Abigail Jane Boyakjon

Highland Township, Michigan

Abigail Jane Boyakjon

2 years of experience

Hello, my name is Jane Boyakjon, and I am a birth doula based in Highland, Michigan. I’ve been interested in birth and working with mothers since my internship with a local pregnancy center in high school. I considered being a doula for several years during college before getting my training in September of 2024. I am passionate about helping pregnant women release fear associated with birth, and help them prepare for it as much as possible. I believe the moment of birth can and should be one of connection, empowerment, and joy rather than chaos and stress. With the right tools and support, that vision can become a reality. I work to create an atmosphere of confidence, love, and advocacy for my clients during their journey to motherhood. In my free time, I enjoy sewing my own clothes, making ceramics in my home studio, and spending time outside in nature. Hope to connect with you soon! I can’t wait to make your birth an experience to remember. Lots of Doulove, ~Jane

Courtney Antoun

Shelby Township, Michigan

Courtney Antoun

3 years of experience

Hi, I’m Courtney a postpartum doula and certified lactation counselor, and mom to a singleton and a set of twins. I’ve breastfed all three of my children for over a year, and through that experience, I found my true calling: helping new mothers feel confident, supported, and empowered in their postpartum journey. Feeding your baby is deeply personal, and I’m here to help you find what works best for your family. Whether that’s breastfeeding, formula feeding, pumping, or a combination. My priority is helping you feel informed and supported every step of the way. I bring patience, compassion, and a listening ear to every visit. This work is my passion, and I’m honored to support you during this beautiful, vulnerable, and transformative time in your life.

Kate Beall

Clinton, Michigan

5.0 (1 review)

Kate Beall

6 years of experience
Accepts insurances

I am a DONA certified doula servicing South East Michigan and Toledo clients. Currently accepting Michigan and Ohio Medicaid, as well as other insurance options that work with doula coverage.

Recent review

Kate was my doula for my first born this past year. She made it a calm and peaceful environment while providing different positions and massage.

- Melissa S.

Megan McLaughlin

Manchester, Michigan

Megan McLaughlin

10 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hi there! As a certified Postpartum Doula and Newborn Care Specialist, I offer daytime and overnight support to help families transition into parenthood confidently. I have undergone extensive training, including CPR/first aid/AED, Infant Safe Sleep, Adequate Intake, Basics of Lactation, Infant Mental Health, and Infant Sleep Conditioning. I am currently studying to become an IBCLC which will further enhance my ability to support new parents on their chest/breastfeeding journey. I consider myself gentle, attentive, professional and supportive. I strive to provide the highest quality care by viewing every child (and family) as unique and adjusting my care accordingly, based on baby's needs and parent preferences.

Jenny Bryant

Fenton, Michigan

Jenny Bryant

2 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hello! I am a Birth, VBAC, and Postpartum Doula! It is a privilege to support women and their families through their pregnancy journey and beyond. It truly is a blessing! I'm here to support you through your birth however that looks for you! I am a calm and confident presence, offering you support physically, emotionally, spiritually, and help you find your voice to advocate for the birth you desire and deserve! You were created to birth your baby! I would love an opportunity to speak with you and see if we connect! I am a Medicaid provider with Molina, McLaren, Priority Health, BCC, Aetna, UHC, and HAP.

Andrea Kazemier

Fenton, Michigan

Andrea Kazemier

17 years of experience

Hi there. I am a dual certified Postpartum Doula and Newborn Care Specialist with over 15 years professional experience working with newborns and new parents. For the past 7 years I have bee helping new parents during the 4th trimester after they welcome their new baby home. I do everything from teaching parents and caregivers how to get baby on a daytime and overnight schedule to sleep training when the time is right as well as everything in between.

Rachel Rice

Grass Lake Charter Township, Michigan

Rachel Rice

12 years of experience
Accepts insurances

I bring 10 years of heartfelt service to families in a variety of setting to my role as your birth and postpartum doula. I am certified in birth and postpartum doula work and have attended numerous births and postpartum periods. My experience has taught me how to effectively support new moms so they can feel empowered in their decision making and enjoy their birth and postpartum period.

Christine Scarlett

Maumee, Ohio

5.0 (19 reviews)

Christine Scarlett

9 years of experience

Greetings! My name is Christine Scarlett. I am a former pediatric nurse and now a certified birth, sibling, and postpartum doula. I am also a Certified Lactation Counselor, Certified Educator of Infant Massage, and Gift Registry Advocate. Perhaps my best credential is being the mother of seven adult children and grandmother of many. I have had one cesarean, six VBAC’s, and sadly, one miscarriage. My personal experiences run the gamut of hospital, home, and waterbirth. I have many years of breastfeeding experience and do volunteer work in that field. I homeschooled for many years and still teach in a co-op one morning per week. Other specialties include cloth diapering, babywearing, healthy cooking, and even just laundry services. Contact me for a free interview to see if I can help you meet your unique goals.

