LGBTQ+ Affirming Doulas in Tacoma, WA

I’m a certified postpartum doula with a BA in psychology and over 10 year of experience working with young ones. I am originally from South Africa but I am now located in Kirkland, WA but help families all over the USA. I have a true passion for working with newborns and helping families adjust to their new little joys! I offer non judgmental and evidence based support, I am constantly learning and improving my practice. I have a wide range of hobbies including crocheting, painting, hikes and traveling. I am excited to be part of this community where I can help families!

I believe birth is not just a medical event — it’s a deeply personal, transformative experience, and the way you are supported matters. As a birth doula, my role is to provide steady, evidence-based support while centering you: your preferences, your intuition, and your sense of safety. I support families through pregnancy, labor, birth, and the early postpartum period with calm presence, clear information, and compassionate advocacy. Whether your birth unfolds exactly as planned or takes unexpected turns, you deserve to feel informed, respected, and supported every step of the way. I work with all birth settings and outcomes — hospital births, unmedicated or medicated labors, planned or unplanned cesareans — and I meet each family where they are, without judgment. My approach is grounded in current evidence, emotional attunement, and the understanding that there is no “right” way to give birth — only what is right for you. Clients often tell me they feel more confident, less overwhelmed, and better prepared after working together. I aim to be a steady presence you can lean on — someone who helps you understand your options, supports your partner, and creates space for you to stay connected to your body and your baby. If you’re looking for a doula who is calm, knowledgeable, and deeply invested in your experience — I would be honored to support you.

I am Rafaela, a Certified Postpartum Doula through NAPS and a graduate of DONA International–approved Postpartum Doula training. I am also a Birth Doula trained through the Becoming a Birth Doula program with Carrie Kenner and a Newborn Care Provider. I am based in Kirkland, Washington, and provide compassionate, respectful, and hands-on support to families throughout pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period, helping parents feel confident and supported during one of the most meaningful transitions in their lives. I hold a Technical Degree in Nursing from Brazil, earned in 2010, with more than 2,090 hours of combined theoretical and clinical training. While this is not a U.S. nursing license, it provides a strong clinical foundation for the care and support I offer families. Throughout my professional career, I have gained extensive experience in maternal and newborn care, including supporting pregnant women, newborns, premature infants, and babies requiring specialized care. I bring seven years of hands-on experience working in a maternity hospital in Brazil, where I supported mothers during labor and provided direct care for newborns, including premature infants and babies in the NICU. This experience has given me extensive knowledge in supporting families with newborns who require specialized care. I offer both daytime and overnight support for newborns, premature infants, and their families during the postpartum period. My services include evidence-based newborn care, emotional support for parents, infant feeding guidance, healthy sleep foundations, and practical assistance to help families feel confident and well supported as they adjust to life with a new baby. Families often describe me as reliable, calm, and attentive. I strive to create a warm, organized, and judgment-free environment where families feel supported and confident in their routines while following current American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommendations for safe sleep and newborn care. I am fully vaccinated, have excellent references, a clean driving record, and reliable transportation. For more information about my services, certifications, and references, please visit: https://linktr.ee/rafaelamonteirorosa You can also view my professional profile and reviews here: https://doulamatch.net/profile/41619/rafaela-rosa

Hi, I’m Christina! I’m a birth doula, educator, and founder of Big Fat Pregnancy. I provide warm, evidence-informed, nonjudgmental support throughout pregnancy and birth. I specialize in supporting people in larger bodies and navigating weight stigma and anti-fat bias in maternity care. My practice is fat-positive, LGBTQ+ affirming, neurodivergent-affirming, and trauma-informed—and you don’t need to identify as fat to work with me. I believe there’s no one “right” way to give birth. My role is to help you understand your options, advocate for what matters to you, and feel respected and supported as your birth unfolds. I’m a certified full-spectrum doula and Washington State Certified Doula serving families throughout the greater Seattle area.

Since 2014, Kirsten has provided heart-centered support to families throughout Snohomish and King County. With a background as a lactation consultant and childbirth educator, she is committed to offering inclusive, evidence-based care that spans the journey from pregnancy to birth. Kirsten specializes in birth doula services, childbirth education, and placenta encapsulation, ensuring families feel deeply supported, informed, and prepared for their unique transition into parenthood. Kirsten has received certification from Madriella and training from Whole Body Pregnancy, Pro Doula, Lactation Educational Resources, Brilliant Birth Academy, Body Ready Method, and ICEA.

