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Meet Mikala: Your Dedicated Birth Worker With eight years of experience as a certified birth worker, Mikala has supported over 125 clients, guiding them through their unique birthing journeys. Her passion for this work shines through in every interaction, ensuring that you feel supported and heard every step of the way. Mikala believes in the importance of inclusivity and makes it a priority to involve everyone you wish to have as part of your birthing experience. She respects and advocates for your desires, helping to create a personalized and empowering birth environment. Mikala is well-versed in attending all types of births, bringing a wealth of knowledge and a calm presence to each situation. She understands the significance of listening to moms and honoring their individual needs and preferences. A Little About Mikala: Mikala is a mother of four, with children ranging in age from 6 to 15. Her personal birthing experiences include two medical hospital births and two free births, giving her a well-rounded perspective on different birthing options. This diverse background fuels her mission to ensure every mother feels validated in her choices and confident in their body’s capabilities. She has breastfed all of her children for a combined total of 9.5 years, an impressive milestone that speaks to her commitment and expertise. Mikala has navigated various parenting approaches, from using disposable and cloth diapers to using premade canned baby food to practicing baby-led weaning. When she's not supporting families, Mikala enjoys homeschooling her children and managing her homestead, embodying a holistic and nurturing lifestyle. Mikala’s Expertise Includes: Thriving in all birth settings Baby-Wearing Cloth Diapering Breastfeeding PLC Childbirth Education Postpartum Care Placenta Specialist Rebozo Techniques Bereavement PAILAdvocate LGBT+ Friendly Some Spanish Speaking Blessingway / MotherBlessing Neurodivergent Support Mikala is dedicated to providing comprehensive care and support, ensuring that every family she works with feels empowered and understood throughout their birthing and parenting journeys.
Any placenta services and doula services combined.
Prental visits, childbirth education, labor and birth support, 24/7 acess to me, 2 postpartum visits. One meal and gifts from me for pregnancy support.
I can accept HSA AND FHA
Mikala was the doula for my induction. She was amazing. She was really encouraging, always available over text to answer my questions, and came at 2:00am. She was so helpful throughout the whole journey and she is really knowledgeable. She’s passionate about her work and very caring. I highly recommend her!
— Stefanie W.
I cannot express enough how grateful I am for Mikala Books and her incredible doula services. From the very beginning, Mikala was attentive, compassionate, and kind, always making sure that my needs and concerns were heard. She helped me find my voice during the most vulnerable moments of my pregnancy and birth, standing up for me when I couldn't. I truly can't imagine my birth experience without her unwavering support. Mikala's knowledge about birth and babies is remarkable. Not only did she guide me through labor with confidence, but she has also been an invaluable resource postpartum. Her advice on lactation, babywearing, and various postpartum concerns has been spot on, making the transition to motherhood much smoother. Beyond her doula services, Mikala's teas and balms have been a lifesaver during pregnancy and postpartum. They provided comfort and relief when I needed it most. If you're looking for a doula who is not only skilled and knowledgeable but also deeply caring and supportive, I highly recommend Mikala Books. She truly goes above and beyond in every way.
— Brittany S.
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Mikala is based in Rockford, Illinois.
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