Find a Newborn Care Specialist Near Me in Spring, TX

Teneka Winton

Earthside Beginnings offers refined, high-touch postpartum and newborn care for families who desire to be deeply supported during life’s most sacred transition into parenthood. Through bespoke postpartum doula services, I provide calm, expert guidance tailored to your unique needs—helping you recover, bond, and step confidently into your new role with ease. From nurturing newborn care and feeding support to restorative care for mothers, every detail is designed to bring peace, reassurance, and balance into your home. In addition, I offer professional CPR and emergency preparedness training, empowering parents and caregivers with the confidence and skills to respond when it matters most—because true peace of mind comes from both support and preparedness. Founded by Teneka Winton, a seasoned healthcare professional and mother of three, Earthside Beginnings is rooted in both clinical expertise and lived experience. After navigating her own high-risk pregnancies and postpartum journeys, Teneka felt called to create a more intentional, supportive space for families—one where you are not only cared for, but truly seen, heard, and held. This is more than support—it’s a personalized, elevated experience designed to help you begin your parenting journey feeling rested, reassured, and deeply cared for.

Exceptional Postpartum Support – A True Blessing to this first time mummy. I cannot express enough gratitude for Teneka and the incredible support she provided during my postpartum recovery. As someone who had stitches, her care and assistance made my healing process so much easier. She was always attentive to my comfort and well-being, ensuring I had the time and space to rest while also supporting me in caring for my newborn. One of the things I truly appreciated was how proactive she was—she never waited to be asked. She would top up baby and mum supplies without hesitation, making sure I always had everything I needed. She also made sure I ate properly and stayed hydrated, knowing how important it was for my recovery and milk supply. Her thoughtfulness and attention to detail made such a difference during this critical time. Her warmth, knowledge, and kindness created a stress-free and nurturing environment, and I felt so supported every step of the way. I highly recommend Teneka to any new parent—she is truly a gem, and I’m beyond grateful for her care!

- Anne M.

Houston, Texas

5.0 (23 reviews)

Cherish Peacewalker

17 years of experience

Safety, support and compassion are the keys to healthy birthing. As a somatic birth practitioner with over 16 years of experience as a Full Spectrum Doula I am honored to hold this loving space for you and this beautiful gift you are bringing into the world.

This is honestly a difficult review to write… not because there is any shortage of reasons to praise Cherish, but because no amount of it can truly do justice to explaining just how meaningful her presence was in my journey from pregnancy through childbirth. As a headstrong person intent on going about a “natural” birth within the healthcare system, I knew I wanted to have a doula to help campaign for me, to provide me support and tools through one of the most vulnerable and raw processes a woman can go through. I interviewed many doulas, and while many seemed qualified on paper, I just knew something was missing. Then as fate would have it, I came across Cherish. We had an initial call to discuss the variety of services she offered. Already then, speaking with her felt natural, like meeting someone who you knew could be a friend. It was easy to sense that she genuinely cared, and exuded passion (and compassion). We had meetings and check-ins throughout my pregnancy, to discuss logistics such as my birth plan, generalities like how I was feeling and how certain tests went, as well as address more spiritual matters like my feelings around becoming a mom or subconscious fears that were surfacing for me. Every time I was filled with awe and gratitude for the perfect alignment of her complete holistic support that I knew I had been seeking all along. To make matters more complicated, I went over my due date and with each passing day, my doctor (and the healthcare system) started to tout medical fear mongering to push me into an induction that I knew I did not want/need to do. After every check-up, Cherish and I would connect to logically discuss from a place of knowledge and trust. It was not simply “We are not inducing”, but rather “We are trusting all positive signs of the monitoring and taking an educated stance on it not being medically necessary at this time.” To make a long story short, at 41 weeks and 6 days I finally gave birth to the most perfect, healthy and beautiful baby girl. There was no epidural, no cascade of interventions, no “emergency c section”. If it were not for Cherish’s support, I have no doubt my story could have gone very differently. Instead, when I think about my labor, even with all the variables I could not control for (and that is childbirth at the end of the day), I feel like I had as perfect of an experience as I could have wished for. Not because it was without its share of complexity, but because I truly felt I was in the best hands. Cherish’s presence carried me through every minute of labor’s pain and challenges. I wanted my labor to be intimate with just my partner and myself, and having Cherish did not distract from that in any way. (She had also met my partner in advance of my labor to provide him with tools to help support me in the process.) I ultimately felt more comfortable with her presence in my delivery room than I would have been with my own family. She truly has a place in my heart for life, and there is no question that if I were to go through this process again, I would hope (and be so lucky!) for Cherish to again be by my side.

