Find a Doula Near Me in Lakewood, WA

Darlene Charise is a holistic birth and postpartum doula, herbalist, and womb wellness practitioner dedicated to supporting families through one of life’s most sacred transitions birth and the postpartum journey. Born in Portland, Oregon and now rooted in the Pacific Northwest, Darlene brings a nurturing blend of compassion, cultural awareness, and holistic wisdom to every family she serves. Her passion for birthwork was born from personal experience, first as a single mother raising her daughter with the help of her village, and later as a grandmother supporting her own daughter through birth and postpartum. These moments deepened her understanding of how vital community, rest, and holistic care are for mothers and families. Through her practice, Womb & Root, Darlene weaves together evidence-based education, ancestral healing traditions, herbal support, and emotional nourishment. Her mission is to help families feel seen, supported, and empowered honoring the body’s natural wisdom and restoring the sacred village of care every family deserves. Please view my reviews on DoulaMatch: https://doulamatch.net/profile/37085/darlene-johnson

RN-led care for fertility, birth, postpartum, and lactation. At Compass Doula & Lactation, I offer compassionate, evidence-based support for every stage of your reproductive journey. As a Registered Nurse, Certified Lactation Counselor, and experienced birth and postpartum doula, I provide personalized care that blends clinical knowledge with nurturing, hands-on guidance. Whether you’re trying to conceive, preparing for labor, recovering after birth, or navigating breastfeeding, I’m here to support you with expertise, empathy, and respect.

I love my job! Supporting parents through labor, birth and postpartum is amazing, and rewarding, and what I feel called to do. I am a birth and postpartum doula, as well as a childbirth educator and a lactation educator. Having an understanding of your options is a big part of preventing birth trauma. Educating parents about how they can better navigate their labor and the medical system is a big part of what I do. I support folks emotionally, physically, with information/resources, and with advocacy (and photo documentation of their labor). We usually have some fun too!

I practice trauma informed, perinatal, birth, and postpartum support for all birthing bodies, couples, single and single by choice parents, adoptive parents, and families on their surrogacy journeys. My support is queer competent, weight inclusive and intersectional, and it is always my priority to support people getting the care that helps them feel safe and seen, essential to the health and wellness of both baby and family. I know first hand how beautiful, challenging and exhausting childbirth and parenting is, and I come with a wealth of personal and professional experience to share with you.

Hey, I'm Ashley, and I'm thrilled you're here. I am deeply passionate about supporting families through the journey of fertility, pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. My interest in birth stems from personal experiences and challenges, which sparked a dedication to self-advocacy and evidence-based practices. I believe in empowering you with the knowledge to make informed decisions and feel confident in your choices. Whether you're considering a home birth, birth center, or hospital delivery, I am here to provide guidance and support tailored to your needs. I approach my work with a holistic perspective and a touch of humor—I've even been known to bring some dance moves to the delivery room if there's a killer playlist! I live off the Puget Sound with my daughter and two dogs. I'm passionate about being outdoors, enjoy endurance sports, have a soft spot for animals, and enjoy adding a bit of spice to life when called for. Let's connect—I'm here to help and excited to be part of your journey.

I am a Birth Doula, an expert in body balancing for pregnancy birth and post-partum, (Body Ready Method Pro), a Breathwork Facilitator and a Herbalist. I am new to bornbir but not new to being a Doula! Check out my website for google reviews. I specialize in nervous system regulation through breathwork and body balancing. I have a deep understanding of the connection between breath health and nervous system health. When you can utilize these two things for your pregnancy, labor and post partum you will change your entire life. Your nervous system is the driver and unless you become present with it and understand how to speak with it- your intuition will always take a back seat to your stress, anxiety and fears. My goal is to help dissolve your fears and get you in FLOW by learning how to hear your intuition!

Hello my name is Amberlynn Jones. I am 28 years old and a mom to three beautiful children. I am a military spouse happily married for six years to my husband Benjamin. I am a Certified Birth Doula and Childbirth Education based in Tacoma, WA. As a doula I believe that pregnancy and childbirth are a natural processes that should be celebrated and supported. My approach to care is client-centered, and I am committed to helping women and their families have safe, positive, and empowering birth experiences. No matter what you want your birth to look like I am there to support you through it all. In my free time I love baking sourdough and spending time with my little ones.

Hello! I am available for postpartum doula work, as well as childbirth photography and nannying.

