Find a Newborn Care Specialist Near Me in Toledo, OH

Hello! I’m Ciara, a newborn care specialist and postpartum doula offering attuned support during the early weeks and months with your new baby. I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Development and bring over 12 years of experience supporting infants, young children, and families. My approach blends evidence-based knowledge with a calm, intuitive presence. I specialize in newborn cues, development, supporting regulation, and helping families find a sense of rhythm and ease during the fourth trimester. My work is rooted in a holistic, whole-child philosophy that honors each baby as an individual and each family’s unique values and goals. I believe babies thrive when their physical, emotional, and developmental needs are supported alongside the well-being of the entire family. I focus on responsive care, co-regulation, and helping you build confidence in understanding and meeting your baby’s needs with greater ease. My background includes six years with the University of Michigan’s Towsley Children’s House and Michigan Medicine’s C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital, where I cared for both typically developing and medically complex infants. I am adult and pediatric BLS certified. Whether you need support with newborn care, feeding, sleep, soothing, or simply space to rest and recover, I provide gentle guidance, thoughtful education, and practical support so you can settle into this new season with greater clarity, confidence, and calm. Kindly, Ciara

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.

Hello, My name is no no. My passion is caring and supporting families on this new season in their lives. It is my pleasure to join you on this journey. During my 10 years as a newborn care specialist I learned that I not only have a passion for supporting the newborns needs but also the parents. It’s a delight to experience this new stage with families. I hope to walk along side you as we move through this exciting new chapter in your life.

My name is Chloe and I have been working with children of all ages for over 6 years. I’m a pro doula certified postpartum placenta specialist, infant care specialist, and postpartum doula. After caring for families of all kinds of backgrounds and in various situations, I’ve realized how much support is actually needed, specifically in the early Postpartums days with your newborn. My goal is to care for your family in a non-biased, evidence-based way to ease your transition into parenthood!

"Embrace the transformative journey of motherhood with The Earthy Doula, your holistic postpartum doula! Our compassionate and experienced doula will provide comprehensive support throughout your postpartum period, ensuring your physical, emotional, and mental well-being are nurtured. We offer a range of services, including individualized care plans, breastfeeding support, newborn care education, and emotional support. Whether you're navigating the challenges of new motherhood or seeking guidance to create a positive postpartum experience, The Earthy Doula is your trusted partner. Embark on this beautiful journey with confidence, knowing you have a supportive team by your side."

Peace! My name is Shekita. I am a CAAPA-trained, Community-Based Birth Doula registered with the State of Michigan’s Doula Initiative. My practice is rooted in trauma-informed care, recognizing that birth is both a transformative rite of passage and, at times, a deeply complex or even traumatic experience—even when everything goes according to plan. I see birth as crossing a threshold between worlds to welcome new life. My role is to walk alongside you as a steady, compassionate guide—moving at your pace, holding space for your emotions, and offering support for both the physical and emotional layers of your journey. In addition to labor and birth support, I specialize in: • Advocacy in hospital settings to help you feel seen, heard, and respected. • Breastfeeding and chestfeeding support to set you and your baby up for a nourishing start. • Community-based resources and postpartum care to help your family feel held beyond the birth itself. Beyond birthwork, I’m a proud plant-based mama of three. I love cooking, exploring the beauty of Detroit and the outdoors, and treasure-hunting while thrifting.

Hello! My name is Julia, and I have several years of childcare experience caring for children of various ages. I am a reliable, patient, and compassionate caregiver who genuinely enjoys helping families. I am especially interested in providing newborn and infant care, giving parents the opportunity to rest while knowing their baby is safe and well cared for. I am comfortable with feeding, diaper changes, soothing, maintaining routines, and providing a calm , nurturing environment. My goal is to support families during those early months by offering dependable care and peace of mind. I look forward to connecting with families and helping make the transition into parenthood a little easier.

Thank you for taking a minute to learn more about me! My name is Cari Walters. After an eight year battle with infertility, including a full year of testing, medications, and numerous hospital visits, I started my own mom Journey. My husband was deployed to Iraq for the birth of our first child. I would have been all alone if it wasn’t for the close-knit military wives (and occasionally my mom who lived out of state) that encircled me during this precious time. If it wasn’t for these women loving on me and advising me before, during, and after my birth, I know it would not have been such a positive experience. I knew at once that I wanted to support and love other moms in the same manner. I started out supporting new moms by being a part of a group called MOPS. My husband returned from war and shortly after we were blessed with a second baby without all the fertility trials. I continued working with moms through the MOPS organization as we moved across the country to Colorado. It was there that I met a beautiful friend and fellow MOPS mentor who introduced me to being a doula. In 2020, after taking the 200hr course with 75hrs of clinical work I began my journey as a full spectrum doula. I absolutely love birth and postpartum work but quickly learned that I really shined on the postpartum side of birth work. I concentrated on obtaining my Newborn Care Specialist certification and Sleep Guide Certification to improve and round out my skills as a postpartum doula.

