Find a Childbirth Educator Near Me in Ypsilanti, MI

Hello! I am Ashley and have attended well over 100 home and hospital births. I am here to assist you for your birth! We have 2 prenatals, attend the birth, and then a follow up! I look forward to meeting you and assisting you with one of the greatest moments of your life.

As a doula, I can: - encourage you to find and utilize your voice to advocate for yourself and your child -provide you with evidence-based information about pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period and walk you through creating a birth plan; I even create a formal PDF copy for you or I to take to the hospital after our thorough discussions! :) - provide physical and emotional support throughout our time together through appointments, phone, and text check ins -locate and connect you to local resources to help bridge needs, find compassionate and patient-centered care, and keep you up to date on local family events and programs -give tips on comfort during pregnancy, birth ball demonstrations, breastfeeding education and postpartum lactation (including pumping and flange fitting) text, phone, and in person support and assistance -play the role of a pregnancy companion; text me how your provider appointments went! I want to know! :) Yes, I want to know the gender, and YES I want to know when you’re feeling down and lonely! Feel comfortable telling me about the stress of returning to work or the stress of affording food this week. Let me be the person who says, “Okay, so how can I help?!” -and soooo much more! With personalized services geared towards education, perinatal medical advocacy, and physical and emotional preparation, and the goal of preparation for childbirth and caring for both your new baby and postpartum body. Although our birth plan may not go EXACTLY as planned, I do believe every birthing person should feel heard, respected, and in control of their pregnancy, birth, and postpartum period. With that, I will always go the extra mile if that mile is within my reach, to ensure that happens for each of my client families. My birth experiences may not have gone exactly the way I imagined it would.. But the end result always came out even better than I could have dreamed! I am the lucky parent of 2 beautiful children who, as CLICHE as it is, are the absolute light of my life! I have a 3 year old son who melts hearts for a living (Ha! He knows he’s a little ham), and a very intelligent 11 year old daughter who loves art, kittens, and peace and quiet away from her brother (we are your typical American family you can say lol..). I have a wonderful significant other named Brandon who has helped me to be able to support my client families and community. Every time I take off for a birth, he says “Take your time with them, babe! Your clients need and deserve it!” Brandon also supported the growth of our family when we decided to introduce two cats to our household earlier this year! Felix is a super friendly kitty who gives strange, but satisfying human-like hugs and Doula (yes, I did think this was hilarious at the time lol) is a total sweetie who is always ready for love! Shortly after we adopted our final family member, Clyde, a super relaxed bearded dragon who quickly learned that if he acted EXTRA cute I would probably offer him an extra bug instead of making him eat ALL of his fruit and veggie salad. As IRONIC as it is, in the experiences of creating and bringing up my family, life has shaped me into a person with a passion in serving other people who are bringing up their own growing families. As someone with the experience of a teenage mother, I am transparent of the fact that pregnancy, birth, and parenting can be a scary road to navigate if you are doing it without support, guidance, or knowledge of “how all this works.” I have a passion for what I do because I believe every current and expecting mother deserves to have someone they can turn to without judgement and biases in a time that can be an excruciatingly vulnerable time for a lot of us.

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.

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.

Hi Congratulations on your new pregnancy; may this special time be filled with joy, health, and happiness . I am Sandy a Certified Childbirth Educator, a Doula, BRM Pro, Peri Steam hydrotherapist, and holistic health coach. I love helping mothers empower themselves with knowledge to reach their goals and wishes during pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum and beyond.

My name is Alyssa and I am a 22 year old Certified Birth Doula. I became a doula due to my desire to help families during a truly special time in their lives. Originally, I attended a university to pursue a career being a Labor & Delivery or Neonatal nurse. But after doing research, I discovered the wonderful world of Doulas. I instantly fell in love with it. As of now, I have received my certificate from International Doula Institute and working towards my Postpartum Doula certificate. As I am not a mother yet (definitely planning on it!), I have two little dogs who are like my kids in a way. They mean the world to me along with my long term boyfriend. In my free time I enjoy watching movies, walking my dogs, and hammock by the water & eating a snack with my boyfriend.

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.

I am a birth doula with over 10 years experience. I help educate my clients about their options, and support their individual choices. Home birth, hospital birth, high risk, low risk, all birthing people deserve to know their options.

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.

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 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.

Kaitlin Popielarz is a full spectrum doula and childbirth educator located in Detroit, MI. Seedling Birth and Family Services is for every body and every family during the seasons of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.

Nyasia Countee is a passionate IBCLC, childbirth educator, and advocate dedicated to transforming maternal healthcare through culturally competent, evidence-based support. As the founder of Ancient Wisdom Birth Services, she believes every birthing person deserves respect, informed choice, and unwavering support throughout their journey. Rooted in the wisdom of ancestral care and modern science, her philosophy centers on empowering families—especially those in underserved communities—with the knowledge, confidence, and resources they need to thrive. She champions bodily autonomy, equitable access to care, and the normalization of breastfeeding as a biological norm. With a deep commitment to advocacy, education, and mentorship, Nyasia is not just supporting families—she’s shaping the future of perinatal care.

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.

Hey there! I'm Katelyn Dabelstein. I provide expert doula and lactation support to expecting mothers and families. I'm a certified doula, lactation counselor, childbirth educator, and fellow mother passionate about empowering families with evidence-based information and compassionate care throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Schedule your FREE 30-minute introductory call today to see if we are a good fit to work together :)

Hi! I'm Katelyn, the owner of Birthing Balance (birthingbalance.com). I am a mother, Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC), Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator (LCCE), and pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Maternal and Child Health from Union University. Please email me for online childbirth education and lactation services. I teach attachment-focused mothers seeking professional guidance through their pregnancy, birth, and breastfeeding journies. Talk soon, mama!

Hello! I am Mindy Heinonen and I am a birth doula in Livingston county, MI. I grew up the youngest of seven and have always been surrounded with children. I was a nanny before I realized my calling to supporting mothers in their journey. I believe that support during the most transformative moments of your life is something that every family deserves. I am passionate about physiological birth and supporting what a woman's body was made to do. I came up with the name "Loving Arms Doula" from the belief that my mind, hands, and heart can truly make a difference in your story.

Hello, I'm Constant! With over 20 years of experience in healthcare, I've seen firsthand how important support is during life's most vulnerable moments. This led me to the field of birth work, where I can provide continuous emotional, physical, and informational support to families. As your Certified Labor or Postpartum doula, my mission is to ensure you feel safe, informed, and empowered throughout your birth journey. Whether you're preparing for labor or adjusting to life postpartum, I’m here to guide and support you with compassion, respect, and dedication to your unique needs. It's my privilege to be part of this life-changing experience with you.

I bring 10 years of heartfelt service to families in a variety of setting to my role as your birth and postpartum doula. I am certified in birth and postpartum doula work and have attended numerous births and postpartum periods. My experience has taught me how to effectively support new moms so they can feel empowered in their decision making and enjoy their birth and postpartum period.