Birth & Postpartum Doulas Near Me in Tacoma, WA

HI I’m Vanessa, Bronx-born, now based in WA, and I’m passionate about supporting, educating, and empowering families through one of the most important moments of their lives: birth. As an Afro-Latina birth doula and spiritual healer, I believe birth deserves to be treated with care, respect, advocacy, and real support; not fear or pressure. I completed my Birth Doula Workshop Training through the Simkin Center at Bastyr University in July 2023, where I gained the hands-on training and knowledge to support families through pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum care. My approach is equal parts nurturing and no-nonsense. I’m here to make sure you feel informed, supported, and heard every step of the way. Whether that means helping you navigate the hospital system, offering emotional support during labor, providing comfort measures, or simply reminding you that your voice matters. I’m in your corner. Always. I believe birth is sacred, powerful, and deeply personal. Every parent deserves to feel safe, respected, and empowered while bringing life into this world. My role is to hold space for you, advocate for you when needed, and help you move through this experience with confidence, strength, and peace of mind. At the end of the day, I bring both heart and real-life energy into this work. I’m not just here to “look supportive” in the background. I’m here to support you for real. We’re going to get through this together.

Hello, I’m Leah! I am a certified Birth & Postpartum Doula serving Tacoma, Seattle Wa, and surrounding areas. I am also a photographer and have multiple packages to choose from, ranging from birth doula, to Birth Doula & Birth Photography! Checkout my website for more information!

Hey! I'm Olivia. I am a trained birth and postpartum doula. I am currently only offering postpartum care. I have lived all over Washington and absolutely love it here! I feel so privileged live here and to serve this beautiful state and its people. I am currently in the process of becoming certified. I would love to get to know you and discuss how I can best serve you through this transition in your life!

Harneet Grewal is a former Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) who realized her skills for comforting and caring for individuals during stressful and difficult times would translate into a birthing and postpartum environment seamlessly. She understands the importance of patient advocacy and has gained valuable experience from interfacing with providers within the healthcare system. Born and raised in the Seattle Metropolitan Area, Harneet has served various local and international communities through nonprofits and believes helping others is the highest honor. She is now aspiring to continue the privilege of helping others by offering services as a Birth Doula and Postpartum Doula with the goal of becoming a Certified Professional Midwife. She is currently working on training as a Fertility Doula to offer pre-conception services to meet the growing needs of the community.

Hi! I’m Emma Buchanan: follower of Christ, wife, mama, and certified birth nerd. I am a birth doula serving Pierce County, WA and surrounding areas. I believe birth is a normal, physiological, and deeply spiritual experience. I believe that birth almost always works best on its own, but I am thankful for skilled providers when needed! My goal is to provide education, peace, joy, and encouragement to you prenatally, in labor/birth, and in postpartum. I also want you to feel empowered and confident going into your labor, birth, and postpartum. If this sounds like your jam, let’s connect!

Hi! I'm El and I have a birth doula certification from the Center for Indigenous Midwifery in WA state. Pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum is something that I've always been passionate about. Since my 3 years in working in at a youth behavioral health facility, I found that helping people is something that drives me at my core. Mental health is very important to me, and I think it should be for you too! I'm an open book, I find it's best to have good relationship and rapport before diving into more in depth conversations. Let's get to know each other! http://elssafehavenofbirth.my.canva.site

My name is Anastasia Stryukova, and I am a birth doula dedicated to supporting families through one of the most transformative moments of their lives. I believe birth is not only a physical process, but also an emotional and deeply personal journey. My philosophy centers on trust, compassion, and informed choice, I strive to create a safe, nurturing space where parents feel heard, respected, and empowered to welcome their baby in the way that feels right for them. Whether I’m offering comfort measures, evidence-based information, or simply being a steady presence, my goal is to ensure families feel confident and cared for every step of the way. As a bilingual doula who speaks both English and Russian, I am honored to serve a wide range of families and help bridge communication so that every parent feels fully supported.

I practice trauma informed, perinatal, birth, and postpartum support for all birthing bodies, couples, single and single by choice parents, adoptive parents, and families on their surrogacy journeys. My support is queer competent, weight inclusive and intersectional, and it is always my priority to support people getting the care that helps them feel safe and seen, essential to the health and wellness of both baby and family. I know first hand how beautiful, challenging and exhausting childbirth and parenting is, and I come with a wealth of personal and professional experience to share with you.

Hello! I am available for postpartum doula work, as well as childbirth photography and nannying.

Hello! My name is Sheilena and I am a full spectrum doula, birth photographer, placenta specialist, herbalist, student midwife and lactation educator. I serve families in the Puget Sound area and pride myself on taking a whole person and holistic approach when supporting my clients, balancing natural/physiological methods with western medicine. Each client gets an individualized approach as I use my variety of skills, experience and knowledge to support them in ways that feels best to them, but still encompasses advocacy, physical and emotional support, education and more.

RN-led care for fertility, birth, postpartum, and lactation. At Compass Doula & Lactation, I offer compassionate, evidence-based support for every stage of your reproductive journey. As a Registered Nurse, Certified Lactation Counselor, and experienced birth and postpartum doula, I provide personalized care that blends clinical knowledge with nurturing, hands-on guidance. Whether you’re trying to conceive, preparing for labor, recovering after birth, or navigating breastfeeding, I’m here to support you with expertise, empathy, and respect.