- Dana D.

Houston, Texas

5.0 (4 reviews)

Nafeesa Arastu

Nafeesa is a DONA International Certified Birth and Postpartum Doula, and specializes in providing compassionate, evidence-based care to birthing families. She is an advocate for minimal medical intervention and a birthing experience that is empowering, satisfying, and stress-free. Everyone deserves a calm and nurturing birthing environment where they feel heard, confident, and supported. By providing education, advocacy, emotional reassurance, and unwavering support, Nafeesa can help your family navigate the birthing experience—whether at home, in a birthing center, or in a hospital. Welcome your baby into the world with confidence.

Nafeesa helped me though my 2nd pregnancy, I have a todler. My first birth experience I felt like I got a little lost in the system and as prepared as my husband and I were, nothing turned out quite right. Nafeesa helped me feel confident in so many ways, in advocating for myself to actually getting through my contractions and pushing my baby out! I would 100% recommend her as a doula! She is awesome.

- Annakay S.

Katy, Texas

Consetta Marks

9 years of experience

Hi, I’m Consetta, affectionately known as Connie and I’m a dedicated birth worker and certified doula committed to supporting families with compassion, clarity, and cultural care. My passion for birth work is deeply rooted in the belief that every parent deserves to feel seen, heard, and empowered throughout their pregnancy, birth, and postpartum journey. I approach my work from a holistic and heart-centered perspective, blending evidence-based knowledge with intuitive support to help you feel confident and calm at every step.

Houston, Texas

Chloe Nguyen

3 years of experience

Hello, I'm a queer and trans full-spectrum doula working in Houston, TX. Full-spectrum means that I am trained and experienced in supporting families through the whole range of pregnancy experiences, including trying to conceive, pregnancy, labor, postpartum, pregnancy loss, and/or abortion. All of my work is grounded in supporting folks in creating the families they want, when they want to, and how they want to. This looks like: accompanying you through the many decision points in your pregnancy and parenting journey, providing emotional and logistical care throughout this time of great transformation, and making sure you are connected to the resources you need to make the best decisions for yourself and your family.

We didn’t know we needed Chloe until we met her. It wasn’t until very late into my pregnancy, sometime around week 38, that we reached out to her for post-partum doula services and she was very flexible in accommodating us. As soon as we met her, we knew she was the person who would be now part of our journey as first-time parents. She was caring, attentive, listened to our concerns, and graciously supported us through every transition. I had a complicated delivery and recovery, and her calming and reassuring presence allowed me to heal as my husband and I learned how to care for our newborn. She was very flexible in creating a schedule that adapted to our needs week by week, and always brought nourishing food, sometimes bringing extra for other family members. Looking back, the early weeks of post-partum were extremely difficult mentally and physically since I had undergone a C-section, but her support was essential in getting us organized, learning how to prepare bottles, showing us positions to feed the baby, techniques for soothing, how to baby-wear, how to handle visitors and protect our boundaries, guiding my husband on how to be a helpful partner, and even be a crying shoulder when things got tough. Beyond being a doula, she’s also helped us with some babysitting now that our baby is older. It is comforting to know that our baby is cared for by someone who met our baby from birth and was familiar with our home dynamics. Hands down, she is our #1 option when we need someone to take care of our baby so we can have time for self care - which is also something she emphasized since day 1. If this was a voice message, it would consist of 10-15 minutes of nothing but good stories and praises for her - so this is our short and sweet version. We cannot recommend Chloe enough as a doula. She’s the best!

- Raquel G.

Katy, Texas

Angela Lewis

5 years of experience

My name Angela Lewis and I am a postpartum doula. I have chosen to be a postpartum doula because I understand the significance of creating a nurturing environment and fostering positive relationships with both parents and newborns. As a mother who suffered postpartum depression, I understand firsthand that new parents may need additional support during the postpartum period. Having a strong support system and providing a nonjudgmental space for families to express concerns about the birthing process, parenthood, and mental health is beneficial in preventing negative outcomes for the parents and the baby.

