"What does a doula really do?"
Our definition of a doula is a support person for the family during your birth experience as well as postpartum. This includes physical, emotional and informational support. Doulas bring us back to the days when women would rally together during a birth to support the mother and make her feel like the goddess that she is. Your doula is a treasure trove of information and a sounding board for those seemingly endless questions and decisions that come up during labor and newborn care. We listen to your family and strive to fulfill your needs so that your pregnancy, labor and postpartum period can be everything you've ever dreamed.

"Why would I choose "My KC Doula" over other doulas in the area?
My KC Doula is here to bring a fresh and professional face to the doula world. We are professionally trained and certified, and our main concern is you! We don't push agendas and we don't overstep boundaries. We listen, we help, we support. As an award winning team, we have a wealth of information at our finger tips and are experts in normal. Our passion is to help you have the best birth and postpartum experience possible, whether that be through natural home delivery or planned cesarean, we are there for you every step of the way.

"I don't think I need a doula because I have an amazingly supportive husband/partner!"
My KC Doula is here to support the whole family! Having a baby can be stressful and we are here as a calming resource throughout the birth process. Our award winning team has been specially trained and certified to incorporate dad/partner in a way that they are comfortable and help them be more active in the experience. We don't replace your partner, we enhance their role to help everyone have the best experience possible. Each new dad has a specific communication style and comfort level that we are more than ready to work with so that you both can enjoy the experience.

"I was thinking about having a doula but then I decided that I would just have my mom/sister/mother in law step into the role!"
What a wonderful thing to be able to have special people in your life to share this experience with! Although we've found mothers, mothers-in-law, sisters and friends to be great additions to the labor room, it can also, at times add contention or bring about an experience that isn't the mothers ideal. A doula works with the people in your life that you choose to share this experience with and brings a calming clarity and training that another support person may not have. We have been specially trained to help you make decisions that are right for you and own those choices. Each of our doulas offers unbiased, nonjudgmental support and excels in the art of communication to help everyone have a great experience.

"I have kids at home who need support while I'm giving birth! Do you do that?"
Yes! We love providing sibling support throughout your birth experience. We are there to not only care for your children during this time but also help them to better understand the changes that are about to take place in your home. We want every member of your family to feel comfortable with the coming changes and we are more than ready to support your children at this time.

"What areas of Kansas and Missouri do you service?"

We serve and offer classes to a very wide range of areas in the Kansas City Metro. This includes Overland Park, Olathe, Liberty, Platte City, Cameron, Kearney, Raytown, St. Joseph, Shawnee Mission, Lee's Summit, Lawrence, and everywhere in between!

Please don't hesitate to contact us with any other questions you may have. We are here for you and want to make your birth and postpartum experience the best that it can be.

Mar 12, 2024

Breastfeeding During Illness

Every new mom can tell you that getting sick and having to take care of a baby are two things that should never go together! There is nothing worse than trying to care for yourself and your baby at the same time. This predicament can be made even worse when you are breastfeeding. There can be fear of passing the illness on to the baby and making sure you are taking care of yourself is crucial. Here are some steps and ideas to utilize when sick and breastfeeding.

Benefits and Risks of Different Birth Settings

If you are newly pregnant, you may be wondering where the best place for you to give birth in Kansas City would be. We are so lucky to have such phenomenal care providers in every sector in Kansas City so we have put together a quick benefits and risks check list for you to help you decide what would be the best location for you. Take a look and fill out our contact sheet so we can help walk with you as you make this important decision!

Dec 16, 2021

Goldie's Birth

One of my dreams has always been to have a peaceful, beautiful home birth where I can give birth in the water and immediately snuggle up with baby in my bed! That was the plan for three years as we tried and tried to get pregnant with Goldie. Finally in January of 2021 we found out that we were pregnant again and I immediately texted my midwife with the news. The 10 months of pregnancy flew by and soon it was my due date, september 25th! We had everything set up and I was getting so excited as I would be the first of my sisters to give birth to one of the fab four. Nothing happened for five full days after my due date. Finally on the morning of the 29th I started contracting at 7:30 AM. I was so excited because with Fred, I started contractions at 7 and had a baby by 2:30! I just knew that that would be the case here to

Jul 30, 2021

Hiring A Doula During Covid

So you are pregnant and want to hire a doula, congratulations!

We are also currently living during a worldwide pandemic that doesn’t seem to be interested in slowing down or cooling off.

We are as frustrated as you are!

Mar 23, 2021

So You Are Having Twins?

Conceiving and growing two (or more!) babies at once rather than one is a pretty big deal. There are two tiny humans inside of you, which means your body is responsible for the development and health of double what a singleton Mom is responsible for. Is this a reason to panic?

Feb 1, 2021

What Is In A Doula Certification?

I have a few people each month contact me in search of the best doula certification to embark on their journey in becoming a doula. We also have clients ask us every now and then “what is your certification and why was it the one you chose?” I want to spell out doula certifications for you in this blog to help everyone better understand what it is, what it looks like and how we get to where we are.

Jan 6, 2021

ABC's of Pregnancy: K is for Kegels

In the most basic sense, kegel exercises are a workout for your pelvic floor. They help prevent incontinense issues and other pelvic floor problems. Childbirth is one of the main ways that weaken our pelvic floor so keeping it strong is so important.

Dec 18, 2020

What Is In Person Sleep Coaching?

One of our favorite services at My KC Doula is the in person sleep coaching. There is nothing quite like the gift of sleep for new parents and babies alike.