Hi Everyone, my name is Shatara Wilson and I am a Certified Full Circle Doula, and Nanny located in Midtown Detroit, MI. All the facets of bringing forth, and nurturing life from their first breath outside of the womb is an unexplainable joyful experience, and yet I am always eager to learn more. Coming from a background in Clinical Office Assistant, and Home Health Care, I know that one’s birthing journey can be peaceful, calm, very sacred and spiritual when we set the right positive atmosphere tone. Dream Catcher Doulas creates a nonjudgmental atmosphere for every parent in need of inspiration, informational, mental, physical, and emotional support. In my free time, I enjoy spending quality time with my five adult children, three grandchildren, as well as with many family and friends. I love reading, dancing, learning, movies, fishing, cooking, and more.

Hello! My name is Brittney James, and I am a Medicaid-enrolled Full-Spectrum Doula serving Wayne, Oakland and Macomb Counties in Michigan. I provide compassionate support throughout pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum recovery. My training includes childbirth education, lactation support, and traditional belly binding. I am committed to helping families feel supported, informed, and empowered as they navigate their unique birth and parenting journeys. I look forward to connecting with and supporting families throughout this special season of life.

I am a prenatal, birth, and postpartum doula dedicated to supporting families through every stage of their birthing journey. In addition to providing compassionate doula care, I serve as a breastfeeding peer counselor and a Surviving Moms Companion (SMC) tutor, helping mothers feel empowered, supported, and cared for as they transition into parenthood.

Hello, My name is Krystal and I am the owner of Held and Heard Doulas. I am a certified Full Spectrum Doula located and servicing clients in the Metro Detroit, Michigan area. I have a strong passion for caring for others and dedicate everyday to doing so. I have worked in the health care field and in the youth development field for many years specializing in client advocacy. I believe that everyone deserves a voice and choice in the care and services they receive. In my practice I work very hard to create a safe judgement free space to learn and provide the best informational and emotional support possible. Whatever journey your own I am here to guide and support you through it I am here to support and uplift you.

After falling in love with my birthing experience, I wanted to help support other expectant mothers in having the birth experience of their dreams. During the pandemic I was becoming a first time mom and had no idea what to expect so I researched and found an amazing doula. My doula helped me gain the knowledge and resources needed to plan and have an unmedicated vaginal birth at a birthing center. After this, I became certified as a Doula through Best Doula. Giving birth helped me to realize that having a Bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies as well as 10+ years experience working with children and families did not fully prepare me for the preparation needed to give birth. That was the job of a doula and support team. Since this time, I have been working as a doula in and around Detroit❤️

Greetings! Blessings to you. My name is Desiree Cameron, founder of Birthing Abundantly Maternal Services. We provide evidence based lactation consulting and holistic full spectrum doula services to mamas experiencing high risk births and postpartum recovery. We fully support the BIPOC, BIWOC, and LGBTQ community. Mother of 2, always connecting to my community and finding healing in nature.

I’m Cameasha. I support moms to take control of their pregnancy and birth to amplify their voice, feel confident in your plan and empowered in your journey. I am a Mom of 4 small ones.The youngest is 17 months. I became a doula so moms would not feel unseen, unheard, or alone. The expectations placed on moms is both flattering and irrational. So sometimes we are not heard. I am here to help you advocate for yourself and truly be heard and informed during your pregnancy and birth journey. Birth and pregnancy is an amazing thing but it can also be stressful without the right support and information to hold space and do exactly what you WANT. Not be gaslit or coerced into something you don't. Having an advocate that is there for YOU to support you. I started Strength of A Mommy to emphasize how moms are strong mentally, physically, and emotionally but we are not always superwoman, we are human. I wanted to also support moms to focus on their Mental and Physical Fitness prioritizing their health. I believe in and focus on a whole person approach. Starting with mental fitness, physical fitness and emotional fitness. I have a Master’s in Forensic Psychology focusing on behavior, I am also a certified Personal trainer credentialed in nutrition, prenatal fitness and prenatal yoga to be able to offer mental, emotional, and physical well being for the mommies I serve. I wanted to serve moms from the start supporting you to build your voice feeling empowered/strong from the beginning. I began my journey of Doula carw because of my pregnancy and birth experiences. They were good, bad, wonderful, and ugly. It was joyful and stressful all in one. In those moments where I felt low, fear, and defeated… it would have been amazing to have support and advocacy. So breathe mommy, I understand and I am here for you. My goal is to help as many moms as possible to never feel unsupported, overwhelmed, stuck, or alone. That feeling sucked. You are a mommy, but you are so much more and I am ready to support you how you need it.

