Find a Birth Doula Near Me in Portage, MI

Christine Anderson is a Licensed Massage Therapist and Holistic Postpartum Care Specialist. She is a graduate from the Kalamazoo Center for the Healing Arts and specializes in prenatal/postpartum massage, and offers integrated body work sessions, including (but not limited to) Myofascial Release, Craniosacral Therapy, polarity and chakra balancing and intuitive support through body-led healing.​ ​ Beyond these services, Christine offers postpartum belly binding, Ayurvedic Postpartum Caregiver support, guided infant massage to parents and caregivers, chakra balancing, lactation support, and open gathering circles for birthers and postpartum doulas in the community. Christine has enjoyed sharing her skills and passion with families for over 12 years, and thrives on bringing community members together to help support and uplift each other. She is a mother, a birth and postpartum advocate, and lover of the elements.

Hello! My name is Eva Monhaut-Jenkins and I am a birth and postpartum doula serving Michiana (Northern Indiana and Southern Michigan.) I serve about an hour radius of Cassopolis, MI. I became a doula after the birth of my own son wanting to support families on their own unique journey into parenthood. My mission is to support and protect this transformative time in families lives. I believe that every person is ultimately the source of power and knowledge for their birth. Your body! Your baby! Your birth! Your choices. I help women advocate in the birth space for their ideal birth experience. I support all families and am a LGBTQ+ safe space. I offer comprehensive birth services with a free consultation, two-three prentals meetings, continous labor support, phone support from the moment of Hiring, a postpartum follow up, referrals and birth education. I would love to connect and see if I would be the best fit for your family during this transformative time in your lives. Congratulations on your bundle(s) of joy! Let's connect!

Hi, my name is Chante Shine. I am a wife, mother and cancer survivor. It was after my own two wildly different but equally amazing birth experiences I realized that I had a passion for birth. For years afterward, I helped to guide my friends through their birth journeys but after my life changing struggles in 2022 I decided, life is short and there is not a minute to waste! So, in 2023 I decided to make it official and get my Birth Doula Certification. I also went ahead and added Postpartum Doula, Breastfeeding Counselor and Childbirth Educator Certifications to my agenda! I am currently working my way through these classes, and I could not be more excited and thrilled to start working with expecting parents such as yourselves!

Hi! I’m Karina. A local worship leader, birth doula and mom to four under four. You can find me on a trail or at the zoo with my kids when we have free time! I am passionate about serving women as they journey through motherhood. I believe our bodies are wonderfully made and capable of doing great things.

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 am the founder and creator of Appointed Time Doula Services. I am a graduate of Dona International where I attained my Birth Doula Certification. It is paramount to me that my clients feel as welcome and as cared for as though they were members of my own family, in comparison to being a part of an uncaring system. The most rewarding aspect of my ministry is the opportunity to witness a new life come forth into this world. This priceless moment allows me to develop a unique relationship with each family.

I became a Mother in the Summer of 2014. If I'm being honest, I didn't put much thought into my first birth. I thought I'd just go into the hospital pregnant and come out with a baby. It wasn't until I was in labor and facing an emergency cesarean that I realized that my partner and I were unprepared and unsupported. It was after that first birth that I learned what a Doula was and the trajectory of my entire life shifted. ​ I trained as a Birth Doula in 2016 and since that time I have attended over 160 births in hospitals, birth centers and in homes. In 2021 I have also been a local homebirth assistant since 2021 with my Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification. Over the years my views and beliefs surrounding birth have grown and evolved. I have studied not only the mechanics of the birth process, but the physiological, emotional and spiritual rite of passage that birth truly is. I believe that a beautiful birth experience can happen in any setting, but that it takes a combination of preparation, advocacy and a setting that supports your vision.

I am a Certified Birth Doula with DONA International and a Certified Infant Massage Instructor through WINC (World Institute for Nurturing Communication). I believe deeply in the power of human touch and compassionate care, and my desire is to get to know you and what’s most important to you for your birth

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 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.

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.

I am a birth doula and photographer. As a birth 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.

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!

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.

The dream is to empower YOU to advocate for YOURSELF. No one knows your body like you do. No one knows your baby like you do. I do the work, the research so that you go into birth fully prepared to make the birth you crave, happen! I also so fully believe that everyone, and I mean everyone… deserves this. So if we need to talk about pricing and/or a payment plan to make it happen. Please please bring that up. I’m a doula on the team at Great Lakes Doulas.

Hi, I'm Hannah. I've been in birth work for 20 years, though I've been passionate about birth for as long as I can remember. As a registered nurse (with labor and delivery experience) certified doula, childbirth educator, and life coach, I focus on helping you feel empowered and supported throughout the process of your pregnancy, birth, and early postpartum. I'm a mom of six boys, myself and have experienced both hospital and home birth personally. I know first hand how birth can imprint and shape the mind and memory and make every effort to assure my mamas experience birth as beautiful! I co-founded and work with a partnership of doulas in Michiana - Birth Doulas of Michiana.

Birth Kalamazoo supports families throughout Southwest Michigan through pregnancy, birth and the postpartum time. Reach out to us to connect with childbirth classes, birth doulas, or postpartum doulas. We're here to help you have a better birth and an easier time settling in with your baby.

My name is Claire and I am starting my doula journey. I feel that I have been called to support women during pregnancy and postpartum. I'm outgoing, supportive of your choices as a mother, and a great listener. I am skilled at de-escalating situations in which you may feel panicked or afraid, and explain things in simple terms so that they aren't overwhelming. I will advocate for you in whatever situation you need, whether with a high-pressure medical provider or your nosy mother-in-law. I have worked with children 5 to 18 years old who have mental, physical, and emotional handicaps as well as a multitude of students who have Autism Spectrum Disorder. Working with these students has brought me so much joy and understanding of a world that can be very hard to explain to those with no experience in it. Whether it is you, your children, or loved ones who identify with the previous disorders, I would be beyond honored and ecstatic to help work through the crazy mystery and miracle of birth. I am currently going through the certification process to be a doula and need to attend three births to be fully certified. I am looking to help anyone I can in this process.

Maker Maternal Health seeks to provide a comprehensive approach to redeeming the birth experience. Our team of doulas serves Southwest Michigan and collectively equips clients with evidence-based information. We advocate for the birthing mother to make informed decisions through the use of varied practices to aid in trusting her body and ultimately reducing her fears. We envision changing the negative narrative of birth in a distinctly different way: combining the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual aspects of maternity support.