Midwives & Home Birth Midwives Near Me in Lancaster, OH

I generally don't respond to requests through here, I can easily be found through various locations. My journey into midwifery started with the birth of my first child Oliana who was born by cesarean after planning a homebirth. That birth left me excited to be a mother but also confused about healing and breastfeeding. I had a lot of support in the postpartum including from our local ICAN (International Cesarean Awareness Network) chapter. Community was important in healing and building me up as a mother during my early parenting years and community is what drives me today. In 2009 I attended Birthing From Within training in Austin learning the art of mentoring new parents through the childbearing year. My youngest child Silas was born at home in 2011, I stepped back from birth work during my pregnancy and the years after he was born. I found I needed a lot of quiet contemplation during this time and he needed a lot of time with me. In 2014 I attended toLabor doula and activist training and started a midwifery apprenticeship with CHOICE. In 2018 I became a CPM (Certified Professional Midwife) specialized in out of hospital birth. I live in Columbus with my two children. We have a thriving backyard garden and are into composting and sustainable growing practices. I’m an avid reader and researcher. I try to keep up with current research around the pregnancy year and take multiple trainings a year to broaden my knowledge base. I support clients seeking homebirth and monitrice care in the Columbus, Ohio metro area and offer online coaching sessions to people who live outside of my radius of roughly an hour. I have a special interest in families planning a VBAC and HBAC (Vaginal/Home Birth After Cesarean). I am an Army veteran serving 4 years on active duty in Germany and 3 years in the reserves in Columbus. I have an undergraduate degree from Ohio State in Political Science and Women’s Studies (now Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies).

I am a Christian Functional Midwife serving birth in the home setting through the Mid-Ohio Valley and surrounding areas, including multiple Amish & Mennonite communities. I provide care through a Private Health Ministry which allows me to serve families the way they need and desire, through mutual and informed decision making. I have a holistic herbal and traditional approach to midwifery support with a focus in life-long health through Functional Wellness, pre-conception fertility balancing, and advanced midwifery skills. One of the most beautiful transformations to witness is a family that desires loving support, is ready to implement information shared, and experiences the deep impact that accepting autonomous responsibility has on the spiritual journey. I led perinatal education classes as well as a Breastfeeding & Birth Support group in the MOV for over 10 years while occasionally providing doula services prior to transitioning to midwifery care in 2018. I have attended over 200 births; over 150 as the primary midwife since 2020.

Hi, I’m Dorothy from Shreve, OH. I am privileged to support mothers looking to have a natural birth at home. I am a NARM Certified Professional Midwife who is a follower of Jesus, with both home and international clinical experience. The miracle of birth always brings me back to the greatness of our God and the heroism of motherhood. Learn more and find my bio on the website. Check out my website! https://www.bloomingrosebirth.net/#

I am the owner and Primary Certified Professional Midwife and Doula of N.E.A.R To You Midwifery & Doula Services ltd. I am the mother of 4 and Granmmie to 5 precious grandchildren. I am passionate about providing a holistic approach to your health and well being at all stages of your reproductive cycle. Birth is a normal and natural process. It is vital that we respect the normal physiology of childbirth. Every birthing family deserves evidence based care in a compassionate environment. Your desires and wishes for a joyous and empowering birth experience must be respected. Birth is a life transforming experience. It is an honor and privilege to be welcomed into your lives.

Jasmine Wagster | Founder of Labor and Love Midwifery & Fourth Trimester Services Jasmine Wagster is a traditional homebirth midwife and the founder of Labor and Love Midwifery and Fourth Trimester Services, serving families across Northeast Ohio. With experience supporting over 500 births, Jasmine has dedicated her life’s work to caring for mothers through one of the most powerful and vulnerable seasons of their lives. Through Labor and Love Midwifery, Jasmine provides personalized, holistic, and hands-on care throughout pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum—centering each woman’s autonomy, intuition, and unique birth experience. Her approach is rooted in trust, education, and deep respect for the natural process of birth. Recognizing that support should not end after birth, Jasmine created Fourth Trimester Services to continue that care into postpartum. Built on the belief of “mothering the mother,” Fourth Trimester Services offers in-home support including postpartum doulas, lactation guidance, newborn care, rest support, nutrition, and holistic recovery services—ensuring mothers are seen, supported, and cared for as they heal and transition. Families interested in postpartum support can easily access Fourth Trimester Services directly through Labor and Love Midwifery, where a link to the services is provided, or by visiting fourthtrimesterservice.com. Jasmine’s work bridges the gap between birth and postpartum, creating a seamless continuum of care that prioritizes both the physical and emotional well-being of mothers. Her mission is simple but powerful: to make sure no mother feels alone, overlooked, or unsupported. Through both organizations, Jasmine is not just providing services—she is building a community where mothers are nurtured, respected, and truly cared for.

