How Much Does a Midwife or Home Birth Midwife Cost in Lakewood, OH?

Marlene Morris is a spiritual black birth-worker with compassion, dedication, and advocacy; she serves her community near and afar. She is based in Cleveland, OH; however, she has attended over 200 births in five other states and five other countries, including Virginia, Minnesota, Arizona, Alabama, Ghana, London, Ethiopia,  Kenya, and Senegal.

Hello! My name is Tierra , and I’m a 20-year-old black doula passionate about supporting families during one of the most transformative times in their lives. I believe in the power of connection, education, and empowerment, and I’m dedicated to providing emotional, physical, and informational support to birthing individuals and their loved ones. As a doula, I aim to create a safe and nurturing environment where families can feel confident and informed about their choices. I’m committed to advocating for diverse voices in birth and promoting holistic practices that honor cultural traditions. Outside of my doula work, I enjoy reading, and singing, which help me stay grounded and inspired. I’m excited to be part of this journey with families, helping them navigate their unique paths to parenthood!

Hello everyone! My name is Tamieka Penman, and I like to go by The Vocal Doula. I am new to the birthing community and excited to begin supporting families in the Cleveland, Ohio area. Advocacy, education, and empowerment are at the heart of the care I provide. As The Vocal Doula, my mission is to help every birthing person feel heard, respected, and confident throughout their pregnancy, birth, and postpartum journey. Whether you’re preparing for your first birth or adding to your growing family, I am here to walk alongside you — offering emotional support, evidence-based information, and a strong voice for your wishes and needs. I believe every family deserves to feel powerful and supported during this transformative time. I look forward to connecting with you and being part of your beautiful journey!

Hi! I’m Kristen Bindel. I’m a dedicated Birth Doula, Postpartum Doula and Lactation Counselor who has devoted her career to supporting families in the Cleveland area during the transformative journey of childbirth and Postpartum. I provide invaluable assistance, both emotional and physical, to expectant families navigating the challenges and joys of labor and early parenthood. Additionally, my expertise as a Lactation Counselor offers guidance to new parents in establishing and maintaining breastfeeding, ensuring both parent and baby start their journey with optimal health and connection. I am committed to holistic well-being and empowering families during their most precious moments.

My name is Lexx J! I am here to help your beautiful seed blossom! I am a certified perinatal, birth and postpartum doula. I also offer breastfeeding support along with many other services. I am passionate about birth work because each and every time a baby is born, so is a mother. My goal is to not only educated and support, but also help create and achieve ideal birthing plans and goals that will allow my client to be comfortable, happy and excited about the journey and overall experience!

Hi! I’m Jena, a holistic birth doula serving greater Cleveland and Northeast Ohio. I believe that everyone deserves a birth experience where they feel respected, heard, safe, and empowered. I am an inclusive and affirming doula for all people and families. I believe that everyone who wants a doula should have one. You deserve all the support! Birth is a transformation, an event that has a lifelong impact. As a holistic doula, I believe that pregnancy can be a sacred time to connect with our intuition and our whole selves. I believe that our bodies know how to give birth, and as a supportive guide, I will encourage you to tap into your inner source of power. I am a yoga teacher, and I teach prenatal yoga weekly. As your doula I include a one on one prenatal yoga session. My yoga practice helped me so much during pregnancy, and I love to share what helped me with others! Additionally, I am a placenta encapsulation specialist. This is a wonderful way to nourish and restore postpartum, and I love helping birthing people to feel their best!

Brianna was born to be a doula. For as long as she can remember she had one goal; she wanted to nurture and support a child of her own. Becoming a mom was everything to her. As she grew, her “need to nurture” placed her on an educational path toward social work with a counseling Major, but, after the birth of her own daughter, it was doula work and teaching childbirth education that spoke the loudest to her. Brianna holds the following prestigious certifications: ProDoula Certified Labor Doula Doulaversity TENS Certification Additionally, Brianna is a ProDoula Pre-Certified Childbirth Educator and is excited to complete certification by Dec. 2021. Brianna also earned, and maintains Red Cross CPR/AED/FirstAid Certification. When working with clients, Brianna reminds them to give themselves grace; to listen to their bodies and offer themselves the same patience they would give to some else if they were having a baby. Brianna opened her doula business in 2020 and has never been more personally, or professionally rewarded. Admittedly, she loves taking care of others and quite frankly… She’s really good at it! When not working with clients, Brianna loves to explore the Metroparks in her area with her family. Brianna supports families in the Cleveland and Northeastern Ohio areas and is thrilled at the opportunity to support yours!

