Find a Childbirth Educator Near Me in Shawnee, KS

Hi, I’m Lauren, a compassionate, gentle, and encouraging doula who is dedicated to providing personalized care to all mothers during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. I am eager to help women bring their babies into the world with confidence and ease. Birthing mothers deserve to have all the tools they need for their desired birth experience which may include pain management and breathing techniques. My services include prenatal consultations, continuous labor support, and postpartum care.

I began my career as a birth professional in 2013 as a registered nurse, specializing in Labor & Delivery. I am also a certified doula and home birth midwife. I have worked as a travel nurse in different states, which has allowed me to learn a variety of useful methods and introduce them where beneficial to my birthing moms. It has been my pleasure to work with families of diverse backgrounds, helping them welcome their new baby into the world and fulfill their best possible pregnancy & birth experience. I enjoy working with women who labor with or without epidurals assisting them with massage, positioning, and breathing techniques to achieve a calming labor experience. I have attended over 2,000 births including water birth and cesarean deliveries. I completed my training and certification as a birth and bereavement doula through both the DONA International and Stillbirthday (bereavement) programs. I have also obtained certification as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) to assist women in their breastfeeding goals. As a Chocolate Milk Cafe facilitator I hold monthly meetings to provide Black women and their families with breastfeeding support and resources. I have received training as an Evidence Based Birth Instructor through Evidence Based Birth. Additionally, I have completed training to become a fertility and pregnancy and infant loss (PAIL) advocate. As a registered nurse I hold certifications in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), AWOHNN Fetal Monitoring (Intermediate & Advanced), and Safe Sleep. My goal is to help educate mothers and families to be as prepared as possible for the childbirth experience and help them to adjust thereafter. I offer hands-on support, as well as help mom understand each step of the labor/birth process so she may better voice her desires to her provider (MD/CNM). I am very open and willing to answer mom/family questions and address any expressed concerns. Sharing the birthing process and miracle of life is my passion. I know that the birthing process can be very overwhelming and my focus is to help diminish any sense of fear and replace it with knowledge and empowerment. I promise to hold your hand every step of the way so #Let’sHaveABaby! **I AM UNABLE TO SEE MESSAGES!** To connect Please schedule a consult via my website www.laboredwithlove.com 913-543-1077

Amanda is a Certified Birth Doula serving the Kansas City area and surrounding suburbs. She brings warmth, extensive knowledge and caring support to every birth she attends. She believes in every woman's ability to birth her baby, her way. She unwaveringly supports your birth decisions at your birth. Her specialty is comfort measures, labor positions and activity that help labor to progress. Interested in working with her? Let's chat! Text is best! :)

Providing non-medical support services supporting parents of a newborn with postpartum assistance, birth, sibling care during labor, and meal prep with a professional touch in the Missouri and Kansas area. Certified Community Health Worker and Car Passenger Seat Tech for car seat installment. Volunteer with a nonprofit serving those who may not be able to afford doula services as their Doula and Program Coordinator. Certified Childbirth Instructor contracting with birth centers and churches in the area.

Hi! A little about me. When I was 3yrs old I told my parents that I wanted to be a baby doctor. Fast forward to college, and I was pre-med for two years before changing my major to Psychology. I graduated with a Bachelor’s in Psychology but knew I still wanted to be in the birth world, somehow. I had two babies of my own and learned the term Doula. I had an amazing doula for both of my births, and both experiences were amazing for different reasons. I am one of the most driven, inspired, passionate, hardworking, family oriented person you will ever meet. Let me help empower you so you feel confident in having the best birth experience possible.

My passion as a doula is empowering pregnant women to take control of their prenatal preparation. I learned with my first pregnancy that birth is a huge physical feat, so I give you tools and simple movement exercises (that I wish I had back then!) which will train and balance your body specifically for the task at hand: pregnancy, birth, and recovery. I hired a doula for my first two births and I was SO grateful for that decision!! I gave birth at a free-standing birth center, with the support of her and my spouse. If it wasn't for my doula, I know I would not have made it through the marathon of labor! I came away feeling supported and strong. I was certified as a doula in 2016 and then in 2022 trained as a Body Ready Method Pro & Childbirth Educator. My wish is for everyone to be able to bring their baby into the world feeling supported, cared for, and prepared. I believe in the empowerment that comes from taking charge of your own labor which reveals a deeper strength you didn't know was there. You deserve a strong support system so that you can have a beautiful birth experience.

Hello! I’m Erykah, a full-spectrum doula with a background in physical therapy, prenatal and postnatal fitness, and community health research, with a special focus on serving minority and Indigenous families. My approach is holistic and deeply personal: I believe every parent deserves to feel seen, heard, and empowered to make choices that reflect their unique values and traditions. I blend evidence-based care with compassion, open communication, and cultural awareness, creating a nurturing space where families can feel confident and supported as they welcome their new little one. For me, this work is more than a service, it’s a calling rooted in respect and the belief that every family’s story is sacred.

Hi, I’m Amber Hulme! I’m a wife, a mama to one amazing little boy, and a devoted follower of Jesus living in the heart of Overland Park, Kansas. Life around here is beautifully full—between chasing after my toddler, supporting my community, and savoring a good cup of coffee (or two), I’m continually reminded of God’s grace in the everyday. I have a deep passion for walking alongside women in the sacred season of postpartum. Whether it's through a listening ear, a warm meal, or simply reminding you that you’re not alone, my heart is to serve with gentleness and joy—always pointing back to Christ as our ultimate source of strength and peace. When I’m not working or it's nap time, you can usually find me curled up with a devotional and a latte, catching up with friends, working out, or spending quiet time with my husband. I’m so glad you’re here. Let’s walk this journey of motherhood and faith together.

