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Jesse Waller

Richmond, Virginia 10 years of experience

5.0 (30 reviews)

Jesse Waller

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As a full spectrum doula, integrative lactation and feeding specialist, and licensed massage therapist, I have a passion for supporting all genders, bodies, and family structures through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. My personal birthing experiences include a planned home birth, turned hospital induction, turned cesarean, followed by a home birth VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean.) I have supported births ranging from unmedicated to planned cesareans, and would love to help you achieve the birth that is best for you. I especially value the opportunity to work with queer and trans people, neurodivergent families, and people preparing for births after cesareans. I stay up to date on recommended vaccines to maintain the safety of the populations I work with.

Recent review

I was so thankful to have Jesse as our postpartum doula. They always showed kind, loving care when taking care of our baby; I knew he was in safe, expert hands whenever she was with him. I deeply appreciated their knowledge and guidance, especially the way they pointed out key development markers that gave us much-needed confidence. What makes Jesse truly special is the way she cares for the whole family. While my birth didn’t go as planned, they served as a vital sounding board—commiserating and encouraging me exactly when I needed it most. She has a rare ability to intuit what needs to be done without being asked, whether they were bringing incredible baked goods or jumping in with meal prep and cooking. Jesse is a professional who brings both evidence-based expertise and a warm, grounding presence. I will always treasure the time we had with them, and if we have more children, she will be the first person we invite back into our home.

- Julia A.

Sheilena Martinez

Tacoma, Washington 6 years of experience

5.0 (29 reviews)

Sheilena Martinez

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Hello! My name is Sheilena and I am a full spectrum doula, birth photographer, placenta specialist, herbalist, student midwife and lactation educator. I serve families in the Puget Sound area and pride myself on taking a whole person and holistic approach when supporting my clients, balancing natural/physiological methods with western medicine. Each client gets an individualized approach as I use my variety of skills, experience and knowledge to support them in ways that feels best to them, but still encompasses advocacy, physical and emotional support, education and more.

Recent review

I feel so lucky to have had Sheilena as my doula. From the very beginning, she was incredibly professional, responsive, and patient. During our initial conversations and prenatal Zoom sessions, she took the time to answer all of my questions — even the most random ones — with genuine care and respect. As a first-time mom, that meant so much to me. When my water broke in the middle of the night, Sheilena stayed in close contact with me over text the entire time. Even while she was on duty, she proactively looped in her backup doulas, who were all equally reliable and supportive. Together, they reassured me, helped me assess my situation, and guided me on when it was appropriate to rest at home and when to communicate with my medical team about pain management. Despite having attended multiple births and likely being exhausted, Sheilena showed up fully present for me before I received my epidural. She helped prepare a bath and spent hours providing hands-on support and massage to ease my pain — something I will never forget. During labor, she continued to advocate for me and communicate my needs clearly with the medical staff, especially when I was feeling nauseous from Pitocin. Her emotional support, reassurance, and attentiveness made such a difference in helping me feel safe and cared for. As a beautiful final touch, she shared so many precious photos from the birth — memories that I will cherish forever. Overall, I’m deeply grateful for her presence and support throughout my birth experience. I couldn’t have asked for a better doula.

- Phyllis

Debbie Swinson

Knightdale, North Carolina 21 years of experience

5.0 (29 reviews)

Debbie Swinson Popular: among the most-viewed doulas in North Carolina, last 60 days

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About Mommy’s Way Doula Services At Mommy’s Way Doula Services, we believe that every family deserves compassionate, knowledgeable, and personalized care during one of life’s most transformative experiences—welcoming a new baby. Based in North Carolina, our agency proudly serves families across the Triangle and beyond with a dedicated team of trained and experienced birth and postpartum doulas. Founded on the belief that no one should navigate pregnancy, birth, or the early days of parenthood alone, Mommy’s Way offers unwavering emotional, physical, and informational support every step of the way. Whether you're preparing for your first baby or expanding your family, we meet you where you are—with empathy, expertise, and a heart for service. Our birth doulas support clients through prenatal visits, labor and delivery, and postpartum recovery, while our postpartum doulas provide nurturing overnight and daytime care, newborn guidance, and gentle support for the entire household. We pride ourselves on being inclusive, flexible, and family-centered, and we tailor our services to each client’s unique needs and preferences. At Mommy’s Way, we’re more than a doula agency—we’re part of your village.