I believe that as humans we must be “Healthy & Whole” physically, mentally and emotionally. This mantra should apply to expectant mothers as well. Black mothers especially have a higher maternal mortality rate than any other race. My mission is to help close the gap on this disparity so everyone on this journey is left feeling healthy and whole. My personal journey of both pregnancy loss and carrying full term pregnancies was the catalyst that led me to become a birth doula. My Sweet Cadence Doula Services is here to empower, support and educate those who are in their pregnancy journey by creating a space so each birthing person can birth with knowledge and confidence.

Hi! I am a Certified Full-Spectrum Doula. I believe in being a client’s village by providing emotional and physical support, as well as resources.

Hello Everyone, my name is Celeste I’m a birth Doula and O.R tech located in Cleveland Ohio I also travel some traveling. All the facets of birth are my joy and passion. Coming from a background of child care, I believe every momma and baby deserves an incredible experience. One filled with love, joy, excitement, peace and calmness. My practice provides a judgmental free zone for all parents seeking information, and emotional support. In my free time I love playing with my grandchildren, and surrounding myself with friends, family, and a lot of peaceful me time.

I am a labor support specialist—“doula”—who is with you during childbirth to help you stay calm and comfortable as you move through your birthing process, give you information about your care and help you achieve your goals. My Background, Education and Philosophy I am Imani Abdul-Zahir. I was born and raised in the inner city of Cleveland Ohio. I am a doula with 27 years of experience and was trained by Birthing Beautiful Communities (a 501c3 non-profit). My philosophy about birth is that it is a normal bodily function governed by biological and psychological mechanisms, and is not a medical condition. Many communities of color have historically been built and maintained around the concept of “it takes a village”. Caring for mother and baby throughout pregnancy and during childbirth is essential for successful societies. Those with knowledge, experience and expertise have an obligation to educate, support and assist. My core values are commitment, compassion, & knowledge. I have a strong commitment to serving the needs of pregnant people in our community through compassion and evidence-based practices. My priorities as a doula are four, to ensure, educate, reassure & elevate. 1. to ensure that my clients receive the best hands-on care, comfort, and assistance during pregnancy, labor, delivery, and recovery. 2. to educate my clients regarding pregnancy, labor, delivery & recovery as well as what they may expect from hospitals and medical staff. Also to provide connections and access to other beneficial resources. 3. to reassure clients that their birth is their own and they have what they need, within themselves, and at their disposal to secure a healthy, safe and positive birth experience. 4. to help elevate clients above their fears, insecurities & expectations using positive encouragement and emotional support. My goals are to help reduce the maternal and infant mortality rate, to help people to have the safest, healthiest birth possible, and to restore a sense of well being to those who are childbearing through careful postpartum care. The first step in getting you the support you deserve is to schedule an intake meeting. During the intake meeting, I will answer any questions you might have, learn about your family needs and how I can best support you.

Hi, I’m Luna! I’m a birth doula and a mom of four with one more little one on the way. My own experiences with motherhood are a huge part of why I became a doula. I know firsthand what it feels like to go through pregnancy and even give birth without the village and support every mother deserves. That experience inspired me to become the kind of support I once needed myself. I’m passionate about making sure moms feel heard, cared for, loved, and never alone throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Breastfeeding support is one of my specialties, and I especially love helping families after birth—whether that means breastfeeding guidance, emotional support, newborn care, or simply making sure mom is taking care of herself too. Outside of doula work, I love spending time with my children and watching them learn, grow, and become their own little people. Motherhood has taught me so much about patience, compassion, advocacy, and the importance of having someone in your corner. My goal as your doula is to be part of your village and create a safe, judgment-free space where you feel confident, supported, and genuinely cared for before, during, and after birth.

