Ghene't Lee-Yong

Nashville, Tennessee

5.0 (1 review)

Ghene't Lee-Yong

21 years of experience

I love helping families during this sacred transition, and my work with children and families has shown how vital emotional health is for the mother, baby, and family. That means that everyone is getting the time they need. Siblings need one-on-one time with parent(s), baby need basic needs met round the clock, mom needs to rest and recover, and parents need time to connect with each other. I try to be a calm, peaceful, and non-intrusive presence to help relieve the tension by providing time for the family during this delicate period of transition. I look forward to seeing how I can help your family during postpartum transition.

Recent review

Ghene’t is such a warm, calm, positive presence in our home. She watches my (now) 1 & 2 year old children and they love her. She is quick to get on the floor and use imaginative and educational play to engage them while also providing a nurturing and calm environment for them. She is reliable, communicative, and observant of the children’s needs and concerns. I have leaned on Ghene’t to help us through bedtime routines, developmental changes such as transitioning from a bottle to solids, and we will soon be tackling potty training. All in all, I can’t say enough good things about Ghene’t, we just love her!

- Tiffany B.

Kela Smith

Nashville, Tennessee

Kela Smith

24 years of experience

Hi, I am Coach Kela the CEO and program director of the Hormone Puzzle Society, a woman’s health hub for fertility, hormones, and pregnancy. Through this platform, I work with women who are struggling with infertility and hormone imbalance and teach them how to optimize their bodies and hormones to get pregnant, stay pregnant, have a healthy super baby, and easy postpartum as well as eliminate symptoms of hormone imbalance. I bring over 20 years of experience as a professional fitness trainer, wellness educator, and author. To date, I have published multiple books on fertility and hormones as well as five distinct online courses. As well as helped create over 3000 babys. I hold five different qualifications as a Board Certified Integrative Holistic Health & Wellness Coach as well as a functional nutritionist. I realized my dream of creating a virtual holistic health and wellness practice and I help women all over the world solve these issues. In 2021 I went back to school and is pursuing my dream of becoming a doctor of natural and holistic medicine. I will be Dr. Kela by the end of 2022. I am also a mentor to future fertility experts through my Fertility Coach Certification Course and I host of The Hormone P.U.Z.Z.L.E Podcast

Misti Appleby

Nashville, Tennessee

Misti Appleby

12 years of experience

I am a birth and postpartum doula because I am deeply passionate about supporting mothers and families during one of the most transformative and vulnerable times in their lives. I believe that every birthing person deserves to have access to compassionate, non-judgmental, and personalized care throughout their pregnancy, birth, and postpartum journey. As a doula, I am committed to providing emotional, physical, and informational support to my clients, helping them navigate the challenges and uncertainties that come with bringing a new life into the world. I believe in the power of human connection, empathy, and advocacy, and I strive to create a safe and nurturing environment where my clients feel empowered, informed, and respected. My own experiences as a mother, as well as my training and certification in birth and postpartum support, have equipped me with the knowledge, skills, and empathy needed to assist families during this sacred time. I am dedicated to helping my clients make informed choices, advocating for their wishes and needs, and providing practical assistance and guidance to ensure a positive and empowering birth and postpartum experience. Being a birth and postpartum doula is not just a profession for me; it is a calling. I am honored to be able to support families during such a pivotal moment in their lives, and I am committed to walking alongside them with compassion, understanding, and unwavering support.

Olivia Kimball

Nashville, Tennessee

5.0 (5 reviews)

Olivia Kimball

23 years of experience

Hello, my name is Olivia Augusta Kimball. I am a Certified Doula and Registered Midwife with over 22 years of experience in birth work, having attended more than 3,600 births. My passion is walking alongside families through one of life’s most profound journeys - pregnancy, birth, and the tender postpartum period. I specialize in breech, twin births and preemie babies as well as lactation support, helping mothers and families achieve confidence and success in breastfeeding. My approach is rooted in both skill and compassion, ensuring families feel safe, supported, and empowered in their choices. Now based in the Nashville area, I am honored to offer my services as both a birth doula and a postpartum doula. For those who wish, I also provide prenatal and postpartum massage and ritual offerings as part of my care packages, creating a deeply nurturing, holistic and sacred experience. I also specialize in Placenta Medicine and offer a variety of options for your placenta should you desire. I am committed to holding space for all families, and I have a deep dedication to also supporting queer families with the respect, affirmation, and care every family deserves. It is my joy to bring decades of wisdom, hands-on expertise, and heartfelt presence to every family I serve.