I am a Certified Professional Midwife, Certified International Midwife, Licensed Midwife, Certified Labor Doula, Certified Lactation Specialist, university educator, published author, and researcher with over 1,000 births attended. I am now mostly retired from midwifery practice and accept repeat midwifery clients only. I am currently accepting new clients for birth support at Summa Health in Akron. Occasionally, I will consider support at another hospital. If you would like to discuss this possibility, please feel free to send me a message here or via my website. I have supported families as a doula for many years, beginning prior to midwifery school and continuing throughout my midwifery career. I bring the knowledge of a midwife and the presence of a doula, walking with you from early pregnancy through those tender first weeks postpartum. I intentionally limit my calendar so that when your labor begins, I am fully rested and able to focus entirely on you. I am a wife, a mother of four, mother-in-law, and a proud grandmother of two. I know firsthand how much this season of life matters, and I would be honored to be part of yours.

Natatia Peterson, a lifelong resident of Stark County, recently completed her studies at the National Midwifery Institute in January 2024. Her unwavering commitment to addressing healthcare disparities within African American and other marginalized communities is evident in her current role as the Founder and Owner of yourWOMBllc Holistic Midwifery and Doula Services, where she serves as a Direct Entry Midwife. Actively pursuing her Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) certification, Natatia is positioned to drive significant advancements in the field of midwifery. Natatia holds a Master’s Degree in Education with a specialization in Family and Consumer Sciences from the University of Akron. As a certified Family Self Sufficiency Specialist, she brings a wealth of experience in working with low-income and underserved communities. Her role as the Health and Wellness Coordinator at the Alliance for Children and Families since October 2020 underscores her unwavering dedication to enhancing the well-being of those in need. With over six years of experience as a DONA-certified birth and postpartum doula, Natatia has played a pivotal role in providing essential support to expectant mothers and families. Her active involvement as a member of the Alliance Family Health Centers Board of Directors and Strategic Planning Committee highlights her commitment to improving maternal health outcomes and increasing access to quality care. Furthermore, her esteemed memberships in the Black Midwives Alliance and the Birth and Breastfeeding Leadership Institute showcase her dedication to advancing the fields of human lactation and midwifery. Beyond her professional accomplishments, Natatia holds certifications as a Red Cross Certified First Aid and CPR Instructor, Certified Children's Vision Screener, SOARS Works Representative, Fourth Trimester Fitness Instructor, Lamaze certified childbirth educator, prenatal yoga instructor and is certified in Mental Health First Aid. Natatia has been happily married to her husband, Darryl, for over 14 years, and together they are proud parents of four children: Darryl III, Darryn, Daylon, and Dior. In her leisure time, she enjoys supporting her children in their sports activities.

My name is Hannah Shaw and I am a traditional Christian midwife. My passion is to serve women in the childbearing years. What started as a desire to help reduce unnecessary cesareans, turned into a journey to help all women feel empowered by their birth experiences. Giving women informed choice, so that way we can change the narrative on birth one generation at a time.

I am a *full-spectrum* Birthkeeper serving Braxton & surrounding areas. I prefer to keep my travel within an hour's radius but am often still able to travel a 2-3 hour range for the right fit; based on service agreements already in place. As a free birth mama, I support those making the best choices for their families. I will ALWAYS support and encourage the right to *Informed* consent AND denial. Many will say that we shouldn't let our own personal bias determine our services. I disagree. I think it is what makes us better supports for those that need us. I have dedicated almost half my life to self-study in all things natural living: Holistic Health, Biological Parenting, Psychophysiological Birth. It is my greatest passion to provide this valuable information as needed so you can take the reigns in creating healthier lives for yourself and your family.

Licensed midwife offering home and planned hospital transfer care. Jennifer has 17 years of experience in the field of midwifery. I'm experienced with singleton, twin, breech, and vbac deliveries. I love the autonomy and intimacy that a small practice brings for me and for my clients. I typically only take on 2 clients per month.

I'm a CPM offering midwifery services and home birth attendance in the greater Sandusky area. I'll attend births up to an hour away and see clients in my home office in Sandusky.

As a full spectrum birth worker, and student midwife, I blend evidence based care with perinatal social work, intuitive, ancestral, and holistic wisdom. My mission is to restore sacred care and rites of passage, by providing culturally rooted, spiritually aligned and trauma informed support to black mothers, indigenous women, and families. I specialize in healing bundles, and customized services to support every path of wellness.

Hello! My name is Staci and I am a homebirth midwife. We, my husband and 4 children, have lived in NEOHIO for about 7 years. As a homebirth midwife we are eager to to learn about the family and what moves them to birth at home. We walk with the family throughout pregnancy and give as much information as we can get our hands on to share with them so they can make informed decisions about their birth care. We do all of our visits and care in home. We spend an hour or more if needed at each visit. We cherish this time of intimacy. Health, through food, exercise, and herbs, is our utmost focus. We are continually trying to learn and grow and share with our clients all we can. Some clients prefer to have co-care with an OB OR nurse midwife while others want nothing to do with any hospital care (unless a case of transport). We love to customize our care to our individual families.

Hello! I’m Donna the midwife. I provide services for holistic minded families seeking individualized care. I am a certified professional midwife and North American registry of midwives preceptor. I love training student midwives through the apprenticeship model. I have 6 kiddos, 5 of which were born at home with midwives. Reach out if you are considering midwifery care, a home birth, or water birth, or VBAC. Hope to hear from you soon!