Hi y'all! My name is Kaolin (Mi Cha) Cummins, and I am a multi-doula (certified birth doula, postpartum doula, multiracial, multilingual, 2-spirit, multi-momma, etc.) who primarily serves the Kitsap area, traveling up to 40mi. to the surrounding areas to provide care for QTBIPOC families. I am originally from South Carolina, and grew up all around the south, eventually moving to Kitsap due to the military. I've been here a while, but I'll always call the Carolinas my home. I am passionate about all things related to the cycle of life, from women's health to preconception, conception, pregnancy, birth, postpartum, life changes, and beyond. I've always had the calling to help others, and have been in caregiving(focused work with children with special needs and the elderly/disabled)/medical-related fields prior to becoming a doula. I realized after my second baby that my calling in life is to be a source of education, positivity, and support for new (and pro) parents through these changes, as one can never have or give too much support. I noticed the lack of QTBIPOC doulas in my area and realized that the lack of representation and access to providers that looked and lived like me was common everywhere, and that just won't do! Outside of being a doula, I am focused on pursuing a career as a CNM (Nurse Midwife) and am determined to mesh the Indigenous & Asian cultural practices I grew up with and the scientific and medicinal knowledge I am currently learning. I hope that in bridging both "worlds", we can foster person-focused care that will assist in creating fewer medical interventions in birth, and also provide exceptional care to parents who need medically necessary care but otherwise would not be able to attain it in other circumstances(i.e., low-income/wage disparity, inaccessibility to a provider of color, and LGBTQ+ conscious medical professionals, etc.). I believe access to information is one of the key players in having a successful birth/parental journey. I strive to create a judgment-free practice, to serve as a provider who assists in these beautiful changes in life. My goal is to leave the world better than I found it and to provide parents/caregivers with the informational and emotional support they need to get through life's events. You don't have to do it alone! Outside of doula work/becoming a midwife, I love spending time with my own little family, and doing anything creative/expressionist! I am a bit of an introvert, but you might catch me on the dance floor if the music's good!

I’m Shelby (she/her), queer first-time mama who sees a huge need for postpartum care. Providing postpartum preparation and postpartum doula care from birth-one year.

Pronouns she/her. I am a BiPOC full spectrum doula, childbirth educator, community lactation specialist, & I encapsulate placentas. As a mother of two that did not setup support I didn’t realize I needed, I became a birthworker to educate, support, and help empower families through their transitions. For more info please take a look at my website beehearddoula.com

I'm a natural minded doula in Ollala, WA. I specialize in fertility, pregnancy, birth, post partum, and lactation assistance, with a passion for home and birth center births.

Treasured Art of Birth is a premier doula agency serving the diverse communities of Western Washington, from Olympia to Everett. Our team of dedicated and compassionate doulas is committed to supporting expecting families and clients trying to conceive through the transformative journey of birth and beyond. Specializing in birth, postpartum, and lactation services, we offer personalized care and guidance to ensure each family's unique needs are met with empathy and expertise. At Treasured Art of Birth, we believe in the power of informed choice, holistic support, and nurturing care to create positive birth experiences and empower families as they welcome their newest members.

My name is Aijanae, the visionary founder of Village to Village Doulas, a premier doula agency renowned for its holistic and compassionate approach to childbirth and postpartum care. My journey into the world of maternal support was deeply personal and transformative. My son, my baby boy Jahsiah was diagnosed with Hepatoblastoma just as I had booked my calendar for the year, I was faced the immense challenge of balancing my professional and personal life. This experience underscored the importance of having a trusted support system during life's most vulnerable moments. Leveraging my personal journey, I established Village to Village Doulas to provide unparalleled support to local Doulas and parents navigating the complexities of childbirth and early parenthood.

Salachon comrades and relatives. I am Ále (AH-leh, she/her), the Earthen Mami. I am a queer traditional multiracial Afroindígena full-spectrum community BirthKeeper, artist, fur mama, auntie, lover, ancestral healer & activist located on Coast Salish land, Point Elliott & Medicine Creek Treaty Territory (Seattle, WA). I come from the Maya Ch’ortí, Lenca, and Garífuna/Garínagu Indigenous & Afroindigenous peoples of Honduras through my father’s side. I also carry Northwestern European heritage, namely German, Celtic & Norwegian. My birthwork is deeply rooted in my spiritual practice through my Mesoamerican and Afro-Caribbean upbringing. I believe that birth is a sacred ceremony and rite of passage, and it is a true honor to support you and your family throughout all stages of this journey. I primarily serve our Indigenous and Black communities, and am welcoming of all gender identities and immigration statuses.

