Becky Jackson

Lutz, Florida

Becky Jackson

13 years of experience

I am a Christian and mother of six. I have always loved babies. I am passionate about creating peaceful schedules and happy babies. I love serving and helping families. I am currently getting certified to be a lactation counselor.

Josette Sanchez

Riverview, Florida

Josette Sanchez

4 years of experience
Accepts insurances

I am a certified postpartum and infant care doula, childbirth educator, certified lactation counselor and a placenta encapsulation specialist. I am passionate about nurturing parents through the tender weeks after birth. I am the mother of 3 beautiful children and through that experience my passion for doula work was ignited. I love to educate parents-to-be on childbirth and all things newborn care before baby arrives and then to be in the home with those families once baby is born. I offer support through listening, education, light housekeeping, sibling care, breastfeeding support and more.

David Youran

Clearwater, Florida

David Youran

20 years of experience

For more than 15 years, Thrive has provided acupuncture, massage and herbal therapy to women of all ages to help them feel their very best, naturally. • Trying to conceive? • Want to enjoy a healthy, active pregnancy and smooth delivery? • Going through menopause? • Experiencing hormone-related issues? • Feeling stressed? • Suffering from chronic pain? Regardless of your situation and stage of life, we are dedicated to providing an individualized path to wellness for every woman. At Thrive, we offer an exceptional level of care, which can stand alone or provide a perfect complement to any other healthcare services. Here's what sets us apart: • Natural, effective treatments that are comfortable and relaxing with no negative side effects • Friendly, prompt and professional service • Direct, consistent and extensive communication with your practitioner • Flexible scheduling Come experience a different kind of healthcare and thrive with us!

CYNTHYA DZIALO

St. Petersburg, Florida

CYNTHYA DZIALO

17 years of experience

Hi, I'm Cynthya, the owner of The Happiest Doulas serving St Pete and Atlanta. I am a Professional Member at Evidence Based Birth® where I receive frequent continuing education on the best practices in the field. As an evidence-based instructor and doula, I offer my clients a balanced approach to using mind-body relaxation techniques specific to pregnancy and labor. For over 15 years, I’ve held certification with Hypnobabies as a Hypno-Doula, and as a Labor Doula with Childbirth International. In 2015, I trained as a bereavement doula through StillbirthDay to support all birth outcomes, and in 2022, I completed my training at the Center for Breastfeeding/Healthy Children Project to become a Certified Lactation Counselor. I currently serve as President of the Tampa Bay Birth Network to carry on our mission of raising awareness for holistic and informed pregnancy and birth for all families.

Heather Wilkerson

St. Petersburg, Florida

Heather Wilkerson

7 years of experience

Queer non-binary midwife with over 5 years experience specializing in fertility support, home intrauterine inseminations, prenatal care, and home birth in the Tampa Bay Area.

Allison  Smith

St. Petersburg, Florida

Allison Smith

7 years of experience

My name is Allison and I am your Unconquered Mama. I am a wife and mother to two beautiful little girls. It was during my first pregnancy that I started to have a desire to get into birth work. I noticed right away that pregnant and postpartum Mamas needed much more support than they were getting. Immediately after my traumatic pregnancy and postpartum period with my youngest daughter I knew it was time for me to step into a new role; so I became a Doula and Breastfeeding Educator so that no other Mama would have to go through the struggles that I went through. I want to help every Mama feel the way I did when I broke through my struggles and emerged UNCONQUERED!

Madeline Ishmael

St. Petersburg, Florida

Madeline Ishmael

7 years of experience

My name is Madeline "Maddy" Ishmael and I am a certified birth doula through DONA since 2019, certified lactation consultant through Healthy Children Project and a prenatal yoga teacher. I believe my work with parents is about guiding them towards their innate wisdom and to provide evidence based approaches as they navigate their options to make the best decision for their family. I am committed to uplifting and affirming QTBIPOC families and believe that everyone has the right to be represented and affirmed with inclusive language. I believe that everyone should embark on their reproductive journey feeling joyful.

Brittaney Sargent

Lutz, Florida

Brittaney Sargent

13 years of experience

Dr. Brittaney Sargent is a Doctor of Occupational Therapy with a focus on Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation. She helps women & men with pelvic floor dysfunction relieve discomfort & symptoms in order to lead a full and meaningful life. Dr. Sargent is passionate about pelvic health due to the impact these conditions can have on every aspect of a person’s day. It is her mission to make pelvic floor therapy and conversation concerning pelvic conditions less of a mystery or taboo discussion. In addition to spreading awareness that living with pelvic difficulties is not ‘normal’ or a need to be accepted. Dr. Sargent is Board certified in Biofeedback for Pelvic Muscle Dysfunction. She has completed a variety of trainings, most notably with Herman & Wallace, POP Up Prolapse, Pregnancy & Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist in order to help you solve your pelvic health problems and find lasting relief.

