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Jenny Gowan Birth Doula Grand Blanc Michigan

Jennifer Gowan CD(DONA)

Certified Birth Doula, Childbirth educator& Birth Planner

Hi, I'm Jenny. Co-founder of Christian Doulas of Michigan and owner of my birth doula business Beautiful Births with Jenny. Serving families within an hour of Grand Blanc has become my God given passion. Contact me today for availability and learn how best I can serve your family.

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Mary Piasecki Birth Doula Grand Blanc Michigan

Mary Piasecki 

Birth Doula and Birth Plan Consultant

My name is Mary Piasecki! I am one of the Co-Founders of Christian Doulas of Michigan! I serve families within an hour of Clarkston (which is farther than you'd think) I love serving VBAC mommas, home births, and my epidural mommas! I love what I do and I canNOT wait to be on this journey with you!

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Jennilee Acton CD(BAI)

Sweet Pea Doula Services

My name is Jennilee Acton.  I provide consulting services for developing birth plans/preferences as well as offer prenatal and birth doula services.  I am available for in person support to families within one hour of Grand Blanc, MI.  I can provide virtual birth preference planning for individuals located anywhere!  I am passionate about educating and empowering families on their choices through this journey, I can't wait to meet you!

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Debra Kuchlbauer Davisburg Michigan Birth Doula

Debra Kuchlbauer

Birth & Postpartum Doula 

Metro Detroit and the surrounding area

"Hello my name is Debra and I'm the owner of Doula Debra. I'm based out of Clarkston, Michigan. My mission for every birth is to hold space for every mother, so that she feels informed and empowered to accomplish her birthing goals. I want mamas to feel supported and listened to during childbearing in a way that allows them to birth without fear. I'm here to encourage you along your own sacred journey of birth and cultivate the growth of your own birthing style while proving safe options and education. I service the Metro Detroit and surrounding areas. Contact me today to see how I can best support your birth." 

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Marisa Buetler Birth Doula Fenton Michigan

Marisa Buelter

Birth Doula 

I service within 1.5 hours of Fenton, MI

Hi there. My name is Marisa Buelter. I am the proud owner of Nest to Breast Doula Services. I offer Birth Doula services as well as overnight newborn care otherwise known as a postpartum night doula. I was called into birth work after having my fifth baby. It wasn’t until then that I realized there is an entire different way to give birth then the “traditional” hospital way. My last birth made me reflect on my other four births (especially my first as a very young mom) and I found myself wishing those stories were different. My goal is to take my personal experience, my knowledge and my Christian faith to help other woman feel empowered and educated to have the birth they envision. I am also passionate in helping new moms with the joys of breastfeeding. 

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Kelly Townsend Birth Doula Metro Detroit

Kelly Townsend

Birth Doula, Postpartum Doula & Lactation Educator

I am Kelly Townsend, owner of Natural Mama Helper. I am passionate about supporting Metro Detroit mothers during the most amazing and often trying times of their lives. I am so grateful that God choose me to help support other woman in such a vulernable part of their life! As a Birth Doula, Postpartum Doula and Lactation Educator, I offer evidence-based information, emotional and practical support. My goal is to help every mother to truly embrace and enjoy every aspect of motherhood while being support

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Jen Kosakowski

Birth & Postpartum Doula 

Hi everyone! My name is Jen Kosakowski, and I am a birth and postpartum doula, as well as a lactation and childbirth educator, serving families throughout Genesee County and the northern Detroit suburbs.

 

As a mom, I understand how physically, emotionally, and spiritually transformative the journey into motherhood can be. It is truly an honor to walk alongside families—offering education, encouragement, and hands-on support through pregnancy, labor, delivery, and the postpartum season. I am especially passionate about empowering families with knowledge, supporting breastfeeding journeys, and creating space for women to feel seen, heard, and cared for.

 

My faith is the foundation of everything I do. It shapes the way I serve, love, and show up for families, and I feel deeply called to this work.

 

In addition to my doula work, I am honored to volunteer and serve on the board of The Luke Project 52 Clinic of Flint, a mission that is incredibly close to my heart. Being part of this work—serving women and families in both joyful and challenging seasons—has deeply impacted my life and purpose.

 

Outside of birth work, I love spending time with my family, being outdoors, homeschooling, and continuing to build community through service.

