Certified Professional Midwife licensed in the state of Texas providing holistic care & home birth services to families in Mansfield and the greater DFW areas.

My name is Desiree VanDervoort, Im both a birth and postpartum doula in the nearby DFW and surrounding areas. I have three beautiful sons of my own and am very passionate about assisting bringing women's dream birth to life and aiding them into their desired birth plan. Becoming a mother should be a joyful and cherished memory. Giving birth the fastest and most effective way is our goal as a doula. My job is to ensure your experience is a positive one aligned with support and guidance the entire way through. I can't wait to learn more about you and your bundle of joy and am so very excited to start our journey together!

I am a midwife committed to keeping birth safe for both mother and baby through evidence-based care. My practice style emphasizes informed consent and refusal, as well as trauma-informed care, so that families feel respected, supported, and empowered throughout their journey. Providing home birth care allows me to walk alongside families in a setting where they feel most comfortable and confident welcoming their new baby. I am passionate about creating an environment where families feel supported, empowered, and truly heard as they welcome their little ones into the world. Before becoming a midwife, I served nine years in the United States Marine Corps, including a tour to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2009. My time in the military shaped my resilience, discipline, and deep commitment to service—qualities I now bring into my work with families. Credentials: • Bachelor of Science in Midwifery (Mercy In Action College of Midwifery) • Licensed Midwife (LM) • Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certified • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified

Hi! I am a birth doula serving Tarrant and Parker counties. I specialize in hospital birth, and have experience with high risk moms, as well as moms who have experienced previous birth, medical, or other trauma. I love empowering and educating moms to be able to make their own confident decisions! I believe that birth support isn’t a luxury service. I am able to break my free up into multiple payments, and can accept HSA. I also work with an organization that might be able to provide a doula at no cost to you for those who qualify. Contact me today to schedule a free consultation to see if I would be a good fit for you!

Hi there! My name is Rae Ann Koonce. I’m a Birth and Postpartum. I am also a Certified Breastfeeding Doula, and a Certified bereavement doula. I have 4 teenagers, and a wonderful supportive husband. I LOVE being a doula and helping families grow! It’s a blessing in my life. I so have a medicad package. I just enjoy helping women and their families.

Michelle is a Texas Licensed Midwife and Certified Professional Midwife. She has been in practice for 10 years, though has only recently returned to her roots to serve her Texas community. She currently practices in Parker, Wise, Palo Pinto, and West Tarrant Counties. Michelle specializes in home birth, HBAC, and believes in natural, physiologic, low-intervention birth.

When my husband and I first found out we were expecting, I started researching birth like a madwoman - determined to leave no stone unturned! I wanted to be prepared, but most of all, I was afraid. I was terrified of the unknown and all the horror stories I had seen on TV and heard from other women. As I educated myself, I became fascinated with birth and the amazing way God has created women's bodies to bring life into the world. My anxieties were soothed; birth didn’t have to be scary and miserable! It can be purposeful and empowering! I was able to experience doula support firsthand as a first-time mom, and the difference it made to have someone who knows birth and what was normal, to hold my hand and apply counterpressure to my aching back, and to encourage and support my husband as well was huge. Shortly after my first birth experience, I started the processs to become a doula myself. During my certification, I was able to aid in several different labors. It was a blessing to be able to learn with these mamas during such a beautiful and intimate part of their lives. Now, I am blessed to walk with women through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum pretty consistently, and I can say that there is absolutely nothing like watching women achieve their birth goals together with their husbands. That moment of disbelief, triumph, and sweet relief when baby is born and they realize it is over and they DID IT! I find myself praising God all the more after each experience!

I'm just like you, I wear so many hats! I am a doula, childbirth educator, lactation counselor, and a Oregon certified Peer. I am passionate about helping families grow and heal as they navigate parenthood. I myself am a proud mama to three beautiful children and three spectacular bonus children. I travel around the United States with my family providing support and services to all in need.

