Postpartum doula care in Dallas, Texas

Dereka is a maternal healthcare practitioner with a passion for all things new parents and babies. In addition to daily operations at Carter Comprehensive Birth she specializes in working with High Profile and Ultra High Net Worth families that travel the world and enjoy parenting while doing so. She prides herself in being friendly, warm, empathetic, and flexible. She is evidence based but happy to support your goals in a non judge mental way while helping educate in this new phase. Dereka has a deep understanding of newborn care, effective communication skills to educate and support parents; a compassionate approach, the ability to work with new parents during critical times, and staying updated on current practices in newborn care.

With over 13 years of dedicated experience in supporting families during one of the most transformative times in their lives, Dereka is a multi-racial birth and postpartum doula committed to providing compassionate, inclusive, and culturally sensitive care. Her journey began with a deep passion for helping others and a belief that every family deserves personalized support tailored to their unique needs. After the loss of her own daughter shortly after birth she felt called to supporting others.

She has had the privilege of working with diverse families from various backgrounds, ensuring that each person's cultural practices and beliefs are respected and integrated into their birthing experience. Her holistic approach combines evidence-based information, emotional support, and practical assistance to create a nurturing environment for both birthing individuals and their partners.

As a certified birth and postpartum doula, she offers a range of services, including prenatal education, labor support, and postpartum care. She believes in empowering families through knowledge and advocacy, helping them navigate their choices confidently and comfortably.

In addition to her doula training, I have continuously sought out opportunities for professional development, including workshops on trauma-informed care, lactation support, and infant sleep and midwifery. Her goal is to provide families with the tools and resources they need to thrive during this beautiful journey of parenthood.

When she is not supporting families, she enjoys spending time with her own four boys, engaging in community activities, and advocating for maternal health equity. 

JacDell (Jade) Chance is a Birth and Postpartum Doula. She is also a maternal nutrition chef who focuses on pain management and wellness. A native of Detroit, Michigan, Jade has over a decade of experience in childbirth support. 

She has trained with DONA International, The Center for Childbearing Year, Sacred Path Doula Training, and Vida Cimarrona Birthwork Collective. Jade combines evidence-based birth support with holistic healing practices. She helps new mothers recover, nourish their bodies, and navigate the transition into parenthood.

Jade combines her culinary arts graduate skills with her training in postpartum care to nourish new mothers. She has a deep understanding of how nourishment plays a vital role in postpartum recovery. She supports families one-on-one and educates communities on the importance of prioritizing the first 40 days of postpartum care. 

Jade advocates for systemic change, and ensures new parents have the knowledge and resources to thrive. She empowers families to rewrite the narrative around postpartum support. She shifts the culture from neglect to nurturance. 

Jade’s mission is to help new mothers feel seen, supported, and cared for during one of the most transformative times in their lives. She carries out this mission by providing hands-on postpartum assistance, meal preparation, lactation support, and community education.

As a mother of five beautiful children with four birthing experiences, Jade knows what she is doing. When she is not supporting birthing mothers, Jade enjoys coloring, developing recipes, and traveling. 

Evelan Collins is a postpartum doula based in Dallas, Texas. She is dedicated to supporting families through pregnancy, postpartum, and infant loss, motivated by witnessing her own family’s struggles without the necessary guidance and support. This experience led her to become a PAILadvocate (Pregnancy and Infant Loss Advocate), where she provides the compassionate care and resources she felt were missing.

As a postpartum doula through Mammissi Birth Services, Evelan has gained expertise as a full-spectrum doula, offering practical support like organizing common areas, cleaning bottles, and assisting with baby laundry. She also guides parents in breastfeeding, formula feeding, and establishing routines. Evelan is skilled in newborn babywearing, providing safe, comforting methods for parents to bond with their babies.

Beyond hands-on support, Evelan takes a holistic approach to emotional well-being, teaching Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) and energy healing modalities to help families navigate transitions. Through her herbalism practices, she also offers natural remedies for mental and physical health, empowering families with the tools they need to heal and thrive.

Meet Felicia, your trusted birth, postpartum doula and Lactation Specialist, dedicated to guiding and supporting breastfeeding moms through their transformative postpartum journeys.

