Doulas in the U.S.

Deanna Dawson-Jesus has been practicing as a Birth Doula and Childbirth Educator for seventeen years, and has attended approximately 250 births. She has been certified as a Birth Doula since 2001; currently re-certified with DONA. Deanna is a Certified Lactation Educator with CAPPA, and has been a HypnoBirthing Practitioner. Deanna has additional extensive training in Assisted Reproductive Technologies, VBAC support and Perinatal Loss Support. Deanna's birthing philosophy is simple; Your Birth, Your Way.... See More

We offer support before during and after birth. We are birth and postpartum doulas and have years of experience with high risk pregnancies and births. Adding to our services are CLC and Infant Massage Education. Your birth your story. We help you write it! From natural births to medicated births, we support you!... See More

Michelle has been a certified DONA birth doula and childbirth educator for over 15 years in the Triangle area and has attended a wide spectrum of labors, while supporting over 500 births. She specialize in pregnancy health and education, normalizing birth, newborn needs, breastfeeding, and holistic care.

The majority of Michelle's knowledge and skills have been built over the years by carefully taking in each woman's birth journey as she supports mama and her partner. Every woman will give birth in her own unique way, which is why supporting birth cannot solely come from a method, manual, or book.

Michelle is also part of the Triangle Doula Collective as a support and back-up system - TDC is the most experienced doula group in the Triangle area with over 70 years of combined experience.

Continuing Education
Nutrition
Pain Theory
Maintaining Normalcy In childbirth Today
The Rebozo connection for Childbirth Professionals
High Risk Obstetrics
Gestational Diabetes
Biological Nurturing
Breastfeeding Alliance Conference 2015
Breastfeeding - New Strategies For Improved Outcomes

Michelle's Personal Philosophy
"I believe a birthing woman should be cared for as an individual and she should take part in making informed decisions about her health and about her care. Our fear based culture has taught women to give up their power to others during one of the most important, yet vulnerable times in their life. As a doula, I try to keep the power where it belongs, within the mother."... See More

Waco Doula is a team of amazing women ready to serve and support the laboring mom. This team has attended over 200 births and believe that everyone can have a positive birth experience! We would love to hear from you and discuss how we can tend to your needs. YOU CAN DO IT!!... See More

Melissa has been a postpartum doula since 2011. She is DONA -certified and HUG-certified. She has expertise in helping moms and dads learn their best way to take care of their baby, and excels in teaching all the tips and tricks she has gleaned over the years for settling babies, helping everyone get some rest, and preparing parents for what is on the horizon. Melissa can help you get off to a good start with breastfeeding as well as teach the best bottlefeeding practices. She has lots of experience helping parents of twins learn how to take care of two babies. My job is to work myself out of a job as I help parents read their babies, take care of themselves, and grow into the parents they want to be.... See More

Doula comes from a Greek word meaning “woman who serves”. I serve as a support, companion, and guide to women and their partners through the birth process. I come alongside the partner and mother, and help partners find their own best way of supporting the mother. I am not a replacement for the partner in any way; I free the partner to operate in the role they already most naturally fill as the person who knows mom best, without having to be the expert about birth. Working together with the nurses, doctor or midwife, and partner, I provide physical support in the form of massage, counter pressure, comfort measures, and am a continuous and calming presence. I also provide encouragement and perspective, and help families navigate their options as choices are presented by their midwife or doctor.
In my 6-week Birth Informed childbirth education course we address the physiological and hormonal processes of labor, explore and equip mothers with coping skills, and provide information about common interventions as well as decision-making tools for when things don’t quite go as planned. This class is for those planning a hospital, home, or birth center birth, medicated or un-medicated, with a doctor or a midwife.... See More

I work as a Birth and Postpartum Doula, teach a Childbirth Education Class and a Postpartum Planning Class.

I take an evidence based approach to my support, and work to make your experience as positive and memorable as possible through natural pain coping techniques, informational support in your decision making, laughter, and a calming grounded presence.

I also offer placenta encapsulation, belly binding, belly casting & decorating, Henna Belly Mandalas, and hand sewn and knitting baby clothes.... See More

DONA Advance Certified Birth Doula
DONA Certified Birth Doula- 20 years
DONA Advanced Certified Postpartum Doula-
DONA Certified Postpartum Doula 11 years
Certified Lactation Counselor- 4 years
Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator-1 year
Lamaze Teen Specialist-12 years
& Midwifery Student- accepting primary clients under supervision... See More

I have been helping women and families to achieve their birth goals for almost 20 years. I received my Labor Doula certification through DONA International and Postpartum Doula certification with CAPPA. Additionally I have attended Lactation Educator training through CAPPA and have completed the Advanced Practice Birth Support Program through Cocoon Birth at Mountain Midwifery Birth Center and am a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA). I completed Hypnodoula certification in 2016 and am studying how Ayurvedic foods and practices can help new mamas recover, connect and thrive during their first 6 weeks postpartum.

While I believe that an un-medicated birth is best for mama and baby, and provides the best chance of fully experiencing the power of birth, I recognize that it is not always an option or most comfortable for everyone. I believe it is even more important to surround yourself with people who you are at ease with, people who know what is important to you, and people who will support your decisions. As your doula, I will be that person for you!... See More

A doula is a trained professional who provides caring continuous physical, emotional, and informational support to a mother and her family before, during, and after child birth to help her and the baby achieve the healthiest, most satisfying birth experience possible.
With Lynda's calming and loving presence she journeys with birthing mothers and their families through their own beautiful unique birthing experience providing support, encouragement, empowerment, and care. Lynda has a deep respect and gratefulness for every unique journey that she has been blessed to be a part of.... See More

Doula, midwife, Infant and Child CPR, partnership with another doula, over 20 years and over 900 births combined experience. Free consult visits, movie nights and support circles. We *love* birth and pregnancy and we would love to support you!

Birth Doula services
Childbirth Educator (Lamaze, self-hypnosis, mindfulness)
Placenta Encapsulation Specialist
Newborn Care Specialist

I am a DONA INTERNATIONAL certified birth doula. I provide educational, physical and emotional support to birthing families. Furthermore, I assist your birthing partner in better assisting you through the entire process, from start to finish. My role is to gently guide, inform and support you and your family only in the decisions that are right for you. I work independently, and therefore, I am working for you, not for your doctor or birthing location.... See More

Birth, Baby & Beyond Doulas is a full service doula partnership. When you hire us you get two professional doulas for the price of one! Whether you are experiencing your first pregnancy or your eighth, our combined 20+ years of experience will be an amazing resource for you. Tammy & Lisa have training in all specialty areas of doula support, including: pregnancy support, birth planning, childbirth education, labor and birth support, comfort measures, breastfeeding education, postpartum support, belly wrapping, and more! We have training and experience in working with parents-to-be in special populations such as: LGBTQ parents, single parents, teen parents, trauma survivors, and more.... See More

Doula and yoga teacher who loves sharing how amazing the physical body really is!