Hello! My name is Sheilena and I am a full spectrum doula, birth photographer, placenta specialist, herbalist, student midwife and lactation educator. I serve families in the Puget Sound area and pride myself on taking a whole person and holistic approach when supporting my clients, balancing natural/physiological methods with western medicine. Each client gets an individualized approach as I use my variety of skills, experience and knowledge to support them in ways that feels best to them, but still encompasses advocacy, physical and emotional support, education and more.

Hi! I'm El and I have a birth doula certification from the Center for Indigenous Midwifery in WA state. Pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum is something that I've always been passionate about. Since my 3 years in working in at a youth behavioral health facility, I found that helping people is something that drives me at my core. Mental health is very important to me, and I think it should be for you too! I'm an open book, I find it's best to have good relationship and rapport before diving into more in depth conversations. Let's get to know each other! http://elssafehavenofbirth.my.canva.site

My mission is to offer support throughout your journey by offering many services to enhance not only your parental bonding but to give families the opportunity to rebuild themselves physically, mentally, and emotionally. I currently serve as a birth assistant, birth doula, placenta encapsulator, and herbalist!

Hello! I’m Blake Shirk, the founder of Three Moons Nurture and Care. My mission is to support families through compassionate childcare and doula services in Tacoma, WA. My journey into this field began when I was exploring my career options and discovered a passion for nannying. This experience ignited my desire to help families, leading me to expand my knowledge in pregnancy and birth with the guidance of a doula mentor. Currently, I’m working towards my birth doula certification through DONA while continuing to provide nurturing childcare and postpartum care. I believe in fostering a safe and empowering environment for both parents and children, with a focus on kindness, communication, and education. The combination of offering childcare and birth services has been an incredibly rewarding journey. I’ve always been a people person, motivated by the desire to be of service, and I feel fortunate to have found that through my work. I am dedicated to being a trusted partner in your parenting journey, from pregnancy through childhood. I look forward to connecting with you and supporting your family!

Pronouns she/her. I am a BiPOC full spectrum doula, childbirth educator, community lactation specialist, & I encapsulate placentas. As a mother of two that did not setup support I didn’t realize I needed, I became a birthworker to educate, support, and help empower families through their transitions. For more info please take a look at my website beehearddoula.com

My approach is simple. I passionately believe every family deserves to have the BEST and most comprehensive care that starts with pregnancy, follows through birth and continues as your family grows. As a doula since 2008, I have built my career striving to provide complete care that respects your family in all aspects to help you along your journey as a growing family.

I’m Shelby (she/her), queer first-time mama who sees a huge need for postpartum care. Providing postpartum preparation and postpartum doula care from birth-one year.

I am a married mother of 3 and understand that moms need support. My heart is geared towards the emotional support and well being of new and expectant parents. So you don't feel alone.

Hello, I’m Leah! I am a certified Birth & Postpartum Doula serving Tacoma, Seattle Wa, and surrounding areas. I am also a photographer and have multiple packages to choose from, ranging from birth doula, to Birth Doula & Birth Photography! Checkout my website for more information!

Hello I have been a birth doula for 5 years. I am a vet, mom of 7 and an Army wife. I love bonding and watching moms experience true empowerment in the birth room no matter what that looks like to them.

HI I’m Vanessa, Bronx-born, now based in WA, and I’m passionate about supporting, educating, and empowering families through one of the most important moments of their lives: birth. As an Afro-Latina birth doula and spiritual healer, I believe birth deserves to be treated with care, respect, advocacy, and real support; not fear or pressure. I completed my Birth Doula Workshop Training through the Simkin Center at Bastyr University in July 2023, where I gained the hands-on training and knowledge to support families through pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum care. My approach is equal parts nurturing and no-nonsense. I’m here to make sure you feel informed, supported, and heard every step of the way. Whether that means helping you navigate the hospital system, offering emotional support during labor, providing comfort measures, or simply reminding you that your voice matters. I’m in your corner. Always. I believe birth is sacred, powerful, and deeply personal. Every parent deserves to feel safe, respected, and empowered while bringing life into this world. My role is to hold space for you, advocate for you when needed, and help you move through this experience with confidence, strength, and peace of mind. At the end of the day, I bring both heart and real-life energy into this work. I’m not just here to “look supportive” in the background. I’m here to support you for real. We’re going to get through this together.

Hey! I'm Olivia. I am a trained birth doula and certified postpartum doula. I am currently only offering postpartum care. I have lived all over Washington and absolutely love it here! I feel so privileged live here and to serve this beautiful state and its people. I would love to get to know you and discuss how I can best serve you through this transition in your life!