Water Birth Doulas in St. Louis, MO

Hi families, I am Amanda Collins, a certified Birth and Postpartum Doula and Certified Lactation Counselor located in Saint Charles, Missouri. I believe every woman deserves to feel safe, respected and fully supported as she steps into motherhood.. Coming from a background in Education and a Masters in Counseling, I bring a compassionate, trauma-informed approach to every family I serve. Whether you’re preparing for your first baby or growing your family, I’m here to help you feel informed, supported, and confident in your decisions. This is your birth. Your story. I’m here for you every step of the way. When I’m not supporting families, you’ll find me hiking with my husband, playing with my grand babies or hunting for the best gluten-free treats around the STL area.

I’m Kelley, St. Louis birth doula, mom to 3 boys, married to the guy I fell in love with in high school. I became obsessed with birth after our first was born via cesarean after an induction for “dates” for “failure to progress.” Air quotes intended. The disappointment I felt surprised me; I dove into research about birth in America. I learned all about my fertility, chose a provider who would be supportive of a vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC), and hired a doula. Best laid plans and all that… I had a cesarean for high blood pressure at 42 weeks. I definitely still felt disappointed over his birth, but because I was educated and well supported, I knew we had made the best decisions with the options we had. I still planned for VBA2C for baby #3, and was able to push him out of my body right into his daddy’s hands – with a lot of help from my medical team for high blood pressure again, and so much support from my doula. When my former industry got flip-turned upside down and my structural engineering days were forced to end, I decided to follow my passion and dreams and become a birth doula, and now life has moved us from our native Houston to St. Louis. I see my role as a birth doula like being a good coach. I’m on the sidelines with all the information for you, but you’re the one who has to execute the plays. I’m here to educate you and support you whether you’re having a baby at home in the water with twinkle lights, epidural or not at the hospital, or a planned cesarean. I’m going to meet you where you are and dig down into that hole with you. And after the baby is here and you’re overwhelmed, I’m available to help you out, listen to you, and get you through those first few weeks. When I’m not doula-ing, I’m training Jiu Jitsu, at the baseball fields, a wrestling meet, a choir or band event, playing banjo, or I’ve got my nose stuck in a book. And I’m always down for some Tex-Mex.

Hello! My name is Cierra and I am a birth and postpartum doula, childbirth educator and breast/chestfeeding counselor. I offer birth and postpartum support, group and in-home childbirth preparation classes, breast/chestfeeding preparation and support to families in the Greater St. Louis Area. I hold four certifications from the International Doula Institute, and am a member of Doulas of Greater St. Louis, Evidence Based Birth, the National Black Doulas Association, and the St. Louis Doulas of Color Collective. I am also a certified American Heart Association Basic Life Support provider. My mission is to provide families with evidence-based perinatal support through education and preparation. My vision is for every family to have the resources and support they desire for their pregnancy, birth and postpartum journey.

Hello! I pride myself on being a safe, non-judgmental, supportive space for all parents! My goal for prenatal care is to help educate you of your rights, options, and alternatives during pregnancy and labor/delivery. I also want to be a solid safe space for you to vent, ask questions, and to recieve validation. I support whatever birth you envision in the hospital or at home, and advocate for your wishes and preferences. My goal for post partum is to help your body, mind, and soul heal from birth and help yoi transitioninto this new season of life. I have a passion for helping you discover the parent YOU want to be, as well as provide support around the house, all while helping you navigate through the changes of your new body and home life! I am also a lactation specialist who has been nursing for 8+ years straight! This includes many dynamics! Working full time, staying home, nursing through pregnancy, and tandem nursing to name a few! Belly binding and placenta encapsulation are two of my other services that I enjoy! ❤️

With a background as a licensed practical nurse specializing in pediatrics and a passion for all aspects of fertility, pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum care, I bring a wealth of expertise to every client I work with. My commitment to providing comprehensive support and guidance ensures that your journey into parenthood is informed, confident, and empowered. I'm here to answer your questions, offer valuable insights, and assist in making your experience a memorable and positive one. Let's embark on this incredible journey together!

