Salerno RL Salerno Martinez

Fort Worth, Texas

Salerno RL Salerno Martinez

7 years of experience

Deaf USAF Veteran, doula, free birth supporter, all things birth nerd. I’ve attended over 75 births so far and supported many moms with having the kind of birth they wanted, from hospital cesareans and vaginal hospital births to natural home births, birth centers, and free births. Your birth is your journey, and I’m here to support you.

Macy Keeno CPM,LM

Fort Worth, Texas

Macy Keeno CPM,LM

5 years of experience

Hi I am licensed Midwife and CPM providing holistic maternity care in DFW. As a Licensed Midwife, my goal is to support mothers as they transition into this new chapter, helping them in every way I can. Every mother deserves the birth of her dreams, and I am committed to helping make that dream a reality to the best of my ability.My passion is creating safe, empowering spaces where mothers feel informed, supported, and confident in every decision; prenatally, during labor, and in the postpartum period. Through my apprenticeship, I’ve had the honor of attending twin births, breech births, VBACs, and many rainbow babies. I can’t wait to continue serving families through every kind of birth story.

Rebecca Gedeon

White Settlement, Texas

Rebecca Gedeon

3 years of experience

Hi! My name is Rebeca Gedeon and I am a certified birth doula located in Weatherford, TX. I love supporting moms in all labor and delivery locations, and with any kind of provider. My first experience with birth was when my mom delivered my brother under the supervision of a traditional midwife over 24 years ago. I have since had 6 children of my own, and those labors and deliveries fueled my passion for supporting moms. I have personal experience with twins and NICU. I have supported moms through their dream births as well as birth plans that needed adjustment for medically necessary reasons. One of my biggest strengths is supporting mom in what they wish, but also being able to slow down and explain what is going on if plans have to adjust rapidly. I will labor with you at home if you desire, even if you plan to transfer to another location, and I will follow you into the OR if needed and desired. I am not only a certified labor and birth doula, I have added training with body balancing techniques to help you and your body navigate labor. I am familiar with Spinning Babies techniques. I am a StillBirthday student doula. And I am currently in training to become a placenta encapsulation specialist. I am also a Christian doula and love to incorporate quiet prayer and intercession into my care when it is desired. I've watched the Lord work miracles for families and believe in the power of prayer in the labor space. When I am not at a birth I spend my time homeschooling my children and playing with my children. I also greatly enjoy floral work, knitting and crocheting, and baking!

Jody Janek

Cleburne, Texas

5.0 (1 review)

Jody Janek

4 years of experience

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.

Recent review

I wasn’t sure I would need a doula or not. This was my second unmedicated birth and my first went well so we questioned the value. When I tell you it made my birth experience tremendously different, it made a world of difference. My birth this time was about half the time of my first and the contractions picked up quickly. It was amazing to have someone guide my labor the whole way, time contractions for me, play my playlist, help do hip squeezes and comfort measures before I even asked for them. There was a point when I had stalled and my midwife suggested breaking my water to help progress things. I was in laborland and couldn’t think at that point, and Jody guided me through the risk and reward factors to help me make an informed choice. Having her helped my husband be less anxious because he had her knowledge and support to lean on. She knew when to step in and when to step back. If birth had a best friend, it would be Jody. I highly recommend her to anyone in or out of hospital for any birth, but especially if your goal is an unmedicated birth, book her now and thank me later!

- Jacie H.

Rae Koonce

Sherman, Texas

Rae Koonce

8 years of experience

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.

Cynthia Miranda

Aledo, Texas

5.0 (2 reviews)

Cynthia Miranda

4 years of experience

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!

Recent review

I found Cynthia in a panic around 36 weeks pregnant, after my original doula didn’t work out. I had accepted the fact that I wouldn’t have a doula & it was probably too late to find someone. Cynthia heard my story and quickly took me under her wing. She helped me with prepping for labor, gave me tools to get the baby in an optimal position, & as a bonus, became a bff to my toddler! This was my first home birthing experience so I was so thankful she was willing to help me. When it came time that I went into labor, Cynthia was quick to be here & assist me. I labored extremely quick & there is no way I could have handled my wild labor without her. She kept me calm & reminded me I could do it & to breath through the contractions. She helped me clear my head space & stay grounded. I will forever be thankful for Cynthia & highly recommend her! If I decide to have more babies, I will definitely be using her again.