 

I would love to connect with you and learn how I can support you and your family during this sacred and life-changing time.

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Angela Jenks

Birth, Postpartum, Education, Lactation

Hi, I’m Angela Jenks, founder of Inspire Doula Services. I’ve had the privilege of supporting over 600 families through birth, postpartum recovery, lactation support, and childbirth education across Metro Detroit. I believe birth is both powerful and sacred. Supporting women during this season of life isn’t just my profession — it’s a calling and one of the greatest joys of my life. My approach combines compassionate care with evidence-based education and body-based preparation. I am certified in Spinning Babies®, the Body Ready Method®, and birth trauma support, and I integrate movement, alignment, and practical tools to help families prepare their bodies for labor and create space for a smoother birth experience. Through INSPIRE, I offer personalized childbirth education, movement-based birth preparation workshops, and specialized classes for families in both group and private settings. One workshop especially close to my heart is Redeeming Birth, a space created to help moms process past birth experiences and move forward with healing, strength, and renewed hope.

I live in Southeast Michigan with my husband of 28 years and our four children. In my free time, I enjoy coloring, baking, and relaxing around a campfire with family and friends.

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Katie Crow Birth Doula Port Huron Michigan

Katie Crow

Birth Doula

My name is Katie Crow, owner of Katie C. Doula. I have six awesome children, who's variety of births inspired me to get into this amazing work.  I am a certified and insured doula and also work as a homebirth assistant. Helping women find empowerment and peace in the journey to motherhood is my heart's passion. I love to serve through birth education and labor support in home, birth center, and hospital settings. I am a Medicaid approved provider, which enables me to offer needed support to even more growing families in and around St. Clair County. Blessings!

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Mindy Bauder Birth Doula Grand Rapids Michigan

Mindy Bauder

Birth Doula

I’m a homebirth mama of 7 kids who loves homeschooling, homesteading, and all things birth! I founded Shalom Birth Beginnings in 2013 and serve an hour radius from Allegan, MI. I’m blessed to serve families as a doula, childbirth educator, doula mentor, birth assistant, and as an apprentice midwife. My latest training venture has led me to completing my Body Ready Method Pro certification; I’m thrilled to provide this level of care. I believe that women should be supported physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually through their motherhood journey. I believe that the Shalom of God, (to be safe, sound, healthy, complete, a state of calm without anxiety or stress) is available to walk in- even during childbirth! It is my privilege to walk with women as they gain victory in every area of their childbirth experience because of the freedom available through Jesus Christ. If this resonates with you, let’s talk about your birth plans

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Kristie Anderson Birth Doula Monroe Michigan

Kristie Anderson

Birth Doula & CLC

Hello! My name is Kristie Anderson. I am the owner of Joyful Journey Doula Services in Monroe, Michigan. I am a homeschooling mom of four and wife (23 years and counting!) to my very best friend. In addition to being a doula, I have experience as a Pediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU) nurse.

 

My passion is helping women understand the joy and beauty of pregnancy from bump to birth and beyond. I look forward to providing physical and emotional support for your family through this joyful journey.

 

My service area is Monroe and surrounding areas (including Ann Arbor and Toledo).

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Kristi San Miguel Birth Doula Linden Michigab

Kristi San Miguel

Birth Doula

Hello! My name is Kristi San Miguel. I currently live in Linden, Michigan. I am a wife, mother to 5 girls, and a homeschool educator. I am a certified birth doula through AWWS and recently started Knit Together Doula Services LLC. I have a passion for all things birth related. As a birth doula, I aim to serve families with unwavering support from a biblical perspective on pregnancy and birth. I look forward to hearing from you!

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Cindy Evans

Birth Doula & Postpartum Doula

Hi and Welcome! I am a Birth and Postpartum Doula, wife, mother of 2 married children and one beautiful granddaughter. God has blessed me with a wide variety of experiences and education that gives me a unique perspective with the expertise and passion to see Moms supported during this amazing journey into motherhood. With an educator’s background, I excel at teaching and empowering the moms I support with classes that are personalized to fit their needs, such as childbirth, newborn care, breastfeeding and postpartum planning. I love to see women realize their choices and help them advocate for those preferences. I am honored to develop a relationship with moms that goes beyond birth and to be a part of their unique and sacred experience. May God bless you on your motherhood journey.

