Find a Childbirth Educator Near Me in Grand Rapids, MI

Hello! Great Lakes Doulas is an agency created to help parents find the best resources all in one place. We are equipped with birth doulas, postpartum doulas, antepartum doulas, childbirth educators and more. Our mission is that you feel supported, respected, heard, and satisfied with your experience regardless how your story unfolds.

I love and celebrate all things birth! I'm passionate about researching and gaining education on evidence based information & practices for pregnancy, birth, and breastfeeding. I am a Certified Gentlebirth Educator, a BEST Certified Doula, a StillBirthday Certified Doula, as well as a Community Breastfeeding Educator. I am also trained through DONA! ​ I firmly believe in the power of knowledge. The more you know about your body and birth, the less you have to fear. With this, you are empowered through education, knowledge, and preparation. I am also passionate about your body! I use my endless love and knowledge of Human Anatomy and Physiology to help you prepare and support your body for birth, no matter what kind of birth you are planning! At your birth you will receive intuitive hands on support for your mind and body, enhancing their connection, and empowering you to have an incredible birth experience!

I am a photographer and doula. I am the co-founder of The Nurturing Company. My teammate and I offer birth photography, birth support, postpartum support, birth and postpartum prep, and a variety of photography session options. It is our goal that families working with us feel held and supported as they enter into this chapter of their parenthood journey. As a doula, I provide physical, emotional, and informational support for families during pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. I am passionate about helping families through education and advocacy. As a birth photographer, I artfully document birth stories to capture all the details of how each birth unfolds. I desire to help families see the beauty, strength, and surrender in each of their birth images.

I am a certified birth and postpartum doula and co-owner of Gold Coast Doulas. I teach a comfort measures class and co-created the Becoming A Mother online course. I love interviewing guests on our Ask the Doulas podcast.

Hi there, my name is Sara and I am a certified birth and postpartum doula with an M.A. in Early Childhood Development. I have been providing compassionate care for babies, children and adults for over 20 years. My love for helping others has helped me gain valuable experience as a teacher, youth treatment specialist, nanny, mentor, emotional support coach, and a caregiver for individuals with specials needs. I am also currently working on my yoga teacher certification and studying herbalism. I am dedicated to providing compassionate care and guidance to parents and families; helping them to feel supported and empowered through out their pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum journey.

Hey there! I own Amaryllis Doula Services, and I offer informational, emotional and physical support to pregnant people who are birthing across West Michigan. For those open to it, there's energy work included too. Bonus, if you have Medicaid or Tricare, my services may come at little or no cost to you! I also provide keepsake services as well. This includes resin jewelry, placenta prints, cord preservation and more. If this sounds like something you'd like to know more about you can find me on the website or the socials.

My name is Leanne K Bailey, I love and celebrate all things birth & babies! I'm passionate about supporting mothers along their journey, and this is what led me to become a doula. I study evidence-based childbirth education practices surrounding pregnancy, birth, and breastfeeding. I firmly believe that knowledge is power. The more you know about your body and birth, the less you have to fear. My goal is to help women overcome fears, and experience a more confident, relaxed & empowered birth. I use my personal experiences, education, and endless love of supporting mothers during their pregnancy, birth, and parenting journey, to help you prepare your heart, mind, and body, no matter what kind of birth you are planning! Throughout your pregnancy and at your birth, you will receive my friendship, knowledge, encouragement, & support to empower you to have an incredible birth experience! I offer support during pregnancy, lactation, and support during the postpartum period, as well. At Lifesong Beginnings, I’m honored to serve the Hastings- Grand Rapids, Michigan area.

Hello I’m Petra I have 9 years of Nanny work and have gone through a 16 week Full Spectrum Doula course to include Fertility, Labor, and Postpartum training

I’m a doula and placenta encapsulation specialist serving Ottawa and Kent county. Im a birth nerd, who wants all woman to feel empowered by whatever birth they choose.

Hi! My name is Alexa, I am a Holland native, I am a birth doula, and I would love to be apart of your birth team. I have a background in History, and graduated from Hope College. While at school I had the opportunity to learn about all the ways in which women have given to this world through our bodies. We are truly incredible! I also learned the sobering reality that so many women are systematically disempowered during pregnancy and birth. My greatest desire is to be apart of the solution to change that! I don't want a single woman laboring alone or in fear. I am here to help you help yourself. I approach doula work with the belief that women should be cared for throughout their pregnancy, including after your birth. Continuity of care insures none of your experiences fall through the cracks. I do through 24/7 accessibility to my clients up to 4 weeks after birth, should you have questions and concerns. This also includes, one, two hour visit, to go over your birth and to discuss all the highs and lows. Your experience of pregnancy and birth shouldn't end when you meet you baby, so neither should your care! ​ I am a DONA trained doula as well as a birth assistant and student midwife. Please reach out with any questions about my education. I would love to meet you and discuss how I can be an asset in your birth journey!

