Christa West

Ashland City, Tennessee

5.0 (1 review)

Christa West

20 years of experience

Hi there, I am an experienced midwife who is taking a hiatus from the on call life of being a midwife to be present with my 10 year old twins. I have extensive experience with breastfeeding, twins, newborns, etc. I love nurturing mamas and babies during the postpartum period. This time can be challenging for new parents but having someone to answer questions and provide support is crucial to making this transition smooth and enjoyable. I’d love to be able to work with your family as a postpartum doula.

Recent review

Christa has an amazing heart, she was there to help answer whatever questions I had and put my mind at ease. I got a few hours of sleep while she cared for my baby and then helped with breastfeeding when my baby was ready to nurse. She helped me resolve some nursing concerns and before I knew it my baby was latching without a problem and with no more pain! I would recommend Christa to any new moms!

- Christina V.

Reneishia McDowell

Memphis, Tennessee

Reneishia McDowell

5 years of experience

Hello, my name is Reneishia McDowell I am a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, Doula, and Child Birth Educator. I am a Spiritual Doula based in Memphis, TN. I provide the following services of Emotional, Physical, and Mental support during, before, and/or after birth. On my journey in the medical field, I've always wanted to deliver babies and "be the first person a baby sees when they enter the world." After having my own personal experience of a natural birth, I felt that the next time it would be in the comfort of my own home or birthing center. My birth was by far the most beautiful experience. Although, I delivered in a hospital, having a natural birth made me feel superior, strong, and confident. I want to make a difference with women that would love to have a natural water birth their way. Here at Empathetic Hands LLC, you the client is in charge of how you would want your pregnancy to be. I am here to support you throughout your journey. I will be there to assure you throughout your entire experience and I will make sure it's magically relaxing. Be apart of the experience, not the one asking about it🫶🏽💞 **TO REACH ME DIRECTLY EMAIL ME: empathetichandsllc@gmail.com ‼️‼️‼️**

Casey Smith

La Follette, Tennessee

Casey Smith

3 years of experience

Hi everyone! My name is Casey and I am a birth and postpartum doula. I have been a nurse for 13 years and I would love to use my experience for expecting parents during and after delivery! I offer breastfeeding education as well.

Makayla Cooper

Memphis, Tennessee

Makayla Cooper

3 years of experience

Hey my name is Makayla Cooper I’m a 22 Year old who loves to help mothers during and after childbirth I’m currently in college for a RN and going to transfer to get my BSN for nursing. If it’s day or night I’m willing to help and give a mother a change I never had

Amber Chamblee

Powell, Tennessee

Amber Chamblee

13 years of experience

Hello! My name is Amber Chamblee. I am a postpartum doula, certified Newborn Care Specialist and Holistic Infant Sleep Coach. I support families overnight in the Knoxville Tn area and help them create healthy sleep habits that will follow their baby throughout the time I’m with their family and beyond.

jazmyn James

Memphis, Tennessee

jazmyn James

3 years of experience

My Name is Jazmyn. I am a certified Birth and Postpartum Doula located in Memphis, Tennessee.

Quindolyn Chalmers

Memphis, Tennessee

Quindolyn Chalmers

3 years of experience

Hi! My name is Quindolyn. I am a full spectrum doula. With a nurturing heart and years of experience in early childhood education, Quindolyn brings a unique blend of care and expertise to her role as a doula. Her gentle presence and calming demeanor create a safe and supportive space for expectant mothers, empowering them to navigate the birthing process with confidence and ease. Quindolyn’s understanding of child development and her passion for creating positive experiences for families shine through in her doula work. I provides personalized support, offering guidance, education, and emotional support throughout the pregnancy, birth, and postpartum period. Whether it's assisting with relaxation techniques, providing information on childbirth options, or offering postpartum care advice, Quindolyn is dedicated to helping families create lasting memories of their birthing journey.

Geise Schmitz

Franklin, Tennessee

Geise Schmitz

9 years of experience

Postpartum Doula and dedicated newborn care specialist. I provide care for newborns 0-16 weeks old for overnight, daytime, 24/07, date night. I'm here to ensure you have expert support from the very beginning. With personalized care, guidance, and reassurance, that you can navigate the early days with ease, allowing you to focus on bonding with your baby while I handle the rest.

Geise Schmitz

Franklin, Tennessee

Geise Schmitz

9 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Postpartum doula and dedicated newborn care specialist. I provide care for newborns 0-16 weeks old for overnight, daytime, 24/07, date night. I'm here to ensure you have expert support from the very beginning. With personalized care, guidance, and reassurance, that you can navigate the early days with ease, allowing you to focus on bonding with your baby while I handle the rest.

Liz Birmingham

Nashville, Tennessee

Liz Birmingham

21 years of experience

With almost 2 decades working in the industry ... I am always humbled by the opportunity to join a client during such an intimate part of their journey as a family. Depending on their specific needs, a full evaluation is performed for both Mother and baby. Medical, emotional, and supportive care is available and provided as we embark on the 4th trimester as a well crafted team!