Recent review

Chris was absolutely wonderful to work with. She has a great bag of tools and a lot of knowledge & experience to help you achieve the birth you want. I had a hospital birth and really appreciated how she was gentle but firm on techniques and suggestions to help me to continue to process during labor. I also very much appreciated that she backed my birth plan at the hospital (and helped me compose it during pregnancy) and was a wonderful advocate for me. If I have anymore babies, she is someone I want on my birth team again! She has also been so encouraging and helpful postpartum.

- Kendyll C.

Stephanie Eberly

Columbus, Michigan

5.0 (5 reviews)

Stephanie Eberly

2 years of experience
Accepts insurances

I'm Stephanie with Gentle Birthing, and my interest in birth work was awakened the day my first child was born in 2010 at home, surrounded by our midwife and birthing team. It was at that point I realized that more women need to know their birthing options. We had 4 more home water births in South Carolina before returning to Southeast Michigan where we welcomed our 6th child at home in 2020. I enjoy learning about the physiology of pregnancy and the process of giving birth and am fascinated with all the different natural coping techniques for pain management. With each of my own births, I implemented something new I had learned along the way. I hope to support expecting mothers in the ways I have received encouragement and support from the birth workers in my life. Their support changed the way I thought about birth and what I was capable of doing.

Recent review

Stephanie was a great help to us as we prepared for the arrival of our fourth baby and during delivery as well.

- Stephanie M.

Kayla Grey

Swartz Creek, Michigan

Kayla Grey

11 years of experience
Accepts insurances

My name is Kayla Grey, and I am a certified Birth and Postpartum Doula in Swartz Creek, Michigan. I service Genesee and Shiawassee Counties. I have been supporting birthing families for 10 years and attended hundreds of births. I believe in empowering pregnant people and their families by providing education and support so that my clients feel safe, confident, and at peace during their birth process. I am a strong believer in Trauma informed care as a standard practice. I have 5 children of my own and we enjoy living in the country with our chickens golden retriever. We enjoy exploring and camping.

Tasheikya Hunter

Flint, Michigan

Tasheikya Hunter

27 years of experience
Accepts insurances

As a doula, my goal is to support you physically and emotionally, advocate for you and your choices, answer your questions, and help provide you a positive, unbiased/non-judgmental birth experience. I have been attending births and supporting women through childbearing for over 25 years. I look forward to working with you!

Kristen Schell

Jackson, Michigan

Kristen Schell

9 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hey badass birthing warrior! I'm a mom of two tiny humans, a certified Birth Doula, Birth Photographer and Childbirth Educator serving expectant families throughout Southeast Michigan. I usually serve within an hour of Jackson, MI. I got my start in birth work by being a wedding and family photographer first. Then on Pinterest, I found birth photography photos and I thought it was beautiful. So I got into birth photography and was hooked. Then after I had my first kid, I took a birth doula training and realized that this was my calling. Not everyone has an empowering birth story and I want to help change the cultural attitude around birth by making them excited, (It's okay to be a little nervous!), confident and prepared for birth. Birth is a transformational experience for both the birthing person and their partner.

Romeka Patton Lane

Flint, Michigan

Romeka Patton Lane

7 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hi my name is Romeka. I am a trained full spectrum doula. I am currently offering birth doula and postpartum doula services. As well as free consultations both in-person and virtually. Please feel free to contact me. I would be happy to answer any questions and/or concerns that you may have. doulabirthandbeyond@gmail.com

Micalyn Lucas

Taylor, Michigan

5.0 (1 review)

Micalyn Lucas

5 years of experience

We so often are in search of magic, without realizing we have it right inside of ourselves. For me, becoming a mother has proven that to be true. Birthing Ancestors was created from the idea that when you have a child you are not only birthing a future generation, but you are also birthing yourself as a parent - someone’s ancestor. It is my greatest honor to holistically support you throughout every stage of your childbearing journey, and help you to discover the magic that has always been inside of you. Since becoming a certified Full Spectrum Doula in 2021, I have fallen deeply in love with this work. I have expanded my knowledge to support clients from fertility/preconception planning thru postpartum, with special interests in herbal and nutritional support. I also have 200hr yoga teacher certification giving me knowledge in anatomy, stretching and strengthening muscles, relaxation techniques, and preparing the body for labor.