- Mackenzie B.

Chloe Qabilah Smith

Dallas, Texas

Chloe Qabilah Smith

3 years of experience

My name is Chloe-Qabilah, and I am honored to introduce myself as your doula! My philosophy is rooted in culturally grounded and traditional holistic care. I believe that birth is not just a medical event—it is an emotional, spiritual, and transformative journey. My approach centers traditional birthing wisdom, herbal support, and the belief that every birthing person deserves to feel safe, respected, and empowered. I am here to hold space for you, uplift you, and ensure that you feel informed, protected, and deeply supported at every step. The services I offer include: • Prenatal support: childbirth education, birth planning, emotional grounding, and preparing you mentally, spiritually, and physically for labor. • Labor & birth support: continuous presence, comfort measures, advocacy, reassurance, and guidance throughout your birthing experience—whether at home, a birth center, or a hospital. • Postpartum care: recovery support, newborn care guidance, lactation encouragement, healing rituals, and nurturing the transition into parenthood. • Traditional & herbal support: incorporating ancestral healing practices, herbal remedies, and holistic approaches to nurture balance, comfort, and wellness throughout your journey. I am truly excited to walk alongside you on this journey. It is a blessing to be invited into such a sacred moment in your life, and I look forward to supporting you!

Yolanda Jolivet

Mesquite, Texas

Yolanda Jolivet

21 years of experience

Hi, I’m Yolanda — a dedicated childcare professional with over 20 years of experience nurturing children from newborns to school age. My journey began as a nanny, and it has been a true passion of mine ever since. Over the years, I’ve had the honor of supporting families through every stage of early childhood, bringing calm, confidence, and expert care to each home I serve. I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education and previously worked as an elementary school teacher, which deepened my understanding of child development and learning. Today, I specialize as a Newborn Care Specialist, focusing on providing gentle, knowledgeable care during those tender first weeks and months of life. Whether I’m soothing a newborn, helping parents establish healthy sleep routines, or supporting a smooth transition back to work, I bring a heart full of compassion and hands full of experience. I truly love what I do—and it shows in the care I provide.

Eboney Okoronkwo

Mesquite, Texas

Eboney Okoronkwo

7 years of experience

Hey there! My name is Eboney and I am a certified birth Doula, childbirth educator, and belly binder. I’m married to my highschool sweetheart and we have 4 rambunctious boys. I was drawn to birth work from my own personal experiences. I am passionate about empowering families to give birth on their own terms through education and knowledge of community resources. Birth is not one size fits all so I encourage my families to make educated choices that are best for them. I offer non-judgmental and evidence based information and serve as a bridge to a better birth experience.

Ariana Cooper

Mesquite, Texas

5.0 (1 review)

Ariana Cooper

8 years of experience

Hello my name is Ariana! I'd describe my personality as kind-hearted, open-minded, and passionate. I love working with infants because I’m able to build special bonds with them, and watch them grow and reach new milestones. It's exciting when you can look back and see the wonderful impact you had on a baby’s life. I started working with children as a part-time nanny in 2016. My first job in childcare industry began in 2018 at Primrose. I have over 6 years of specialized experience with newborns, infants, and toddlers. I also have experience with all other ages throughout my time as a professional nanny and postpartum doula. In my spare time, I like to bake, cook, and watch the little ones for my friends and family! One thing you should know about me is that I absolutely love and adore children. I will be there to help you and your family as much as I can and treat your baby as if they were my own. Thank you in advance for this opportunity!

Recent review

Ariana came highly recommended. We loved having Ariana as our night nanny!! She cared for my twins. So gentle and patient even on the roughest nights!! She kept up with their feeding schedule. Me and my husband were able to sleep and work without having to worry. She’s the best of the best. We recommend her for anyone needing help with an infant, twins, etc.