Hello everyone! My name is Jody Janek and I am a birth doula. My background is education in many areas: home economics, child development, early childhood, special education and ended with school counseling for pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. I'm married to my lifelong sweetheart and I have three amazing grown children that have three amazing spouses. My absolute joy in life is being a Lolli to four precious grandbabies and more to come!!! I love birth! I feel that there is no birth story better than any other. My goal as a doula is to keep you calm, peaceful, and fearless with lots of love and positive affirmations. Let me help you make your "dream birth" come true.

My name is Kiara Thomas, and I am the Lead Birth and Postpartum Doula at Affirmative Parenting Solutions (APS). I proudly serve families throughout the DFW metropolitan area and Oklahoma, providing compassionate, affirming, and holistic doula care. My journey as a doula began over five years ago from a deep calling to support families during one of life’s most transformative seasons. I believe that birth and the postpartum period are not merely medical events, but sacred transitions that deserve care rooted in dignity, advocacy, emotional safety, and education. I am also a mother of five children, all of whom I birthed naturally. My personal birthing experiences deeply shape my approach to care and reinforce my belief in the body’s innate wisdom. I am passionate about creating spaces where mothers feel safe, supported, and empowered to trust their bodies and their intuition. At APS, we believe wholeheartedly that when the mother is taken care of, the baby is taken care of. Our doula packages are thoughtfully designed to be affordable, flexible, and supportive, meeting families exactly where they are. As a birth doula, I provide prenatal education, Lamaze breathing techniques to prepare for natural childbirth, personalized birth plan creation, continuous labor support, physical comfort measures, advocacy, and intentional partner support. My care philosophy is deeply rooted in a holistic healing approach. I incorporate practices such as aromatherapy, meditation therapy, sound therapy, and water therapy to promote relaxation, grounding, and emotional regulation. I focus on cultivating an environment whether at home, a birth center, or a hospital where a mother feels free to surrender, soften, and allow her body to do exactly what it was designed to do. This approach extends beyond birth and into everyday support throughout pregnancy and the postpartum period. Postpartum care at APS centers on rest, recovery, and emotional well-being. I provide daytime and overnight newborn care support, lactation guidance and education, newborn care assistance, and emotional check-ins. As part of our postpartum services, mothers also receive complimentary relaxation-focused therapy, including massage for the back, legs, and feet, to promote healing, reduce tension, and support nervous system regulation after birth. I have had the honor of supporting diverse families, including first-time parents, growing families, single parents, and families from various cultural backgrounds. My approach is inclusive, trauma-informed, and affirming, always personalized to each family’s needs, values, and birth preferences. APS offers free 30-minute consultations to ensure every mother feels informed and supported before committing to care. These consultations provide space to explore desires, address concerns, and shed light on the childbirth and postpartum journey. I believe childbirth can be a positive, empowering, and deeply rewarding experience and that it is simply more time spent with your baby before they take their first breath into the world. It is my honor to walk alongside families with care that honors their strength, resilience, and unique journey into parenthood.

I am a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator and TEA certified secondary teacher. Becoming a parent is a life-changing event and I love sharing my wealth of knowledge and extreme care with my clients to prepare them for this awesome experience. They graduate from my birth classes confident in their innate abilities to birth and parent their babies.

My philosophy as a midwife is rooted in both extensive personal experience and dedicated education. As a mother of five boys, including two natural births, one of which was born at home, I've lived through the very experiences I now guide others through. This invaluable perspective, combined with my Associate's in Midwifery from the MEAC Accredited Southwest Wisconsin Technical College and a Bachelor's from Texas Tech, has equipped me to serve as a midwife since 2022. I believe in fostering a supportive environment where birthing individuals feel heard, respected, and empowered to make informed choices throughout their pregnancy and birth journey.

I am a Doula in training through DONA International. I have completed all required and necessary course work and classes to become an active professional Doula. DONA International is the most well respected and sought after organization for doulas to learn, train, and grow. I am looking forward to begin my journey of helping families and mom’s create a positive, meaningful, and cherished birth story.