With a deep passion for nurturing and empowering new mothers, Felicia brings over many successful birth & postpartum experiences to her role as a doula. Her unwavering commitment to excellence and professionalism shines through as she seamlessly integrates her expertise into a collective of dedicated birth workers, ensuring that every mom & dad receives the personalized care and support they deserve.

Felicia's journey as a birth & postpartum doula is rooted in a profound understanding of the joys and challenges that come with motherhood. Felicia is a mom of four, 2 girls and her twin sons. Her intentional approach to supporting breastfeeding moms goes beyond just practical assistance—Felicia has had four of her own breastfeeding journeys with her babies. Her last journey lasted over 2 1/2 years, and she donated over 3000 bags of milk to mothers in the community. It's about creating a safe and nurturing space where mothers can thrive and flourish.

Whether it's providing hands-on breastfeeding support, offering gentle guidance through the ups and downs of early motherhood, or simply lending a compassionate ear, Felicia is there every step of the way. She believes that every parent deserves to feel supported, empowered, and deeply cared for during this sacred time in their life.

 As a valued member of our collective of birth workers, Felicia's expertise and professionalism are invaluable assets in our mission to reach and support future moms. Together, we are committed to empowering women, honoring the beauty of birth, and nurturing the bonds of motherhood.

With Felicia by your side, you can rest assured that you're in the hands of a compassionate and dedicated birth & postpartum doula who specialize in lactation, is wholeheartedly invested in your well-being and success. Let Felicia be your guiding light as you embark on this beautiful journey of motherhood.

Megan is a compassionate and skilled birth and postpartum doula and Newborn Care Specialist based in Dallas, Texas. With over a decade of experience supporting families, Meg brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her work, ensuring parents feel empowered and cared for during one of life’s most transformative journeys. Her approach combines empathy, education, and evidence-based practices to provide families with the tools they need to thrive.

As a birth and postpartum doula, Meg offers personalized support throughout pregnancy, labor, and the postpartum period. She is committed to creating a calm and supportive environment, helping families navigate the emotional, physical, and logistical challenges of welcoming a new baby. Her services include emotional and physical labor support, guidance on newborn care and feeding, and creating customized postpartum plans to promote healing and adjustment during the "fourth trimester."

In her role as a Newborn Care Specialist, Meg excels in helping families establish routines, address common concerns such as sleep and feeding, and provide hands-on education to build parents’ confidence. Her ability to connect deeply with families ensures they feel supported and empowered to meet their unique parenting goals. Known for her warmth, professionalism, and dedication, Meg offers an invaluable presence that makes the transition into parenthood smoother and more fulfilling.

Scarlett Rosas is a dedicated Postpartum Doula based in Dallas, TX, serving the surrounding areas. With over 14 years of experience working with families across DC, Maryland, and Virginia, Scarlett is deeply passionate about empowering mothers—whether single or married—to confidently navigate the early days of motherhood.

As a mother herself, Scarlett understands the challenges and joys of this transformative period. She provides comprehensive support in sleep training, lactation, and personalized guidance, ensuring new and seasoned mothers alike have the tools they need to thrive. Her compassionate and tailored approach has earned her a reputation as a trusted partner for countless families, helping them overcome the hurdles of early parenthood and fostering a nurturing environment for mother, child, and family.

Scarlett’s thoughtful and hands-on approach has earned her the trust of countless families, as she helps them overcome the challenges of early parenthood and creates a nurturing, supportive environment for mother, child, and family. She is currently pursuing specialized training to offer trauma support for postpartum mothers who have experienced physical or emotional abuse, further expanding her ability to care for those in need. With her extensive experience and dedication to maternal well-being, Scarlett is honored to support families as they embark on their parenting journeys.

Maricela ‘Mari’ Rueda was raised in North Side Fort Worth TX around birth, babies, siblings, cousins, niblings (nieces/nephews), and community. Giving birth in 2013 and feeling lack as a single-parent she is here to hold space for those who welcome a helping hand. She has almost 3 years of personal chest-feeding experience initiated by a soft and patient WIC lactation consultant that waited hours in her dimmed office for a hungry and tired infant’s cry to be calmed by that first latch. Maricela's priority is advocating for natural and pleasurable birth experiences driven by informed consent, education, and empathy. 

 Maricela was certified in 2024 through Paradigm Doulas Perinatal Coach program on fertility, birth, and postpartum care. 

