I am Shanna Hinrichs, and my story of community birth began over 20 years ago when I began supporting families as a doula, lactation consultant, and now midwife. I have known I was called to help women bring their babies earthside since I was a young child. I didn't know what that would look like, but I was fortunate to witness the intimate and precious home birth of a dear friend. That experience revealed my path as a birth worker and ignited my desire to serve women and their families in their most powerful and vulnerable moments. I am fulfilled by serving my incredible clients as their families grow. Attending births builds my trust over and over in women's bodies and their ability to transform and heal. I respect the responsibility of being a midwife and recognize the privilege of facilitating an experience that best supports my client's wishes. I believe that educated, informed choice is the best way for families to become empowered and make the best decisions for their pregnancy. That belief has afforded me the privilege to serve on the board of different cesarean awareness groups to help provide evidence-based information so families can make the appropriate choice for themselves and their current pregnancy. I am also a strong advocate for Vaginal Birth after Cesarean (VBAC) when it is the most appropriate choice. I was born and raised in Garland but have had the privilege to live in a few different states. I am married and have given birth to 9 children, each with their own distinct story. Having experienced 9 very different births and breastfeeding journeys, I have lots of hands-on personal experience to offer to you.​ When not engrossed in the birth world, I enjoy spending time with my husband, our 4 school-age kids still at home, and our dog and cats, as well as playing in the great outdoors, eating delicious food, and making our home in Rowlett as peaceful as a home with 4 kids (still living at home), a dog, and 2 cats can be. I would love the opportunity to chat with you to see if I would be the best midwife for you and your family. If we decide that I am not the best fit, I am more than happy to help you find the care provider you deserve as you travel this beautiful journey. ​​

Bethany is a Certified Professional Midwife and a licensed midwife in Texas. Her goal is to bring personal, safe, holistic care to the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Many women go through the birthing process without a full understanding of what their care providers are recommending for their bodies and their babies. Because of this, she values ensuring families understand the benefits and risks of their options through: -informed consent -educating the families she serves -shared decision making between herself and the mother Bethany is passionate about helping families have natural, physiological pregnancies and births where women feel empowered and loved. Through her extensive continuing education, she incorporates homeopathy, botanical medicine, dynamic body balancing, and craniosacral therapy into her practice to help her clients remain healthy and on track for their best birth.

Hey there guys, my name is Neketa Joseph and I am a Certified Perinatal Coach and full spectrum doula in Fort Worth,Texas. While my day to day is a professional nanny my doula hat clicks on at anytime including at night. From fertility to postpartum , natural or medicated ,planned to unexpected and even adoption I feel great to say I would enjoy supporting and advocating for any all. My training also is special to being a community doula

Hi! My name is M Hardwick (they/them) in the DFW metroplex. I am currently a birth and gender doula and placenta encapsulator. I hope to expand my services soon that way I can better support families and clients through any part of their reproductive journey. I love to travel with my partner and our dog and spend a good amount of time playing board games, watching movies, and trying to explore or find adventures with my family. I am passionate about justice and advocacy, empowering others to find their own voice, and educating those around me. I believe that being informed is essential to everything we do and want everyone to have the information that they need. I am excited about birth and learning more about you and how I might be able to support you - however that looks like. I can't wait to meet you and see how we can work together.

I am a birth and postpartum doula, certified breastfeeding counselor, night nanny, sleep trainer, and newborn specialist. I am also a mother, step mother, and adoptive mother who currently has 8.5 grandchildren.

Hello, I’m Devona. I’m a birth and postpartum doula with a background in childbirth education, perinatal coaching, and lactation support. I offer calm, compassionate, and informed care tailored to each family’s needs. I support families through pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period with a focus on emotional safety, informed choice, and practical support. My goal is to help families feel confident, supported, and cared for as they navigate this important transition.

I am a certified full-spectrum doula based in DFW, Texas. Trained by Birth Advocacy Doula Trainings as a Full Spectrum Birthworker (BADT; F-CSD), I’ve served as a full spectrum doula since 2018. My focus is families and individuals that identify as BIPOC, LGBTQI+, formally/currently incarcerated, and individuals without strong support systems. I believe in holistic support, including utilizing evidence-based practices and incorporating ancestral practices to have a birth experience you deserve.

Hey!!!! I'm Kiauna Owens! I'm a certified Birth & Postpartum Doula in DFW. I have been married for almost 9 years to my best friend. I have 2 beautiful children that I love so much! I became a Doula in 2019 and I've been going ever since. I love God and I love serving families!

Hi, I’m Andrea Carter—founder of It Takes a Village, midwife, mother, and passionate birth advocate. Originally from Gary, Indiana, I made Dallas my home in 2015. Though I dreamed of becoming an OB/GYN as a child, it was my own powerful birth experiences that led me to step into the world of natural birth and begin my journey as a doula in 2016. ​Since then, I’ve had the honor of walking alongside over 160 families as a doula and supporting more than 300 families as a student midwife. I am a proud 2023 graduate of Southwest Technical College, and today I serve families as a staff midwife at Swiss Avenue Birth and Wellness Center, in addition to offering homebirth services throughout the DFW metroplex.​ ​ ​​ As a mother of four—each born naturally—I understand the beauty, strength, and vulnerability of birth firsthand. My mission is to educate and support families so they feel confident, heard, and empowered to make the choices that are right for them. I’ve attended a wide range of births, including VBACs, breech births, and twins, and I bring a calm, grounded presence to every birth space. My Philosophy of Birth I believe that birth is a sacred, physiological process—not something to be managed, but to be supported. Every birthing person deserves compassionate, respectful, and individualized care that centers their voice, values, and vision. I trust the innate wisdom of the body and believe that, with the right support and information, families can birth in power and peace—however that looks for them. Whether in a birth center or at home, I honor each family’s unique journey and hold space for their strength to unfold. At It Takes a Village, you’re not just receiving care—you’re gaining a trusted partner who honors your vision for birth and walks beside you every step of the way.

