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 Long, Founder of our Doula Team

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

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 and Infant Care Doula 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

Lindsay Frattaroli

Postpartum Doula & Newborn Care Specialist

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

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Stacey Samhat Walker

Postpartum Doula & Newborn Care Specialist

I am a postpartum doula who recieved training through Prodoula. I have been involved in the childbirth community for over 21 years beginning with the birth of my first child.

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Micaela McHenry

Postpartum Doula & Newborn Care Specialist

I enjoy watching new parents blossom, and new families flourish...and of course tending to those brand new sweet squishy babies. I cannot wait to meet you, and your families.

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My name is Micaela - my friends, and family call me Mickey. Please, feel free to also call me Mickey. My pronouns are she/her/ella.

I was born in the beautiful Desert in Mesa, Arizona. My husband and I moved to Michigan in early Fall of 2018 for his job. I am so fortunate to have also lived in Charleston, South Carolina and Saratoga Springs, New York.

Some of my favorite things to do are take my sweet dogs on long walks or to play at the dog park, reading, painting, hiking, cooking, and yoga; I am currently enrolled in a 200hr YTT that I hope to complete by the end of this Summer.

I have been a postpartum doula since 2009, and a birth doula since 2013 - sometimes I am shocked when I say that out loud. Time really flies when you're having fun. I carry Indigenous lineage from both Mexico and America, and I like to incorporate my ancestry into some of my practices.

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.

Jamie Baker

Postpartum Doula & Newborn Care Specialist

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

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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."

Danielle Card

Postpartum Doula & Newborn Care Specialist

I am compassionate and care about giving my clients the best care possible with non judgmental and unbiased support.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!