ABOUT US

FOUNDER, BIRTH DOULA & CHILDBIRTH EDUCATOR

Certified Birth-Labor Doula (BAI and PD), Hypnobabies® Childbirth Hypnosis Doula, SpinningBabies Trained, CVD (Certified VBAC Doula) and CPR Certified.

Christin is the founder and owner at Doulas of Jacksonville. Her education and experience obtained through private practice, Wonderfully Made Doula Services (est. 2016), & now through Doulas of Jacksonville, has set her apart as a highly sought after authority in the field. Her journey began in 2011 after the birth of her first child. Through her personal experience, Christin found that women had more positive birth outcomes when a Doula was present through labor and delivery. She saw the need and filled it, while impacting the lives of many along the way. Her calming presence, soft and encouraging voice, spark for advocacy, and peaceful presence brings a feeling of comfort to all.

Christin has experience in all types of birth! Believing that through unbiased education and individualized support, families can have the positive start to parenthood they dream of.

Christin received her doula certification through BAI (Birth Arts International) and PD (ProDoula), is SpinngBabies Trained, is a certified VBAC Doula (The VBAC Link), maintains HCHD (Hypnobabies® Childbirth Hypnosis Doula), trained in the Bradley Method, and is CPR certified.

BIRTH DOULA

Certified Birth Doula (DONA), SpinningBabies Trained, and CPR Certified.

From a small town on the eastern shore of Maryland, Summer loves to travel, and is an empathetic who truly enjoys the beauty of birth work. Experiencing the benefits of doula support personally, Summer’s passion is for birthing women to have the same opportunity for meaningful support & better birth outcomes as she experienced. Her flair for advocacy, gentle touch, and strong, encouraging nature is what brings peace to all she encounters. Clients note that Summer’s unbiased support and belief in the body’s ability is what stands out and aids them in achieving the birth they desire.

Summer has experience in all types of birth and believes that with access to the right support & education, families can have amazing birth experiences.

Summer received her doula certification through DONA (Doulas of North America), SpinningBabies Trained, and CPR Certified.

BIRTH DOULA

Certified Birth Doula (DONA), Hypnobabies® Childbirth Hypnosis Doula, CVD (Certified VBAC Doula), is SpinningBabies Trained, and CPR Certified.

Ashley is a Jacksonville native with a lifelong passion for birth and helping families. She’s obtained a degree in Psychology and Education, as well as a Master's in School Counseling. Her background and experience working closely with hundreds of families over the last decade, has shaped her into the compassionate listener, gracious educator, and encouraging coach she is today. Ashley enables parents to embrace the often unpredictable nature of birth with her calming presence; guiding parents to be present in each moment.

Ashley has experience in all types of birth with a specialty in natural birthing! Believing that when approached with knowledge, confidence, and the right support, birth can be full of joy for every woman.

Ashley received her doula certification with DONA (Doulas of North America), trained in the Bradley Method, is certified as a VBAC Doula (The VBAC Link), is trained in SpinngBabies, as well as is CPR certified.

BIRTH & POSTPARTUM DOULA, CLC

Certified Birth Doula & Postpartum Doula (DONA), Certified Lactation Consultant, SpinningBabies Trained, and CPR Certified.

Sarah grew up in the Tampa Bay and has worked with survivors of trauma overseas and locally since 2012. Sarah finds great fulfillment in serving women in all stages of life, and she discovered her passion for helping women in birth and postpartum after the birth of her baby boy, Levi. Parents love the tranquil demeanor Sarah brings to their home as she supports them during one of the most important times of their lives. Birthing & bringing their baby home! Sarah is so excited to be a part of your postpartum support system and to offer your family the care that you need in this beautiful rite of passage into parenthood!

Sarah supports families through all types of birth as well as postpartum support as they bring their baby home! Believing that families thrive when they have the resources and support they desire.

Sarah completed her Birth and Postpartum Doula trainings through DONA International, CLC, is SpinningBabies Trained, and is CPR Certified.

BIRTH DOULA, & CHILDBIRTH EDUCATOR

Certified Birth Doula (DONA), Hypnobabies® Childbirth Hypnosis Doula, Hypnobabies® Childbirth Hypnosis Teacher, and CPR Certified.

Jane has always had a passion for pregnancy, labor and delivery, childbirth education, and breast feeding. As a mother of three and former teacher, childbirth education and helping others came easily to Jane, and it was no shock when she made the career adjustment to Childbirth Educator & Doula in 2017. Jane’s decades of service as an educator and her experience as a Doula gives her a unique perspective. Her history has molded her into an expertise of knowledge for birthing families. Encouraging parents to make the decisions they believe are best for their family.

Jane specializes in teaching childbirth education, is passionate about Hypnobabies®, and believes that through caring, compassionate, and professional support & education, birth is an empowering experience for women.

Jane received her doula certification through DONA (Doulas of North America), maintains HCHD (Hypnobabies® Childbirth Hypnosis Doula), HCHT (Hypnobabies® Childbirth Hypnosis Teacher, and is CPR certified.

BIRTH DOULA

Certified Birth-Labor Doula (PD), and CPR Certified.

Originally from Charlottesville, VA, Shannon is a proud Coast Guard wife and mom of two, with a joy for birth work. Walking through her own secondary infertility journey, Shannon truly understands the struggles couples may experience when trying to conceive and give birth. Her customer service background, training, and life experience has shaped Shannon into the passionate supporter, and encouraging advocate she is today. Enabling parents to use their own voices to make educated, and empowered decisions. Her bright smile and lighthearted personality are the perfect blend to bring laughter, peace and relaxation to any birth place. Whether that is a labor and delivery room, birth center or your very own bedroom.

Shannon has experience in all types of birth and specializes in supporting military families! She believes that through evidence based education and encouraging support, women can feel confident and empowered during their birth experiences.

Shannon received her doula certification through PD (ProDoula), and is CPR certified. Currently continuing education.

BIRTH DOULA & BIRTH PHOTOGRAPHER

Trained Birth Doula (DONA), Certified Raw Birth Photographer , and is CPR Certified.

As a small town girl from northern California Haley received her Bachelors of Science (BSN) Nursing degree from Vanderbilt University in 2014. After working through the height of the pandemic Haley knew she wanted to be on the supportive, advocate side of patient care, became a doula and never looked back! Haleys background in nursing and her cool, calm and collected nature adds a level of unmatched peace for birthing families. Her ability to provide unbiased support and spunk for advocacy in the birth space has parents encouraged and empowered to achieve the birth they believe is best for their family.

Haley has experience in all types of birth and specializes in raw birth photography. She believes that through compassionate support, and evidence based individualized care, women can have fearless and transforming birth experiences.

Haley received her Doula Training through DONA (Doulas of North America), is a Certified Birth Photographer through UC Berkeley, is SpinningBabies Trained, and is CPR Certified.