Emilee Abel

Arlington, Texas

5.0 (4 reviews)

Emilee Abel

30 years of experience

I’m Emilee, affectionately known as Nanny Emmy. I’m a career nanny with over thirty years of experience caring for children of all ages. For nearly the past decade, I’ve focused exclusively on newborn and postpartum care, supporting more than fifty families through one of the most important transitions of their lives. Working with families is not about showing up with a checklist. It is about walking into a home and immediately understanding what is needed. From the baby who is struggling to settle, to the parent running on empty, to the small details no one else has time to think about, I bring experience, confidence, and a listening ear. I provide a combination of newborn care and postpartum support, whether during the day, overnight, or both. My care is practical, intuitive, and grounded in evidence-based practice. Whether I am caring for your baby through the night, helping establish healthy sleep habits, or managing a few household tasks while you rest, my presence is intentional and my care is always tailored to your family’s needs. What sets me apart is not just experience. It is the ability to assess a situation, respond with purpose, and care for the family as a whole. I understand what recovery actually looks like. I understand what newborns need. And I know how to bring relief and routine into a home that feels stretched thin. My goal is to leave families feeling confident and capable without the guesswork. You already know you need the help. The next step is saying yes. Getting started is simple, and the support that follows brings real peace of mind. You can hand it off and breathe. I am ready when you are.

Recent review

Emilee has been a joy to work with! Her professionalism and warm spirit is greatly appreciated and much needed in this industry. Any family/household would be lucky to have her!

- Michaune M.

Tiara Grandison

Arlington, Texas

Tiara Grandison

11 years of experience
Accepts insurances

I am a certified birth and postpartum doula and a birth assistant. My passion for being a doula started when I was a young girl and has grown stronger over the years. I believe in providing personalized care to each woman and her family. I respect every woman's choice and work with her to create a birthing plan that aligns with her preferences and values. I also provide comprehensive education and support throughout pregnancy, labor and the postpartum period.

Samantha Clay

Dallas, Texas

5.0 (6 reviews)

Samantha Clay

2 years of experience

Hi moms! My name is Samantha, I’m a mom of 4, lactation enthusiast, pet lover, Army veteran and #DONA certified doula! I’m excited to be walking in my new found purpose of supporting moms through their pregnancy, birth, and postpartum! I believe every woman deserves to feel seen, heard, & held during childbirth. I show up to remind you that your voice matters, your body knows what to do, and you do not have to walk this journey alone. I, myself, have had 4 different types of births- emergency c-section, scheduled c-section, vaginal birth after 2 c-sections w/epidural, & an unmedicated water birth in the comfort of my own home. However you plan to bring your little one earth side, I stand beside you every step of the way.

Recent review

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Samantha. From the very beginning, she was supportive, kind, and incredibly knowledgeable. She took the time to listen to my concerns, answer every question with patience, and make sure I felt prepared for each stage of the journey. During labor, her calm presence made such a difference. She advocated for me when I needed it, reminded me of my birth preferences, and offered comfort and encouragement that kept me grounded. Whether it was suggesting position changes, guiding my breathing, or simply holding my hand, she knew exactly what I needed in the moment. Beyond the birth, she continued to check in and provide resources that helped me transition smoothly into postpartum life. Her compassion, professionalism, and dedication truly exceeded my expectations. If you are looking for a doula who will not only support you but also empower you, I wholeheartedly recommend Samantha. She made my experience more positive, peaceful, and memorable than I ever could have imagined.

- Ashley J.

Carmen Johnson

Arlington, Texas

5.0 (2 reviews)

Carmen Johnson

Accepts insurances

I’m Carmen, a birth and postpartum doula living in Arlington, TX with my husband and two daughters. Birth work and bringing more equity to maternity care in the U.S. has been a passion of mine since I first began my motherhood journey over ten years ago. Now more than ever, doulas play a critical role in helping ensure positive birth and postpartum outcomes for all birthing persons, where they feel empowered and fully supported in every scenario. I look forward to nurturing and supporting you throughout your birth and postpartum journey and beyond.