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Leanne Baily

Birth Doula

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 the birth process, the less you have to fear. My goal is to help women overcome fears, and experience a more confident, relaxed & empowered birth. As a Christian, I also believe we can connect to God in this amazing adventure and birth can be a beautiful spiritual experience as well. l use my personal experiences, education, and endless love of supporting mothers during their pregnancy, birth, and parenting journey, to help mamas prepare their heart, mind, and body, no matter what kind of birth they are planning!

 

Throughout their pregnancy and at their birth, they will receive my prayers, friendship, knowledge, encouragement, & support to empower them to have an incredible birth experience!

l offer care 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.

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Jennifer Lewandowski

Birth , Postpartum & Bereavement Doula, Childbirth Educator & CLC

My name is Jennifer Lewandowski. I service families in the Metro Detroit and surrounding areas.  I’m a birth doula, postpartum doula, childbirth educator, certified lactation counselor, and stillbirthday doula.  I am also trained in hypnobirthing and spinning babies.  I’ve attended over 400 births in my 12 years as a doula. I hold a bachelors degree in early childhood education.  I spent 16 years with the Beaumont Parenting Program as a peer breastfeeding counselor and parenting partner.  My passion is teaching parents to be parents, whether it’s in pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, postpartum and/or early childhood.
My goal is to walk by your side and ease your journey into parenting.  I feel so blessed to have been directed by God, and given this gift to help you welcome your new little one. I’d love to hear from you!  

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    Marissa Booth

    Birth Doula

     Serving southeastern Michigan. 

     

    Hello, my name is Marissa Booth. I’m a DONA International certified birth and postpartum doula dedicated to supporting mothers as they bring their little ones into the world. I recognize that each birth is unique! You are the expert of your body, your birth, and your baby. My role as a doula is to walk alongside you on your journey, sharing my expertise and providing evidence-based research as we go.

    My call to become a doula began three years ago when my son was born. Despite having a well-thought-out birth plan aimed at a natural birth with minimal interventions, some unexpected complications arose. Thankfully, I had a doula who’s support during this critical time helped me achieve my goal of avoiding an unnecessary C-section. She was able to calm me down, guide me through pushing, and support my birth plan to give birth naturally.

    A few months after my son’s birth, a friend who had previously had a challenging birth asked me to be her doula for her second child. From this incredible experience I knew this is what God has called me to do, and I have been helping mothers since! 

     

    I am also Medicaid approved doula so I can help mommas like you. 

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    Sydney Todd

    Birth doula, Breastfeeding & childbirth educator. 

    Service area: within 1 hour of Flint 

     

    Hi, I’m Sydney Todd, birth & postpartum doula, breastfeeding & childbirth educator. 

    When asked why I decide to become a doula and found the Honeybee Birthing Co, the answer was simple… I love life. Life is a beautiful gift from God!

    In short, I am passionate about the gift it is to be a woman. I am in love with God’s design for our amazing bodies. I am obsessed with the intuition He has given us. I am overjoyed by the blessing it is to witness new life come and join us in the world.


    I would love to work with you and help empower you to have the birth of your dreams.

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     Mary Beth Likkel

    Birth doula, Bereavement doula and CLC

    Servicing Grand Rapids and the lakeshore. 

    Hey there! My name is Mary Beth Likkel. I am a bilingual (Spanish) certified birth and bereavement doula, CLC, and a mom to two kiddos born in 2016 and 2020. Back then, I didn't even know what a doula was, but I had two really positive birth experiences on my own. Now, I'm pumped to help others have the same kind of awesome birth adventure.

    I'm super excited to support you through pregnancy, birth, and parenthood, especially if you're feeling a bit nervous about it all. I want to show you that birth doesn't have to be scary or traumatic. It might not go exactly as planned, but it can still be a positive experience where you feel empowered and proud.

    Becoming a birth doula wasn't part of my original plan, but I believe it was in God's plan. I started my journey with DONA certification in October 2022, and within three weeks, I attended my first birth. Each birth I've supported has been so different and beautiful in its own way—I've loved every minute of it. It's a privilege to support both men and women as they step into parenthood, and I can't wait to see where this new calling takes me next. 