Anjail Mohammed, Founder of Eternal Sunshine Doula Services was born and raised In Detroit, MI. A product of Detroit Public Schools, Anjail graduated from Cass Technical High School in 2010 to pursue a degree in Business Management & Marketing At Western Michigan University. In 2015, she graduated with a Bachelors Of Business Administration. Two years later, Anjail welcomed the birth of her son. Immediately after his arrival, Anjail realized how uninformed and unprepared she was in transitioning into her new journey of motherhood. This cultivated her growing desire to become a source of support for women throughout pregnancy and postpartum while focusing on their mental, physical, and emotional health as well. After receiving professional training in both Birth And Postpartum Doula support at Lifespan Doulas In Ann Arbor, Michigan – Eternal Sunshine Doula Services (ESDS) was born. Eternal Sunshine Doula Services stands firmly on the core values of Trust, Empowerment, Advocacy, And Mindfulness. Anjail wants each and every one of her clients to feel like family while ensuring they feel comfortable, confident and knowledgeable in their body and their ability to make informed decisions during labor and birth.

India is a certified birth & postpartum doula, who loves to read, cook & eat, exercise, drink tea, & have a good time. Certified through BMBFA, India graduated with three births, which kickstarted her doula career. India’s mission behind Laboring with Love, Doula Services is to change the way women experience motherhood & lessen the stress & anxiety surrounding childbirth & the 4th trimester. This will be achieved by providing you with adequate & evidence-based information, resources, comfort measures during labor, emotional, physical & mental support, while advocating for you & teaching you the proper way to advocate for yourself so you’re able to achieve your desired birth experience. Caring for you during the 4th trimester, LWLDS practices the Ayurvedic approach, which is an Indian practice that relies on a natural & holistic approach to help you heal physically & mentally, by focusing on four things: rest, warmth, nutrition, & body work. Mothers need to be mothered and nurtured so they’re able to properly mother & nurture their child, which is why during the 4th trimester, the focus is to care for the mother. Every woman deserves a doula & there’s no way to labor than to Labor with Love!

My favorite moment during birth is seeing the laboring person tap into a strength that most do not realize has always been there. I am Kayla Connors; a black birth worker from Allen Park, MI. I trained with DONA International in March of 2020 and have recently re-trained with ProDoula. While black and native laboring people statistically face more complications from and after labor, the inflexible nature of the healthcare system impacts ALL of us. I am here to help you navigate your labor by grounding you in your birth experience. What does that mean? I recognize that each laboring person has that kernel of strength within them. It is natural for that strength to be clouded by uncertainty. I will channel the seed of that strength through my own enthusiasm and facilitate its growth throughout the birthing process whether that looks like words of affirmation, deep breathing, breathing exercises, etc so that you can say “I did that” with a giant grin on your face. I am here for you, and am grateful for the opportunity to be invited into such a sacred space.

Mercedes Morton is a Postpartum Doula and the visionary behind The Lotus House, these past four years have been dedicated to helping families and providing intentional high quality care. With over eight years of experience as a licensed esthetician, she integrates a unique, holistic approach to postpartum wellness. As a devoted wife and mother of three, Mercedes possesses a profound understanding of the joys and challenges that early parenthood entails. Her fervor for assisting new families is evident in every facet of her practice. The Lotus House focuses on a soft landing into motherhood by providing nutritional meal preps/creating nourishing meal planning that rebuild and replenish the new mom.

I have seven wonderful children also I am also a grandmother. My job is to make sure that the family and I are on the right path, I will definitely have the baby on a sleeping schedule help Mom with light washing, prepare light snacks and meals.. will also help with other kids if needed.. Also, I service All of Michigan..