Michigan Family Doulas

11/29/2025

Doula Spotlight! ✨ Meet Lisa!

Lisa is a former nurse and a DONA-trained, ProDoula-certified birth and postpartum doula with more than 28 years of experience supporting children and families across a wide range of settings. With over a decade of dedicated doula work and a lifelong passion for nurturing others, she brings both seasoned expertise and heartfelt presence to every family she serves.

As a mother of two, Lisa understands the profound responsibility and tenderness of the early days of parenting. Her clients often describe her as warm, trustworthy, intuitive, and refreshingly lighthearted—someone who feels like family from the very first meeting. Known affectionately as the “baby whisperer,” she has a remarkable ability to assess needs quickly, offer practical solutions, and create an atmosphere of calm confidence in even the most overwhelming moments.

Lisa is deeply committed to delivering a top-tier level of care—an elevated, rare experience she takes immense pride in. Her blend of clinical knowledge, doula wisdom, and genuine compassion helps parents feel supported, understood, and truly at ease.

To learn more about our incredible doula team and explore which of our services may be the right fit for your family, we invite you to book a complimentary discovery call on our website. We’re here to support you every step of the way 🤍

11/17/2025

There is nothing more meaningful to us than hearing how supported our families feel during those tender newborn weeks. 💛

Today we’re sharing a beautiful review from Lindsey Anzalone, a Michigan Family Doulas client who used our overnight postpartum care — and her words mean the world to our team.

Since 2017, we’ve been honored to serve families across all of Michigan, providing compassionate, reliable birth and postpartum support. We take immense pride in our dedicated doulas and the level of care they bring into every home. Reviews like this remind us exactly why we do what we do. ✨

If you’re preparing for postpartum and want to feel rested, supported, and truly cared for:
💛 Book a Discovery Call on our website
💛 Or send us a DM — we’re always here and happy to talk.

Your village is right here, ready to support you.

11/15/2025

Doula Spotlight! ✨ Meet Heather!

Heather is a birth doula, certified postpartum doula, and certified functional nutrition specialist who brings a deep passion for holistic well-being to every family she supports. As a wife, mother, and devoted dog lover, she understands the importance of nurturing care and the many layers of support new parents need.

Grounded in a whole-body approach that honors physical, mental, and spiritual health, Heather’s mission is to empower families by removing fear from the birth experience and easing the often overwhelming transition into postpartum. She approaches her work with compassion, calm presence, and genuine partnership—serving as both advocate and friend.

Heather is dedicated to walking alongside families as they create birth experiences rooted in peace, strength, and joy. Her hope is that every family can one day look back on their birth story feeling supported, empowered, and fulfilled.

Thank you for all you do, Heather!

If you’d like to learn more about Heather and explore our doula team to find the best fit for your family, click the link in our bio to book a discovery call. We can’t wait to connect with you!

11/07/2025

From battling postpartum depression to transforming the way families are cared for — this is where Michigan Family Doulas began.

After walking through her own isolating postpartum experience, Jodi Graves experienced the gap between medical care and genuine emotional, mental and physical support. She knew something had to change.

What started as a deeply personal mission has grown into a movement that is redefining birth and postpartum care across Michigan and beyond—where families are nurtured, mothers are truly seen, and no one walks this journey alone.

Because every parent deserves more than survival. They deserve support that heals, care that understands, and a community that holds them.

If you’re preparing for birth or navigating postpartum, connect with Michigan Family Doulas by clicking the link to our website in our bio.

At MFD, your care is personal, your story matters, and you are never alone 🤍

11/05/2025

From pregnancy to postpartum and beyond, we’re here for every stage of your journey 💛

Whether you’re preparing for birth, adjusting to life with your newborn, or balancing family life with childcare support, Michigan Family Doulas & Nannies offers compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to your family’s needs.

Swipe through to explore all the ways we can support you:

✨ Birth Doula Support
🌙 Postpartum Doula Care
👶 Newborn & Infant Care
💤 Overnight Care
🏠 Live-In Support
🍼 Feeding & Lactation Support
👩‍🏫 Parenting Education & Resources
👩‍👧 Nanny Placement Services

Every family deserves to feel supported, cared for, and confident- every step of the way. 

Visit our website at the link in our bio to book a discovery call. We can’t wait to connect with you and your family 🤍

11/04/2025

From walking through postpartum depression to transforming the way families are cared for - this is where Michigan Family Doulas began. 💛

Founded in 2017 by Jodi Graves, a pioneer in birth, maternal, and postpartum care, MFD was born from her belief that no woman should ever feel unsupported during one of life’s most vulnerable and transformative times.

Jodi became a certified birth doula in 1999—long before most people even knew what a doula was. After navigating her own challenging birth and postpartum experiences, she made it her life’s mission to bridge the gap between medical care and emotional support for families.

With over 25 years of experience, Jodi is a Lifetime Elite Certified Labor and Postpartum Doula, Advanced Newborn Care Specialist, Infant Feeding Specialist, and Certified Doula Trainer. She also holds advanced degrees, including a Master of Science in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine, along with degrees in Psychology, Naturopathy, Nursing, and Education—a reflection of her deep commitment to holistic, evidence-based family care.

Today, Jodi continues to mentor and shape the next generation of doulas while leading both Michigan Family Doulas and Michigan Family Nannies—agencies redefining what it means to truly support families through every stage of parenthood.

To every family, doula, and supporter who’s been part of this journey since 2017—thank you. Your trust, love, and belief in what we do means everything. Here’s to the next chapter of care, connection, and community 🫶✨

10/29/2025

Ask any new mom and she’ll tell you, finding time to prepare healthy, nourishing meals can feel impossible. We get it!

That’s why we recently shared a simple, delicious, and incredibly nutritious Crock-Pot Lentil Soup recipe on our blog that you can set and forget!

Perfect for those busy postpartum days when you need something warm, filling, and ready when you are. Read the full recipe on our blog ✨

This Crock-Pot Meal for New Moms is designed to support energy levels and milk supply, giving you a warm, comforting meal with minimal effort.