 As a young mother, striving for connection, Maricela was a mom in public and spoke about children at the meeting place, open mic, or community event in general. She carried her postpartum power into spoken word events as a host and poet in 2017-2018. Her child mimicking this action and bringing their own Open Mic to preschool at the age of 4. That child now 11 and carrying that confidence into middle school has got Mari preoccupied when not cuddling with the household critters, walking barefoot in the garden, dancing, listening to music and cooking nourishing food, or joining in on whatever potluck or book club her friends and community have to offer. 

Galilea Monterroso is a trained Postpartum Doula serving families throughout the DFW Metroplex. Currently completing her Postpartum Doula Certification through CAPPA, Galilea brings four years of full-time experience as a nanny in the Fort Worth area, where she has primarily focused on newborn and infant care. 

Galilea's practical support includes maintaining clean and organized common areas and baby spaces, handling light kitchen tasks like cleaning dishes, bottles, and pump parts, as well as caring for baby laundry. With a compassionate approach, Galilea offers educational support on basic breastfeeding techniques, formula feeding, and establishing feeding and sleep schedules to help parents feel confident and prepared.  

Her approach is centered on creating a judgment-free, supportive environment for all parents seeking both informational and emotional guidance. 

Nikya Ross is a certified doula based in the DFW area of Texas. Nikya's mission is to provide compassionate, informed, and non-judgmental support to families during one of the most transformative experiences of their lives. 

Nikya's passion for birth work began at a very young age with the desire to support others through their birth journey. Nikya graduated with a Bachelors of Science degree from Western Illinois University in May of 2024. Here is where she began her journey as a nursing student but finished her degree studying Public Health and Psychology. May of 2024 is also when Nikya completed her doula training with Paradigm Doulas of Tarrant County. With the proper training to provide emotional support, education, and guidance to expectant parents throughout their pregnancy, birth, and postpartum period; Nikya believes that every family deserves a safe, empowering, and positive birth (and postpartum) experience. 

Nikya is known for creating safe spaces for individuals to feel heard and confident in their decisions. She believes in supporting families of all backgrounds and strives to inclusive, respectful, and sensitive to each person's unique needs and circumstances. Nikya has the unique ability to keep the environment and people around her calm, even in high stressful situations. With massage and musical therapy, the environment can be shifted from one direction to another and with this, Nikya lives on these tactics in her personal life as well as with her families. 

Greta Maphunsi is a highly experienced postpartum doula with over 15 years of dedication to supporting families through the early stages of parenthood. Fluent in multiple languages, including English, French, Kirundi, and Kinyarwanda, Greta has worked with families from diverse cultural backgrounds, ensuring they feel understood and supported. Her deep understanding of newborn care, combined with her compassionate nature, allows her to provide a calm and nurturing environment for both parents and babies during the crucial postpartum period.

Greta’s expertise goes beyond newborn care; she focuses on helping families adjust to their new normal, offering guidance on feeding, sleep routines, and the emotional challenges of postpartum recovery. She holds certifications in CPR and First Aid and has completed specialized training through programs like Luminous Postpartum, further enhancing her skills to meet the unique needs of each family she serves. As a mother of three herself, Greta understands firsthand the physical and emotional demands of new parenthood, which adds a personal touch to the care she provides.

What sets Greta apart is her adaptability and her ability to create a peaceful space where families can bond with their newborns. Her practice is centered on providing personalized support, tailoring her approach to fit each family's preferences and lifestyle. Greta’s ultimate goal is to empower parents with confidence, fostering a smooth transition into their new roles while ensuring a strong foundation for their growing family.

Since 2018, Ciara Reese has supported growing Dallas-Fort Worth families as a birth and postpartum doula. She received her B.A in Psychology from Spelman College and Masters in Professional Counseling from Texas Wesleyan University. 

As a mental-health advocate and doula, Ciara strives to normalize mental health experiences both prenatally and during the chaotic transition into parenthood. Ciara believes education, unwavering support and holding space for women to speak their truth are essential in the fight against the decline of maternal mental health. Resulting in women who are able to courageously embrace the journey of motherhood by relearning themselves as the women God crafted them to be.