Laurine DiCosimo

Clearwater, Florida

5.0 (3 reviews)

Laurine DiCosimo

Cradle & Care – Newborn, Sleep, and Postpartum Support At Cradle & Care, we provide compassionate, personalized support for families navigating the early stages of parenthood. With over 10 years of hands-on experience caring for children of all ages, I specialize in newborn and infant care, sleep coaching for all ages, postpartum support, and parent education. Our mission is to empower parents, helping them feel confident, rested, and supported while nurturing their baby’s healthy development. Services include: Sleep coaching for infants and toddlers, tailored to each child’s needs Postpartum support for mothers, including newborn care, meal prep, household assistance, and overnight help Whether you need guidance for a smooth transition home, help establishing healthy sleep habits, or extra support during the postpartum period, Cradle & Care is here to provide professional, compassionate assistance every step of the way. “Because rested families grow stronger.”

Recent review

Laurine was absolutely fantastic. She is extremely responsible, prompt, and very hard-working. In the short time that she helped us with our son, she helped us with her knowledge of sleep training and could not have been more loving and warm towards our newborn. She was extremely helpful in the downtime when the baby was sleeping with things that I needed help with which made my life so much easier. I would highly recommend her!

- Laura Pizzurro

Beata Pryszcz

Zephyrhills, Florida

Beata Pryszcz

25 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Personable and reliable Certified Newborn Care Specialist who has worked with mothers and newborns for the past twenty years. Outstanding skills in understanding the newborn's needs, and knowledge in assisting them and their families in achieving the optimal childcare experience. Over the years, I have expanded my professional education in the areas of baby sleep, nutrition, massage, and language to enhance my care of newborns. With this experience. I have gained a deeper insight into the new mothers' needs. To achieve the best care for newborns and their families. I have additionally acquired certifications and training in the postpartum doula and lactation fields. Influenced by my education and teaching experience in science, I use the evidence-based approach to these tasks to assure the highest standards of baby care and development.

Madalyn Turner

St. Petersburg, Florida

Madalyn Turner

10 years of experience

I provide Holistic Wellness care for your whole family. Webster Certified. Applied Polyvagal Practitioner. Reiki Master. Menstrual coach. I am very passionate about empowering others to play a key role in their healing and health journeys.

Brandie McGowan

Palm Harbor, Florida

5.0 (5 reviews)

Brandie McGowan

12 years of experience

Hello, my is Brandie. I have been a doula for over 10 years and have been honored to support 100+ families throughout their pregnancy. I have a wide range of experience from natural childbirth, VBAC’s, IVF, Multiples, Surrogacy, and more. I am a Certified Childbirth Educator and Placenta Encapsulation Arts Specialist. I also have experience in Spinning Babies. My goal is to Empower, Enhance and Embrace your pregnancy, birth, journey. I attend birth centers, home and hospital births. I'd love to chat and see if we would make a great team.

Recent review

i should of did this sooner but having a baby you’re very busy! brandy not only helped me have a successful vbac but she gave me the confidence and knowledgment to keep proceeding. i can’t thank her enough for everything she did for me and being there for me as a friend. you’re not only getting a doula but also someone who feels like family. you truly inspire me and i can’t thank you enough! what you do is gods work and truly a gift.

- Mercede R.

Sophia Brown RNc, BSN, IBCLC

Land O' Lakes, Florida

Sophia Brown RNc, BSN, IBCLC

20 years of experience

I am a registered nurse with a baccalaureate degree in nursing. Similarly an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). I studied at Helene Fuld College of Nursing in NYC and received my nursing degree in 1995. My background in nursing consists of working with adults in medical-surgical, MICU and home health settings. The past thirteen years of my career consists of caring for the neonatal population, and the dyad of mother and child. This allowed me to further my training and education, having received my certification in Low Risk Neonatal Nursing and graduating from Rasmussen College with the status of Magma Cum Laude; receiving my BSN. I was inspired to become a Lactation Consultant after working in the Maternal Child Division at Tampa General Hospital. I have experienced the different challenges that so many women face with breastfeeding, and wanted to be of further help. I personally know how rewarding this experience can be having breast fed two of my three children. To achieve the status of an International Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC); in addition to my work experience I studied with Marie Biancuzzo of Breastfeeding Outlook and took a proctored international board certified exam. I have worked for two major hospitals in the capacity as a lactation consultant/neonatal nurse and similarly started my own private practice. I have volunteered at the Baby Café, attended La Leche League meetings and joined the International Lactation Consultant Association (ILCA), to remain current in my practice with evidence-based information. This also allows me to continue educating, encouraging and empowering the dyad of mom/ baby on their breastfeeding journey. I am passionate about supporting breastfeeding mothers with their personal goals and normalizing breastfeeding for this and following generations. It is my goal to provide lactation support and counseling whenever and wherever possible.

Tameca Boston

Wesley Chapel, Florida

5.0 (2 reviews)

Tameca Boston

23 years of experience

Hi Everyone, my name it Tameca Boston and I'm a Certified Postpartum Doula located in the Tampa Area. I work with the entire family to help maintain the overall health of the entire family unit as they introduce a newborn baby. There is not a value that can be placed when working with a family to help them adjust to the demands of this transition. I am a wife 29 years and counting, a mother of 4 adult children, and 2 beautiful grand children. In Corporate as a professional I learned to bridge the gap by providing knowledge, resources and talent which translate to the birth/postpartum experiences. My free time I love to travel the world!