- Cynthia S.

Carol Snelson

Mesquite, Texas

Carol Snelson

14 years of experience

Hello! My name is Carol Snelson, and I’m a professional Newborn Care Specialist with over 13 years of hands-on experience supporting families during the precious early weeks of their baby’s life. I specialize in providing expert, nurturing care for newborns—including singletons, twins, and multiples—and offer guidance on feeding, sleep conditioning, and establishing healthy routines. I am CPR and First Aid certified, and I’ve completed extensive training in newborn care, postpartum support, and infant development. I speak English, hold a valid passport, and am available for both domestic and international assignments. Whether you’re first-time parents or welcoming another addition to your family, I’m here to offer calm, confident support during this important transition.

Lauren  Whitmore

Forney, Texas

Lauren Whitmore

5 years of experience

Hello! I am a birth doula servicing the DFW area. I also provide virtual services for parents worldwide. I know the importance of feeling seen and heard and having the confidence to navigate pregnancy peacefully. Further, I believe that every family deserves to have all the information they need to make informed decisions not only during pregnancy but in labor & delivery, and beyond.

Gloria Garcia

Rowlett, Texas

Gloria Garcia

3 years of experience

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.

Prinscilla Moore

Dallas, Texas

Prinscilla Moore

17 years of experience

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.

Bethany Stricker

Dallas, Texas

Bethany Stricker

9 years of experience

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.

La’Joi Carter

Dallas, Texas

5.0 (4 reviews)

La’Joi Carter

13 years of experience

Hello everyone! My name is La’Joi Carter but online everyone calls me joi the doula. I’ve been a birth worker for over ten years. I a certified birth doula, postpartum doula, lactation counselor and so many other things. I believe I was placed on this earth to support and lead families. I look forward to supporting you and your family!

Recent review

This was my first baby and she made me feel so comfortable. More comfortable than any of my doctors did. She’s so sweet and will work with you as far as payments go. She will always be my dula!!! She had so much knowledge on almost every question I asked. She encapsulated my placenta and made other things with my placenta. It’s literally a one stop shop this woman wears so many hats!

- Kristen M.

Shanna Hinrichs

Dallas, Texas

5.0 (1 review)

Shanna Hinrichs

6 years of experience

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. ​​

Recent review

Shanna delivered my third baby. She is an amazing and caring midwife! She is knowledgeable and takes the time to get to know you and your family. She always answered my questions with detail and evidence backed information. At my birth she was fantastic in helping my husband catch our baby and managing me when I had some difficulty immediately postpartum. She was a huge blessing in my postpartum and understands the importance of support in the postpartum.

- Alyx B.

Amber  Porter

Dallas, Texas

5.0 (1 review)

Amber Porter

21 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Greetings and congratulations to the expectant parent reading this introduction. My name is Amber I am a Certified Birth Doula in Dallas. I am also a trained Hypno-Doula. I love all things birth and believe that it is a very natural process that should be handled with care, in a positive manner and celebrated. To set up a complementary consultation, please visit our website and complete the contact form. Looking forward to supporting you and your family.

Recent review

I hired Amber as my Birth Doula. She was absolute amazing! She’s funny, detailed, never was afraid to answer any questions I had. She really was a great support system. By the time we brought our little one into this world, she felt like family. I highly recommend her services if you are looking for a Doula!

- Dee T.

Alyssa Peri

Dallas, Texas

5.0 (1 review)

Alyssa Peri

9 years of experience
Accepts insurances

I have been an internationally board certified lactation consultant since 2020. I strive to help families succeed to reach their breastfeeding goals. I take a holistic approach and seek alternative therapies to helping parents and babies thrive in the newly postpartum period.

Recent review

Very sweet and helpful! The fact that she took insurance really helped. Her office is very comfortable and has a boutique feel to it.

- Danielle G.

M Hardwick

Dallas, Texas

M Hardwick

6 years of experience

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.