Cristina Edwards

Lathrup Village, Michigan

Cristina Edwards

11 years of experience

Hello everyone, my name is Cristina. I am a dedicated Postpartum doula located in the Metro-Detroit area. My heartfelt passion is for supporting families during the transformative fourth trimester(postpartum). I pride myself in guiding new parents through those early weeks at home with a newborn. I aim to always provide compassionate care, evidence-based education, and emotional support that is focused on each unique family's needs. My goal is to provide a safe space where you feel heard and supported during this new chapter in your life. In my free time, I enjoy going for a nice walk and spending time with my son.

Lisa Lochrie

Farmington Hills, Michigan

Lisa Lochrie

8 years of experience

Mom of 6 and grandma of 2 (so far!), I am also a Dona trained and certified post partum doula and night nanny. Having years of experience providing care for newborns and new moms, I became a doula to help families transition their new members home. I still remember the anxiety of being home alone for the first time with a newborn! I would love to meet with you and talk about our services and how we can help your growing family adjust more smoothly... Background check, CPR certification and professional liability insurance required for all our doulas. References available, just ask!

Nina Ayers

Novi, Michigan

5.0 (1 review)

Nina Ayers

6 years of experience

Servicing the Metro Detroit area and offering virtual support. Providing assistance for IVF journeys, birth, postpartum, and LGBT+ families. Dedicated to compassionate, competent care. Free services available for low-income families.

Recent review

Nina, went above and beyond to support me throughout my entire birth journey. From helping me create a birth plan to being there for prenatal visits, emotional support, and even assisting with meals and breastfeeding education after my baby was born, Nina truly is a rockstar. Her kindness, flexibility, and care made such a positive impact on my experience. I had a wonderful and memorable birth journey because of her.

- Casey W.

Elizabeth Finlay

Royal Oak, Michigan

Elizabeth Finlay

22 years of experience

Hello families! I am a certified postpartum doula, newborn care specialist, and pediatric sleep consultant. I provide overnight care to ensure you receive the essential rest you need. My approach includes sleep conditioning and responsive care, adhering to the biological norms for newborns.

Alaila Hrabowski-Shamily

Madison Heights, Michigan

Alaila Hrabowski-Shamily

2 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hi, my name is Alaila. I've been working as a doula for about 1 year now. I have 8 years of experience working in childcare as an early childhood education teacher. I have 3 children of my own, 1 boy and 2 girls. I became a doula because, I myself have preterm labor so I know the struggle to be heard during such an emotionally and physically difficult time as labor. I wanted to become a voice for anyone who is experiencing this struggle, to lift up their voice in the birthing room. I am currently enrolled and taking classes at Henry Ford to become a Medical Assistant. I plan to specialize as a Radiographer so that I can be even more helpful to the mothers I serve in the community and clinic settings.

Vanessa Robinson

Royal Oak, Michigan

Vanessa Robinson

12 years of experience

I am Venezuelan, I have been living in the USA for more than 7 years, permanent resident. I graduated in 2005 as a Nurse in my country, I am currently studying to obtain my license as a Nurse, I have more than 5 years of experience taking care of children. Caring for newborns is my greatest passion, offering a calm environment and being able to help parents in the transition. I am helpful, punctual and discreet. In my free time studying, I love to know new places and share with my family.

Danielle Kestenberg

Birmingham, Michigan

Danielle Kestenberg

4 years of experience

With an innate passion for babies and their families, Danielle has an insightful and peaceful presence as a postpartum doula. Her compassion and understanding grew for the postpartum period after having her own set of Irish twins. Two little boys, resulting from back to back pregnancies a little over 7 years ago, gave her the wonderful experience of parenting that she wanted to share. Many of her friends called on her for advice and emotional support through their own pregnancies and postpartum times. ​ Knowing this life-changing time in a person's life should not be spent alone, and believing she could help, Danielle followed her goals and became officially certified in 2023. Completing ProDoula’s program has given her the confidence and ability to help all those in the postpartum stage of life. Although her degree in elementary education isn’t front and center anymore, all the years in child development and classroom management have given her even more tools to become a successful doula. ​ Danielle has been a doula to many clients, friends and family members. She realizes her unbiased strengths in this field are worthy of a true career and cannot wait to meet and guide new families through this time.

Madelyn Loosle

Birmingham, Michigan

Madelyn Loosle

15 years of experience

Hello everyone, my name is Madelyn (Maggie) Loosle and I am a Newborn Care Specialist & Postpartum Doula located in Royal Oak, Michigan. I love everything about newborns and being able to share my knowledge with families is another part of my job that I love. I try to create a calm and supportive judgement-free zone when working with families to be able to ask any and all questions. I have always had a passion for babies and helping people. I have worked with many families over the years including raising my 5 younger siblings. I enjoy spending my free taking my dogs for walks or going to our cabin in Houghton Lake. Traveling is a big passion of mine.

Ashley Davidson

Birmingham, Michigan

Ashley Davidson

8 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hello! I am Ashley and have attended well over 100 home and hospital births. I am here to assist you for your birth! We have 2 prenatals, attend the birth, and then a follow up! I look forward to meeting you and assisting you with one of the greatest moments of your life.

shanjida begum

Warren, Michigan

shanjida begum

4 years of experience

Registered Nurse with 2 years of experience interested in assisting with newborns. I am BLS CPR certified.

Mikah Sherrill

Harper Woods, Michigan

5.0 (3 reviews)

Mikah Sherrill

4 years of experience
Accepts insurances

I’m Mikah! I’m a full-spectrum doula and I have been a doula for about 2 years. I just started school to be a home-birth midwife. I love serving others especially women and babies. I am big on naturalistic and holistic care. I am a believer and I love to pray with my clients if that’s something they would desire.