Recent review

I cannot recommend Carmen enough! Her calm presence and support is unmatched. If you are looking for someone with an immense amount of knowledge, warm caring heart, and all star to add to your pregnancy journey/birthing team you’re in the right place!

- Cimon W.

Genicia Battle

Forney, Texas

5.0 (4 reviews)

Genicia Battle

My name is Genicia Battle, known in the Ifá community as Ifáfúnké Àṣọre. I am a Full Circle Doula and Birth Companion, trained through the SMC Full Circle Doula Birth Companion Training. A program rooted in the cultural, historical, and spiritual traditions of African American midwifery and birth work. I became a doula because every birthing person deserves to feel seen, supported, and spiritually connected throughout their journey. I know the difference it makes to birth in a space that feels warm, honoring, and sacred. My vision is to offer families not only emotional and spiritual support, but also culturally rooted healing tools that nurture the womb, body, and soul. Birth is not just a moment! It is a portal! My purpose is to ensure that every mother steps through it feeling whole, powerful, and profoundly connected to her divine nature.

Recent review

I am honored to have crossed paths with Genicia. She is truly a blessing in my life. I shared my pregnancy journey and expressed my desire for a holistic doula. Well, let me tell you, she was incredibly responsive to my texts and calls, no matter the time of day. She is incredibly knowledgeable and always has a listening ear, ready to provide solutions. She is not afraid to let me know that certain aspects of my pregnancy concerns do not fall within her scope of practice and that WE should discuss them with my OB. I truly appreciate her willingness to provide me with a curated tea I take daily, affirmations to boost my spirits, and a listening ear to my concerns. If you are in Texas area and seeking a knowledgeable, understanding, and holistic doula, she will always be my top choice. I still have a few more months of my pregnancy journey, but I am confident that you will see more written reviews from me as we explore the transitioning times of birthing and postpartum together.

- Anjie T.

Shavonne Evans

Fort Worth, Texas

5.0 (5 reviews)

Shavonne Evans

2 years of experience

Hi everyone, I am Shavonne but most call me Stormy. Being a birthworker is just naturally in me. So I decided hey let's learn more and help other families as much as I can. I'm a nurturing person at heart. I enjoy giving love and helping others. I reside in fort worth Texas. Married for 16 years, I'm a mama to four beautiful humans. I'd like to bring love and calmness to your world. Peace ✌🏾

Recent review

Shavonne has been a lifelong friend she very caring and very knowledgeable.

- Michelle T.

Lauren Manolescu

Fort Worth, Texas

5.0 (1 review)

Lauren Manolescu

21 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hi, I’m a wife and homeschooling mom to five beautiful children. I’ve been supporting families for nearly 20 years and I’m confident I can help you achieve your birthing goals and have a restful postpartum experience.

Recent review

Lauren is the most kind and easy person to talk to. She is very knowledgeable and offered all sorts of valuable advice during our whole process. I really appreciate her being there for us. Thank you, Lauren!

- Maria P.

Abigail Robinson

Fort Worth, Texas

Abigail Robinson

21 years of experience
Accepts insurances

I'm a professional Newborn Care Specialist and Certified Postpartum Doula. I have worked with newborn babies since 1996. My specialty is guiding them to find their own routine, safe sleep hygiene and gentle sleep conditioning.

Qunitina Etier

Fort Worth, Texas

5.0 (3 reviews)

Qunitina Etier

3 years of experience

Hi I’m Q! I chose to become a doula because I believe every family deserves compassionate care, informed choices, and unwavering support throughout pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. My goal is to create a calm, reassuring presence while helping families feel confident, respected, and empowered in their unique birth journey. This work is deeply meaningful to me, and I am honored to walk alongside families during such a transformative and sacred time in their lives.

Recent review

She was amazing to work with! She arrived at the hospital very quickly and supported me so much with my anxiety during labor. Throughout my pregnancy, she was always well spoken and able to answer all of my questions and concerns She’s funny down to earth and made the whole experience feel more comfortable I definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a doula!