Houston, Texas

Hanna Cotlar

Hi there! I’m a Certified Lactation Counselor and currently training to be a Birth Doula under CBI. My approach is holistic but realistic — I look at the whole picture while meeting you exactly where you are. As part of my services, I support families prenatally and postpartum. This includes: Prenatal sessions to discuss your birth goals and history, cover birth education, and practice mental and physical exercises tailored to you. Birth support, including attending your birth and assisting with your first nursing session. Postpartum support at home as a Lactation Counselor to help with breastfeeding and adjustment. I’d love the opportunity to support you on this

Hanna was my doula for the birth of my second child and I can’t say enough good things about her. She took the time to listen to my history, my goals, anxieties/worries, as well as my expectations of her as my doula. During our meetings, she always provided lots of helpful information regarding exercises that can help my discomforts during pregnancy, meditation, labor positions, ways my husband can help me throughout pregnancy as well as during contractions, etc. All of this helped me prepare mentally, physically and emotionally for the big day. Most importantly, her calm and grounding presence and the emotional support she provided during labor was so helpful in keeping me and my husband stay focused and motivated while feeling safe and supported. Thanks to Hanna, I had a very positive birth experience and I was able to give birth to a healthy baby girl! She continues to follow up with me regarding breastfeeding which is helpful. Hanna truly cares about her clients I would without a doubt recommend her to anyone looking for a doula!

- Elise

Houston, Texas

5.0 (21 reviews)

Aniya Booker

Howdy! My name is Aniya, and I am a certified faith-based doula and photographer! From a young age, I felt called to support families in birth, initially dreaming of becoming a labor and delivery nurse—until a home birth video shifted everything, revealing that my true path was midwifery. Rooted in my Christian faith, I began pursuing doula certification and seeking mentorship, knowing this work was both a calling and a ministry. I’m dedicated to assisting mothers and their families through the transformative experience of childbirth. I emphasize and provide emotional, physical, and informational support to ensure a positive birthing experience. My mission is to empower mothers, promote informed decision-making, and cultivate a nurturing environment that respects individual choices and preferences. Please reach out with any questions! I look forward to connecting! Aniya! (409)474-2244 communioncare@gmail.com

Aniya was a hugeeee blessing to my husband and I! I wouldn’t been able to make it through labor without her. She was a calm presence in the room and manually helped me through my contractions by using counter pressure on my hips. Highly recommend her if you’re looking for someone who is very thorough in the process leading up to your delivery and if you’re wanting a peaceful person in the room with you!

- Bria Greenwood

Richmond, Texas

Taylor Jefferson

My name is Taylor Jefferson, and I’m a Certified Birth and Postpartum Doula through DONA International, a Certified Childbirth Educator, Lactation Educator, and Spinning Babies® Parent Educator serving the Greater Houston area. But more than anything, I’m a passionate advocate for safe, equitable, and empowering birth and postpartum experiences for all families—especially those who have historically been overlooked or underserved in maternal care. With over 21 years of hands-on experience in healthcare—spanning Pediatrics and Family Medicine—and the last 6 years dedicated fully to birth work, I bring a unique blend of clinical insight, heartfelt support, and culturally sensitive care to every family I serve. I’m also trained in perinatal maternal mental health, so I show up ready to support the whole you—emotionally, physically, and spiritually. I believe birth is not only sacred—it’s transformative. My approach centers on collaborative, education-driven care so that you feel truly informed and confident in every decision. No two birth or postpartum journeys are ever the same, and that’s the beauty of it. Let’s create a nurturing space where your voice is honored, your choices respected, and your body is supported in doing what it was made to do. I would be honored to walk beside you as your little one makes their way into this world. Let’s bloom through birth & postpartum—together.

We had the pleasure of having Taylor as our Doula for our first born! Taylor was both supportive & provided essential childbirth education prior to my wife being in labor. This helped us know what to expect & what red flags to look out for. During labor, we truly do not know how we would’ve done it with out her. When labor began to intensify she stepped into action to make sure my wife was as comfortable as possible through different stretches, massages, and comforting words. Over the past few months Taylor was more than a doula, she truly felt as part of the family and felt like a critical part of our birthing team at the hospital. I couldn’t recommend her more and we plan on using her for all our future births!

- Jacob T.

Richmond, Texas

5.0 (1 review)

Dana H.

I have been a labor and delivery nurse for five years. I believe that every woman has rights and a voice that should be heard without suppression. I also believe women are some of the strongest people on earth and that birth does not have to be a traumatic experience. My goal is to give you and your family the attention, knowledge, & support you need to make informed decisions about your pregnancy and labor process. To learn more about me and the services I offer, please get in touch.