Recent review

Debbie and her son Mathew supported my family after the birth of our second child. To say their overnight support was life changing to my mental and physical health and healing would be an understatement. I wholeheartedly recommend Debbie and all of her support staff, they truly were amazing.

- Jessica Hendricks

Micaela Lopez

Springfield, Oregon 8 years of experience

5.0 (29 reviews)

Micaela Lopez

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Hola! My name is Micaela López, and I’m a holistic birth and postpartum doula with over 8 years of experience walking alongside families on their sacred birthing journey. Before stepping into birth work, I spent 15 years as an educator in both public and private schools. In 2018, I followed the call of my soul into the path of birth and trained as a birth doula with Doula Love in Portland. Since then, I’ve deepened my practice through midwifery assistant training with the Center for Indigenous Midwifery in Washington and a transformative year-long apprenticeship with midwife Cosima. These experiences have gifted me both modern and ancestral tools to support women with presence, compassion, and care during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. It is my honor to walk beside you—holding space, offering guidance, and honoring the sacredness of every step on your birthing journey.

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Muchas gracias Micaela por acompañarme en mi primer embarazo, me ayudo mucho en está etapa de mi vida en la cual yo estaba muy asustada y usted me hizo sentir mas en calma conmigo misma y me ayudo a conectar mis emociones, a que soltara todas la malas energias para poder recibir mi bb, aprendi mucho con usted, tambien me ayudo bastante a mi cuidado personal y en el postparto fue un gran apoyo tenerla como doula, muchisimas gracias por todo muy bonita experiencia🫶🏻

- Brendali Guillén Silva

Doula Duo Inc.

Barrie, Ontario 7 years of experience

5.0 (29 reviews)

Doula Duo Inc.

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Doula Duo Inc., Elizabeth Boyd and Amy McNabb, provide services that support parents from pregnancy to early childhood. Our mission is to provide families with support, evidence-based information, and community connections throughout all stages of parenting. We are proud to offer services that allow for a continuity of care from birth to childhood. Whether we are providing birth, postpartum, or sleep support, our focus is always on mental health, self-care, and providing plans that fit your family's goals and parenting style. We support families in many areas including Barrie, Innisfil, Orillia, Midland, Wasaga Beach, Collingwood, Alliston, Orangeville, Newmarket, Vaughan and Muskoka. We offer in person and online support, classes and more!

Recent review

Couldn’t be more grateful for the support from Elizabeth & Amy! I hired them as my doula team and it was one of the best decisions I made for my pregnancy and birth experience. We had 2 prenatal visits and 1 postpartum visit, and they answered all of our questions without ever making us feel rushed. As a first-time mom who had an OB, I felt strongly pulled to hire them for extra support - and I’m so thankful I followed that instinct. Thanks to Elizabeth, I had an unmedicated birth. She believed in me when I needed it most and guided me through every contraction with so much calm and confidence. I delivered a healthy baby girl (6 lbs 9 oz), and I will always be grateful for the role she played in one of the most important days of my life. They offer 24/7 WhatsApp support - even months after birth - which made my partner and I feel supported and never alone during early parenthood. They are incredibly knowledgeable, warm, relatable, and genuinely wonderful people. Amy is also super tech-savvy, so everything felt organized and seamless from start to finish. I truly felt cared for as a new mom. I would highly, highly recommend them. The whole experience was amazing!

- Jean Mao

Dominique Jones

Clinton, Maryland 6 years of experience

5.0 (29 reviews)

Dominique Jones

Dominique Jones is an urban mom of three young girls, a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator, DONA Certified Birth Doula, and Certified Breastfeeding Specialist, and the founder of M.A.M.A. Mom’s Advocate & Maternal Advisor. With both professional training and lived experience, Dominique provides full-spectrum, holistic support throughout the childbirth continuum—from pregnancy through postpartum recovery. She has supported families across a variety of birth settings and brings a calm, knowledgeable presence to every birth space. As a mother who has experienced two unmedicated hospital births and one homebirth, Dominique understands firsthand the physical, emotional, and informational support families need to feel confident and prepared. She is especially passionate about supporting families planning physiologic or unmedicated births and helping parents feel informed and empowered throughout their journey. Through her agency, families receive thoughtfully matched, vetted doulas and a supportive care team, ensuring reliable, compassionate support throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Dominique also founded the M.A.M.A. Community Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to maternal health education and community support programs across the Washington DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia (DMV) area. Her mission is simple: to help families have safe, peaceful, and joyous birth experiences while feeling informed, respected, and supported every step of the way.