- Nesha K.

Cara Lauchle

Decatur, Texas

Cara Lauchle

3 years of experience

As a Certified Doula, I love walking beside families through the transitions of pregnancy, labor and postpartum. I believe having access to positive support during those times contributes not only to better birth outcomes, but stronger bonds within the family and community as well. A mother of six myself, and while I have many interests and hobbies, like gardening and reading (SO much reading!) my knowledge around birth and motherhood has been a constant thread of connection with those I meet. I am honored when families value my input by bringing their questions to me! I am always seeking to learn more and have no hesitation in pointing clients to other resources if I am unsure of an answer. I strive to encourage an informed, prepared, and calm birth environment for my clients, meeting challenges that arise with patience and proven techniques.

Salerno RL Salerno Martinez

Fort Worth, Texas

Salerno RL Salerno Martinez

6 years of experience

Deaf USAF Veteran, doula, free birth supporter, all things birth nerd. I’ve attended over 75 births so far and supported many moms with having the kind of birth they wanted, from hospital cesareans and vaginal hospital births to natural home births, birth centers, and free births. Your birth is your journey, and I’m here to support you.

Desiree VanDervoort

Crowley, Texas

5.0 (2 reviews)

Desiree VanDervoort

3 years of experience
Accepts insurances

My name is Desiree VanDervoort, Im both a birth and postpartum doula in the nearby DFW and surrounding areas. I have three beautiful sons of my own and am very passionate about assisting bringing women's dream birth to life and aiding them into their desired birth plan. Becoming a mother should be a joyful and cherished memory. Giving birth the fastest and most effective way is our goal as a doula. My job is to ensure your experience is a positive one aligned with support and guidance the entire way through. I can't wait to learn more about you and your bundle of joy and am so very excited to start our journey together!

Recent review

Desiree was with me through my entire pregnancy! She helped to advocate for me, helped me make educated and informed decisions when it came to my pregnancy, and was wonderful when it came time for me to have my son. She helped to keep me calm, communicate my needs to the nurses and make sure everyone was on the same page so that I could be focus on my birth. I absolutely recommend Desiree! She is caring, supportive, and has a fiery passion for your birthing needs!

- Vadanya B.

Jody Janek

Cleburne, Texas

5.0 (1 review)

Jody Janek

3 years of experience

Hello everyone! My name is Jody Janek and I am a birth doula. My background is education in many areas: home economics, child development, early childhood, special education and ended with school counseling for pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. I'm married to my lifelong sweetheart and I have three amazing grown children that have three amazing spouses. My absolute joy in life is being a Lolli to four precious grandbabies and more to come!!! I love birth! I feel that there is no birth story better than any other. My goal as a doula is to keep you calm, peaceful, and fearless with lots of love and positive affirmations. Let me help you make your "dream birth" come true.

Recent review

I wasn’t sure I would need a doula or not. This was my second unmedicated birth and my first went well so we questioned the value. When I tell you it made my birth experience tremendously different, it made a world of difference. My birth this time was about half the time of my first and the contractions picked up quickly. It was amazing to have someone guide my labor the whole way, time contractions for me, play my playlist, help do hip squeezes and comfort measures before I even asked for them. There was a point when I had stalled and my midwife suggested breaking my water to help progress things. I was in laborland and couldn’t think at that point, and Jody guided me through the risk and reward factors to help me make an informed choice. Having her helped my husband be less anxious because he had her knowledge and support to lean on. She knew when to step in and when to step back. If birth had a best friend, it would be Jody. I highly recommend her to anyone in or out of hospital for any birth, but especially if your goal is an unmedicated birth, book her now and thank me later!

- Jacie H.

Cortni Simon

Cedar Hill, Texas

5.0 (1 review)

Cortni Simon

4 years of experience

At Precious Jewels, we believe that every mother is precious and every journey into motherhood deserves to be nurtured with care and love. We provide compassionate care that focuses on your emotional well being, physical recovery, and confidence as a parent. We are dedicated to empowering women, by providing culturally competent care that honors their unique experiences.