I am a birth doula, photographer, and childbirth educator serving the Puget Sound area. I love providing parents with compassionate support and evidence based resources. I view birth as a profound transition that can effect early parenthood, and I hope to help parents feel nurtured, respected, and empowered through the process.

Hello! I'm a full spectrum Holistic doula, here to serve families of my communities.

Hello, my name is Amanda Hercules, I am a certified international pediatric sleep coach. I am also a foster parent here in the state of Washington. I have been working in childcare since I was 18. As a nanny, a household manager, a nanny share, and a tutor. I have a lot of experience with multiples and with multiple children in the house. In 2019 I got certified as a postpartum doula and began working with local families in their postpartum stage. I was primarily a night doula, and this paired with my years-long work in childcare I learned a lot about sleep. In 2024 I was certified an international pediatric sleep coach, and I am excited to help families on this journey. I am here to provide you with facts and support. I will never judge or pressure you to do anything. I like to lay all the options out with parents and together choose a method or combination of methods that works for your family! Please reach out to me with any questions you might have. AmandaHercules.com

Hi, I’m Elena (she/her), a certified postpartum doula! I grew up bilingual, speaking German and Italian, and developed a deep love for connection through language. Becoming a mom changed everything for me, and it revealed just how crucial support is in those early days of parenting. It inspired me to follow my true calling: nurturing new parents and helping them build a strong foundation for this incredible chapter of their lives. My approach is deeply influenced by the German tradition of Wochenbett, which emphasizes rest, recovery, and bonding in the weeks after childbirth. I strive to create a nurturing space with personalized care that fosters connection, ease, and confidence as families grow into their new roles. I bring warmth, empathy, and a calming presence to every family I support, honoring the unique needs of each household. It’s a profound honor to walk alongside parents during one of the most tender times of their lives. When I’m not supporting families, you’ll find me exploring new places with my husband and son, practicing yoga, or simply soaking in the beauty around us.

Hi, I’m McKenna! I’m a full spectrum doula providing birth, postpartum, and family support to folks in the Seattle area. I focus on meeting people where they are at and helping to optimize care and support that is tailored to each individual’s unique needs. I completed my initial doula training through Birthing Advocacy Doula Trainings in 2020 and have since completed an additional birth doula training at Bastyr as well as numerous other continued education trainings including Spinning Babies, a Lactation Educator training, and a Body Ready Method training.

As a compassionate postpartum doula and newborn care specialist I am dedicated to supporting parents during the crucial postpartum period, offering care and guidance as they adjust to life with a new baby. It is my pleasure to provide nurturing, non-judgmental support, help parents learn new skills, and feel confident in their abilities. From complete baby body care to assisting with newborn sleep, feeding, and infant soothing techniques, I offer practical support so you can rest, recover, and recharge. Let me be there for you, ensuring you have the support and space to enjoy your transition into parenthood. Day or nighttime support is available!

Hello! My name is Alex Lanphear and I’m a birth doula based in Redmond, WA. I've been a caretaker and fiery activist since I could walk. I believe birth is the most magical thing in the world, and pride myself on being a guiding light for new families wanting to navigate the birthing path with confidence. I believe that parents deserve to feel the magic that empowered, informed birth can bring and strive to protect the peaceful, powerful energy of bringing a new life into the world. When I’m not with a family, I enjoy painting with watercolors, feeding the local crows, dancing under the moonlight and spending time with my cat.

My name is Liza Hameza (Schaefer). I’m a mother of 4, doula, educator, and podcaster who’s spent 15 years studying birth in the fields. What began as a personal story has grown into a lifelong calling. Since then, I’ve supported over 490 births in different birthing settings, guided hundreds of parents through childbirth preparation and the first tender months with their newborns. Alongside modern doula practices, I weave in the wisdom of postpartum traditions I’ve learned in different countries - Belarus, Ukraine, Germany and Cyprus - rituals that honor a mother’s strength and nurture recovery. In addition to my one-on-one work with families, I’m passionate about teaching and mentoring doulas worldwide. I lead specialized trainings, and have been invited to speak at international conferences on birth and parenthood. I also created Oxytocin World, a podcast that brings together midwives, anthropologists, psychologists, researchers, and doulas to share knowledge about birth, parenting, and relationships. I believe birth is more than a medical event - it’s a profound initiation for families, one that deserves care, respect, and continuity. My role is to walk beside you in that journey: grounding, encouraging, and offering both practical tools and emotional support. Outside of doula work, I feel most alive when cooking, practicing yoga, running, hiking in the mountains, or just being with my family. These everyday joys keep me grounded and remind me what truly matters.