**If you are unable to afford a doula, I offer low to no cost service every month to a limited amount of families. Let me be your personal hype woman. I am an Air Force Veteran turned Birth Worker. I became a doula because while in the military, I was displaced from having a support system. When I got pregnant, I had to give birth in a community that looked nothing like me. I was also wildly uninformed about the rates of maternal morbidity amongst black women. These coupled ideas made me feel really uneasy about my birthing experience. I wanted to make a difference after my experience and becoming a doula turned out to be my life's passion. I pride myself on being open-minded, spiritual, and will provide you with a calm reassuring presence during your pregnancy, labor, delivery, and postpartum.

I aspire to create a safe, welcoming, and accepting space for my clients. My passion in counseling lies in working with clients on their path to, through, and after pregnancy. I believe in the process of counseling and that it takes courage and strength to face your challenges. My theoretical orientation for therapy is person-centered, therefore I believe in the capacity for growth and healing within individuals. Sometimes, extra support may be needed to facilitate that growth and healing. My approach to counseling is grounded in the belief that people strive to discover and be their true selves, which can be achieved through a therapeutic relationship based on non-judgement, empathy, and genuineness. My role as a counselor is to provide guidance, support, boundaries, and resources in order to help clients work towards their desired goals for counseling.

I am a CACHE Master Newborn Care Specialist. My goal is to help families feel more comfortable, confident, and capable in caring for their precious newborn. I enjoy doing this by educating new parents on basic care, teaching them coping skills, demonstrating techniques, instilling the importance of schedules and routines, and by simply offering support during a new and exciting time! I am also a mother of two adult children so I know how important it is to build a village of support during the early days of parenthood. In my spare time I enjoy traveling both domestically and abroad as well as scuba diving.

Hey there! My name is Julie Davidson and I am a professionally certified birth doula, chidlbirth educator, and virtual birth coach. I live in The Colony, TX with my son Elliot, my husband Dennis, and our giant dog Franklin. My love for birth was born during my pregnancy with Elliot. I was always totally scared of labor, but after hiring a doula and diving into my own education and research... my fear turned into faith. As I learned how beautiful pregnancy and birth can be + how different your experience can be if you are educated and informed + how much you really are in control of... it all became less scary. I knew pretty much immediately that I wanted to be a guide and support to other moms on this journey. I have worked dozens of families and seeing them welcome their baby into this world with strength and bravery NEVER gets old. I'd love to support you! Send me a DM, text or email and we'll hop on a free discovery call to see if we'd be a good fit :)

If you're a mom, you are in the right place! I specialize exclusively in mental wellness for moms. What would it mean to you to feel like yourself again? To feel happy and content in your everyday life and hopeful and excited about your future? This is possible! In therapy, you’ll have a supportive environment where you can feel comfortable sharing your personal story. I will help you process difficult feelings and emotions, and support you as you make the necessary changes in your life that will better take care of you. Together, we’ll focus on your strengths and identify what you truly want in life, now as well as in the future. I'm a published author, blogger, speaker and podcaster, and have been featured as an expert in 300+ articles. I’m also a wife and mom of two school-aged kids. To make access to therapy easier for you, I offer all online counseling sessions. Please email me today to schedule your FREE 15-minute phone consultation. I look forward to hearing from you soon!

Hello! My name is June. I am a certified Birth and Postpartum Doula! Located in Carrollton, Texas. I have always been drawn to babies and littles. My degree is in Human Development and Family Science. I have enjoyed working with kiddos in childcare facilities for 5+ years as well as being a nanny to a few wonderful families. I believe that every family should be supported and informed to make the best decisions for their little ones. Any change is hard and the transition to parenthood it a major one that we should cherish. I hope to walk alongside you and ease this wonderful transition with you. In my free time I love to run, learn new crafts, read and enjoy time with my husband!

I am a physical therapist who specializes in pelvic floor physical therapy, pregnancy and postpartum fitness, and athlete performance. I am mobile and come to my clients in their home. I love being able to offer this as a service because it allows me to remove a barrier to moms receiving the care they need and deserve.