Recent review

Micalyn is an amazing doula and I highly recommend her services. I am forever grateful for her crucial role in making my unmedicated, hospital birth a positive and empowering experience. The prenatal meetings were very in-depth and included healthcare during pregnancy, rehearsal of labor positions, and the construction of a birth plan. Micalyn also provided me with handmade herbal tea and was readily available via phone or text at any time I needed support. Going into my birth, I felt prepared and confident. I was immensely thankful for Micalyn’s presence during my labor and birth. Whether it was conversation or physical touch, her peaceful and loving presence was so appreciated. She made the hospital space as beautiful as possible with Christmas lights near the bed and flameless candles around the bathtub. Micalyn collaborated fabulously with the hospital staff, and everyone was very impressed with her. When I was pushing, she was the one who suggested the position change that immediately resulted in my baby’s delivery. Micalyn was right there by my side when my son quickly entered the world: she called to the midwife to catch him and her shoes got drenched with the birthing fluids! Our postpartum visits were extremely helpful. When my son was a few days old, she came over and taught me how to do things such as put a diaper on and wear a baby wrap. She also brought me another handmade tea for sitz baths, which felt amazing. Micalyn is clearly made for this work and I can’t recommend her doula services highly enough!

- Alice L.

Lorenda Lewis

Dearborn, Michigan

Lorenda Lewis

6 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Holistic nutritional full circle doula, Lorenda provides educational, emotional, and physical support to moms and their support team through their journey of parenthood. She received her certificate as community-based doula at Black Mothers Breastfeeding Association (BMBFA) in 2018 and trained as a full circle doula with Shafia Monroe Consulting, 2022. In January 2023, Lorenda became a Medicaid Provider as a doula, and trains other doulas to become Medicaid providers for the state of Michigan. As a leader, Lorenda serves on the Doula Advisory Council with the State of Michigan and is the president at Motor City Doula Association where she leads monthly meet ups with other doulas in the community.

Emma Weaver

Southgate, Michigan

Emma Weaver

3 years of experience

Hello! My name is Emma Weaver. I’m a wife and mom to two girls. I became a birth doula after having a doula at my births and wanted to give other expecting families that same support. I’m passionate about educating families on their options in pregnancy and birth and advocating for my clients to help them get the birth they are dreaming of!

Madison Terry

Southgate, Michigan

Madison Terry

2 years of experience

Hi, I’m Madison—Certified Postpartum Doula providing compassionate care and infant support in the Downriver/Metro Detroit area in Michigan. I previously was a pediatric Medical Assistant for 10 years, and I also have 2 wonderful children. I offer newborn care, breastfeeding support, emotional support, light housework and daytime or overnight shifts. Here to help families thrive through rest, recovery, and gentle guidance. Care for the Fourth Trimester and Beyond

Laurie Cathers

Dearborn, Michigan

Laurie Cathers

9 years of experience

With certification in perinatal mood disorders, and personal experience as a wife and mother, I am well-suited to help women navigate the complexities of pregnancy, childbirth, and motherhood. Although starting a family has its joys, it also brings all kinds of unexpected stresses. I help with problems such as: adjusting to the demands of motherhood, bonding with baby, caring for ill baby, problems with intimacy or connection with partner, self-care, balancing home and work demands, low family support, miscarriage, post-partum depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, obsessions, loss, and grief.

Lazarie Mitchell

Detroit, Michigan

Lazarie Mitchell

3 years of experience

Hello and hola! I’m Lazarie, a birth doula servicing the Metro Detroit area(but if you’re not in that area still feel free to reach out!) I’m also a student midwife. You have come to the right place if you’re seeking high-quality support and guidance throughout your pregnancy journey! I’m excited to meet you and your precious blessing soon!

Jade Chance

Dearborn, Michigan

5.0 (1 review)

Jade Chance

11 years of experience

From the first contraction to the first 40 days—I’ve got you. I’m Jade, a birth and postpartum doula and mom of five from Detroit. I’ve been supporting families for over 10 years—through labor, birth, and those tender postpartum weeks. In the birth room, I bring calm, steady support so you and your partner feel confident and cared for. Once baby is here, I shift into hands-on help—cooking nourishing meals, guiding breastfeeding, and making sure moms get the rest and recovery they deserve.

Recent review

Whatever it is your seeking with your birthing process Jade can make the proper arrangements within her schedule and in your reality just the way you envisioned. -Pre delivery prep body exercises (mind body and/or soul) -Food Prepping insight/activities for you and baby via her professional culinary background -Birthing Plan Consultation (single and couple parenting delivery ideas i.e. natural, semi-natural, or hospital birth arrangement ) -Home Arrangements for baby arrival Jade makes it her business to understand your needs and to meet them professionally. I’m glad to have had her attend to my needs during my pregnancy and after and my doula. I would recommend her and select her every time. She is one of a kind.

- Chavell S.