The dream is to empower YOU to advocate for YOURSELF. No one knows your body like you do. No one knows your baby like you do. I do the work, the research so that you go into birth fully prepared to make the birth you crave, happen! I also so fully believe that everyone, and I mean everyone… deserves this. So if we need to talk about pricing and/or a payment plan to make it happen. Please please bring that up. I’m a doula on the team at Great Lakes Doulas.

I am a lactation consultant (IBCLC) and RN who has worked in the mother-baby world since 1994. I have a very varied background spanning the hospital, pediatric offices, home visiting, WIC, and telehealth. For almost 30 years I've helped families from 1 hour old to 1+ year old, and look forward to helping you figure out your path forward with breastfeeding and/or pumping.

I am a birth doula with over 10 years experience. I help educate my clients about their options, and support their individual choices. Home birth, hospital birth, high risk, low risk, all birthing people deserve to know their options.

Hi there, I have 9 years of experience as a doula, feel free to check out my website for more information!

My name is Meghon! I'm a mom of 2 three and under, a c-section mama, home birth mama, formula mama, and exclusively breastfeeding mama! If there's one thing I take away from parenting, it's that it's a journey and there's a ton of right ways to do it. You're doing great! As a postpartum doula, I am committed to providing compassionate, nonjudgemental, and trauma informed care and guidance for mothers, partners, and families. I believe that the postpartum period deserves as much attention and care as pregnancy and birth, and I'm passionate about fostering an environment where families can thrive, grow, heal, and create lasting memories while they get to know their newest tiny bestie.

My name is Kimmi Schonhorst, and I am a full spectrum queer doula based in Grand Rapids, MI. I aim to provide trauma-informed, identity affirming care to clients. I began this work attending births, and now I focus of caring for new parents & new babies. I offer LGBTQ+ affirming Postpartum Doula Services, Childbirth Education, and Lactation Education. I also love creating pottery and stained glass, training and teaching partner acrobatics, and cuddling with my cats.

hi my name is Lanea. I am new to the birth world and enthusiastic to be here. I love birth work and I understand the importance behind that and the need for a doula in the labor world lol I’m proud that I have helped with a compassionate and driven mind women in their moment of need my goal is to make the experience everything that you need it to be.

Hi, I’m Makayla, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and Carseat Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. I started my journey practicing as a birth and postpartum doula. I am passionate about supporting mothers and families on their breastfeeding journeys. As a mother of two boys, I understand the unique challenges and joys that come with nurturing little ones. I’m here to provide expert guidance and compassionate care to help you and your baby thrive. Please email: makaylabowne@latchedmi.com and/or head to my website latchedmi.com for info and insurance coverage submission

I'm a West Michigan mom of four who married her high school sweetheart and runs on chocolate & peanut butter. As a health educator by degree, my desire to support & champion others flourishes every time I hear a birth story. This fascination I have for all things pregnancy, birth & postpartum that led me to become a doula stems from my own experience advocating for my birth wishes and learning to trust my intuition. I hope every birthing person I meet knows this - your birth experience matters, your intuition is mighty and I will always be your supporter.

As your doula it’s my goal to make sure you have the skills, education and support to make informed decisions on how to birth YOUR way. Certified as a DONA birth/postpartum doula, placenta encapsulation specialist, as well as a certified advanced trained doula & educator in VBaC births, my role is to educate, support and empower every individual and their support partner through their pregnancy, labor and postpartum. I incorporate SpinningBabies methods into my work and provide encouraging, judgment-free and continuous birth support that is unique to each client’s hopes and wants towards a healthy & satisfying birth experience. Some of my professional highlights including being voted a Top Provider in GRKids Best Of GR and serving as director for The Maternal Wellness Program. On the personal side, I am a mom to three amazing children – Malone, Beau & Jocelyn (twins!), and wife to a sweet “Kentucky Boy”. My introduction to motherhood was challenging. I struggled with infertility, postpartum depression/anxiety and a difficult first birth. All these moments in my life set me on my path and passion for birth & postpartum support, and maternal mental health.