Hello! My name is Alayne and I am a full spectrum doula based in Muskegon, MI. I have been learning and navigating the world of birth work since 2018. In 2023 I decided to take the leap to make this my full time career. I work independently and with How YOU Birth Doula Services. I am registered with MDHHS and a Medicaid enrolled labor and postpartum doula. My goal is to provide a sense of calm, education and support so that you can feel empowered on your journey to and through parenthood.

I'm Samantha. A RNC-OB, previously worked in hospital setting, IBCLC (lactation consultant), CCE (certified childbirth educator with Evidence Based Birth and HypnoBirthing and more) and am also a CIME (certified Imfant Massage Educator). I love all things birth, and helping families with their breastfeeding journey! I have special training in TOT's (tethered orals tissues)also.

Hello there! My name is Gabriayle Stapf, owner of Five and Mine Doula Care LLC. I am a mother of four beautiful children with a passion to help others have the birth and postpartum experience they desire! I know that help can be expensive and I try my best to keep my prices low so that everyone can afford the support and care that everyone should have during pregnancy, birth and postpartum. Birth can be scary and postpartum can be lonely and we all need a village. I cannot wait to be your village!

Hi there. My name is Kennadi… I live in Muskegon, Michigan and after experiencing a wonderful home birth in 2020 I became so excited to have the opportunity to become a birth and postpartum doula. I believe every birthing family has the right to their autonomy and voice, and I remain a fierce advocate and support for the wishes of each and every family. This passion will never die inside of me, so I am ready now and always to be there for those in need. You can do this! And I will lift you up while you do.

As your doula it’s my goal to make sure you have the skills, education and support to make informed decisions on how to birth YOUR way. Certified as a DONA birth/postpartum doula, placenta encapsulation specialist, as well as a certified advanced trained doula & educator in VBaC births, my role is to educate, support and empower every individual and their support partner through their pregnancy, labor and postpartum. I incorporate SpinningBabies methods into my work and provide encouraging, judgment-free and continuous birth support that is unique to each client’s hopes and wants towards a healthy & satisfying birth experience. Some of my professional highlights including being voted a Top Provider in GRKids Best Of GR and serving as director for The Maternal Wellness Program. On the personal side, I am a mom to three amazing children – Malone, Beau & Jocelyn (twins!), and wife to a sweet “Kentucky Boy”. My introduction to motherhood was challenging. I struggled with infertility, postpartum depression/anxiety and a difficult first birth. All these moments in my life set me on my path and passion for birth & postpartum support, and maternal mental health.

I'm a West Michigan mom of four who married her high school sweetheart and runs on chocolate & peanut butter. As a health educator by degree, my desire to support & champion others flourishes every time I hear a birth story. This fascination I have for all things pregnancy, birth & postpartum that led me to become a doula stems from my own experience advocating for my birth wishes and learning to trust my intuition. I hope every birthing person I meet knows this - your birth experience matters, your intuition is mighty and I will always be your supporter.

My name is Kimmi Schonhorst, and I am a full spectrum queer doula based in Grand Rapids, MI. I aim to provide trauma-informed, identity affirming care to clients. I began this work attending births, and now I focus of caring for new parents & new babies. I offer LGBTQ+ affirming Postpartum Doula Services, Childbirth Education, and Lactation Education. I also love creating pottery and stained glass, training and teaching partner acrobatics, and cuddling with my cats.

Meet Jamie Tulisiak – mama, doula, yogi, and big fan of empowering women. As a ProDoula trained Bed Rest and Postpartum & Infant Care Doula, and Certified Elite Birth Doula, Jamie loves walking alongside parents during pregnancy, the miracle of birth, and the amazing early stages of life––watching them gain confidence in their innate role as the perfect caregiver for their little one. In supporting them through their beautiful journey into motherhood, Jamie continues to be awed by the amazing strength of women. As a new mom herself, she is truly learning the power of non-judgmental female relationships during this time. We are stronger together! Aside from her work as a doula, Jamie is a registered yoga teacher, specializing in prenatal and postpartum yoga, and a freelance writer. She loves every single second of Michigan summers, her book club, tent camping, pub trivia, karaoke, and big, hairy pets – particularly the two cats and two dogs that have the humans outnumbered in her household. Jamie lives in Ottawa Hills with her husband and daughter.

As a doula, Jen brings love and light, gentle friendship, personalized guidance, guaranteed sleep results, and sweet relief to the families she serves. Certified Elite through the Pro Doula Organization as a Labor Doula, Postpartum and Infant Care Doula as well as Infant Feeding Specialist, Jen also utilizes her training and certification as an Infant Sleep Consultant to offer multifaceted, research-based advice to all of her clients. It's Jen's greatest desire that families will fondly remember their "fourth trimester" as a time of joy, nurturing, and calm because of the guidance of Lighthouse Doulas.

I'm a Birth Doula specializing in hospital births. My degrees and careers in science and human anatomy and as a yoga practitioner, as well as being the mother of 3, help to inform my work as a doula. My biggest goal is to be a part of your birth team to help you safely and positively navigate your ideal hospital birth with my 4 years of experience and knowledge as a doula.