I had a great experience with Dana as my doula. We didn't meet until the end of my third trimester because I decided I needed a doula at the last minute. Dana listened to all my concerns about the care I received, and even attended one of my last OB appointments. I felt that she was well informed about pregnancy and labor. I enjoyed going over my birth plan with Dana because she explained everything line by line. I went into labor prematurely at 36 weeks and Dana didn't panic. She came to the delivery room and I feel like everything moved fast. She set up music like I wanted, dimmed the lights, and helped my husband with positions. I was able to have a vaginal birth with no epidural like I wanted. This meant so much to me because the specialist I was seeing told me I would have to be induced and have a c-section. Dana made me feel supported and helped me feel calm during labor. I was able to make informed decisions about my care and not feel anxious going into labor. Even after the delivery, Dana got food for me and my husband and checked on us until we all went home. Our post-partum visit at home went well and Dana was able to get my baby to latch. I had a positive experience for my first birth, and I would recommend Dana to anyone looking for a doula.

- Charnell W.

Katy, Texas

Sanyika Williams

9 years of experience

Passionate about birth, babies and breastfeeding. Supporting families since 2018, it brings me joy to support parents from pregnancy through labor and delivery & transition into their new normal.

Brookshire, Texas

5.0 (10 reviews)

Alysa Kowis, CBD, DU-C

10 years of experience

I'm a Houston birth doula, childbirth educator, and birth photographer — and after 10 years and more than 130 births, I can tell you with complete certainty: this work chose me just as much as I chose it. I'm a wife, a mom, and a Fulshear local who is genuinely, deeply invested in the families I serve. The moment you reach out, you're not just a client on my calendar — you're someone I'm going to show up for, advocate for, and think about long after your baby is in your arms. I started this work because I saw too many women walk out of their births feeling like something had happened to them instead of with them. I wanted to change that. Ten years later, that's still the whole point. Birth isn't one-size-fits-all, and it's not mine to decide how yours should go. My job is to make sure you walk in informed, supported, and confident enough to trust yourself — whatever that looks like for your family. You might be planning a medicated hospital birth. A VBAC. A home birth. A birth you're terrified of and hoping someone can help you get through. I've been there for all of it, and I'll meet you exactly where you are — without an agenda, without judgment, and without flinching. You can be scared. I'm not. - 10 years of birth work - 130+ births attended across Houston, Katy, Cypress, Fulshear, and surrounding areas - Certified birth doula and childbirth educator - Hospital-experienced at Houston Methodist West, Memorial Hermann Katy, The Women's Hospital of Texas, and Methodist Willowbrook, Methodist Medical Center, Texas Children’s, and more.

We hired Alysa for the birth of our first child, and I truly cannot imagine going through the experience without her. When I got pregnant, neither my husband nor I knew the first thing about pregnancy, labor, birth plans, or caring for a newborn. After a few OB appointments, a friend asked me what my birth plan was, and I had no idea what she was talking about. Thankfully, she had worked with Alysa and referred us to her. While we liked my doctor, we quickly realized we weren’t getting much education about labor, delivery, or the options available to us. Alysa completely filled that gap. During pregnancy, she met with us for six educational sessions that prepared us for what was happening with my body, what our birth options were, and the pros and cons of each. She never pushed an agenda and was incredibly supportive of whatever birth experience we wanted, whether that meant a planned induction, an unmedicated birth, or anything in between. When labor started, Alysa came to the hospital at 3am and stayed right by my side, supporting me in every way I needed until our daughter arrived safely. One of the things I appreciated most was that her support didn’t end after birth. She also provides three postpartum visits that you can schedule however you need them, whether that’s help with the baby, getting questions answered, taking a nap, or even enjoying your first date night as new parents. My birth experience was nothing short of amazing, and I give so much credit to Alysa for helping me feel informed, empowered, and confident as a new mother. She didn’t just support me through labor, she helped prepare both of us for parenthood. Thank you, Alysa. We are forever grateful for you.

- Britney Lee

Richmond, Texas

5.0 (3 reviews)

PROSCOVIA Rose ZAWEDDE

14 years of experience

Hello! My name is Proscovia and I am a Newborn Care Specialist (NCS) who provides specialized support and education to new parents in the care of their newborns. I possess expertise in infant development, sleep routines, feeding methods, and basic hygiene. I offer assistance with newborn care tasks, creating safe sleep environments, and helping with feeding strategies, whether breastfeeding or bottle-feeding. My goal is to ease the transition into parenthood, ensuring both the baby's well-being and the parents' confidence and knowledge in caregiving. With a compassionate approach, i empower families, fostering healthy and nurturing environments for newborns. Iam confident that my skills expertise and dedication make me the I deal candidate of working with you and your baby.

she is a dedicated hard working lady who taught a lot on how to take care of my new born she made it seem so easy for me as a first time mother and still Given a chance to have her work for our family my husband and i will always choose her she has a mother touch, so kind in that caring for infants you seemed to be in her blood system i would recommend her to any first time mother to make life with her new bundle of joy smooth.

