Trusted Doula Partners
I collaborate with this wonderful team of doulas. Along with providing back-up support, this partnership allows us to collaborate and share knowledge drawn from our combined experience.
Angelee Sterling
Owner - Birth Journey Doula
Angelee is an experienced, DONA certified birth doula and mom of 3 who brings a sense of calm, empowerment, and educational support to each birth. She advocates for your preferences, assists with strategic positioning, and stays by your side throughout labor. She believes the right way to give birth is what makes her clients feel most comfortable.
Grace Crouch
Owner – Birthing With Grace
Birth Doula Grace Crouch serves families in Southwest Missouri and Northwest Arkansas, from Joplin to Springdale. She completed her doula training through DONA International in 2019 and earned certification through A Woman Who Serves in 2025. Drawing from both her professional training and personal birth experiences, Grace brings compassion, confidence, and understanding to every birth she attends. Her heart is to help women feel safe, supported, and empowered as they navigate the strength and surrender that labor requires.
Nicole Battjes
Owner – Beautiful Strength Birth Services, LLC.
Nicole is dual-certified as a birth doula with DONA International and Ujima Maternity Network. Nicole is also trained in Spinning Babies and is a Certified Breastfeeding Counselor. Nicole is a former teacher and mom of 3. As a doula, Nicole is a patient, calm presence during birth. Nicole strives to help the women she works with trust themselves and their bodies and she believes there is no one stronger or more capable than a mother. Nicole wants the families she works with to feel safe and supported throughout their journey to parenthood.