    Outside of doula work, I am known for being outgoing, driven, organized, and protective of those I care for and love.  In my free time, I love to be outside with my husband, 2 kids, and 2 German Shepherds. I also love to bake and I am a HUGE New Orleans Saints fan (and just an NFL fan in general).

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    Lanicia Phillips

    Birth doula

    Hi! I’m Lanicia Phillips, owner of Hands from the Heart doula services. I am a wife, and mother of 3. My faith in Jesus is the foundation of what I do. I am passionate about and committed to supporting families during one of the most beautiful, transformative times of their lives.

    As a doula, I provide support during pregnancy, labor and the postpartum period. My support is physical, emotional, and informational. Rooted in a deep respect for each family’s unique journey, my approach is holistic and nurturing. I am here to support you with love, compassion, encouragement and empowerment each step of the way

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    Birth & Postpartum Doula 

     Serving counties within an hour drive of Genesee County. I'm Jenny Bryant, owner of By Faith Birth Services, LLC. I am also a Body Ready Method Birth Pro, trained in Spinning Babies, and currently working towards certifications in birth prep and postpartum recovery. I have a heart for mamas and want to provide support where you, the mama, are the shiny star!! My desire is that you walk into your birth feeling powerful, confident, and mentally ready to move through the birth process. I help you not only prepare your body for pregnancy and birth, but your heart and mind too. I'm here to offer support whether you're preparing for a natural birth at home or a hospital birth. I accept all Medicaid health plans, Carrot Funds, and self-pay.  Please visit my website for more information at www.byfaithbirthservices.com   I am also in training to become a grief coach. Please reach out if you are experiencing a loss and I will get you the help you deserve.

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    Birth & Postpartum Doula

     Serving Metro Detroit and surrounding areas. Up to 1.5 hours from Grosse Pointe.

    Hi, I’m Annie Fleming, a certified birth and postpartum Christian doula devoted to providing calm, compassionate, and evidence-based care to women. I believe birth is a sacred moment, and I’m honored to walk alongside women as they welcome the new life the Lord has entrusted to them.

     

    My approach is steady and nurturing. I offer emotional support, physical comfort techniques, and clear guidance to help you navigate pregnancy, birth, and the early postpartum period with confidence—whether at home, in a birth center, or in a hospital.

     

    I provide personalized support that honors your values, your goals, and your family’s unique journey. It’s my joy to serve women with grace, encouragement, and a peaceful presence.

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    Birth Doula & Fertility Coach 

    Serving within a 1-hour radius of Howell

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    Hi, my name is Jordan! I’m a Catholic birth doula, fertility coach, and childbirth educator. I’m a wife and mama to three girls with my fourth baby due in June 2026. I believe in God’s perfect design for a woman to carry and birth her baby. I’ve always felt called to pregnancy and birth work but the calling became crystal clear while preparing for my second child and first homebirth. 

    I am a self proclaimed “birth nerd” and am happy to talk at length on fertility awareness/NFP, conception, pregnancy, labor, breastfeeding, and newborn care. I want every mom to have all the possible information to help her make informed choices about pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. My goal is to help women reclaim their confidence in their God-given ability to give birth and mother.

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    Birth & Postpartum Doula, Sleep Coach, Childbirth Educator

    Hi, I’m Lauren — a doula, pediatric sleep coach, and educator serving families in Metro Detroit. I’ve been walking alongside new parents in doula work since 2008, and I’m the proud founder of Detroit Dreams Tonight, offering in-home postpartum care and infant and toddler sleep support. I also own an Etsy shop called The Daily Doula Co with faith-filled goods and apparel for birthworkers and moms. 

    As a mama and former insomniac, I understand firsthand how exhausting and isolating the early days of parenting can be. I believe the Lord called me into this work to help mothers find their intuition, rest, nourishment, confidence, and peace in this sacred and beautifully intense season of life. I am passionate about supporting parents with practical tools, emotional support, education, and a steady presence. 

    When I’m not helping out families, I’m enjoying life with my husband and daughter, swimming, gardening, reading, baking bread, or sipping a delicious cup of coffee.

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    Birth Doula

    Hello friends! I’m Shaunae, owner of Red Tent Doula Services, LLC. I offer services for families within an hour of Lansing, MI. I found my passion for birth work after having a triumphant unmedicated VBAC with my second child. I am midwife trained and an advocate for physiological birth and midwifery care. The birthing space is a sacred one. All mothers are deserving of dignity and grace. My goal is to provide support, advocacy, and education to enable my clients to achieve their ideal birth. I look forward to supporting you!