- nanfuka k.

League City, Texas

5.0 (1 review)

Shakira Simpson

At Planet Birth, I provide compassionate, evidence informed full spectrum doula care that honors every path through the reproductive journey. Whether you’re preparing for birth, wanting labor support, navigating postpartum recovery, experiencing pregnancy loss or choosing placenta encapsulation and herbal postpartum care, I am here to offer personalized guidance, education, advocacy, and unwavering support. My goal is to help you feel informed, empowered, and deeply cared for during one of life’s most transformative experiences. Birth is a journey through the universe. I help you land safely. At Planet Birth, every family is welcomed with respect, every story is honored, and every journey is supported from womb to world.

Shakira was truly the most attentive, involved and helpful person through my pregnancy and birthing journey. I only wish we had more time with her through the process and didn’t find her so late in y pregnancy. After waiting and passing my babies initial birth date, Shakira worked with me and got my water to brea and the labor going. I went through labor at the birth center and she was literally with me every step just as exhausted and then I was transferred to the hospital where she continued to assist through my labor and birthing up until I needed to have a c section. This is my first baby and I went through so many obstacles and mostly the opposite of everything I wanted to happen but can say that Shakira was one of the best parts. I’d 100% suggest you trust her to help you through this journey. If I were to have another child, I would deff be giving her a call. 🩷

- Khadejah W.

Alvin, Texas

Cecily Solomon

4 years of experience

Hi! My name is Cecily and I am a certified breastfeeding specialist and postpartum doula with a background in engineering, bringing both analytical problem-solving and heart-centered care to the families I serve. As a mama of one (and someone who's passionate about breastfeeding, maternal health, and postpartum recovery), I understand how important this journey is and how hard it can be...so I'm here to help YOU make it as smooth and empowering as possible. When I’m not working, I enjoy cooking and staying active (so I can keep up with my toddler), and making memories with my family.

Needville, Texas

Cameron Terry

4 years of experience

Hello everyone! I am Cameron , I’m a certified birth and postpartum doula in Houston. i offer pregnancy and birth support along with postpartum and lactation support. I offer emotional support, information, and hands-on comfort techniques that help you stay grounded and calm through pregnancy, labor, and postpartum. My goal is simple: to make sure no one walks their birth journey feeling unheard, rushed, or alone. My role isn't to tell you how to give birth-it's to help you feel confident as you make the choices that feel right for your body. Birth is powerful.Your experience matters

Spring, Texas

Ashlynm Johnson

I’m a mom myself that wasn’t able to get a lot of help taking care of things, so I’m here trying to be that person to help other new moms adjust as needed. Multiple years experience in child care, ranging in all ages newborn - youth. Enjoys taking care of baby’s.

Spring, Texas

5.0 (9 reviews)

Zaira Rodriguez

10 years of experience

Hello, all !! Allow me to introduce myself- I am Zaira , mother of 4! I have a passion for all things pregnancy, birth and motherhood!! I am a lactation counselor of 9 years who has recently completed my birth doula certification! After bein in the breastfeeding world I realized that many women didn’t have the tools or knowledge at birth that they woudl if they actually who had someone helping them along the way, I am striving to show other moms out there , as well as my Hispanic community: También HABLO ESPAÑOL ! I would love to connect with you all! North Houston local …. Spring, Porter, Conroe, Woodlands TX

Zaira was such a blessing to our family. My husband and I tell everyone she was worth every penny and more. She gave us so much confidence going into the delivery of our son and we never felt alone. She went above and beyond during the entire team process and even still checks in on our son. The first time we met Zaira she drove all the way to our house (a long drive for her) and before she did anything else she prayed with us in our living room. We knew from that point on she was who we would choose as our doula. She was not only there for me and my questions, she gave assurance to my husband as well and equipped him to be the best partner throughout our delivery. From prenatal visits, to random texts, delivery, and even postpartum Zaira looked after our every need. I highly recommend her to anyone looking.

- Riley K.

Spring, Texas

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