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I had an amazing experience with this doula service. As a first-time parent, my nerves were all over the place, but they were kind, patient, and very informative throughout the entire process. When my birth plan had to change last minute, they were incredibly accommodating and supportive. I truly appreciated their care and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a doula.

- Ariel Johnson

Xiomara Gittens

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 7 years of experience

5.0 (29 reviews)

Xiomara Gittens

Peace and blessings! My name is Xiomara, I am a mother of a beautiful girl. I am from the very small town of Pemberton, located in Southern New Jersey. I take pride and I am inspired by my (Afro Caribbean-Latina) Panamanian roots and culture. I believe in holistic and wholistic healing and practices, and the balance between the two. I am 2x certified full spectrum doula, (through Doula Trainings International and the state of NJ via NJMIHIA), Reiki Master, and Placenta Specialist. I became a doula because of my own birthing experience, which led me to my passion for birth-work. Helping families by educating, advocating, and providing a safe space for a meaningful and purposeful birth. No birth is the same, no pregnancy is the same. However, by providing a safe space, and exceptional services, we can shift the narrative so that more families are aware of birth-workers within and outside of the healthcare system, with a focus on culturally competent care. Our mission at The Purple Purpose LLC is to inspire our clients to become the highest most confident versions of themselves, while embracing their journey, from the beginning until the end. We aim to bring forth a new way to assist families in maintaining their health and wellness, before, during, and after birth. We want to bring a deeper level of holistic and wholistic practice that will allow personal and professional growth, but most importantly, a safe, successful, and purposeful birth .

Recent review

I cannot recommend Xiomara enough as a doula. From the very beginning of my pregnancy journey, she was incredibly responsive, attentive, and genuinely caring. From the moment I booked her, she consistently checked in on both me and my baby, always making sure I felt supported, informed, and prepared every step of the way. Her communication and dedication gave me such a sense of comfort and reassurance throughout my pregnancy. When it came time for labor and delivery, Xiomara was truly amazing. She stayed by my side from the very beginning all the way through the end of my delivery — over 33+ hours of labor. Through every contraction, emotional moment, and difficult decision, she remained calm, encouraging, knowledgeable, and fully present. She advocated and made sure my voice was heard, especially during moments when I was too exhausted or overwhelmed to speak for myself. Her knowledge, professionalism, and passion for what she does are unmatched. She helped me feel empowered during one of the most vulnerable experiences of my life, and I truly believe my birth experience was so much more positive because of her support. Every mother deserves someone like Xiomara in their corner. I’m beyond grateful for her care, compassion, and unwavering support throughout my birth journey. Thank you, Xiomara, for being such an important part of bringing my baby into the world. 🤍

- Arseayana Knight

Odessa Bates

Lee, Massachusetts 10 years of experience

5.0 (27 reviews)

Odessa Bates

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www.DoulaOdessa.com Hello! My name is Odessa Bates, owner of Doula Odessa & Birth Services. I’m based in Western Massachusetts and have been in the health and wellness field for over 25 years. I’m a Certified Birth Doula, Certified Postpartum Doula, Certified Placenta Encapsulation Specialist, Spinning Babies® Aware Practitioner, Evidence Based Birth Professional, Empty Arms Bereavement Professional, VBAC trained, lactation trained, support all types of families, Neuro-Affirming, BIPOC ally, 2SLGBTQIA+ ally, trauma-informed, culturally competent, religion-informed, a past substance abuse clinician with a master’s degree in Women’s Studies. I’m trained and educated in a wide range of topics surrounding prenatal, birth, and postpartum experiences. My goal as your doula in this magical time is to support you and your family to have an experience that is uplifting, empowering, and joyful. I travel to MA, NY, VT, and CT within an 1.5-hour radius from my home base in Lee, MA 01238. Fully certified, insured, vaccinated, and boosted. Virtual services available for any location. I’m also a MassHealth insurance approved certified doula provider, which means my doula services are 100% covered. For other insurances, you could be reimbursed, as I provide a “Super Bill”. I look forward to working together!

