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We’re thrilled to welcome you to Bump to Birth Doula Services!

Bump to Birth Doula Services is the go-to for doula support in the Greater Grand Rapids area. We are helping families by delivering a new normal. We help by already having sorted through the overabundance of information and resources surrounding pregnancy, childbirth, and parenthood in which we deliver readily available curated support that’s relevant to your family. There’s no one size fits all plan here. Bump to Birth Doula Services offers an unmatched, elevated experience in which we demonstrate unparalleled level of service, and gold standard professionalism.

We continually set the bar high by providing high-quality services including Labor Support, Postpartum & Infant Care, Lactation & Infant Feeding, and Car Seat Concierge support in which our families can guarantee an unforgettable experience.

​We are committed to building inclusion and some of our tactics include easy accessibility in particular for women of color wanting to access doula care as well as employing female entrepreneurs, and providing opportunities in skilled labor in a society where technology is advancing rapidly.

​Bump to Birth Doula Services has been recognized by GRKids as a Top Ten Recommended Doula for the year 2019, as well as receiving recognition by way of Proclamation in the City of Grand Rapids for establishing Doula Appreciation Week in the Month of March.

​Bump to Birth Doula Services has an excellent team of birth doulas, postpartum doulas, certified lactation counselors, child passenger safety technicians, and educators. Our team has been hand selected based not only on their education and skill set but on their compassionate approach to care for women, children, and families.

​We are proud to serve you.

Kiara is the founder and principal of Bump to Birth Doula Services. Kiara is a national conference presenter, skilled leader, and facilitator in the realm of maternal infant health. Kiara is a Mothering Justice fellow and has received many acknowledgements for her work and service with Healthy Start and Bump to Birth including a feature by GR Kids as one of the top recommended doulas for 2019. She has a deep commitment to serving all birthing people especially women of color in which her knowledge and support of these families address persistent racial and social disparities. 

Kiara continues to use her influence for future generations to empower, equip, and build healthier communities as she offers mentorship to young mothers through DA Blodgett ST Johns Young Moms Program. She holds a Bachelors Degree in Health Care Administration from Baker College and is a graduate of Urban Core Collectives Transformational Leadership Program where she remains an active alumni focusing on health equity and social justice for the birthing and parenting community. 

Most recently Kiara has received recognition by written proclamation from Mayor Rosalynn Bliss and the City of Grand Rapids acknowledging “Doula Appreciation Week” during the month of March. 

Kiara is a West Michigan native and mother of two. 

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