Recent review

We had an incredible experience working with Cortni as our birth doula for the delivery of our first child. In the weeks leading up to labor, she was excellent at communicating with us and made sure we always felt informed, supported, and prepared. She even followed up with me after each of my doctor’s appointments which really helped ease a lot of my anxiety as a new mom. Cortni’s background as a registered nurse makes her stand out amongst other doulas. Her medical knowledge of labor and birth was so valuable as she was able to read and explain all of the hospital monitors and machines and clearly communicate what was happening every step of the way. Having her there helped me stay calm, grounded, and focused on my baby and my body during labor. It also allowed my husband to fully focus on supporting me, knowing Cortni was there to help us understand everything that was happening medically. We are so grateful for her presence and support and cannot recommend Cortni highly enough to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, compassionate, and truly exceptional birth doula.

- T S.

Emily Knutson

Sunset, Texas

Emily Knutson

10 years of experience

I'm just like you, I wear so many hats! I am a doula, childbirth educator, lactation counselor, and a Oregon certified Peer. I am passionate about helping families grow and heal as they navigate parenthood. I myself am a proud mama to three beautiful children and three spectacular bonus children. I travel around the United States with my family providing support and services to all in need.

Katie Mckinney

The Colony, Texas

Katie Mckinney

3 years of experience

I am a Doula in training through DONA International. I have completed all required and necessary course work and classes to become an active professional Doula. DONA International is the most well respected and sought after organization for doulas to learn, train, and grow. I am looking forward to begin my journey of helping families and mom’s create a positive, meaningful, and cherished birth story.

Kailyn Cooper

Lewisville, Texas

Kailyn Cooper

5 years of experience

**If you are unable to afford a doula, I offer low to no cost service every month to a limited amount of families. Let me be your personal hype woman. I am an Air Force Veteran turned Birth Worker. I became a doula because while in the military, I was displaced from having a support system. When I got pregnant, I had to give birth in a community that looked nothing like me. I was also wildly uninformed about the rates of maternal morbidity amongst black women. These coupled ideas made me feel really uneasy about my birthing experience. I wanted to make a difference after my experience and becoming a doula turned out to be my life's passion. I pride myself on being open-minded, spiritual, and will provide you with a calm reassuring presence during your pregnancy, labor, delivery, and postpartum.

Kaitlyn Schaefer

Frisco, Texas

Kaitlyn Schaefer

I am a doula and a yoga practitioner in Frisco and the Dallas-Forth Worth Metroplex, and I have a Masters of Arts in Physical Activity and Health from the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg in Bavaria, Germany. I speak German and English. I have lived, studied and worked in three different countries and international life is my normal. I like to say that I was born in Canada, I grew up in Germany, and now, I am raising my own family in Frisco, Texas. Mothering With Grace is focused on empowering women to have a positive experience in pregnancy, birth, postpartum and beyond into motherhood. When a woman has agency, feels supported, can get what she needs (without being made to feel like a burden) and she is respected by the people accompanying her from pregnancy through to postpartum and beyond, she is much more likely to have a positive experience.

Candace Slaughter

Frisco, Texas

Candace Slaughter

18 years of experience

Hi! I’m Candace Born and raised on the sweet islands of Trinidad and Tobago and the oldest of four girls. I spent the first few years of life in a household with my maternal grandmother, learning first hand what it means to care for and nurture a woman. I believe every woman has the right to a safe and healthy pregnancy and birth experience. For over 15 years, I have been working with women, as they journey through what it takes to become pregnant, sustain pregnancy, care for a new life and grieve through pregnancy or infant loss. This is my passion! I am here to support, encourage, inform, teach and honor your wishes from fertility through pregnancy, birth and loss.

Taniea Lucas

Frisco, Texas

Taniea Lucas

3 years of experience

Postpartum Doula, specialized in Newborn Care.