Recent review

Our Journey with Olivia started when I discovered that I was already almost 3 months pregnant. In fact before I was present at my niece’s birth when my sister also gave birth at home and Olivia was her midwife. Since then, I knew that when I got pregnant I would want her as my midwife. Of course this is a decision to be made as a couple so when I spoke with my husband he was quite apprehensive as we were in the most difficult financial phase of our lives and we could do it for free through the national health system. He told me “ My love, with that money we can feed many poor people and God will be more pleased with us, but you decide” to which I replied “But the pregnancy and birth are very important for the future of our baby and can affect him so much” so we decided to choose Olivia and giving birth at home. It was definitely the best decision. The only decision. Olivia took care of us from every corner that we didn’t even know existed. She gave us so much information and all through natural means. She is very down to earth at the same time. We followed all her advice and we understood all the science involved and I can tell you that the results where amazing. I was hearing and seeing my pregnant friends suffering and with bloated feet etc. I had the best pregnancy ever, no bloated feet, not exhausted, full of energy eating very well and the results were a very healthy son. My birth was not easy at all because of my body structure and my son had his head in the wrong position. It took 14 hours and most of it was in the expulsion part. I can tell you if I was in a Hospital I am sure they would have done a C-section. She advised us at every step in a very smooth and organic way with all the science involved explained and with simple daily steps. And she gave us all her love. On the birth day she involved the family and created the best environment for this very special day. The most difficult and the best day of our lives. I had my husband and my mother always around, and she explained them how to do this special massage to relieve the pain and special smoothies etc. I can’t explain all the magic but in such a difficult moment she makes the best environment happen. After the baby borns she is there for you to assist you in every detail, teach you and make you feel confident and happy without fears (there are so many new parents full of fears and even many arrive to not be able to breastfeed, and simply because they didn’t have this assistance). My husband, one week after the birth, said to me “you know, if we had more money I would pay Olivia much more because really, she is more than great, you were right!” I had amazing recovery after the birth because I followed all her advice and of course my family support. But truly her knowledge is amazing. She has more than 3000 births experience in very different conditions even in African countries with very poor conditions. And I think that that experience and her BIG heart made her a really amazing midwife and friend. I wish I had more words to describe better. Until today years later I ask her questions when my son is sick or I have any doubt, and always I get a complete response of someone who really cares. I hope she trains more people to be like her because this world really needs it. I had a very good friend giving birth some days before me in the hospital. She got no explanations what so ever and when she went home she and her baby were sick. So I advise her to consult Olivia which she did and then she called me and said “sister thank you so much really, Olivia saved us, she is amazing”. We are not aware but there are many diseases and conditions that a baby can get just because of the birth or the pregnancy, especially breathing problems ( like I have) and we can avoid it just having the right knowledge and help on our side. And Olivia, apart from being a good friend, she has that knowledge and gives that help. I know she is not in my country at the moment but I told her when I get pregnant again (soon inshallah) she must come or I will go to her because I don’t want anyone else but her as our midwife. I am sure God will reward her for her great heart and amazing “work”. Thank you Olivia. We love you.

- Celine F.

Willow Birnie

Franklin, Tennessee

Willow Birnie

3 years of experience

Greetings! My name is Willow, mother to a sweet little girl named Alierah. After my own pregnancy and freebirth with my daughter, a fire was lit in me to find my place in birth work. That calling led me to become a doula; I desire to support and uplift mamas through their own birth journeys, and to help families find their innate wisdom when it comes to birth. I'm holistic minded with a passion for sovereign birth in all settings - hospital or home- and a special spot in my heart for freebirth. I offer sincere, compassionate care, with a deep respect for the sacredness of birth. Birth is a hurricane- it's messy, it's hard. It's also beautiful and empowering. If you're transitioning from maiden to mother for the first time, or traveling through the inward journey of labor once again, I'd be deeply honored to walk with you and serve you... and to nourish your family with love and loyalty during this transformative time in your life.

Kate Tice

Nashville, Tennessee

5.0 (1 review)

Kate Tice

26 years of experience

Dear Family, Hi, My name is Nanny Kate, TT, and I have been a Nanny/Household manager for nearly 26 years now. I am seeking a long term commitment, and will be exclusive to your family! I have a strong sense of family, having grown up with an older sister, and parents who just celebrated their 53rd Anniversary! My 10 year old niece and nephew, friends and my dog are the loves of my life! I began my career at 17 when I decided to be an intern at a law firm to start on the path of becoming an attorney. During my first week, the nanny for the owners of the firm would bring in their infant daughter to visit. She would hand the baby to me whenever she started crying because the crying would subside and turn into smiles and laughs. I was given the nickname of the “baby whisperer” After seeing this on multiple occasions, the owners asked if I would rather be their nanny then an intern. The rest is history!! As your nanny, my objective is to create a safe and fun learning environment for children of all ages, and will allow you to maximize your quality time with your child. My style of childcare is laid back but structured. I don’t favor strict schedules, but believe in maintaining an orderly house and routines. I want the child to learn as many self help skills as possible given their age, as well as positive reinforcement. I am an on-the-go nanny, and enjoy watching children learn through hands-on experiences and outings! Nanny Kate