Hi I’m Johanna! I’m a full spectrum doula, photographer, midwifery student, and mom to two little boys. I’m very passionate about birth and supporting parents on their journey into parenthood. My care philosophy is based on the idea that every parent deserves caring, respectful, and individualized support. I understand how much giving birth can affect parents and their families, and I aim to care for my clients as they go through this impactful experience.

My name is Abigail Nelson and I’m a newly certified birth doula and childbirth educator. I’m passionate about supporting all types of births, with a special interest in VBACs and first time home births! I believe every woman has completely authority over where and how she births. I’m here to provide emotional, physical, and informational support before, during, and after you welcome your baby into the world!

Conjuring Moments Birthwork is a team of two birthworkers: Sage, a full spectrum birthworker with 19 years of experience providing birth and postpartum support and a passion for supporting the BIPGM and 2slgbtqui+ communities is the lead doula of CMB. Tec is a new birthworker, who completed training as a birthworker in 2025. Tec is not only a birthworker, but a deathworker as well, and enjoys finding the domestic side of birth and postpartum work, and excels at assisting with cleaning, organizing, meal planning, and nourishing our families. We believe everyone deserves support and offer our services as sliding scale for all those who need it. We specialize in holistic, traditional care that is backed by evidence, bringing head, heart, body, and soul into use supporting my clients, no matter where in the reproductive process they are.

I am a Birth Doula, an expert in body balancing for pregnancy birth and post-partum, (Body Ready Method Pro), a Breathwork Facilitator and a Herbalist. I specialize in nervous system regulation through breathwork and body balancing. I have a deep understanding of the connection between breath health and nervous system health. When you can utilize these two things for your pregnancy, labor and post partum you will change your entire life. Your nervous system is the driver and unless you become present with it and understand how to speak with it- your intuition will always take a back seat to your stress, anxiety and fears. My goal is to help dissolve your fears and get you in FLOW by learning how to hear your intuition!

Hi Friends! My name is Marlo Knight and I am a certified postpartum doula and certified newborn care specialist as well as a certified postpartum nutrition specialist. I am located in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. I love supporting families during the magical and sleep deprived first weeks of their baby's life! I absolutely love what I do and do it with my whole heart. I am always looking to bring a sense of peace and calm to the homes I am invited into and I strive to create a judgement free space for parents to ask questions and express themselves freely. As a mother of 3 and a grandmother I bring with me lots of experience in nurturing little ones and their mamas. I can't wait to get acquainted with you! In my free time I enjoy my volunteer work, cooking (my love language), wine tasting with my best guy, family time with my girls and their families, and naps with my cat.

Hi, I’m Catholine Look, founder of Comprehensive Doula Care LLC. I am a full-spectrum birth and postpartum doula, Certified Lactation Educator (CLE), Certified Midwifery Assistant, Trauma-trained and NICU-trained birth worker serving families throughout Pierce, King, and surrounding counties. As a mother of premature twins and someone who has navigated infertility, IVF, and a NICU journey, I bring both professional expertise and lived experience to my work. I believe every family deserves compassionate, evidence-based, nonjudgmental support. My goal is to help parents feel informed, empowered, and deeply supported throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. From fertility to first steps, I’m here to walk alongside you.

Hey! I’m Victoria! I am a dedicated doula and currently a midwifery student, passionate about supporting families through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. As a mom of six, I understand firsthand the beauty and challenges of welcoming a new baby. I offer comprehensive support including placenta encapsulation, birth photography, and birth pool rentals to help families create a safe, memorable, and empowered birthing experience.

Hello, my name is Husna Shirzai, and I am a dedicated doula who is passionate about supporting families through one of life's most meaningful journeys. I believe every birthing person deserves compassionate, evidence-informed, and nonjudgmental care that honors their unique values, preferences, and birth goals. As a doula, my role is to provide continuous emotional, physical, and informational support throughout pregnancy, labor, birth, and the early postpartum period. I strive to create a calm, empowering environment where families feel heard, respected, and confident in their decisions. I understand that every birth experience is different, and I am committed to meeting each family where they are. Whether someone is planning a hospital birth, birth center birth, or home birth, I work alongside their healthcare team to help them feel informed, supported, and cared for every step of the way. My goal is to build trusting relationships with the families I serve, offering encouragement, comfort measures, advocacy through informed communication, and reassurance during this transformative experience. It is truly an honor to walk beside parents as they welcome their new baby into the world, and I am grateful to be part of such an important chapter in their lives.

Wrapping around you with care- price includes professional birth photos. I promise continued wrap around care. I promise to be here for the early concerns and education. I promise to be at your labor when YOU need me (no limit or right time). That doesn’t end. I promise to listen and hear you, to support you in YOUR choices and decisions, to give you information to help you make those decisions, to support your partner so they can be their best by your side, to always be honest with you, and to always care! I doula because I love it and want the best experience for you that YOU desire. Besides preparing for and attending your birth, my fee includes constant support from hire, worry free on call from hire, strong, supportive team. For immediate support or response call or text 206-225-8276**. **Payment /sliding scale options available.