A nurturer at heart, by age seven Ciara’s hobbies included taking her Barbie dolls to school, crafting fancy grilled cheese sandwiches and binge- watching TLC’s “A Baby Story” on weekends with her mom. By age 10 Ciara attended three births of family members which reinforced her passion to be in as many birth rooms as possible. 

When Ciara is not supporting families or playing patty-cake with her toddler son, she is spending time with her husband and large family. As an act of self- care, Ciara indulges in seasons of Master Chef getting tutored by Chef Gordon Ramsey and his fellow guest judges. 

Neketa Joseph is a community doula servicing Dallas and surrounding areas. Her passion for families with young children began in 2014 when she started working with a church nursery, and that fostered her journey to becoming a nanny and later down the road a preschool teacher and assistant director. 

Neketa began teaching preschool in 2018, and during that time her focus was on newborns to 6 weeks. There she realized how important that first year is not only for babies but the parents as well. Most of them were losing sleep on things that just having a supportive extra hand could really be for both. From then on, Neketa only nannied for children under the age of 3 because she saw and understood the need for that extra help emotionally and physically. Neketa started her professional doula journey in April 2023 and received her certification from Paradigm Doulas in October of 2023. 

Neketa's passion and reason for becoming a doula is to advocate the need for extra support in the birthing world. Her goal is to help all birthing people get the education, physical and emotional support that they desire as the transition into parenthood begins. When she is not wearing her doula hat, Neketa enjoys going fishing, trying out new recipes and spending time with her family.

June Bernays is a certified Birth and Postpartum Doula based in Carrollton, Texas. Her love for children led her to study Human Development and Family Science at the University of North Texas. For the last few years she has directed her passion into childcare and social services. In her work with adults with Autism she deepened her love for caring for individuals and supporting the family unit. While enjoying her family and friends bring new life into the world, she saw a gap in care and pursued education to help those close to her. She gained both doula certifications through Madriella and enjoys learning more every day. She is working towards being a breastfeeding educator and certified Bereavement Doula.

June believes that every family should be well informed and supported in their choices. Being a doula allows her to bring informational, emotional, and physical support. June follows evidence-based information and practices. In both birth and postpartum care, her goal is to be an encouraging partner in your transition into parenthood.

June enjoys being with family, crafting, running and reading in her spare time. She enjoys volunteering in her church’s nursery and serving with her husband in the youth ministry.

Aime Mite is a dedicated birth and postpartum doula, newborn care specialist, and lactation support provider. Since 2018, she has been passionately supporting families as they transition into parenthood, helping them navigate the beautiful yet challenging journey from pregnancy to early parenthood.

Aime's approach is centered on providing compassionate, personalized care that empowers parents to make informed decisions. She has had the honor of assisting over 200 families, offering a calming presence during labor, hands-on guidance with newborn care, and expert lactation support.

Aime believes that every family deserves to feel supported and confident during this transformative time. Whether it’s your first baby or your fifth, She here to provide the care and reassurance you need. Aime's goal is to create a nurturing environment where parents and babies can thrive together.

When not working with families, you can find Aime enjoying nature walks, cooking wholesome meals, and spending time with my own family. Aime would love to support you on your parenting journey—feel free to reach out to learn more about how we can work together.

Jasmin Johnson is a certified Birth and Postpartum Doula through Earth Mama Naturals. She is a Dallas native and has been serving the DFW area since 2020. Jasmin’s own birthing experience is what sparked the beginning of her doula career. Jasmin has attended hospital births, water births, home births, scheduled C- Sections, and worked with local birthing centers. She is all about offering guidance and making sure families know their options during such an important time. 

 Jasmin has also taken nutrition and breathwork classes to help families in the most holistic way possible. Her postpartum care includes meal prepping, newborn care, light housekeeping, and assistance with overall recovery after birth. 

 Outside of birthwork Jasmin’s hobbies include, practicing yoga, gardening, cooking, and maintaining a holistic body care line. Her 7 year old son also keeps her busy with wrestling and football., and lots of other outdoor activities.  

Lavondria Williams is a birth doula based in DFW area in Texas. Lavondria has a love for serving mothers and families in need and providing informed consent care along with meeting the families desires. 

