About Our Team

Our Team

Mikala

Birthkeeper & Doula

Meet Mikala: Your Dedicated Birth Worker

With five years of experience as a certified birth worker, Mikala has supported over 100 clients, guiding them through their unique birthing journeys. Her passion for this work shines through in every interaction, ensuring that you feel supported and heard every step of the way.

Mikala believes in the importance of inclusivity and makes it a priority to involve everyone you wish to have as part of your birthing experience. She respects and advocates for your desires, helping to create a personalized and empowering birth environment.

Mikala is well-versed in attending all types of births, bringing a wealth of knowledge and a calm presence to each situation. She understands the significance of listening to moms and honoring their individual needs and preferences.

A Little About Mikala:

Mikala is a mother of four, with children ranging in age from 5 to 14. Her personal birthing experiences include two medical hospital births and two free births, giving her a well-rounded perspective on different birthing options. This diverse background fuels her mission to ensure every mother feels validated in her choices and confident in their body’s capabilities.

She has breastfed all of her children for a combined total of 9.5 years, an impressive milestone that speaks to her commitment and expertise. Mikala has navigated various parenting approaches, from using disposable and cloth diapers to using premade canned baby food to practicing baby-led weaning.

When she's not supporting families, Mikala enjoys homeschooling her children and managing her homestead, embodying a holistic and nurturing lifestyle.

Mikala’s Expertise Includes:

• Thriving in all birth settings

• Baby-Wearing

• Cloth Diapering

• Breastfeeding PLC

• Fertility

• Childbirth Education

• Postpartum Care

• Placenta Specialist

• Rebozo Techniques

• Aromatherapy

• Bereavement PAILAdvocate

• LGBT+ Friendly

• Some Spanish Speaking

• Blessingway / MotherBlessing

• Neurodivergent Support

Mikala is dedicated to providing comprehensive care and support, ensuring that every family she works with feels empowered and understood throughout their birthing and parenting journeys.

Jenna

Doula & Postpartum Doula

Hello! I’m Jenna, and I’m thrilled about the opportunity to support you on this incredible journey. My goal is to provide nurturing and personalized care tailored to your unique needs.

My journey into birth work began in 2015 when I was supported by an woman during the birth of my son. Inspired, I pursued certification and attended my first birth shortly after. Since then, I’ve had the privilege of working with diverse families in various birthing settings and stages across four states. My passion for this work, combined with my background in diversity and equity, informs my approach to birth support and care.

I’m a biological mom of two amazing earthside kids and one precious angel baby, along with a bonus daughter who adds sparkle to our family. As a naturally minded mom, I’ve breastfed, cloth diapered, and babywore all my littles. I embraced baby-led weaning and skipped the baby food altogether!

My son made his entrance in a hospital setting with a failed epidural (yikes!). My daughter had a dramatic arrival at home. I planned a serene waterbirth with my midwife, but she had other ideas and arrived after just three contractions, right on my living room floor, unassisted!

With my varied birth experiences and a passion for supporting birth persons, I’m here to help you feel confident and informed, no matter what type of birth you choose. My journey has also led me to work in bereavement, supporting families through pregnancy losses, terminal diagnoses, stillbirths, and chosen losses.

As an adoptee, I have had the privilege of also supporting adoption processes, which is amazing.

When I’m not busy with Stateline Birth Keepers, you’ll find me working with local youth as a child advocate, coaching youth sports, or diving into the educational system. I’m an outdoors enthusiast, always up for camping, hiking, or paddle boarding. And when the weather gets chilly, I love crafting – you might catch me crocheting, sewing, or hunting for treasures while thrifting.

Life’s an adventure, and I’m here to embrace every moment with a big smile and an open heart! I look forward to connecting with you and being a part of your beautiful journey.

Jenna's Expertise Includes:

• Diverse & Non-Traditional Families

• Adoption

• Professional Newborn Care

• Pregnancy/Birth Support

• Bereavement

• Postpartum Care

• Bengkung Belly Binding

• Belly Casting Art

• Sleep Training

• Trauma Response & Healing

Ameshia

Doula & Postpartum Doula

Ameshia Carpenter is a devoted mother of five, a certified nurse’s assistant, and the proud author of Surviving Autism. As a BIPOC woman, she brings a deep sense of cultural awareness, empathy, and strength to every space she enters—especially in her calling as a certified birth and postpartum doula.

While she finds immense joy in supporting families through pregnancy and birth, Ameshia holds a special place in her heart for the postpartum period—a time she believes deserves far more care and attention than it often receives. With compassion at the core of her work, she provides nurturing, judgment-free support for mothers and families as they navigate the early days of newborn life.

Ameshia is passionate about educating others on the reality of postpartum depression, helping new mothers understand their emotions and experiences, and assuring them that they are not alone—and certainly not “crazy.” Her presence brings calm and clarity, offering both emotional and practical support during one of life’s most tender transitions.

Whether it's preparing nourishing meals, tidying the home, folding laundry, entertaining older siblings, or simply holding the baby so mom can sleep or shower in peace, Ameshia shows up ready to serve with love and dedication. She is also available for overnight care, providing comfort and stability through the long hours of the night.

With a heart for healing, a gift for service, and lived experience as both a mother and a woman of color, Ameshia Carpenter is a powerful and grounding presence for any family she supports.

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