I’m a certified postpartum doula, and experienced mama of three. In my free time I enjoy gardening, painting and reading. My passion is to support parents, offering them the best evidence-based care to build their confidence and enhance their overall well-being during this precious time. Whether it's providing emotional encouragement, practical support or simply a listening ear, I am committed to making your postpartum experience as positive and fulfilling as possible.

Hi! My name is Shadae and I am the founder and owner of New Light Family Birth Services llc. I serve as a certified Birth and postpartum doula as well as a young parent support specialist in the Kansas City metro area.

My name is Aneliz Soto. My daughter Anaiah Bruno and I are a bilingual mother-daughter doula team trained with Dona International serving in Kansas City desiring to serve women through their birth journey. We want to support you with evidence-based information through your pregnancy so you can feel confident at the moment of birth. Through the labor and delivery process we want to help you with comfort measures and guidance as needed. During postpartum, we want to care for you and help you start your journey into motherhood with ease. As we work towards certification, we are offering discounted rate for births, in exchange for completing a short evaluation form after birth and sharing a testimonial for our website. Let us know how we can serve you! Me llamo Aneliz Soto. Mi hija Anaiah Bruno y yo somos un equipo de doulas bilingües, madre e hija, capacitadas por Dona International y con servicio en Kansas City. Queremos acompañar a las mujeres en su proceso de parto. Queremos brindarte información basada en evidencia durante su embarazo para que se sienta segura al momento del parto. Durante el proceso de parto, le ayudamos con medidas de confort y la orientación que necesite. Durante el posparto, queremos cuidarla y ayudarla a comenzar su camino hacia la maternidad con tranquilidad. Mientras trabajamos para adquirir la certificación, estamos ofreciendo un descuento para nuestros servicios de doulas, a cambio de llenar una evaluación corta durante la visita postparto y compartir un testimonio de su experiencia para nuestro sitio web. Déjenos saber como podemos servirle.

The Birth Nerd provides high-quality childbirth and parenting education to Kansas City families. Finnley is an Evidence Based Birth® Instructor and Trained Birthing From Within Childbirth Educator. She loves to connect with nerds and LGBTQ+ folks.

I help soulful folks have radical births. Revolutionizing birth.

Lizzy was born and raised in the Kansas City, Missouri area. Before becoming a doula, she got a degree in Psychology at the University of Kansas in hopes of becoming a Clinical Psychologist, but all these ambitions changed when she was expecting her first child in 2022. She fell in love with pregnancy and birth and knew she was called to become a doula. Just as Lizzy felt educated, supported, and empowered in her own birth, she hopes to help mothers and their families feel the same. She received her birth doula training through the Global Education of the Midwife (GEM) and is currently pursuing education to become a postpartum doula through Lifespan Doula.

Hi I'm Abbie! I'm a Child and Family Life Educator and Professional Birth Doula. I strive to be knowledgeable in natural and holistic pregnancy and birth practices. Pregnancy and Birth should be upheld as a sacred and beautiful chapter in a woman's life and I strive to create that dignified atmosphere for the women of the greater Kansas City area.

As 5th of 12 children I have been surrounded by birth my whole life. After doing a 2 day birth crash course I was struck to my core by the beauty of birth and realized my call to this sacred work. I went on to take an intensive birth doula/midwifery intro course that has honed my passion and given me the tools to be a competent birth companion. My mom and I now work together as a dynamic dual-generational birth team! We are passionate about educating and supporting women to empower them to have instictive and autonomous births.

I am a mother of 5 and Dede (grandmother)to one darling little girl. I am a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community. I am an animal lover with 2 rescue dogs and 2 rescue pigs! I love to cook vegan meals and enjoy taking traditional meal recipes and making them vegan! I have a huge heart and am very sensitive to my environment and those around me in an intuitive way. I LOVE people and am genuinely curious about everyone I meet. I have been told my whole life that I am a good listener. I also have unique perspective on life and situations in general. During stressful events, I am a pillar of strength, calm and stoic. I help those around me stay grounded. Maybe that makes me sound boring, but I assure you I am anything BUT. My sense of humor will keep you laughing (releasing oxytocin) through labor. Until you get to the part where you need quiet. I have an uncanny ability to "read the room" and blend in to the background if that's what best suits the situation. I connect and attune quickly and effortlessly to my clients. I have been a doula for about 20 years. When I was in the thick of motherhood myself, I knew that I needed a career where I could help people during life's transitions. My business took off and here we are. Over that course of time, I have served hundreds of families and have trained hundreds of doulas too!

Hey! My name is Makayla Harris and I am a birth doula that holds childbirth support services under my founding ministry called Compassion For Moms. I am located in Kansas City, MO where I reside with my husband and children. As a Christian and trauma-informed doula, my mission is to serve every mom as an image-bearer with dignity and respect. I proudly had two vaginal births with my children which changed my life forever and now I have a heart to advocate for families through birth support. Outside of doula work, I enjoy playing basketball with my husband and being in nature with my children.

I’m a work from home mom and I had my first baby in June of 2023! My husband and I have been married since 2022 and we’ve grown up in Kansas City our whole life. I’ve been passionate about birth since I saw my mother birth her last two children about 10 years ago and noticed how much women need advocates and support during pregnancy, labor, delivery and postpartum! Since then, I’ve been trained as a doula through GEM (Global Education of the Midwife) and have been pursuing a postpartum doula course as well. I hope to provide my clients with all the information necessary to empower them to make informed decisions about their birth plan/goals. If a client is open to it, I also love my Christian faith and try to implement that in areas of my work as well.

With so much information to read, hear and explore online it can be challenging to know what to do or what to believe! I can help you sort through the information, focus on your needs and provide the support you desire. I want to help you become a lifetime advocate for your family.