Hi there! I am a birth and overnight doula in the St. Louis area. I currently support parents during pregnancy through the first few months postpartum. During pregnancy, my goal is to help educate you so that you feel confident in advocating for yourself. During labor, I am there to help navigate each stage of labor through mental, physical, and emotional support. With my overnight support families, I am happy to handle all of the newborn care so you can catch up on valuable sleep. I love working with families for the first few months to help set positive sleep habits with your newborn. I’d love to do a free consultation to see if we are a good fit!

I became a doula to inform moms of things they may not be aware of. To support and care for women in such a sacred time is an honor. I want to do my best to decrease the maternal mortality rate for black women by ensuring they stand firm in their decisions and question any and everything. I offer pregnancy, birth and postpartum doula services. I am also available for virtual doula services for those who are out of state/region.

My name is Taylor. I am passionate about supporting moms to find the birth that they want! As a mom of two, with two very different birth stories, I have been empowered to help educate and honor moms in their birth goals!

Hello! I’m Kahdijah “Kay” Gandy, Full Spectrum Doula (FSD). I became a doula in 2021, during the pandemic through The Doula Union. I have a wide range of knowledge as it pertains to fertility, pregnancy and labor/birth. I’ve attended and assisted 26 moms since becoming a doula. I specialize in helping women with fertility issues and treating it with a natural holistic approach. I personally struggled with PCOS and fertility which lead me to dig deeper into the learning how to heal the womb. I’m also a self taught herbalist. I’ve studied herbalism for over 7 years and still continuing to learn. I am a mother of 1 beautiful girl, and a soon to be bride. I’m CPR certified for infants and adults, a medical assistant and a nursing student of Washington University in STL. Hello! I’m Kahdijah “Kay” Gandy, Full Spectrum Doula (FSD). I became a doula in 2021, during the pandemic through The Doula Union. I have a wide range of knowledge as it pertains to fertility, pregnancy and labor/birth. I’ve attended and assisted 26 moms for fertility and birth since becoming a doula. I specialize in helping women with fertility issues and treating it with a natural holistic approach. I personally struggled with PCOS and fertility which lead me to dig deeper into the learning how to heal the womb. I’m also a self taught herbalist. I’ve studied herbalism for over 7 years and still continuing to learn which allows me to add a holistic approach to my clients. I am a mother of 1 beautiful girl and a soon to be bride. I’m CPR certified for infants and adults, a medical assistant and a nursing student of Washington University in STL. Well now you’ve learned a little about me, it’s time to learn about you and where you are with your pregnancy journey, contact me if your interested in doula services with Divine Nature

I am a God-fearing doula and certified Hypnobabies instructor with a deep passion for supporting women in birth. My own journey through infertility revealed the beauty and strength of the birthing process, inspiring me to dedicate my work to empowering mothers to experience birth with confidence, peace, and informed choice.

My name is Steffanie Thomas and I have been a doula since 2015. I love serving expecting families in whatever birth they believe to be healthiest for them. My passion is to help families understand ALL of their options available to them. And to help create a calm birth space so that birth can happen as it needs to. I understand the innate wisdom that women carry & encourage them to follow their intuition.

Hi, I'm Susi! I am a Hispanic mom, a wife, a daughter, a sister and now a doula obsessed with all things birth! I believe every woman should feel empowered to have the birth experience she desires and always have access to a doula.

Hello! My name is Heather Irwin, I am a certified birth and postpartum doula, Hypnobabies Childbirth Educator, Placenta Encapsulation specialist and Belly Binder. I have been practicing since 2017. I have attended 90 births, and supported many postpartum families. I specialize in Postpartum Overnight support and have experience caring for multiples. I would love the opportunity to serve your family as you welcome your newest addition.

My name is Chelsea and I am a DONA ​international certified doula and GentleBirth ​childbirth educator with a passion for ​supporting mothers and families during their ​pregnancy journey. I have kids who have all ​been born in countries not my own and can ​understand the challenges that come with that. I ​provide continuous care and a constant presence ​during labor as well as support during the ​months leading up to the day your little one ​comes earth side.