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    Birth Doula

    Greetings!

    My name is Christine Scarlett and I would love to serve you as you navigate all stages of pregnancy and parenting. I live in NW Ohio and also serve Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti and SE Michigan within a 60 mile radius of my home.  I am a lifelong Christian. As a young woman I was influenced by a book called Sequencing, Having it All, But Not All At Once, and have been blessed to live that lifestyle. I earned a BSN in 1981, then married my college sweetheart. I worked as an RN in pediatrics, Peds ICU, and child psych before staying home to raise our seven children holistically. During that time I also served as a La Leche League Leader and taught parents Infant Massage.  I home educated for 27 years and have also worked one morning a week at a home education co-op offering Montessori-inspired early childhood enrichment program, since 2014. As an empty-nester I began serving my own adult children as a postpartum doula, eventually becoming a certified birth and postpartum doula as well as a Certified Lactation Counselor. I have taken ServSafe training in safe food handling, and also belong to a group of professional organizers in order to better help families set up peaceful environments. More recently I have completed training as a Gift Registry Advocate to assist parents in curating a list of essentials for their new arrival. I especially enjoy helping families pursuing normal, physiologic births, both in the community and in hospitals.  My own experiences include a cesarean followed by six VBAC's, then a miscarriage. I have given birth in the hospital and at home, including waterbirth. I enjoyed many years of breastfeeding with child-led weaning. You can learn more about me at www.doulamatch.net, www.bornbir.com, or you can call me at home, (419)893-4318. My email is nine4life@juno.com. I go the extra mile for my clients.

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    Birth Doula

    Hello there. My name is Micah and I have been a birth doula for 7 years. I am also a student midwife and will officially begin my studies in the fall of 2026. In addition to both work, I am a teacher by trade, a small business owner, a singer, songwriter and musician, and a world traveler. I have had the opportunity to learn from indigenous midwives in three different continents and have a passion for learning about pregnancy and birth traditions in various cultures. I am also bilingual (Spanish) and working on my third language (French). During my free time (which I have very little of), you can usually find me in the kitchen baking up sourdough, decorating a cake, or making nutrient dense meals full of unique flavors. I also love to garden and am currently studying herbal medicine. The most important thing about me is that I am a daughter of the King. Without Jesus, I would be nothing, and my purpose wouldn’t be nearly as impactful. Everything I do is for His glory. 

    “So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.”
    ‭‭1 Corinthians‬ ‭10‬:‭31‬ ‭

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    Birth Doula, Postpartum Doula, Childbirth Educator &Certified HypnoBirthing International the Mongan Method Instructor

    Hello Beautiful,

    I am Aris, owner of Call the Doula LLC. I am a Christian Mom to 5 and Registered Nurse of 14 years. After working in Labor and Delivery for many years I found that I was unable to serve my patients the way that I wanted. I decided to change things up and become a doula to better support Families. This switch allowed me to use my nursing background as well as support my clients with education, before they got to the hospital. I have been a part of hundreds of births and every one is unique and special. God has blessed me to be able to pursue this calling over my life and I do not take it lightly. I believe birth is natural, but first I believe in each and every person that I serve. Choosing an epidural doesn’t mean you failed, choosing a homebirth doesn’t make you crazy, choosing to birth at a hospital does not mean you cannot have the birth you want. I want to support your decisions with Evidence-based information to ensure the best outcome for you and your family.

    When I am off duty I love camping, reading, nature and homeschooling my starting 5.

    I service Wayne, Washtenaw, Oakland and Macomb Counties. I am also a Medicaid Doula Provider. Feel free to checkout my website to get started: https://callthedoulallc.com

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    Birth Doula

    Hi! :) I’m Ella, the doula behind
    Evangeline Birth Co. 

     

    When asked why I decided to step
    into this work, I would say it’s
    because of my love for all things
    birth and babies, as well as my
    desire to support women, coming
    alongside them and their families,
    and equipping them to give birth
    with courage and joy. 

