Lena "lady l." Dickerson - Birth & Postpartum Doula

About Lena "lady l."

Good Day! My name is Lena "Lady L." Dickerson. I am a full-spectrum doula, social work professional, and community advocate serving Indianapolis and surrounding communities. Joyful Services is a Biblical-based organization, and my work is rooted in my faith in Jesus Christ. This foundation guides how I serve individuals and families through compassion, integrity, advocacy, excellence, and genuine care. I provide prenatal, birth, postpartum, bereavement, and end-of-life support, along with education, resource connection, and family-centered guidance. My goal is to help individuals and families feel informed, empowered, supported, and cared for as they navigate life's most meaningful transitions.

Availability

Taking new clients

Due Oct 2026 – Aug 2027

Confirmed 5 weeks ago

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Birth & Postpartum Doula packages and pricing

Birth Doula Support Package

Comprehensive birth doula support designed to help families feel prepared, informed, and supported throughout pregnancy and childbirth. Services may include prenatal consultations, birth planning support, continuous labor support, advocacy, educational resources, and postpartum follow-up. My approach is rooted in Biblical principles and family-centered care while honoring your individual birth preferences and goals.

$1,500 USD · Flat rate

Postpartum Support Package

Personalized postpartum support focused on recovery, newborn adjustment, emotional well-being, family transition, infant care education, resource connection, and encouragement during the fourth trimester.

$45 USD · Per hour

Virtual Birth & Parenting Support

Virtual consultations for pregnancy preparation, birth planning, postpartum preparation, resource navigation, and parenting support. Ideal for families seeking professional guidance from the comfort of home.

$55 USD · Per hour

What to expect

Good Day! I'm Lady L. Dickerson, a full-spectrum doula, social work professional, and community advocate serving Indianapolis and surrounding areas. My approach is rooted in Biblical principles and combines compassionate support, education, advocacy, and resource connection. I help families feel informed, empowered, and supported throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.

Reviews for Lena "Lady L." Dickerson

5.0 2 reviews

5.0

June 23, 2025

We had the pleasure of working with Joyful Services for our law firm’s open house, and we’re still receiving compliments from guests about how beautiful and seamless the event was! From planning to execution, everything ran flawlessly. The attention to detail in the décor, flow of the event, and overall coordination made it clear that we were in expert hands. Joyful Services brought our vision to life and exceeded every expectation. Our guests felt welcomed and cared for. We’re beyond grateful for her role in making our launch such a memorable success. Highly recommend!

— Soroya Garner

5.0

January 28, 2025

Highly recommended doula services! Lena took great care of me before, during and after delivery! If you want someone who truly cares and advocates for you every step of the way, this is the place to be!!

— Jevona Johnson

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Certifications, training, and specialties

Certification and training

Mental Health First Aider (2023)

Education

Associate of Science in Human Service Social Work - Ivy Community College (2024)
Associate of Applied Science in Entrepreneurship - Ivy Community College (2024)
Bachelor of Social Work - Indiana University Indianapolis (2026)

Memberships and affiliations

Indy Melanated Birth Collective

Languages

English

Specialties

Anxiety and Depression Birth Assistant Birth Doula Birth Support Breastfeeding Assistance and Support Breastfeeding Support Building Healthy Communication Childbirth Education Family Planning Hospital Birth Infant Care Latch Issues Loss and Bereavement Doula Mental Health Mindfulness Newborn Care Parenting Parenting Support Positive Thinking Postpartum Care Postpartum Doula Care Postpartum Life Prenatal Care Prenatal Lactation Education Prenatal Life Self-Esteem Sibling Preparation Sleep Consultant Spirituality Stress Management Support during Labor, Birth, and Postpartum Support in Pregnancy Loss Tweens Anger Management Anxiety Career Counseling Client Engagement Specialist Motivational Interviewing Postpartum Adjustment

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Frequently asked questions

What services do you provide?

I provide birth doula support, postpartum support, education, advocacy, emotional support, resource connection, and family-centered guidance.

Do you provide virtual services?

Yes. Virtual consultations and support services are available for qualifying clients.

Do you support first-time parents?

Absolutely. I enjoy helping first-time parents navigate pregnancy, birth, postpartum recovery, and newborn care with confidence.

What areas do you serve?

I serve Indianapolis and surrounding communities.

What makes your approach unique?

My approach combines doula support, Biblical principles, social work principles, advocacy, education, and community resource connection to provide holistic, family-centered support. I strive to help families feel informed, empowered, respected, and supported throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.

Do you work with families of different faith backgrounds?

Yes. Joyful Services is a Biblical-based organization, and all services are rooted in and guided by Biblical principles. While I do not alter the foundation of my practice, I serve families from diverse backgrounds with professionalism, compassion, dignity, and respect. My goal is to provide quality support, education, advocacy, and care while honoring each family's right to make informed decisions for themselves.