Recent review

Hiring Doula Odessa was one of the best decisions we made. She helped me create a birth plan and shared evidence-based resources that made me feel informed and confident throughout pregnancy. As my due date approached, she was always available and supportive. When winter weather threatened her travel, she arranged a backup doula just in case, but thankfully it wasn’t needed—Odessa drove through difficult conditions to be there early that morning and stayed with us through labor and even after my C-section. She advocated for the birth experience I hoped for while also supporting my husband and me when doctors said an emergency C-section was necessary. Although my birth didn’t go as planned, I felt heard, cared for, and supported by Doula Odessa. She gave me confidence and strength during a difficult experience, and I’m so grateful to have had her by my side.

- Catherine

Génesis Mundo

Pembroke Pines, Florida

5.0 (26 reviews)

Génesis Mundo

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Hi, I’m Genesis, a DONA Certified Birth Doula, CD(DONA), serving Miami-Dade and Broward County , and providing support in both English and Spanish. I believe there is no one “right” way to give birth. Whether you’re planning an unmedicated birth, epidural, induction, VBAC, or cesarean birth, you deserve evidence-based information, compassionate support, and a birth team that respects your choices. Over the past year, I’ve supported 20 births across South Florida, including unmedicated and medicated births, inductions, cesarean births, and successful VBACs. Every one of those experiences has reinforced something I deeply believe: good doula support isn’t about achieving a particular type of birth. It’s about helping you feel informed, supported, respected, and confident throughout yours. As your birth doula, I provide continuous labor support, birth education, emotional and physical support, comfort measures, breathing and positioning techniques, partner support, and guidance as you explore your birth options and preferences. My role is not to make decisions for you, but to help you feel prepared to make informed decisions that are right for you and your family. As a Latina mother myself, creating a space where families feel seen, heard, and understood is especially important to me. I also love involving partners and family members, helping them feel confident and prepared to support you throughout labor rather than feeling like they have to figure it all out on their own. My goal is simple: for you to look back on your birth knowing that you were supported, respected, informed, and never alone. I’d be honored to be part of your birth story.

Recent review

We had such a great experience with her as our doula. She made the hospital room feel so much warmer and more relaxing with the lighting and music, and her support throughout labor was exactly what we needed. But definitely my favorite parts is that she also captured beautiful photos of such a special day without taking away from the moment. I’m so thankful to have those memories and would absolutely recommend her.

- Gabriela Pereira

Lydia Robinson

Kansas City, Kansas 13 years of experience

5.0 (26 reviews)

Lydia Robinson

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I began my career as a birth professional in 2013 as a registered nurse, specializing in Labor & Delivery. I am also a certified doula and home birth midwife. I have worked as a travel nurse in different states, which has allowed me to learn a variety of useful methods and introduce them where beneficial to my birthing moms. It has been my pleasure to work with families of diverse backgrounds, helping them welcome their new baby into the world and fulfill their best possible pregnancy & birth experience. I enjoy working with women who labor with or without epidurals assisting them with massage, positioning, and breathing techniques to achieve a calming labor experience. I have attended over 2,000 births including water birth and cesarean deliveries. I completed my training and certification as a birth and bereavement doula through both the DONA International and Stillbirthday (bereavement) programs. I have also obtained certification as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) to assist women in their breastfeeding goals. As a Chocolate Milk Cafe facilitator I hold monthly meetings to provide Black women and their families with breastfeeding support and resources. I have received training as an Evidence Based Birth Instructor through Evidence Based Birth. Additionally, I have completed training to become a fertility and pregnancy and infant loss (PAIL) advocate. As a registered nurse I hold certifications in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), AWOHNN Fetal Monitoring (Intermediate & Advanced), and Safe Sleep. My goal is to help educate mothers and families to be as prepared as possible for the childbirth experience and help them to adjust thereafter. I offer hands-on support, as well as help mom understand each step of the labor/birth process so she may better voice her desires to her provider (MD/CNM). I am very open and willing to answer mom/family questions and address any expressed concerns. Sharing the birthing process and miracle of life is my passion. I know that the birthing process can be very overwhelming and my focus is to help diminish any sense of fear and replace it with knowledge and empowerment. I promise to hold your hand every step of the way so #Let’sHaveABaby! **I AM UNABLE TO SEE MESSAGES!** To connect Please schedule a consult via my website www.laboredwithlove.com 913-543-1077

