I am always trying to learn and stay on top of acquiring new knowledge.

A certified DONA Birth doula and birth photographer here to empower your mind and body during the birth process, teach and guide you through all the unknowns and questions you may have. I have the ability to document your sacred once in a lifetime journey as well. I’m here to educate, love, support you and partner through this new vulnerable and exciting time in this fast paced world. I am originally from the great state of CO and came to Florida last year were living the change and people as well. I look forward to services so many families here. I chose this work to help women avoid unnecessary birth traumas and fears.

My name is Keneda Lynch, MSN, BSW, RN, IBCLC, and I am the Lead Lactation Consultant at a local hospital and owner of Latch of Love Lactation Services. With years of experience supporting mothers and babies in both the hospital and home settings, my approach centers on nourishing the relationship between parent and child through evidence-based care, compassion, and realistic guidance. I believe every family deserves support that feels safe, judgment-free, and tailored to their unique feeding journey—whether that includes exclusive breastfeeding, combination feeding, pumping, or navigating early challenges. My philosophy is simple: empower parents with knowledge, meet them where they are, and walk alongside them with empathy and encouragement so they can feel confident, connected, and supported in the fourth trimester and beyond.

I am a certified postpartum and infant care doula, childbirth educator, certified lactation counselor and a placenta encapsulation specialist. I am passionate about nurturing parents through the tender weeks after birth. I am the mother of 3 beautiful children and through that experience my passion for doula work was ignited. I love to educate parents-to-be on childbirth and all things newborn care before baby arrives and then to be in the home with those families once baby is born. I offer support through listening, education, light housekeeping, sibling care, breastfeeding support and more.

I am a Christian Midwife, Holistic Practitioner, Doula, Lactation Counselor, Christian Childbirth Educator

Hello ! My name is Alyssa Thorne, I’m currently a birth doula and midwifery student obtaining my bachelor’s in science of nursing.

Hey there! My name is Brittany aka Bejay. I am a married mother of five children ranging from 16 years old to 18 months old. I am located in Tampa, Florida serving in the Hillsborough county and surrounding areas. I am currently a Birth & Postpartum & infant care doula! When I was 18 years old I attending nursing school. Labor and delivery was my FAVORITE unit but I knew that, that was not the way I wanted to help birthing people. As my own family grew my desire to have an out of hospital birth increased. With my fourth and fifth pregnancies I was able to fulfil those desires with my sister acting as my doula. With the level of care I received I knew that being a birth worker was where I could help! My heart is to provide help to all families alike. Walking, standing, or squatting (LOL) along side them on their beautiful journey! No birth is the exact same so I strive to be not only supportive but inclusive as well! In my free time I enjoy spending time with my wild and crazy family!

My passion and mission as a Birth Doula is to joyfully walk with pregnant women in their own personal birthing journey while empowering both mind and body. Through education, resources, and physical/emotional/spiritual support, I care for birthing families as a whole. We will prepare body and mind, we will learn to replace fear with strength, and we will actively take steps to achieve the birth YOU desire. I am honored to support women in this beautifully divine process and grateful to be living out my calling!

Hello! I’m Keona, also I’m known as 'GoddisKe,' (God is Key) I’m an dedicated Traditional Mideife, Herbslist Full Spectrum Doula. Mentor, Childbirth Educator, Pkancenta Encapsulator and much more. With a passion and life purpose in supporting families during all stages of fertility, pregnancy, birth, and beyond. Brining a wealth of experience and knowledge to ensure compassionate and empowering birthing experience for all. Trust me to guide you with care and expertise on your journey to parenthood.

Hi! My name is Mady, I am a single mom to a little boy. I have always dreamt of some day having a job helping people have the best birthing and laboring experience they could want. And I’m so excited to make that dream happen, for both of us! I am a newly certified doula, through DONA! I love all things pregnancy, labor and birth, and postpartum. I also do offer maternity, birth, and first 48 photography in addition to my doula services!

Greetings I am Ebony, a dedicated and compassionate doula committed to supporting you through pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. With a focus on personalized care, I strive to empower and guide you during this transformative journey, ensuring you feel confident, informed, and nurtured every step of the way.

Candice Enriquez is a certified clinical and transpersonal hypnotherapist, certified birth doula, and pranic healing practitioner. She has helped over 230 families prepare for and have mother directed birth experiences. Through her practice of over a decade, she has felt honored to help those she works with come more fully into their own embodied state of personal empowerment. During World Doula Week, 2015 Candice was recognized for her admirable work by the Tampa Bay Birth Network. She has spent countless hours helping women in childbirth and finds honor is holding space for miracles. With 500 hours of training in hypnosis, Candice brings a high level of expertise in her field that you can trust and feel safe with. She enjoys nature, kids, and pugs!