A lot of my passion for educating and supporting parents with body feeding comes from my own experience. I had an incredible support system between my partner, my friends, and my birth team. I hope to be able to provide that same type of compassionate, gentle, and patient care for you and your family as well. I am committed to providing an accessible, inclusive, and peaceful environment for my clients as we figure out what tips, tricks, and resources might be helpful in your world as you feed your baby. I will provide a balance of emotional support, education, and problem solving to you and continue to be within reach as needed while you work to reach your feeding goals.

Hello! My name is Kim Ballinger. I am a postpartum doula located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. I completed training through DONA and am currently working on my certification. Becoming a new parent can be scary and overwhelming, that's where I come in! I am here to help and encourage you through your journey.

Meet Jamie Tulisiak – mama, doula, yogi, and big fan of empowering women. As a ProDoula trained Bed Rest and Postpartum & Infant Care Doula, and Certified Elite Birth Doula, Jamie loves walking alongside parents during pregnancy, the miracle of birth, and the amazing early stages of life––watching them gain confidence in their innate role as the perfect caregiver for their little one. In supporting them through their beautiful journey into motherhood, Jamie continues to be awed by the amazing strength of women. As a new mom herself, she is truly learning the power of non-judgmental female relationships during this time. We are stronger together! Aside from her work as a doula, Jamie is a registered yoga teacher, specializing in prenatal and postpartum yoga, and a freelance writer. She loves every single second of Michigan summers, her book club, tent camping, pub trivia, karaoke, and big, hairy pets – particularly the two cats and two dogs that have the humans outnumbered in her household. Jamie lives in Ottawa Hills with her husband and daughter.

I'm a Birth Doula specializing in hospital births. My degrees and careers in science and human anatomy and as a yoga practitioner, as well as being the mother of 3, help to inform my work as a doula. My biggest goal is to be a part of your birth team to help you safely and positively navigate your ideal hospital birth with my 4 years of experience and knowledge as a doula.

As a doula, Jen brings love and light, gentle friendship, personalized guidance, guaranteed sleep results, and sweet relief to the families she serves. Certified Elite through the Pro Doula Organization as a Labor Doula, Postpartum and Infant Care Doula as well as Infant Feeding Specialist, Jen also utilizes her training and certification as an Infant Sleep Consultant to offer multifaceted, research-based advice to all of her clients. It's Jen's greatest desire that families will fondly remember their "fourth trimester" as a time of joy, nurturing, and calm because of the guidance of Lighthouse Doulas.

Mary Piasecki is a seasoned birth doula with eight years of experience and over 126 births supported. Known for her calming presence, deep knowledge, and Christ-centered approach, Mary blends evidence-based care with compassionate, intuitive support. Families describe her as steady, empathetic, and genuinely invested in their birth experience. Whether offering hands-on comfort, helping navigate hospital systems, or empowering parents with clear information, Mary shows up fully for every family she serves. Her heart is to make each mother feel seen, supported, and strengthened—no matter how their birth story unfolds.

Hi all! I'm a pediatric nurse who takes care of babies through young adults! I have three years of experience, and newborns and infants are my favorite age range! I would love to be a helping hand with overnight care to allow parents to get their well-needed rest. I'm CPR-certified as well. In my free time, I like to enjoy nature, cook good food, and spend time with my family.

I am a holistic full spectrum doula, death doula, childbirth educator, and nanny. I care for folks during all life and reproductive experiences. I keep autonomy, evidence-based practices, and body-mind connection at the forefront of all of my services.

Servicing the Metro Detroit area and offering virtual support. Providing assistance for IVF journeys, birth, postpartum, and LGBT+ families. Dedicated to compassionate, competent care. Free services available for low-income families.

Hi, I’m Mason and I am a Dona trained birth and postpartum doula located in the Grand Rapids, MI. I’m a mom of two boys and a girl, and my own birth experiences, including an emergency C-section as a teen mom and two natural VBACs with minimal support led me to appreciate the power of advocacy and understanding evidence-based care. I believe in calm, respectful, and empowering support for the whole family and I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental space where parents feel more connected, heard, informed, and confident in their choices. In my free time, I enjoy being active with my kids, going to the beach or to our favorite sunset spots! As well as time in our single mom support groups.