Recent review

I highly recommend! Lydia is a midwife, experienced, and completely trustworthy midwife. She and her entire team do a fantastic job; they have been like my support system throughout my pregnancy and childbirth journey. I will definitely return to them in the future. My overall pregnancy birth and experience is happy and satisfied. I share my experience with my family and it has changed how they think about natural home birth. I came to Lydia at the beginning of my pregnancy and enjoyed everything about the whole process. All of the preparations we did with Lydia were important beginning to end. Having a midwife at the birth made me feel safe and more comfortable. They are experts, and you trust them and let them guide you. The midwife and doula care makes all the difference during pregnancy and childbirth. The preparation was very important for me and my baby, resulting in a peaceful and unique experience. I would undoubtedly do it again. I did placenta encapsulation and feel they helped me stay relaxed, focused and calm. Everything was excellent!

- Haydee

Chelsy Marriott

Yreka, California 6 years of experience

5.0 (26 reviews)

Chelsy Marriott

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I am a certified birth and postpartum doula, and DONA international member. I am also certified as a full-spectrum doula with StillBirthday and have experience providing support during loss. I am a board certified lactation consultant (IBCLC) and offer home visits for breastfeeding help. I am also a certified childbirth educator offering private classes to clients. I have a bachelor’s degree in human and child development. I am passionate about taking care of families, especially during pivotal life experiences such as bringing a child into the world. I draw on my education and training as well as my personal experience of having 4 children of my own. As a doula, I am here to support and empower you so you can enjoy your birth by reducing fear and trusting your body's ability to give birth. As a trauma-informed doula, I strive to help limit the occurrence of stress and trauma during birth, and seek to help my clients heal from past trauma. I am also passionate about helping birthing individuals feel empowered and I enjoy helping them achieve their breastfeeding goals with evidence based practices and compassionate help.

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I initially struggled with my milk supply and breastfeeding form, and I’m so grateful for Chelsy and the work she does/her expertise. She was extremely thorough and took the time to do a full oral exam on my baby, where she identified a tongue tie that had been affecting a sustained latch. From there, she gave me the tools and techniques I needed to overcome that challenge. With her guidance, I was able to improve my baby’s latch, establish a strong milk supply, and ultimately breastfeed successfully without needing to supplement. She was knowledgeable, patient, responsive and incredibly supportive throughout the entire process. I highly recommend her to any new parent.

- Ms M

Audrey Gentry-Brown

Ashburn, Virginia 5 years of experience

5.0 (25 reviews)

Audrey Gentry-Brown

Hi, I’m Audrey, founder of Birth ‘n’ Herbs, a traditional birthworker, Certified Lactation Counselor, and student midwife preparing to become a Certified Professional Midwife (CPM). My approach to birth is rooted in traditional wisdom, evidence-informed care, and a deep respect for bodily autonomy. Through my experience supporting births in homes, birth centers, and hospitals, I’ve developed a passion for helping families navigate pregnancy, birth, and postpartum with confidence. I believe birth is a sacred rite of passage and that every family deserves to feel heard, respected, informed, and supported. My goal is to create a space where you feel empowered to make informed decisions, trust your instincts, and experience birth on your own terms. Whether this is your first birth or you're welcoming another little one, I'm honored to walk alongside you during this transformative journey. Education & Training Certifications Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) – Healthy Children Certified Blactation Educator – The B.L.A.C.K. Course Community Breastfeeding Specialist – Reviving the Village (YOLO) Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) – Essentials Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) – CPR Provider Midwifery Schools & Apprenticeships Da Roots Traditional Midwifery School – Year 2 (in progress) Mama’s Midwife Apprenticeship with Wantina Brooks-Roach, CPM (completed March 2026) Myrtle Tree Midwifery – Student/Birth Assistant under supervision of Hadassah Bellot, CPM (completed Sept 2026) Traditional Midwifery Freedom Path – Gather Grounded Midwifery, Teaching Midwife Racha Tahani Lawler Queen (completed Jan 2025) Midwifery-Specific Trainings Holistic Midwifery – Earth Groundz Breech Without Borders Breech 2.0 Hybrid Training Breech Without Borders Twins & Breech Masterclass Spinning Babies Workshop Herbal & Traditional Knowledge Community Doula Training – Sista Midwife Productions Grandma’s Hands I: Pregnancy, Postpartum Herbs & Nutrition in the Southern Tradition – Divine Birth Wisdom Grandma’s Hands II: Deep Time – Divine Birth Wisdom Level 1 Herbalism – Essence Herbs Herbalism & Plant Medicine Studies