Sue Temple

Johnson City, Tennessee

Sue Temple

3 years of experience

I'm a mom of 6 with personal experience of both hospital and home birth. As a birth doula I'm passionate about assisting women into a better birth experience, in whatever setting they choose.

Marcie Hadley

Nashville, Tennessee

Marcie Hadley

16 years of experience
Accepts insurances

I am a Mom to my son and daughter, and a Nana to two Princesses. A bit on the crunchy side, I enjoy organic gardening, whole foods cooking, sewing, and continuing to learn. Serving families through pregnancy, birth, and the fourth trimester is an honor and a joy. And, I enjoy a little trip to unwind when not on-call.

Karissa Muilenburg

Chattanooga, Tennessee

Karissa Muilenburg

5 years of experience

I'm Karissa Muilenburg, a birth doula living in Chattanooga, TN. I've been obsessed with pregnancy and childbirth for as long as I can remember. It is my honor to be invited into such a sacred and intimate experience in a family's life. I love creating a peaceful and safe space for each person whether at home, a birth center, or a hospital. When I'm not doing birth things, I'm probably eating pizza, camping, or looking for the next dance party in town.

Daisy Schwenke

Clarksville, Tennessee

Daisy Schwenke

8 years of experience

Daisy grew up in a small town in Alaska with her 6 siblings. She has always had a huge interest in pregnancy and birth, as she attended many of her aunts midwife prenatal visits and even one of her births at a young age. In January 2019, Daisy decided to move forward in pursuing a job in the birth worker world. She discovered what a birth doula was and soon found a certification program in Nashville TN that offered everything she was wanting. She was working in the Army as a military police at the same time as she was doing her certification, so the process took a little longer than expected but it allowed her to truly educate herself and work towards this new lifestyle for herself. When not doing birth work, Daisy enjoys spending time with her boyfriend and his three children. They do many outdoor activities to include; water parks, camping, fishing, and swimming. Daisy is certified as a labor and birth doula through Blissful Birthing TN, certified as a childbirth educator through Childbirth International, and certified as a placenta encapsulation specialist through Brilliant Birth Academy. She is also trained as a postpartum doula through Blissful Birthing TN.

Hannah Martin

Chattanooga, Tennessee

Hannah Martin

6 years of experience

I'm Hannah, I am a social worker and mother of 4 children who were all exclusively breastfed. I have attended a C-section twin birth, one home birth and two hospital vaginal births. I am new to the doula world, so I am offering lower rates, but that doesn't mean that I am unskilled or unexperienced. If there is something I don't know, I will learn. I am here to provide whatever type of birthing experience you want- to the best of my ability. My mental health back ground makes me uniquely qualified to support mothers who may be prone to postpartum depression. I also offer parenting classes and wedding officiant services.

Hillery Potter

Kingsport, Tennessee

Hillery Potter

8 years of experience

I have been married to my high school sweetheart, Joey, for 18 years. We have been blessed with 3 girls and 1 boy during that time. We also experienced the heartbreak of miscarriage, and the joy that our rainbow baby brought to our whole family. I have loved all things relating to birth and babies for as long as I can remember. I drew a picture when i was very little, showing me being a “baby nurse.” Having had 3 hospital induction births and 1 spontaneous natural hospital birth as well as being high risk for the majority of my pregnancies, I understand the medical side of pregnancy and birth. I also loved each of my births, for all of their similarities and differences. I never had a professional doula. For my first birth I was blessed to have my mom and an amazing nurse help me. They rubbed my back, had me change positions, breathed with me, and helped me achieve the vaginal birth I wanted. I did not have this for my other births, and I wish I had had someone there to help me focus, it would have made it easier and more relaxing. I was able to successfully breastfeed all four of my kids. I breastfed anywhere from 18 months to 3 years old, depending on the kid and their needs. I have dealt with almost all of the typical breastfeeding hurdles, including a baby that had multiple food intolerances that changed my diet drastically. I have learned from each of these circumstances and hope that I can pass along my wisdom and encouragement to other moms. As a doula I have experience with both natural birth, induction birth and c-section moms. I also have worked with NICU families and pumping moms. I also have personal experience with cloth diapering, baby wearing and co-sleeping. Over the years as I have read and researched, I believe that as women we need to be more in awe of how our bodies work and are capable of birth. Because of this, I decided to also become a childbirth instructor. I want more moms to be able to advocate for themselves and understand their bodies and the birthing process. I believe every mom, no matter the situation, can have an amazing birth.

Zoë Etkin

Memphis, Tennessee

Zoë Etkin

15 years of experience

Zoë Etkin and her team of apprentices support Memphis families during pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. Zoë herself offers childbirth education, advanced postpartum care, and scar tissue remediation for folks at any stage of the healing journey.