Siscilia Encinias

Westland, Michigan

Siscilia Encinias

7 years of experience

I have a son of my own, and I have worked in a daycare with children. I have plenty of experience.

No No

Livonia, Michigan

No No

11 years of experience
Accepts insurances

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.

Chloe Heckman

Livonia, Michigan

5.0 (1 review)

Chloe Heckman

8 years of experience

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!

Recent review

Chloe was the most professional, helpful, and trustworthy postpartum doula imaginable. She had a relaxed/thoughtful demeanor, was incredibly competent, and our baby loved spending time with her. She was always one step ahead of our little guy's development, was the perfect addition to our home, and we really couldn't be more grateful.

- Makayla B.

Ian Shepstone

Plymouth, Michigan

5.0 (2 reviews)

Ian Shepstone

6 years of experience

Hello! My name is Dr. Ian. I specialize in chiropractic care for children and pregnant moms. It’s an honor to help my patients address the root cause of their issues during such an important time in their lives. My care is focused on removing stress from the nervous system so the body can grow and develop to its greatest potential. For pregnant moms, we create individualized care plans to best prepare the body for labor. We also discuss how chiropractic can help in the recovery process. We would love to take care of you and baby to help make this pregnancy an enjoyable experience.

Recent review

I highly recommend Dr. Ian for anyone looking for an amazing chiropractor! Dr. Ian is certified through the ICPA with advanced training in pediatric and prenatal chiropractic. He is very knowledgeable, professional, and great with kids! His office is such a great environment making everyone feel welcome!

- Lindsey S.

Amanda McClellan

Plymouth, Michigan

Amanda McClellan

14 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hi, I’m Amanda! I am a licensed psychotherapist and perinatal mental health specialist. Helping moms adjust to (and actually enjoy!) their motherhood role is my passion. I work with perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (postpartum anxiety and rage are my special areas of interest), as well as with mamas that just need little extra support as you navigate raising good humans; strengthening your relationship after baby; and managing the mental load of motherhood.

Ellen Doenitz

Plymouth, Michigan

Ellen Doenitz

22 years of experience

I am a board certified lactation consultant and also a registered nurse. I have been practicing as a lactation consultant for almost 20 years. I have experience in the hospital and clinic settings as well out in the community. I love being with families and assisting during such an incredible event in their lives.

Kara Wood Leese

Redford Charter Township, Michigan

Kara Wood Leese

4 years of experience

"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."

Lorenda Lewis

Dearborn, Michigan

Lorenda Lewis

6 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Holistic nutritional full circle doula, Lorenda provides educational, emotional, and physical support to moms and their support team through their journey of parenthood. She received her certificate as community-based doula at Black Mothers Breastfeeding Association (BMBFA) in 2018 and trained as a full circle doula with Shafia Monroe Consulting, 2022. In January 2023, Lorenda became a Medicaid Provider as a doula, and trains other doulas to become Medicaid providers for the state of Michigan. As a leader, Lorenda serves on the Doula Advisory Council with the State of Michigan and is the president at Motor City Doula Association where she leads monthly meet ups with other doulas in the community.

Raquelle Harris-Stinson

Belleville, Michigan

Raquelle Harris-Stinson

4 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Greetings! My name is Raquelle Harris-Stinson and I am a birth doula located in Ypsilanti, Michigan. My goal is to provide a judgement free, peaceful and loving environment tailored to fit each family's needs/wants. For the past 31 years I have been a licensed hair stylist and a reiki practitioner for 4 years. My husband and I have a blended family with 6 children, 11 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

Amy Delira

Farmington Hills, Michigan

Amy Delira

15 years of experience
Accepts insurances

I specialize in maternal, infant and early childhood mental health and wellness. With a relational focus and holistic approach I support birthing individuals and families through pregnancy, postpartum and beyond.

Micalyn Lucas

Taylor, Michigan

5.0 (1 review)

Micalyn Lucas

5 years of experience

We so often are in search of magic, without realizing we have it right inside of ourselves. For me, becoming a mother has proven that to be true. Birthing Ancestors was created from the idea that when you have a child you are not only birthing a future generation, but you are also birthing yourself as a parent - someone’s ancestor. It is my greatest honor to holistically support you throughout every stage of your childbearing journey, and help you to discover the magic that has always been inside of you. Since becoming a certified Full Spectrum Doula in 2021, I have fallen deeply in love with this work. I have expanded my knowledge to support clients from fertility/preconception planning thru postpartum, with special interests in herbal and nutritional support. I also have 200hr yoga teacher certification giving me knowledge in anatomy, stretching and strengthening muscles, relaxation techniques, and preparing the body for labor.