Recent review

Audrey was an amazing addition to my home birth team. Her New York vibes and calm swag really helped set the tone, along with my amazing midwife. They worked hand in hand to give me another amazing home birth experience. I would highly recommend her and would definitely use her again if it's in God's will for me to have birth another beautiful human.

- Constance Harewood (Konni)

Lori Lawrence

Portland, Oregon 18 years of experience

5.0 (25 reviews)

Lori Lawrence

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I'm a former licensed teacher that followed my passion to change my 17 year side job of childbirth education and birth doula work into a full time career. It started with earning my credentials as a childbirth educator from the Seattle Midwifery School and teaching in Portland area hospitals but morphed into doing birth doula work as people I met invited me to be part of their births. I like to say I fell into birth doula work unintentionally, but it ignited a passion to do it all that I could (while raising young children, teaching kindergarten part time, and teaching childbirth prep. WHEW! Those were busy years!) Fast forward to 2022, when I became an empty nester (letting both my scientist and my opera singing daughters fly!) and made the decision to leave the classroom and pursue birth doula work and childbirth education. I hold a Masters Degree in curriculum and instruction, so helping birthing people and their support team learn about birth is a natural and easy process for me. Once I decided to do birth work full time, I pursed further education as a birth doula (which was a review of a TINY part that I learned through childbirth educator training, LOL!) and became DONA certified as a birth doula. Through the years I have been lucky to experience a wide variety of births: medicated, unmedicated, planned and unplanned cesarean, VBAC, and so much more. I have years of experience helping those that birth, with or without neurodivergence and other challenges, find their way to empowerment and joy, no matter how their birth journey unfolds. I pull from a wide range of tools, tricks, and methods to provide what YOU would like your birth to look, sound, and feel like. From Hypnobirthing, breathing, crafting the ideal birthing environment to Spinning babies, position work, and comfort measures (comforting touch, using water & heat, leveraging pleasure for more oxytocin), I actively pursue discovering YOUR magic combination for reduced discomfort, labor length, and stress. I keep the birth space calm, safe, easy-going, compassionate, and positive, so that you can enter parenthood empowered and joyful. I provide individualized education, encouragement, and planning prior to labor, and support during the birth process to take the pressure and stress off of you and your labor support though an experience that can have a bazillion variables and may be alien to you. I keep it simple and as stress free as I possibly can so that you can be fully present and enjoy your prenatal, birth, and postpartum experience.

Recent review

Having Lori with is on this journey was incredible. As first time parents it was important to us that we had someone by our side who could help us navigate pregnancy, birth and postpartum. I immediately felt at ease with Lori - she offered an non-judgmental but educated approach. When our birth plans hit a snag (breech baby) she not only helped us pivot and prepare for a whole new set of unknowns but she sat with us in the grief that came along with accepting this new journey. I was so grateful to have Lori with us for our ECV and ultimately our c-section. Having her in the OR helped calm both mine and my husbands nerves. We are so grateful for her support throughout the entire process and look forward to working with her again when we decide to try for our second!

- Marisa

Elyse Breit

Fanwood, New Jersey 6 years of experience

5.0 (24 reviews)

Elyse Breit

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As a birth doula based in central NJ, my practice is influenced by my experience as a massage therapist for over 30 years. I have broad understanding of the physical challenges facing pregnant and postpartum individuals. I’m certified as Body Ready Method™ professional to address body alignment issues during pregnancy, which can result in a more optimal labor and birth. I also teach an in-person Body Ready Birth™ workshop for birthers and their partners to practice labor positions that can ease the baby’s journey through the pelvis. I prepare my clients with tools to calm their nervous system and release their fears using Hypnobirthing meditations and breathing techniques. As an integral part of the birth team, I provide educational resources, in-person prenatal/postpartum visits and compassionate care during active labor and birth.

