Our Doula Team

METRO DETROIT POSTPARTUM & NEWBORN CARE SPECIALIST AGENCY

Our Doula Team

METRO DETROIT POSTPARTUM & NEWBORN CARE SPECIALIST AGENCY

Each doula is trained and then certified with a top doula training organization. They are all insured and have CPR training.

We match potential clients with 1 or 2 doulas to interview and choose the right fit for their family. Clients typically get a primary doula and a backup doula, depending on how many hours chosen. You will have the opportunity to interview, virtually, with your doula before you select the one for you.

Jodi Graves, Founder of our Doula Team

Owner, Clinical Nutritionist, Certified Birth & Postpartum Doula, Newborn Care Specialist & Infant Feeding Specialist

I certified as a birth doula in 1998 with the Association of Labor Assistants and Childbirth Educators.

For over 20 years, I have worked to empower women to take their birthing experiences and their postpartum health into their own hands.

I am also a certified Postpartum & Infant Care Doula and Infant Feeding Specialist with the world-renowned organization, ProDoula. I became a doula before many knew what the word even meant!

Meet our Team of Postpartum Doulas & Newborn Care Specialists

Heather Emerson

Birth & Postpartum Doula

I have loved serving in Michigan's birth community for the last 15 years. I advocate for all families and the value of everyone having their best start in life and parenthood.

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My name is Heather Emerson, my pronouns are she/her. I was educated in birth and postpartum doula services by Patty Brennan at the Center for the Childbearing Year in Ann Arbor with the DONA program, with Barbara Robertson for my education in breastfeeding support, with Becca Morse for babywearing, safe sleep, and airway safety.

Along with my specialized training, I have extensive experience with multiples and households with Autistic members.

Caring for birthing persons, babies and children has always been my lifelong passion, starting doula work in my freshman year of college. I strive to provide a support structure to aid any healing needed, strengthen family bonding with your infant(s), and work with you to create parenting strategies that fit your vision for your new family.

Khadijah Bansfield

Birth & Postpartum Doula, Midwife-In-Training

I am an AMANI certified doula and childbirth educator, a birth assistant, and a student midwife.

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I lived abroad for many years where I became a doula in 2012 and attended dozens of births and raised childbirth education awareness to hundreds of women.

I am very passionate about advocating for women's rights, especially childbirth rights, and raising awareness about the importance of postpartum care.

One of my favorite sayings is " It take a village to raise a child, but a community of love and support to raise a mother."

Jamie Baker

Postpartum Doula & Newborn Care Specialist

I am Jamie and I'm a certified postpartum doula & infant care specialist.

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Lindsay Frattaroli

Postpartum Doula & Newborn Care Specialist

I am Lindsay. I'm a ProDoula trained Postpartum Doula, Infant Care Specialist.

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Calen Smith

Postpartum Doula & Newborn Care Specialist

I am a Postpartum & Infant Care Doula with ProDoula and I am so excited to be able to help support you and your new baby as you make this exciting transition.

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Samantha Kearns

Birth & Postpartum Doula

I love being a birthworker. I have always felt a strong connection with this stage of life and after going through my own postpartum period, I knew what I was meant to do.

More about Samantha

My name is Samantha, but feel free to call me Sam. My pronouns are she/her. I completed DONA approved birth & postpartum training with Patty Brennan at the Center for the Childbearing Year in Ann Arbor.

As the mother of two wild and crazy boys, I come equipped with patience, understanding, and flexibility to help you navigate the postpartum period.

I wholeheartedly believe that the world would be a better place if every woman had quality and nurturing postpartum care. This is my mission!

I can’t wait to meet you and help guide you through this exciting transition.

Krista Rizzo

Postpartum Doula & Newborn Care Specialist

My name is Krista. I am a mother and a ProDoula certified postpartum doula and infant care specialist.

More about Krista

My name is Krista. I am a mother and a ProDoula certified postpartum doula and infant care specialist.

My own postpartum experience demonstrated to me that there is a crucial need for care during this important time. I was inspired to leave my career in health policy to pursue certification as a postpartum doula. I truly believe postpartum support is vital for the well-being of the birthing parent, new baby, and family. I am passionate about providing emotional and educational support throughout the postpartum journey.

I look forward to helping you and your family through this transition to feel more confident, informed, and empowered.

Jessie Roy

Postpartum Doula & Newborn Care Specialist

I am an experienced, non-judgmental doula who wants to make your postpartum journey something you will always look back on with fond memories.

More about Jessie

I am Jessie. My passion for postpartum work is the result of going through my own traumatic birth and postpartum experiences. Despite being surrounded by a wonderful partner and fantastic family, I felt overwhelmed and unhappy after the birth of both of my daughters (born just 17 months apart). I found myself having a hard time asking for help, partly because I was in such a fog I didn’t know what I needed.