Recent review

Micalyn is an amazing doula and I highly recommend her services. I am forever grateful for her crucial role in making my unmedicated, hospital birth a positive and empowering experience. The prenatal meetings were very in-depth and included healthcare during pregnancy, rehearsal of labor positions, and the construction of a birth plan. Micalyn also provided me with handmade herbal tea and was readily available via phone or text at any time I needed support. Going into my birth, I felt prepared and confident. I was immensely thankful for Micalyn’s presence during my labor and birth. Whether it was conversation or physical touch, her peaceful and loving presence was so appreciated. She made the hospital space as beautiful as possible with Christmas lights near the bed and flameless candles around the bathtub. Micalyn collaborated fabulously with the hospital staff, and everyone was very impressed with her. When I was pushing, she was the one who suggested the position change that immediately resulted in my baby’s delivery. Micalyn was right there by my side when my son quickly entered the world: she called to the midwife to catch him and her shoes got drenched with the birthing fluids! Our postpartum visits were extremely helpful. When my son was a few days old, she came over and taught me how to do things such as put a diaper on and wear a baby wrap. She also brought me another handmade tea for sitz baths, which felt amazing. Micalyn is clearly made for this work and I can’t recommend her doula services highly enough!

- Alice L.

Mercedes Morton

Detroit, Michigan

Mercedes Morton

6 years of experience

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.

Olivia Parker-Crutchfield

Farmington, Michigan

5.0 (2 reviews)

Olivia Parker-Crutchfield

6 years of experience

As a dedicated mother of four, I bring my passion for birth, breastfeeding, and maternal mental health to my work as a doula. With extensive training and certification, I am committed to providing exceptional support to families during the transformative journey of childbirth and early parenthood. I am certified in Infant/Child and Adult CPR/AED, ensuring safety in all situations. My additional certifications issued from the State of Michigan include Breastfeeding Basics for Peer Counselors, Infant Safe Sleep for Professionals Working with Families, Prevention of Early Elective Delivery, and Alcohol Free Baby & Me. My mission is to empower and support families, helping them navigate the challenges and joys of childbirth and early parenting with confidence and care.

Recent review

I recently had the pleasure of working with an exceptional doula for the birth of my twin boys, and I can't recommend her enough. From our first meeting, it was evident that she was highly educated and knowledgeable about childbirth, which immediately put me at ease. Throughout my pregnancy and labor/delivery, she provided unwavering support, offering valuable advice and comfort. Her presence during labor was incredibly reassuring. My doula played a crucial role in helping me achieve the natural birth I desired. If you're looking for a doula who is compassionate, skilled, and committed to your birth experience, look no further. Worth every penny trust me!

- Karle P.

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.

Laurie Cathers

Dearborn, Michigan

Laurie Cathers

9 years of experience

With certification in perinatal mood disorders, and personal experience as a wife and mother, I am well-suited to help women navigate the complexities of pregnancy, childbirth, and motherhood. Although starting a family has its joys, it also brings all kinds of unexpected stresses. I help with problems such as: adjusting to the demands of motherhood, bonding with baby, caring for ill baby, problems with intimacy or connection with partner, self-care, balancing home and work demands, low family support, miscarriage, post-partum depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, obsessions, loss, and grief.

Alexis Stokes

Detroit, Michigan

Alexis Stokes

3 years of experience

Hello Birthing Families :) I am currently a Doula Trainee servicing the Detroit area. As I aim to complete my certification, I am providing free prenatal, labor and delivery, and postnatal support to expectant families. My purpose in this journey is to lower the risks of Mother's experiencing birth trauma, lack of support, and feeling unseen and unheard in the hospital room. My role is to provide support and comfort, ensure your questions are answered and needs are met, and overall advocate for what you want from the medical providers who will be aiding you in birthing your baby. You deserve to experience a safe and joyful birthing experience.

Heather Opasik

Southfield, Michigan

Heather Opasik

12 years of experience

I’m an Elite Certified Postpartum & Infant Care Doula, Labor Doula and Lactation Educator. I am also a support doula at Fourth Tri Sanctuary. I have been working as a doula for ten years, and have a passion for supporting the birthing person/mother and household during a very transitional time. New or new again families. I have a niche for infant feeding support, relationship /role support and overnight support. My goal is to part ways with your family as you’ve become confident in your roles & have your family thriving, more than ever, within your household.

Jade Chance

Dearborn, Michigan

5.0 (1 review)

Jade Chance

11 years of experience

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.

Recent review

Whatever it is your seeking with your birthing process Jade can make the proper arrangements within her schedule and in your reality just the way you envisioned. -Pre delivery prep body exercises (mind body and/or soul) -Food Prepping insight/activities for you and baby via her professional culinary background -Birthing Plan Consultation (single and couple parenting delivery ideas i.e. natural, semi-natural, or hospital birth arrangement ) -Home Arrangements for baby arrival Jade makes it her business to understand your needs and to meet them professionally. I’m glad to have had her attend to my needs during my pregnancy and after and my doula. I would recommend her and select her every time. She is one of a kind.

- Chavell S.

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!

Param Bajwa

Ypsilanti, Michigan

Param Bajwa

5 years of experience

Hi all! I'm a pediatric nurse who takes care of babies through young adults! I have three years of experience, and newborns and infants are my favorite age range! I would love to be a helping hand with overnight care to allow parents to get their well-needed rest. I'm CPR-certified as well. In my free time, I like to enjoy nature, cook good food, and spend time with my family.