     

    Besides being a doula, I am,
    amongst other things, a lover of
    truth, goodness, and beauty, an
    adventurous homebody XD, a
    friend to those the Lord has placed
    in my life, and a child of God.

    serving Metro Detroit including Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, and Livingston counties 

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    Certified Birth Doula, Certified Postpartum Doula Certified, Naturopathic Practitioner

    Service area : within an hour of Ingham and Eaton counties

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    Hello! My name is Hannah, and I am the founder of Wonderful Creation. I provide birth and postpartum doula services within an hour of Eaton and Ingham Counties. I am the wife of a wonderful husband and the mother of four incredible children.

    I became a doula because I believe childbirth is a sacred and God-designed process. I have a deep respect for physiological birth and for the strength, wisdom, and resilience God has woven into each woman. My heart is to walk alongside mothers with compassionate, Christ-centered support—offering encouragement, education, and advocacy so they feel confident, informed, and upheld throughout their birth journey.

    While a healthy baby is a blessing we pray for, I believe the spiritual, emotional, and physical well-being of the mother matters deeply too. Every woman deserves to feel supported, honored, and empowered as she brings new life into the world.

    You are fearfully and wonderfully made-YOU are the Wonderful Creation.

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    Certified Birth Doula, Certified Postpartum Doula

    Hi, I am a labor and postpartum doula based in Novi, Michigan. I am a proud mother of four. I have ample experience in nurturing mothers and their babies. I have both personal and professional experience in preemie care and traumatic births. I offer calm, practical, and compassionate support through pregnancy, childbirth, and especially the postpartum period. I am a certified babywearing instructor and would love to teach you this valuable skill. It’s what kept me sane when my kids were young! That and a whole lot of prayer. 

     

    When I am not busy supporting families, I enjoy gardening, knitting, cooking, and running - or any other outdoor activity that strikes my fancy. 

     

    My website is www.roaringbirth.com

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    Birth Doula, Postpartum Doula

    Service Area: Metro Detroit. 

     

    Hi there! I’m Janelle—a Catholic mom to (currently) three little ones. While my primary vocation is motherhood, God has also called me to walk alongside other women as a birth doula, childbirth educator, and breastfeeding supporter. 

     

    I believe that birth is an extraordinary physiological event, not a medical emergency. It is beautifully designed by God to unfold as a natural process. It is our task to understand His perfect design so we can work with it. When we rely on Him, we can have a birth that is beautiful, peaceful, and holy, even when it doesn’t go according to our plan.

     

    My faith is central to the support I give.  I believe God is the Great Midwife—the first to be consulted in all things, but especially in the gift of life and the sacred work of bringing it forth. 

     

    I also believe that while evidence-based information is essential for families, it is not the whole picture. A mother’s intuition—often the gentle prompting of the Holy Spirit—should never be dismissed or taken lightly when making decisions.

     

    I support families through a threefold approach: faith, intuition, and evidence-based care, all rooted in a deep respect for God-designed, physiologic birth. Because families deserve more than a birth story that ends with, “at least the baby is healthy.” They deserve births that are also happy and holy.

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    Birth & Postpartum Doula, CBE, AND CLC

     Currently service Bay, Saginaw, Midland and Genesee Counties. 

     

    Hi, I’m Beth, the heart behind Born To Bloom Doula Care. I’m a birth and postpartum doula, childbirth educator and lactation counselor.  I live in Bay City and currently service Bay, Saginaw, Midland and Genesee Counties.  

    I have a deep passion for supporting families through pregnancy, childbirth, and beyond. Walking alongside moms during such a transformative time in their lives is truly one of the greatest blessings God has given me.

    I have over 30 years of experience as a medical assistant, which allows me to combine clinical knowledge with compassionate, personalized care. In addition to doula support, I am a lactation counselor, childbirth educator, CPST (Child Passenger Safety Technician), pediatric sleep coach, and CPR instructor, so I’m able to support families in a well-rounded, practical way at every stage of their journey.

    My heart for this work is also shaped by my own experiences and family.  I am happily married to a man named Chris who is my rock and supports my journey as a doula fully.  I am a proud mom to one biological daughter and two bonus children who I love more than anything. My experiences have given me a deep appreciation for the beauty and uniqueness of every family no matter how it is formed.

    I truly love being a doula. Supporting, encouraging, and educating moms as they step into motherhood (or grow their families) fills my heart in a way nothing else can. I believe God has called me to this work, and I feel so grateful for the opportunity to serve, uplift, and walk alongside families during some of the most important moments of their lives.