Recent review

Kate is an exceptional night nanny and newborn care specialist. Her expertise, gentle nature, and reliability brought us peace of mind during those early weeks. She not only cared for our baby with skill and compassion but also supported us as parents, offering valuable guidance and reassurance. Kate truly goes above and beyond, and we are so grateful for her care.

- Stephanie V.

Veronica Ordonez

Franklin, Tennessee

5.0 (3 reviews)

Veronica Ordonez

8 years of experience

Hello! I’m a mom of 2 kids, Mexican living in Tennessee and loving it. I’m a certified sleep coach and physiologist; I help parents to have a better understanding of their little one’s sleep to have better nights ♥️

Recent review

What I love about Veronica the most is that she takes into consideration the needs, preferences, and unique challenges of your child and tailors her sleep recommendations based on that. We all know every child and parent is different and she was able to provide recommendations based on the needs of MY family! She is great to work with and I highly recommend her.

- Anahi G.

Emma Richardson

Woodbury, Tennessee

Emma Richardson

10 years of experience

I am a 20 year old Medical Assistant in training and have a special love for babies. I value mental health and Postpartum Depression is a big health issue that is often looked over. My job is to keep your baby happy and healthy throughout the night so you can get as much rest as needed. I want you to love on your new baby, while also taking care of yourself. You matter too mom! I have 8+ years of experience with all ages newborn - ten years and older.

Jessica Abawag

Spring Hill, Tennessee

Jessica Abawag

14 years of experience

Jessica Abawag is a speech therapist for children who aren’t quite speaking as clearly as they should….and the frustration is starting to show. She founded and has been running Fluens Children’s Therapy since 2016 and, since starting her career as a speech-language pathologist in 2012, she has served hundreds of children and their families. Jessica also collaborates and mentors Speech-Language Pathology Assistants (SLPAs) and Clinical Fellows (CFs). Through her practical blog posts, free video tips, and online parent consults, she’s here to show you how you can help your child communicate better - while making it feel like you’re being wrapped up in a big bear hug. Her faithful clients have called her “very professional”, “interested in supporting families”, and someone who “cares about children, their likes and dislikes, and wants to hear what they have to say”.

Greta O'Hara

Spring Hill, Tennessee

5.0 (1 review)

Greta O'Hara

Hi! I’m Greta, a doula offering prenatal and postpartum support to families in Middle Tennessee and virtually through my practice, Cradle & Kin. I’m also a wife to Brandon and mama to our daughter Charlotte, and I’ve always held a deep respect for the weight and beauty of motherhood. Pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum season are meaningful, vulnerable transitions, and I believe they deserve thoughtful, compassionate support. After experiencing firsthand how impactful it is to be well supported during this time, I felt called to offer that same care to other families. I view this work as a calling and a way to serve families with Christ-centered care, compassion, and support. I strive to serve families with during pregnancy and postpartum with education, emotional support, and practical care. However you’re entering this chapter, whether with joy, questions, overwhelm, or all of the above, I would be honored to walk alongside you and be a small part of the village supporting your growing family :)

Recent review

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Greta. She was truly incredible—so intuitive and nurturing in every moment. She seemed to know exactly what I needed before I even said it, whether it was help processing my birth experience, a listening ear, or a few quiet minutes just to rest. She jumped right in with meal prep, laundry, and all the little tasks that feel so overwhelming in this season. She cared for my older child with such gentleness and joy, giving me the rare gift of being able to lie down and fully soak in those newborn snuggles without worry. Her presence brought so much peace, support, and ease into our home. I’m endlessly grateful for the way she cared for our whole family and can not wait to have her again for all our future babies! Highly, highly recommend.

- Lauren Hemmings

Jessica Belk

Tullahoma, Tennessee

Jessica Belk

5 years of experience

Redeemed by His mercy. Serving women to the Glory of God as a birth doula and photographer. #birthaddict Soli Deo Gloria!