I'm a birth and postpartum doula supporting families in Northeast Ohio. I specialize in helping first-time parents discover the joy in childbirth. I'm also a mom and wife.

Hi everyone! My name is Nora Frankeny and I am an experienced women's health nurse based in Bay Village, Ohio. I have four years of labor and delivery experience and can assist with labor support, advocacy, lactation, and postpartum support.

Jess is a DTI trained full spectrum doula. Jess provides in-home, compassionate support for families into the 4th trimester. As a queer, neurodivergent mother of two, she is uniquely qualified with her training to care for all people on their birth journey. Jess strives to normalize birth and postpartum experiences by sharing evidence-based education and providing empathetic, calm and non-judgemental presence in the postpartum recovery. Jess’s own birth stories inspire and inform her doula work. It is her passion to help parents navigate the transformative process from birth to postpartum with knowledge, coping strategies, bravery and resilience. In her free time Jess is a fiber artist, volunteers with Colors+, is a budding gardener and has a tiny arboretum House plants.

Hello, my name is Brianna Jones and I am a full spectrum doula located in Cleveland. I am certified via the board of nursing and Medicaid Ohio. I am a lactation and breastfeeding peer support specialist, currently providing perinatal care and postpartum up until 2 years old. I provide appointment support, grocery shopping assistance, cohosting for events and planning, as well as light housekeeping services.

Hi, I’m Simone, I’m a Registered Nurse, Birth Doula, and proud Cleveland native with a passion for helping women feel informed, supported, and empowered throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. I believe every mother deserves to have an advocate who helps her feel heard, respected, and confident in her birth experience. After the birth of my daughter, I realized how important compassionate birth support truly is. My own experience inspired me to help other women have opportunities, education, and support during labor that I wish I had received. My Mission • Educate • Empower • Advocate • Support • Celebrate every birth story How We’ll Prepare Together I’ll help you… ✔ Build your birth plan ✔ Prepare your partner ✔ Navigate labor with confidence ✔ Understand your options ✔ Feel supported every step of the way Thank you for allowing me to be apart of such a meaningful chapter in your life. I can’t wait to meet you and your growing family.

Angel Wauthier is a Perinatal Health & Wellness Professional who helps women prepare for a better birth, a stronger start to breastfeeding, and a healthier pregnancy through holistic education, natural therapies, and compassionate coaching rooted in a naturopathic approach with a focus on preventing and reducing complications naturally. Her expertise includes high-risk low intervention vaginal births, VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean), and neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) support as well as Lactation Support. Angel has supported over 100 families and attended more than 35 births as a birth doula. Her educational background includes a Certificate in Health & Wellness from Arizona State University, a Certificate in Community Health Work from The Ohio State University, and a Certificate in Women’s Entrepreneurship from Cornell University. She is a Certified Lactation Counselor, Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator, and Certified Birth Doula. She holds credentials as a Certified Body Ready Method® Pro, Microbirth Approved Provider, Registered Kangaroula, Spinning Babies® Certified Parent Educator, and Certified Community Health Worker. She is BLS and NRP certified, trained in Perinatal Mental Health, and trained as a postpartum doula through DONA International. Currently she is pursuing advanced training as a Midwife Assistant, Craniosacral Therapist, Clinical Herbalist, Clinical Aromatherapist, and Traditional Naturopathic Doctor. Angel Wauthier host the podcast The Birth Rebel Podcast

Hello birthing families. My name is Alicia and I have been doing birth work intermittently for about 4 years. I have attended over 10 births in the hospital and home environment. I most recently have been working with a home birth midwife in CA as a birth assistant. I do have doula training through BEST and will be repeating doula training in July. I am also beginning the process of becoming certified as a postpartum doula and newborn care specialist. I am also a mother of 8 with plenty of newborn care experience. I also spent 18 years working as a registered nurse prior to deciding to invest fully into the birthing arena. I look forward to connecting with you.

I’m a doula, herbalist, mom of nine, permaculturist and preschool teacher. I love to help and be a support to others.