Recent review

I worked with Elyse when I was pregnant with my second child. I had a relatively uncomplicated labor/delivery with my first child but felt unprepared for the exhaustion brought on by labor. While my hope was to have an unmedicated labor and delivery, both my husband and I were so tired and overwhelmed that we opted for the epidural. For this second birth experience, I wanted a doula to help prepare my mind and body for labor and delivery so I could fulfill my desire of an unmedicated birth experience. From our first meeting, it was apparent Elyse is passionate about supporting women and their partners through pregnancy and childbirth. She made me and my husband feel comfortable and was always prepared with resources from evidence based sources to answer our questions. I felt confident in achieving my goals as the due date approached knowing we would have Elyse’s support for the birth. Ultimately, we had an unexpected home birth but Elyse met us at the hospital afterwards and offered her support in those first hours. She also visited me at home a few weeks after the birth and offered additional resources for breastfeeding and postpartum recovery. It was a pleasure working with her and it is clear she cares about her clients.

- Claire M.

Kaila Mikenzie Fredrick

Spanish Fork, Utah 3 years of experience

5.0 (24 reviews)

Kaila Mikenzie Fredrick

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Hi, I’m Kaila — birth mentor, labor doula, and host of A Mother Is Born. I believe birth should feel like a big deal — in the best possible way. My own experience giving birth was transformational. I felt honored, trusted, and supported throughout. It was beautiful and powerful… and also incredibly rare. Most women I know didn’t feel that way about their births — and that’s what pulled me into this work. I support women who want something more from their birth experience — whether they’re preparing for the first time or recovering from a difficult past one. I offer in-person doula support in Utah County, and virtual birth mentorship to families anywhere. I’m especially drawn to: Parents who see birth as a major life event — and want to plan it with care, not just "go with the flow" Parents who had a birth that left them feeling disappointed or traumatized — and who want a different story this time My approach is rooted in values: self-trust, autonomy, and honoring the body’s wisdom. I don’t believe in rigid checklists or cookie-cutter plans. I focus on helping you figure out what matters most to you, and then build a plan that supports that. I’ll teach you to advocate for yourself — and I’ll step in to back you up when needed. You won’t be alone. My favorite part of this work? The women. The honest conversations. The deep relationships. Watching someone grow into motherhood with intention and power is the biggest honor of my life. A few personal things: I’m a very type-B personality. The bad? My car is always a mess. The good? I am flexible, intuitive, and empathetic. In my personal time, I love learning the names of all the local plants. It's probably an even nerdier hobby than learning about birth! I have a deep weakness for dark chocolate, and never go to bed without second dinner. I truly believe that birth can be one of the most powerful and positive experiences of your life — when you have the right support. I'm excited to meet you!

Recent review

I can’t find the words to say how grateful I am to Kaila. She helped my husband and I achieve the birth experience we so hoped for and for that we will always be grateful. We would wholeheartedly recommend Kaila to any friend or family member or anyone looking for an organized, loving, kind, knowledgeable doula in Utah county :)

- Erin W.

Catholine Look

Puyallup, Washington 15 years of experience

5.0 (24 reviews)

Catholine Look Popular: among the most-viewed doulas in Washington, last 60 days

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Hi, I’m Catholine Look, founder of Comprehensive Doula Care LLC. I am a full-spectrum birth and postpartum doula, Certified Lactation Educator (CLE), Certified Midwifery Assistant, Trauma-trained and NICU-trained birth worker serving families throughout Pierce, King, and surrounding counties. As a mother of premature twins and someone who has navigated infertility, IVF, and a NICU journey, I bring both professional expertise and lived experience to my work. I believe every family deserves compassionate, evidence-based, nonjudgmental support. My goal is to help parents feel informed, empowered, and deeply supported throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. From fertility to first steps, I’m here to walk alongside you.

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I had a very traumatic birth for my first child. Catholine made this experience so much more memorable and meaningful. Catholine is unmatched in how she holds space and provides comfort. The graceful and confident way that she approaches every single moment is indescribable. She's right there with you and making sure you have every thing that you need and more. She is also amazing at counter pressure and helping you get through it. One contraction, one moment at a time. She provides the love and care that every mom, new or existing, didn't know she needed. Im so overjoyed that I get to look back on this experience and smile. My heart will be forever full. Thank you so much!

- Paris Shulmister

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