Recent review

My children love Mikah ! She’s absolutely great and we were so grateful /excited to have her apart of our support system . We did find her a little late in our pregnancy going into my 3rd trimester but she responded immediately and we didn’t waste time after that . She’s quite the help (: , she provided us with one of her lactation consultant friend Sandra , who gave us tips on how to breastfeed more effectively and they were both very knowledgeable about the proper nutrition needed to keep up my milk supply. Her gentle and calming nature helped ease our anxieties and we felt extremely comfortable leaving our son Joshua in her care while we were able to get a few hours rest. Mikah is just overall amazing and a great person to open up to as well and I would highly recommend her to anyone that needs/wants a doula . She also meal prepared for us - which btw was DELICIOUS!!! And provided the best freshly pressed juice I’ve ever had which also helped me shed some postpartum weight off .

- Jada B.

Deanna Ishmael

Eastpointe, Michigan

Deanna Ishmael

8 years of experience

Hello everyone, My name is DeAnna I'm looking to have a night nanny position helping mothers the first couple of weeks/months after having their bundle of joy! Providing support, care, and comfort .I have many years of experience with newborn/infants and currently in a birth doula/ postpartum course! I recently nannied for 2 baby cousins born the same day. I have extensive experience with multitasking, managing sleep schedules, feeding (including familiarity with breastfeeding support), changing, and providing comfort. Additionally, I cared for a newborn just two days after the mother returned home with a broken leg, which involved balancing childcare and light household duties such as tidying up, dishwashing, and laundry throughout the day. I would love to help you and your family ! (Will provide references upon request )

LaShae Penny

Eastpointe, Michigan

LaShae Penny

12 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hey There, I’m LaShae but most call me Penny! I am a birthing doula with an Esthetician background. I have been working in women’s health for over 10+ years! Let me be your doula bestie while we bring your bundle of joy into the world.

Amanda Wilkins

Grosse Pointe, Michigan

Amanda Wilkins

19 years of experience

Amanda Wilkins here. Pleased to have your attention in regards to physical therapeutic massage. I have been a masseuse since 2006 after graduating from Health Enrichment Center. I have gone on to earn an associates in applied science from SC4 as well as a bachelors in Health Education from The U of M. I enjoy helping others feel optimal. Mothers and fathers alike can expect many benefits from massage therapy. Kids too! Best, Amanda Wilkins

Dayla Sanders

Walled Lake, Michigan

Dayla Sanders

5 years of experience
Accepts insurances

From a young age, I have always found joy in caring for younger children and babies. As a teenager, my fascination with how women’s bodies worked deepened, leading me to educate myself about their complexities. Friends and family often turned to me for support and guidance regarding reproductive health, and I discovered a profound joy in listening, educating, and comforting those around me. My personal journey through pregnancies, losses, and the births of my own children solidified my desire to support women during these transformative times. I strive to cultivate positive and empowering experiences for all families. With over 16 years of experience in administration, early childhood education, and pediatric healthcare, caring for others is truly my specialty. I took a leap of faith to become a ProDoula-certified Labor, Birth, Postpartum, and Infant Care Doula because this is not just a job for me—it's my calling. I am also CPR/AED/First Aid certified, as well as HIPAA and OSHA compliant. In my free time, I cherish moments with my husband and our two children, creating lifelong memories together. I also enjoy traveling, serving at church, hosting gatherings with friends, and discovering new restaurants. I am excited to offer a safe, non-judgmental space filled with support and positivity, regardless of your life, birth, or parenting choices.

Majerle (Marley) Travis

West Bloomfield Township, Michigan

Majerle (Marley) Travis

4 years of experience

Hi! My name is Majerle (Marley) I’m a certified birth doula and would love to be apart of your journey! I’m first aid and cpr certified, a night nanny,Newborn/Baby and Family photographer and continue my education constantly in new methods and fields. I am a mother to two under two and myself have experienced both a natural and medicated birth.I want to help support you, baby, and your partner in every way possible to help have a calm and healthy labor,birth and postpartum experience! Please send me a message through bornbir or an email - majerletravisbuiss@gmail.com.

JaNya Bargaineer

Ann Arbor, Michigan

JaNya Bargaineer

4 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hi families! My name is Ja’Nya, and I’m an experienced night nanny and postpartum/labor and delivery doula passionate about supporting parents through the newborn and postpartum journey. I’ve worked with families from all backgrounds, providing overnight care, emotional support, and hands-on assistance with newborn routines, feeding, and sleep. My approach is nurturing, nonjudgmental, and rooted in evidence-based care. I have a strong foundation in childcare and birthwork, including supporting low-income communities and continuing my education in maternal and infant health. Whether you’re seeking restful nights or extra support during this transition, I’d love to connect and see how I can be part of your village :)

Megan Krogmeier

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Megan Krogmeier

14 years of experience

Hi there, fellow parents! My name is Megan, and I'm a registered nurse as well as a mother of six of my own. I've been a nurse since 2008, and have been working part-time until recently when I decided to stay home with my own children full time. My own kids range from the age of 13 to 18 months, so I have plenty of newborn experience, and have implemented different sleep and parenting techniques along the way. We have navigated shallow latches, sleep challenges, allergies, constipation and everything in between, and I would be happy to work with you and your family's guidelines to provide the type of care you want.

Syvannah Payne

Monroe, Michigan

Syvannah Payne

7 years of experience

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Amber Adams-Jackson

Warren, Michigan

Amber Adams-Jackson

12 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hello, I’m Amber with Second Nature Doula. I am a certified labor, postpartum and infant care doula. I am a wife and mother to 3 young school age kids. I’ve always loved kids and birth since I was a teenager, to transition into this lifelong career in my 30’s has been confirming I am where I’m meant to be. I hope we can connect further to see if I’ll be a fit for your birth team!