Hoosier Doulas are professionally trained, enthusiastic support specialists who help provide a safe, memorable and empowering birth experience

Amy has been serving as a doula in Northwest Indiana for over 30 years, and has five children of her own. She is a DONA trained birth doula, an ICEA trained childbirth educator, and served for years as the Northwest Indiana Chapter Coordinator for Improving Birth, a national not-for-profit organization which advocates for evidence based maternity care and respect for mothers in childbirth as well as working with 2020 Mom on promoting legislation to improve maternity care nationally. Her most recent project, the Hoosier Doula Network , is the first of its kind in Northwest Indiana and was organized with a view toward providing the very best in doula care and birth related services to the women of the region. Amy believes that birth is a natural event that should be cherished rather than managed and celebrated rather than endured, and is committed to educating and empowering women to embrace and experience birth on their own terms. She relies on a wide variety of techniques to help clients cope with the difficulties and discomforts of pregnancy and birth, and includes among her assets a shoulder to cry on, a hand to hold, and a sense of humor. Her mission is to support parents as they navigate the waters of childbirth, to empower them with knowledge as they build their families, and hopefully to have fun along the way.

My name is Heidi.  I am a proud mom to 4 girls and wife for over 20 years.  My passion to become a certified doula came when I was having my own babies, and realizing the additional support needed.  I have a nurturing spirit and it makes me so happy to help a woman realize her own strength as she walks through her pregnancy journey.

My mission is simple: to give you exactly what you need and want while offering love, guidance, and support both physically and emotionally throughout your prenancy, labor, and delivery.

I've always looked forward to raising a family and have been blessed with eight children.  This has given me a variety of experiences: 3 hospital births (one high risk) and 5 home births (including water births).  My first experience with having a doula during labor made a huge impression me.  This support of specialized care elevated the level of comfort that I didn't realize I needed.  Later, at my midwife's request, I began assisting her at deliveries for a time.  Because of that opportunity, it ignited a passion to support and encourage other moms in their pregnancy and labor.  I love to encourage mothers to empower thenselves with knowledge and learn to trust their mothering instincts.  I bring a calm, steady, and nurturing presence to create a safe space for labor and delivery and will be your advocate for your birth plan unique to you.

My name is Kate Devries. From a young age I was always drawn to babies and to stories of pregnancy and birth.  My gifts and talents seemed to fit very well with the idea of doula care as a profession, and I soon discovered how fulfilling and exciting it is to be involved in something I am so passionate about.  During my training, it was very empowering to learn about the many physical and mental techniques which can improve women’s birth experiences and potentially make labor easier and even, in some cases, quicker.  Every birth has taught me something new and I have learned so much from the strong women who have allowed me to walk alongside them as they bring new life into the world.  Working with amazing doulas has equipped me with the tools I will use to support you in whatever way you need as you experience the highs and lows of birth.  I have learned to be comfortable walking with people, not only through the joys of life, but also through the difficulties.  As an empathetic and strong person, I can be a hand to hold on to as you navigate your own birth journey. 

In my down time I enjoy such hobbies as playing tennis and pickleball.  But mostly I love to laugh and have fun and spend time with family and friends.

I feel very privileged when families invite me to be a part of their birth experience, and I hope I never stop learning from each and every birth I am honored to attend.  I look forward to supporting you with information and the tools to make your birth as wonderful as I know it can be.

Birth work isn't something I do- its something I am deeply called to.  I'm Ashton, a birth and postpartum doula who comes into birth spaces with calm presence, warmth, and deep respect for the sacredness of birth.  There is something profoundly tender and powerful about a woman growing and birthing a whole human being, and I consider it an honor to support mamas through that experience.  I have experience supporting hospital births, home births, cesareans, and VBACs.

My role is to walk beside you - not to direct your birth, but to help you feel grounded, informed, and supported every step of the way.  Whether your labor unfolds exactly as planned or takes unexpected turns, I remain a steady reassuring presence- protecting your space, honoring your voice, and helping you tap into the strength already within you.