    Being part of the Christian Doulas of Michigan community is such an honor, and I’m grateful to be able to serve with faith, compassion, and purpose. 

    Please feel free to contact me by phone @ 248-600-9489 or through the links below. EMAIL BornToBloomDoulaCare@gmail.com

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    Samantha Kubik

    Birth Doula & Birth Photographer

    Serving Royal Oak, Metro Detroit, and surrounding areas within an hour drive!

     

     Hi!! I’m Sam! 

     

    As a doula and photographer my heart is to be an echo of the truth, beauty and peace of Jesus; a woman who serves other women and families as they grow and welcome their beloved new life into the world. 

     

    As well as being a doula I am a wifey and a lover of Jesus, friends, the outdoors, cooking/baking, trying new hobbies, and learning about nutrition, holistic wellness, and natural approaches to supporting the body!!

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    Debra Tacconi

    Birth Doula 

    Serving Livingston and Genesee counties.

     

    For starters, I am a wife, a mother of three, and a grandmother of three who lives in Fenton and attends The Freedom Center Church. As a new doula with Christian Doulas of Michigan, I am honored to begin this journey of serving families through pregnancy and birth.

    I trained with DONA International and am seeking two additional women who feel led to welcome me into their birth experience as part of my certification process. As I grow in skill and confidence, I am grateful to lean on the wisdom and mentorship of the incredible doulas in our organization.

    My heart is to reflect Christ’s love through steady support, practical tools, and prayerful guidance. Even as I gain experience, I am committed to helping Mommas feel empowered, informed, and anchored in God’s peace throughout their birth journey. Lastly, I have a heart for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community and wish to also serve hearing impaired mothers. As the child of a Deaf mother, I can't even imagine how hard it must have been for her without the support of interpreters and doulas.

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    Jill Kern

    Birth Doula 

    Serving Oakland, Livingston, Genesee, Washtenaw, Wayne, Macomb, Lapeer

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    Jill is a certified birth doula based in Southeast Michigan. She brings nearly two decades of  birth support experience to her practice, DoulaBorn, grounded in a faith-filled approach that trusts God’s design for the birthing body and honors each family’s journey as sacred. Jill is passionate about walking alongside clients with evidence-based care, prayerful support, and unwavering encouragement from pregnancy through postpartum.

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    Lexi Fox

    Birth & Postpartum Doula

    Serving Macomb, Oakland, and Genesee counties.

     

    Hi, I’m Lexi! I’m a devoted birth and postpartum doula, midwifery student, and passionate follower of Christ. I’m also a proud dog mom to my sweet fur baby, Bill. My journey into healthcare began while caring for my grandmother during her battle with multiple stage IV cancers. That experience sparked my calling to care for others through some of life’s most vulnerable and meaningful moments and eventually led me to my passion for women’s health, birth, and postpartum care. I believe in caring for the whole person's body, mind, and spirit, through compassionate, holistic, and evidence-based care. My heart is to make sure every mother and family I support feels heard, respected, educated, and encouraged throughout their journey. As I continue my path toward becoming a midwife, it is truly a blessing to walk alongside families as they welcome new life into the world. When I’m not working or studying, I love spending as much time outdoors as I can. In the warmer months, you can usually find me paddleboarding, gardening, or simply soaking up the sunshine. In the winter, I love ice skating and enjoying everything the season has to offer. I also have a love for baking and spending time in the kitchen. On slower days, I enjoy reading, spending time with family and friends, and, of course, hanging out with Bill. I truly enjoy the simple things in life and finding something special in every season.

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    Gretchen Thomas Birth Doula Lapeer Michigan

    Gretchen Thomas

    Lamaze Childbirth Educator,  Doula, Midwifery Assistant, CBE

    Hi, I’m Gretchen! I serve families within an hour radius of Lapeer county. I’m a birth doula and Lamaze childbirth educator. I believe that God has called me to serve women during pregnancy and birth, it is such an honor to be welcomed into the sacred space of birth. I’ve had the privilege of attending over 100 births, primarily in the home birth setting. I am truly passionate about physiologic birth and an advocate for midwifery care! I would love to join you on your journey and look forward to hearing from you! 

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