Prinscilla Moore CPD CLE CNPE, is the founder of Delighted to Doula Birth Services. For as long as she can remember, supporting and educating families has been her passion. Prinscilla believes all families should be properly educated and equipped with the knowledge and tools they need in preparation for postpartum and infant care. Prinscilla is a wife, mother of four beautiful girls, and a grandmother. Prinscilla decided to pursue her passion professionally by becoming a doula. Prinscilla completed doula training for birth, postpartum, lactation education, and new parent education through Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association (“CAPPA”). Since 2012, Prinscilla has been servicing families in Michigan, California, and now Texas. In 2015, she became a Certified Health Connect One community-based breastfeeding peer counselor and was handpicked to be a doula trainer and Advisory Board member for the Black Mothers Breastfeeding Association in Detroit, Michigan. She was recently selected to attend the Training of Trainers course from the March of Dimes on Health Disparities Concentrated on Racial Disparities in Infant Mortality and Adverse Birth Outcomes. Prinscilla launched Delighted to Doula Birth Services Non-profit Organization where she educates and supports families during the 4th trimester to reduce the Maternal Mortality rate in North Texas. Prinscilla also holds New Parent Classes in hospitals, churches, and privately throughout the North Dallas Area and online. She holds the Leadership position of CAPPA Inclusion Diversity Equity Delegation Advisor, CAPPA Faculty Member and trains professionals for the Certified Lactation Educator, Postpartum Doula, and New Parent Educator Programs.

I’m Kelisha I’m a new hard working doula who’s ready to advocate for you and baby needs

I am a mother of an amazing 4 years old boy and a doula to many beautiful women. I have been certified and actively supporting women in their journey into and through motherhood. It is essential to have support even when we have an abundance of family and friends. As your doula, I am here to help you see your options, be your voice, and keep your mind and body at peace through your journey.

I am a mother of two, and after having my two I never knew the many different ways my birth could've been easier or more comfortable. Now as a Birth Doula, I am excited to give mothers and their partners that comfort, before and through child birth and after. It is a true blessing to help women and their families.

Hi, my name is Shi’Kia or Shi (shy), and I am honored to begin my journey as a doula. As a wife and mother, I know firsthand the beauty, challenges, and transformative power of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. My personal experiences have fueled my passion for supporting families through this sacred time, providing emotional, physical, and informational support tailored to their unique needs. I am dedicated to creating a calm, empowering, and nurturing environment where birthing parents feel heard, respected, and confident in their choices. While I may be at the beginning of my professional journey, my commitment to learning, growing, and serving my clients with compassion is unwavering. Choosing a doula is a deeply personal decision, and I would be honored to walk alongside you in this journey. Let’s create a birth experience that is informed, supported, and filled with love.

Hi! I'm Nayo a certified birth and postpartum doula. My approach to doula-ing is one that is very family centered. I love for my families to have all of the facts and then they make the best decision for them. I enjoy journeying with families through birth and postpartum. I'm a proud mama of two smart, rambunctious boys. I love to cook for and spend quality time with my family and friends. When birthing schedule allows, I also love travelling. I found my way to being a doula after the birth of my second baby. Though my pregnancy and birth were perfectly planned and perfectly played out, I had nothing setup and prepared for postpartum. Two days after I gave birth I was up making myself breakfast, getting my oldest off to school, and driving myself and new baby to his first pediatric appointment. I felt alone and isolated. Many days I would just cry from being overwhelmed. I told my doula and lactation consultant that as soon as I was healed I would train to be a postpartum doula so that no other families nor mom would have to suffer in silence. Now, as a birth and postpartum doula, I get to make sure that moms can have the birth they want, and a peaceful, sustainable life after their sweet baby has arrived. It's truly my passion to ensure families thrive through this wild time in their lives.

Hi there! I’m Kayce Glenn LM, CPM and have been in Midwifery since 2014. I firmly believe that all women should have access to kind, compassionate care in a judgement-free and safe environment! I love the Lord and am active in my church community. It would be an honor to chat with you about your desires and needs for your pregnancy and birth!

I’m a trained Postpartum Doula through Wrap Around Baby. I Started out as a nanny providing care for six years from newborns to even teenagers with special needs. I attended California State University, Fullerton where I earned my B.A. Criminal Justice and my A.A. Psychology and my A.A. Liberal Arts. I’ve always had a passion for helping mothers and babies, where I can be an advocate for families and individuals. I provide a non-judgmental environment, allowing parents to make their own decisions based on the education I deliver. On my free time I love to spend time with my supportive husband and my daughter who is one years old.

My goal is to help support pregnant women in challenging the current norms, explore all their options, and overcome fears that new mothers often face during childbirth.

What’s up! My name is Maeryn and I’m extremely passionate about guiding and caring for women throughout pregnancy & birth. My mission is to help empower, uplift, and educate women & their families on the beautiful and natural process that is birth.

Beyond the technical aspects of childbirth, I bring a holistic approach creating a calming atmosphere. I am dedicated to making your birthing experience uniquely yours. No matter your background, identity, or choices, I’m here to provide a safe and inclusive space for your birthing journey. Let’s embark on this experience together, blending the power of positive birth with the richness of life’s joys!