Lauren Young

Tullahoma, Tennessee

Lauren Young

8 years of experience

After going through multiple pregnancy losses and receiving support from other women, I knew that I wanted to learn how to support women through labor and birth, both in the extreme highs and extreme lows of that journey. I was trained in 2018 and have been practicing ever since! My doula career began in San Antonio and is now continuing in middle Tennessee, where I live with my husband and 3 beautiful children. I truly see doula work as a calling and ministry. I am passionate about empowering and supporting women, and I would love to walk alongside you in your pregnancy and birth!

Amber Robinson

Mount Pleasant, Tennessee

Amber Robinson

9 years of experience

Hi, I'm a Holistic Doula and Herbalist. I am also a train Aromatherapist and Meditation Teacher. I use all of these skills and practices in my work as a supportive person during pregnancy, birth,and postpartum. I have many flexible package to choice from. I offer a free Herbal consultation with every client if they wish to use herbs, or teas. I do support wild pregnancy and unassisted birth/freebirth. I am also part of the LGBTQ+ community so I do feel great P.R.I.D.E when I have the honor to support queer families with fertility, birth, and during the postpartum period.

Brittany Brown

Clarksville, Tennessee

5.0 (1 review)

Brittany Brown

8 years of experience

Hey y’all! My name is Brittany and I have a passion for all things pregnancy, birth, postpartum and breastfeeding. I’m a certified breastfeeding specialist and doula.

Recent review

I have worked with Brittany at 2 births, she shows profound professionalism, empathy and encouragement to the families she supports. She helps maintain the clients original birth plan, and in the chance something arises she is wonderful at encouraging her client through any changes that may be made to her birth plan in labor. I hope I get the chance to work with Brittany again in the future!

- Heza L.

Daisy Schwenke

Clarksville, Tennessee

Daisy Schwenke

8 years of experience

Daisy grew up in a small town in Alaska with her 6 siblings. She has always had a huge interest in pregnancy and birth, as she attended many of her aunts midwife prenatal visits and even one of her births at a young age. In January 2019, Daisy decided to move forward in pursuing a job in the birth worker world. She discovered what a birth doula was and soon found a certification program in Nashville TN that offered everything she was wanting. She was working in the Army as a military police at the same time as she was doing her certification, so the process took a little longer than expected but it allowed her to truly educate herself and work towards this new lifestyle for herself. When not doing birth work, Daisy enjoys spending time with her boyfriend and his three children. They do many outdoor activities to include; water parks, camping, fishing, and swimming. Daisy is certified as a labor and birth doula through Blissful Birthing TN, certified as a childbirth educator through Childbirth International, and certified as a placenta encapsulation specialist through Brilliant Birth Academy. She is also trained as a postpartum doula through Blissful Birthing TN.

Becca Long

Cookeville, Tennessee

5.0 (1 review)

Becca Long

4 years of experience

Hi, I’m Becca — a postpartum doula who believes every family deserves to feel cared for, supported, and seen during the fourth trimester and beyond. I’ve spent over 20 years working with families, including ten as a nanny and several more as a caretaker, and those experiences have given me a deep understanding of what it means to show up with compassion and calm in life’s tender moments. I grew up in the Pacific Northwest with an appreciation for natural beauty, 90s country music, and the comfort that comes from a good home-cooked meal. I bring humor, heart, and an almost alarming knowledge of song lyrics to my work — because sometimes what a new parent needs most is a helping hand, a warm meal, and someone who can make them laugh when the day feels long. My goal is simple: to help you rest, recover, and find your rhythm in this new season of life — one step (and one smile) at a time

Recent review

Becca was fantastic in each phase during my successful vaginal delivery after 2 C sections! First in early labor, by preparing us to go to the hospital and getting our house and family packed up with essentials that we didnt know we'd need. She helped put together a birth plan and explained the different scenarios and set contingency plans. Then during active labor, she was constantly helping me get into different and/or better positions to keep my labor progressing. She was there every step of the way, the entire night. She was very attentive and kept strong communication with my husband and I while advocating our wishes to the hospital staff. There were several occasions where she even surprised my husband with her initiative and knowledge on what I needed in the moment. When it came time to push she was such a comfort at my side and was ready with affirmations and encouragement when I felt feelings of self-doubt. After one hour and 20 minutes of pushing, our miracle rainbow baby was born 🩷🌈 In postpartum at the hospital and at home, she stayed ontop of things with meals and taking care of us in general. The food was tasty and she kept the house in order while I rested and recovered. Becca also managed to capture my labor and delivery with photos that I'll cherish forever. The were taken in a very non distracting and non revealing way but still captured the beauty of these moments. We cant say enough about how thankful we are for her help and her services. Having her there made a world of a difference!

- Carly L.