As I emerged from this postpartum fog, it was crystal clear to me that my purpose in life is to help others through it. With a bachelor's degree in Hospitality Business from Michigan State University, I pride myself on being able to anticipate the needs of others before needing to be asked.

Asia Sikkila

Birth and Postpartum Doula

I have supported women in a wide spectrum of birth experiences, from rural home births to hospital births.

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Shatara Wilson

Birth & Postpartum Doula

My name is Shatara Wilson, I reside in Midtown Detroit. I have always had a passion for helping others. I am a Mother of 5 and grandmother of 2, I have a bachelor of arts degree in Psychology and have worked for many years in home healthcare.

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I always wanted to be a labor & delivery nurse, or Midwife. My passion for helping care for others has, instead, led me to complete my full spectrum Doula Training at LifeSpan Doulas in Ann Arbor, with hopes of building a career as a Birth, Postpartum, and End of Life Doula. I volunteer in different organizations, such as SisterFriend, where I mentor women of all ages during their pregnancy and after.

My resilience, dedication, integrity, and humility are infectious, inspiring those around me. I aspired to become a Doula so I could help bridge the gap for families as they transition into parenthood and I could ensure they have the best possible start!

Brook Lafleur

Postpartum Doula & Newborn Care Specialist

With over 10 years of experience with customer service, Brook always had a passion for helping and serving people. Difficult experiences have taught her how to have empathy and understand others, which are vital skills as a doula.

More about Brook

Going through her own birth experiences, she found the desire to help other families through labor and postpartum care. Brooke is a certified labor and postpartum doula with Prodoula. She feels she has had the best trainers that gave her the confidence to support families, right from the start!

Brooke resides in Canton, MI with her beautiful son Myles. She also has a niece and 2 nephews that she refers to as her "nephsons".

Jackie Mann

Postpartum Doula

I love to help women bond with their baby and feel supported postpartum. I am ready and able to be your support during birth AND through your postpartum recovery journey.

More about Jackie

I am a happily married mother of 3 - an adventure I always knew I wanted, but due to health issues, wasn't sure I would achieve.

Because of my own health challenges during my childbearing years, I feel uniquely qualified to help during this time!

I have always been interested in women's health, focusing on the topic in grad school. Because of my experiences, BS in Biology, medical background and MS in Acupuncture, I have found a way to combine Western medicine with ancient Eastern philosophies. When I got the call to become a doula, it felt like a wonderful way to help women be supported during an extremely important time in their lives.

I am DONA trained and have experience with hospital births including many high risk medical issues. Sometimes all you need is a hand and an ear to help you work through the information given during your birthing experience so that your birth plan may be followed.

Tracey Huber

Birth and Postpartum Doula

I am certified through ProDoula for birth and postpartum care. I also hold a masters degree in teaching and I’m an experienced mom of three.

More about Tracey

My name is Tracey and my pronouns are she/her. For the past twenty years, I’ve honed my skills of empathy, coaching, and brainstorming as a teacher and birth worker. I have always had a passion for supporting others and learning and I have loved all things baby. Caring for infants and supporting their families is part of who I am.
I became passionate about supporting women during labor when my first birth experience went very differently than I had anticipated. I especially love supporting women desiring a VBAC birth, because my doula played a vital role in my first VBAC.

I am honored to come alongside and support you in achieving an empowering birth and postpartum experience.

Lorenda Lewis

Birth & Postpartum Doula

My name is Lorenda. I am a compassionate native Detroiter, and I’m a married mother of seven children including two sets of twins and grandmother to one.

More about Lorenda

I’m a RN, an entrepreneur, and trained in holistic health and wellness. In addition to that, I’m also a Birth, Breastfeeding, and Postpartum Doula with a focus on self-care and nutrition during the 4th Trimester. As a licensed provider, I teach various classes through the American Red Cross. I consider myself a women’s health advocate with a personal mission to provide the needed education and support to people as they become parents. I am passionate about healthy recovery as it relates to birth, breastfeeding, and especially during the postpartum period.

Ileana Liang

Birth Doula

I am a DONA trained Birth Doula and Community Breastfeeding Educator. I believe that every birthing person should feel empowered during their pregnancy, labor and birth

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Casey Lubin

Birth and Postpartum Doula

Hi, I am Casey. I am trained as a Birth and Postpartum Doula through Birthing From Within and ProDoula. I have also trained with Womben Wellness as a Women’s Transformational Facilitator, attended the DONA Birth Workshop, and studied loss and abortion with Homegrown Families.

More about Casey

I have taken classes in childbirth education, pregnancy nutrition and lifestyle, as well as racism and trauma in birth work. I am currently pursuing becoming an End of Life Doula as well. I am always continuing my education and learning new skills.

Women's health and childcare have always been passions of mine. Before becoming a doula, I worked for several years as a preschool teacher, educator, and nanny, and attended births of friends and family.

It is my passion to be your resource and support as you go through these physical, emotional, and spiritual changes. I meet you where you are and am flexible with what is needed in each moment.