Recent review

I had an amazing birthing experience under the care of Mrs. Boston she was an amazing doula and really advocated for me and helped me push through.

- Victoria H.

Rae (SunRae) Coney

St. Petersburg, Florida

Rae (SunRae) Coney

4 years of experience

Your Holistic Melanated Doula! 🌟 I love to give empowering support to Mamas through natural birth & home birth! Here to Empower Woman and their families through the Birth Planning, Birthing, and New parenting transition. Birth is such a special & sacred time and a time to have a team that can be strong in advocating your desires as well as aiding in your research of evidence bases options that you desire to explore. Cheers to Bliss & Abundance in Birth! I am here to be a Birth Time Bestie!!!

Melissa Butler

St. Petersburg, Florida

Melissa Butler

7 years of experience

Hello! My name is Melissa Butler. I am a doula who firmly believes in advocacy, especially in the birth space. I specialize in VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean). My goals include: educating you on your options while remaining neutral so that you have a safe person to come to in times of uncertainty; involving partner in being hands-on in supporting you during labor and postpartum; assisting you in advocating for your desires surrounding labor and birth; cultivating a relationship with you that makes you feel heard and validated. I also offer professional placenta encapsulation, in-home birth preparation sessions, as well as birth photography and film—no, not with an iPhone ;) Reach out if you’re excited to have me on your team!

Brittany Connolly

Wimauma, Florida

5.0 (2 reviews)

Brittany Connolly

5 years of experience

Hey there! My name is Brittany aka Bejay. I am a married mother of five children ranging from 16 years old to 18 months old. I am located in Tampa, Florida serving in the Hillsborough county and surrounding areas. I am currently a Birth & Postpartum & infant care doula! When I was 18 years old I attending nursing school. Labor and delivery was my FAVORITE unit but I knew that, that was not the way I wanted to help birthing people. As my own family grew my desire to have an out of hospital birth increased. With my fourth and fifth pregnancies I was able to fulfil those desires with my sister acting as my doula. With the level of care I received I knew that being a birth worker was where I could help! My heart is to provide help to all families alike. Walking, standing, or squatting (LOL) along side them on their beautiful journey! No birth is the exact same so I strive to be not only supportive but inclusive as well! In my free time I enjoy spending time with my wild and crazy family!

Recent review

Bejay has gots to be my favorite doula out of all 5 of the doulas I have had . She does her job correct and always thinks win win !

- Abby H.

Destiny Santiago

Wimauma, Florida

Destiny Santiago

10 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hi, I’m Destiny Consuelo — a postpartum doula and newborn care provider specializing in responsive, intuitive, and deeply grounded overnight care. My approach is centered on the belief that the earliest days of life shape not only sleep, but the long-term emotional foundation of a child. With many years of hands-on newborn experience, I’ve supported families across the country in creating calm nights, confident days, and secure beginnings. I believe in co-regulation and respecting each baby’s rhythm as they learn to grow secure attachments and trust in their new environment outside of the womb. I believe in high-touch, responsive care which is part of why my style of care includes “awake” care. I provide detailed notes and “next steps” for first-time parents who may also appreciate in-depth guidance and opinions from an experienced perspective. I am Calm. Attuned. Responsive. Evidence-informed.

Elizabeth Arico

Kenneth City, Florida

Elizabeth Arico

8 years of experience

Hi, I’m Elizabeth—a mother, wife, and passionate Doula and Childbirth Educator based in Saint Petersburg, serving families throughout Pinellas County. My journey into birth work began after experiencing two very different pregnancies and births of my own. Those experiences inspired me to support, guide, and empower other parents throughout their own unique paths to parenthood. I truly believe that childbirth is a fascinating and transformative process. My goal is to help every birthing person feel heard, supported, and in control—no matter what kind of birth they envision. Over the years, I’ve had the honor of witnessing many births and listening to countless stories. These experiences have deepened my understanding and strengthened my ability to support families from pregnancy through postpartum. Whether you’re looking for education, emotional support, or hands-on guidance, I’m here to walk beside you every step of the way.

Emily Christy

St. Petersburg, Florida

Emily Christy

10 years of experience

I'm Emily, a postpartum doula and newborn care specialist dedicated to nurturing families through the early months of parenthood. I believe in providing compassionate, personalized support that respects each family's unique needs and values. My approach is rooted in the belief that parents are the experts on their own children, and I'm here to help build confidence, offer guidance, and support the development of a nurturing environment for your baby. I focus on fostering an infant's cognitive, motor, sensory, and speech development through attentive, responsive care, and I'm passionate about helping parents feel empowered in their journey. With 8 years of experience in overnight newborn care, including multiples, peemies and high-need babies, I bring a calm, steady presence into any home. I understand that every family is different, and I strive to create a space where parents can feel supported, rested, and confident in their new role. I aim to offer a balance of emotional support and practical help to make the transition into parenthood as smooth and joyful as possible.