I love helping women understand and awaken to their own power in birth. Babies profoundly benefit from their mothers feeling a sense of empowerment and freedom throughout pregnancy, birth and postpartum. During this meaningful and normal physiological process, there is a hormonal orchestra that helps both mom and baby to dance and shift their way into each other's arms. My goal is to protect this space, offering a balance of privacy vs suggestions and guidance. Part of my expertise lies in recognizing and distinguishing normal from abnormal during pregnancy, birth and postpartum. It is an honor and privilege to walk beside families in their childbearing seasons and adjust care to fit individual needs.

Hello everyone my name is Abdelrahman Ahmed I am a holistic and spiritual doula with medical education so I am ready to bridge the gap between the two worlds if you want professional doula support you can contact me And if you want pain free non pharmacological birth experience like never before you can also contact me I am the best and cheapest doula on the market don’t forget to give me a try

Hello, I am Jeaonna a traditional homebirth midwife and doula. I come from a long line of birth keepers and decided to continue that legacy. I have been a doula for 20 years and a midwife since 2020.

I’m Lea. A wife, mother, and birth doula (DONA trained). Long before I found birth work, I found myself drawn to supporting women through transformation. I began my career as a fitness coach after spending years healing my own relationship with my body and food. As I learned and grew, it became deeply meaningful to help other women navigate their own journeys with confidence and self-trust. Over time, I felt called to go deeper. I continued my education and began working with women through mindset and trauma-informed healing. My passion became helping women reconnect with themselves, uncover who they truly were beneath the noise, and step into the next chapter of their lives with intention. That work eventually led me to host transformational retreats in Costa Rica, guiding women through some of the most meaningful seasons of growth and change. Then came my own transformation: motherhood. After experiencing pregnancy, birth, and postpartum for myself, everything clicked into place. My doula played such an important role in my journey, and becoming a mother changed me in ways I never could have anticipated. Looking back, I can see that every chapter of my work had been preparing me for this one. Birth is about so much more than having a baby. It is a threshold. A crossing-over. A moment that asks something of you and leaves you forever changed. Supporting women through that transformation feels like the most natural expression of everything I’ve ever cared about. It is an incredible privilege to walk alongside families during one of the most vulnerable, powerful, and life-changing experiences they will ever have. My hope is that I can be the doula who helps you cross the threshold into the next version of yourself.

Hello! I'm Lauren Coulardot, a DONA International Birth Doula and the founder of Birthing with Lauren LLC, located in Logan Ohio, serving a 70-mile radius in Central & Southeast Ohio. I am dedicated to providing continuous support to all families Whether you are planning a medicated, unmedicated, or surgical birth, I bring professional training and a calming presence to the birth space, ensuring you have the information and encouragement needed to make the best decisions for your body and your baby. Prior to becoming a Birth Doula, I spent years working in Early Childhood Education. This professional background gave me a unique perspective on family dynamics and child development, reinforcing the truth that supporting children begins with supporting their parents. I realized that a positive start could make a world of difference, which inspired me to shift my focus to the birth room. I am deeply passionate about supporting others and look forward to being there to walk with you through your journey. Support is just a click away!

Hello! I'm Mandee, the owner of "She Must Be Loved Doula Services" My name "Mandee" translates to “she must be loved” or “worthy of love,” which inspired the title of my christian based private doula practice: She Must Be Loved Doula Services. I firmly believe that every mother deserves to feel cherished throughout her journey into motherhood, from preparation to the birthing experience and beyond. While I value the moments spent with newborns, my primary focus is on supporting and uplifting mothers. Although I am newer to the role of a doula -I believe I bring valuable insights derived from my doula training that acquired through the "A woman who serves" doula training program, virtual and in-person care I've provided, as well as my personal experiences as a mother of three daughters. My first daughter was born in London, England; my second in Boston, Massachusetts; and my third in Dublin, Ohio. Throughout this journey, I have been fortunate to receive prenatal midwifery care, with my first daughter delivered by midwives and, continued midwifery support for my subsequent children. The knowledge I gained from this experience was invaluable. Unfortunately, my exceptional midwife could not attend the birth of my second daughter, and I was cared for by an OBGYN. This experience taught me the vital importance of receiving love and compassion from your care provider during childbirth. Despite feeling mistreated by the OBGYN in Boston, I recognize my inherent worthiness of love and compassion, which I strive to extend to others. My third daughter was also delivered with the assistance of an OBGYN here in Ohio. That experience was notably more positive because I found my voice, and my husband and I became strong advocates for my needs and desires. I have learned a lot from my birthing experiences, both overseas and in the United States. I am dedicated to ensuring that other women have the best possible birthing experience. A mother must feel loved to foster a positive and empowering environment. The four pillars of doula support include physical support, emotional support, informational support, and advocacy. Additionally, I aspire to introduce a fifth pillar that holds special significance for me: spiritual support. I will earnestly pray for you, your baby, your family, and your birth experience throughout this transformative journey. God Bless, Mandee Rohn