Find a Doula Near Me in Ankeny, IA

Hello! My name is Crystal, and as a wife, mom of three, and registered nurse, I’ve always been drawn to helping others. But it was the alarming reality of our nation’s maternal morbidity and mortality rate that truly ignited my passion. Despite our advanced medical care, too many women are suffering, and I believe it's due to a lack of holistic support. I'm here to change that. As a labor and postpartum doula and childbirth educator, I'm committed to providing compassionate care and evidence-based information to empower women and families. Let's work together to create a safer, more supportive birthing experience.

Hello, My name is Nateiga Cameron and im a Doula out of DSM Polk County area. I have been a doula for going on two years and services many families. I love my work and can’t wait to service more families.

Hello! I’m Katie Nyberg, a certified birth and postpartum doula, childbirth educator, lactation educator, and speaker based in Des Moines and Central Iowa. Since 2010, I’ve had the privilege of supporting hundreds of mothers, partners, and families through their childbirth journeys. My mission is to provide the essential care and support that expecting families often lack in today’s society. I love supporting all births and parenting styles. My goal is to help families feel prepared and supported as they embark on this new adventure of parenthood! In addition to my doula services, I’m a state-licensed educator and a frequent speaker for mothers, families, and healthcare providers. I love engaging with the community through interactive training sessions. Since 2015, I’ve been a proud member of CAPPA (Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association), where I combine my passion for teaching with my commitment to supporting new mothers as a Postpartum Doula Trainer.

As a dedicated birth and postpartum doula in central, IA, I inspire central Iowa families to thrive through pregnancy, childbirth, parenthood, and beyond. I hold certifications as an Essential Oils birth consultant and aromatherapist, and I am currently pursuing additional credentials in Fertility health, placenta encapsulation, VBAC’s and birth trauma. My goal as a doula is to deliver personalized support, encouragement, and ensure every woman feels empowered and supported. Birth is a transformative, joyful, empowering experience, and I am committed to guiding you seamlessly through it.

Striving to bring comfort & dignity, provide empowerment & support, all while keeping the focus on YOU. SERVING VIRTUALLY AND IN PERSON Accepting clients for both labor and PP doula care! (How are PP Doulas helpful? Let me fold your newborns laundry, cook for you & care for baby all while you rest and recover from the birth experience and transition into caring for a newborn in home) Strong history in proving lactation counseling, support & education to fellow parents.

Every woman's body is sacred and capable of incredible things. As a doula, I am committed to honoring and supporting mothers during this challenging yet beautiful time in their lives. I believe that every mother deserves to have a doula by her side, providing comfort and guidance when she is at her most vulnerable. It would be an honor to step into your sacred space and serve you during this transformative journey. Let's work together to create a safe, nurturing, and empowering birth experience for you and your baby. You are strong, you are capable, and you are deserving of all the support and love in the world. Let's do this together.

Hey there! My name is Lisa Jordan. I am a passionate Labor Doula, Postpartum Doula, and Life Coach supporting families in Des Moines, Iowa. I began my motherhood journey in 2017 and after experiencing first-hand the challenges (and triumphs!) that come with motherhood, I found my calling to support other moms in their own motherhood journeys. I launched the Midwest Mama in 2019 have been happily supporting families ever since! My mission is to provide the individualized support and education all families deserve so that you can feel empowered in your choices with pregnancy, birth, and beyond. When I’m not attending a birthday party or birth community event, you can usually find me with my family! My husband and I have two boys (ages 7 and 3) and a new addition on the way. We love exploring all of the activities our city has to offer, thrifting, and scoping out new coffee shops.

Jazzmine Brooks, the "Rural Black Doula", and I am a professional full-spectrum doula in the Ames, Ankeny, Des Moines, Iowa, and surrounding areas. I also provide support virtually out of state to individuals and families. When invited to journey with someone through their reproductive health, fertility, pregnancy, birth, postpartum, or lactation journey, I become an ally. I am someone to walk beside you and I serve as someone to lean on when needed. I focus on providing support through evidence-based care, hands-on support, listening with compassion and an open heart, and treating families with dignity and love.

Adrian is a U.S. Army veteran and advocate for social justice, community development and birth equity. She believes that everyone has the right to access support and evidence-based information, which are the keys to having an empowered birth experience. She is professionally trained in childbirth, postpartum care, lactation, and COVID-19 community education and is a certifying doula through DONA International. Founder of Motherland Doula Co., Adrian serves families in Central Iowa and provides in-person and virtual education, support and practical guidance. Her services are geared to support families physically, mentally and emotionally during their most precious season of life. When not involved in birth work, Adrian enjoys gardening, traveling and spending time with her family and friends.

Hello! My name is Shay and I am a newer Doula trying to get all the experience! I have 5 years of nursing experience, and 2 years of experience with labor and delivery! Feel free to connect as I would love to chat with you and support you through one of the most important stages of life! :)

I am a birthing person, an adoptive mother of a child with special needs, and partner to an amazing wife. I have lived in the Des Moines area my entire life and am familiar with the ins and outs of birthing and parenting from many different perspectives. I provide empathetic, inclusive care for all families allowing each birthing person to be supported to find their center and strength before, during, and after pregnancy.

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