Lavondria is dedicated to changing the narrative for maternal birth outcomes. A certified birth and postpartum doula, sibling doula, and childbirth educator in the community. Lavondria has been certified since 2018 through Birth Boot Camp and currently on the road to become a midwife through Mercy in Action school. Through Birth Boot Camp training she became equipped with birth and postpartum knowledge. 

In additional to her birth work, Lavondria is raising 2 children and doing midwifery school. This life experience and training for midwifery allows her to have a better grasp on birthing women and supporting their families overall. 

Lavondria has a unique ability to mold her doula care specifically to each clients needs and wants for birth while also keeping a safe, calm and supportive environment. With every client her goal is for the mother to feel seen and heard in her birth experience! 

Naomi Williams is a Birth and Postpartum Doula, health & wellness chef, and natural birth advocate based in Dallas, Texas. Having been based between NY and TX for the last few years, Naomi brings a diverse range of experiences to her work. She holds a degree in Children & Youth Studies and has studied Early Childhood Education. In addition to her doula training, Naomi has complementary education in lactation, sleep training, and newborn care. Her overall goal is to provide a safe, peaceful, and informed pregnancy and birth experience.

Naomi uses evidence-based information to support the birthing person and enhance the family's emotional capacity to birth beautifully in their unique way. She focuses on helping mothers feel self-motivated, calm, and mentally strong. Naomi employs holistic childbirth methods that recognize the impact of the mind and spirit, as well as the physical body, on the birth experience. These methods include massages, birthing balls, water birth, aromatherapy, meditation, hydrotherapy, and more. Whether planning a non-medicated birth, receiving an epidural, having a home birth, birthing at a hospital or birth center, having a planned c-section, or hoping to avoid a c-section, Naomi helps families navigate a plan that is best for them.

Naomi also loves helping families plan their postpartum life to ensure the transition is as manageable as possible for each member. Her postpartum services focus on both the baby and mother during this crucial time. With her training and background in newborn care, Naomi eases parents' minds and helps families focus on the moment. She provides guidance on baby care, sleep routines, breastfeeding support, and more, reminding families of their options and ushering in practices and habits that encourage a healthy recovery.

Naomi's holistic and nurturing approach makes her an extremely special part of the birthing journey for many families. Her commitment to supporting families through evidence-based information, emotional encouragement, and practical assistance ensures that each family feels empowered and prepared. Naomi's dedication to her clients' well-being and her extensive knowledge make her an invaluable resource for families before, during, and after childbirth.

Allyson Murden is a compassionate and dedicated Newborn Care Specialist, Birth Doula, Postpartum Doula, and Business Owner based in the Greater Chicago Area. With a particular passion for supporting families during their journey into parenthood, Allyson aims to make the transition to parenthood a smooth and beautiful experience. She has successfully counseled and educated families in various areas from pregnancy and beyond, offering support and evidence-based information relating to pregnancy, birth, newborn care, early childhood development, and the family unit.

As the owner of Blessed Beginnings with Allyson Newborn Care and Childbirth Services, LLC, since November 2015, Allyson provides emotional support to parents in the last trimester of pregnancy. She uses comfort measures such as breathing, relaxation, movement, positioning, massage, and counter pressure. Allyson helps parents become informed about various birth choices and continuously reassures and comforts the birthing person by remaining at their side throughout labor and delivery. She encourages people to advocate for themselves and facilitates communication between the birthing person and care provider.

In the newborn stage, Allyson creates a smooth transition for families by assisting with setting a routine, providing overnight care, and implementing sleep training when appropriate. She educates and supports parents by offering instruction on proper swaddling, feeding, changing, bathing, and more. Allyson's comprehensive care includes feeding, diapering, umbilical cord care, circumcision care, burping, bottle sterilization, and assisting mothers with breastfeeding. She maintains a thorough log of infant feeding and sleeping patterns, assures a safe environment, and initiates a schedule for sleeping and feeding. Allyson also assists parents with night feeding and provides skilled techniques to soothe fussy or colicky babies.

In addition to her hands-on care, Allyson has cultivated and maintained relationships with healthcare providers to offer childbirth education and doula services to their patients. Allyson's dedication to her clients and her comprehensive approach to newborn care and childbirth education make her a trusted and invaluable resource for new families. "I love helping families navigate the journey into parenthood and providing the support they need to feel confident and empowered," says Allyson.