Find a Postpartum Doula Near Me in Tucson, AZ

I’m a mom of 3 and had very different birth experiences for each baby. I’m a lifelong learner, love to read, research and learn new things. I want every mother to feel empowered and knowledgable in her experience and I hope to help bridge the gap that currently exists in our system. I also offer birth photographer at no additional cost.

Hello My Name is Amy Gonzales, I am the proud owner of Nuevas Raices doula. I am a Certified labor and postpartum doula, Trained and certified by Prodoula. I became a doula due to my own experience during my pregnancies and births, I wish I would have been able to have a doula. I am very excited to be supporting families & individuals in the Tucson Area.

I provide parents evidenced-based education, non-judgemental support and inclusive care during the postpartum transition, while also promoting physical and emotional recovery after birthing or becoming a parent. I am passionate about providing support and care for families as they embark on this incredible journey together. I believe in equity for all families, and do provide a sliding scale based on the family's financial needs. My mission is to make sure that I provide personalized care for every family that I work with. I am committed to ensuring that every parent feels supported and empowered as they navigate the new and exciting world of parenthood! *A note about Perinatal Loss* If your family experiences the unimaginable reality of perinatal loss, please know that I will still be available to support you. Birth is birth, even in the most tragic of circumstances. Postpartum loss families are still postpartum, and as your Doula, I will walk alongside you and offer my support during this difficult time.

In the heart of Tucson, Mackenzie has been a guiding light for families embarking on the transformative journey of childbirth since 2019. Her path to becoming a full spectrum doula and postpartum placenta specialist is woven with threads of compassion and a diverse tapestry of experiences. Mackenzie's journey began in the realm of childcare, where she honed her nurturing skills as a babysitter and nanny. Her ability to create a safe and loving environment for children caught the attention of a special family in Tucson. Little did she know, this connection would set the stage for her evolution into a remarkable labor doula. As fate would have it, the family for whom Mackenzie had worked as a nanny found themselves expecting their second child. Remembering Mackenzie's exceptional care for their firstborn, the family not only welcomed the idea of her returning but also suggested the concept of doula support for the impending birth. Recognizing Mackenzie's unique talent for providing emotional support and guidance, they saw in her the makings of an extraordinary doula. Empowered by the trust and encouragement of this family, Mackenzie embraced the doula path with open arms. She delved into extensive training, eager to expand her knowledge and expertise. The transition from nanny to full spectrum doula felt natural for Mackenzie, who had already cultivated a deep understanding of the intricacies of family dynamics and the nuances of caring for newborns. Her background in group homes, experience as a camp counselor, and years spent as a preschool teacher provided Mackenzie with a holistic perspective that she now brings to her doula practice. Her journey from early childhood education to supporting families through the childbirth process allows Mackenzie to offer a unique blend of emotional support, education, and unwavering care. Since 2019, Mackenzie has actively served the Tucson community as a dedicated and compassionate doula. Her commitment to guiding families through the beautiful, challenging, and sacred moments of childbirth has made her an invaluable presence in the lives of those she touches. As a full spectrum doula and postpartum placenta specialist, Mackenzie continues to ensure that each family she supports feels empowered, nurtured, and well-prepared for their unique journey into parenthood.

Angela is an industry expert whose knowledge of pregnancy, birth and the postpartum period is called upon repeatedly for birth work curriculum writing. She has penned childbirth education courses, infant feeding programs and various resources for colleagues and organizations in the birth industry. Tucson Arizona is her home, and it’s where more than 400 families have personally benefitted from her expertise in the birth room, in childbirth classes and her role as a breastfeeding counselor.

My name is Nellie, I’m a labor and postpartum doula and a placenta encapsulation specialist. I currently serve folks in Tucson, AZ. It is important to me to bring awareness to this work especially in my community. My community is located on Tohono O’odham and Pascua Yaqui lands. Doula support is so important and should be accessible to everyone ♥️

Hello! It’s my honor and passion to be actively supporting new and expectant parents for the past 20+years in Tucson, Arizona. I am a fully certified Labor and Postpartum Doula, Childbirth Educator and Lactation Educator, and enjoy using my expertise to help my clients navigate the many options available in pregnancy, labor and the postpartum journey. I’m proud to have positive, and long-standing professional relationships with all the OBGYNs and midwives in our area. I support births at all our Tucson hospitals, as well as the Midwifery Center and planned home-births. I have decades of experience with supporting all kinds of clients and births: Unmediated/medicated births, Cesarean births, VBACS, singletons/twins/triplets, IVF, teens, LGBTQ, high-risk pregnancies, water births. I offer non-judgmental support and culturally respectful care. My goal is to offer research-based education and physical/emotional support, to help empower you. We will work together to form your birth preferences, and I will help you understand options available to you, at your birthing location. I will help you with ways to communicate effectively with your medical provider, understanding ways to participate in your health care decision making,, your patient rights, how to know when you’re in labor/when to go to the hospital, etc….all while making sure that we keep joy/excitement infused into everything…..vs. letting all the medical stuff overshadow this amazing season in your life. I’m here to celebrate with you, and love reminding my clients that this experience is a birth-day, but also a birthday that will be celebrated and forever remembered. I look forward to the opportunity to connect with you!

I am a mother of four children and I have had a doula at each of my births. I would like to support you (and your family unit) on this transformational journey toward parenthood.

Serving the Tucson community- Placenta Specialist, Doula, Childbirth Educator, Assistant Midwife, and more