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The Midwest Mama

5 ★★★★★ 16 Google reviews · Doula · Service establishment

Certified Postpartum DoulasBirth Doulas labor & delivery supportpostpartum care

Contact

Serves Des Moines and surrounding areas
Des Moines, IA

(206) 683-8303

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Availability

Monday 9 AM – 5 PM
Tuesday 9 AM – 5 PM
Wednesday 9 AM – 5 PM
Thursday 9 AM – 5 PM
Friday 9 AM – 5 PM
Saturday
Sunday

Certifications & training

Training and certifications mentioned on The Midwest Mama's website or in client reviews:

CAPPA

Where The Midwest Mama works

Service-area practice — the marker shows their general base, and they travel to families in Des Moines and surrounding areas.

Services families mention

Support that comes up in The Midwest Mama's public Google reviews — with a family's own words as evidence.

🌸 Postpartum Doulas 6 mentions

“Checking in on me after delivering my son was truly heart felt knowing someone was looking out for me in the journey I was taking in postpartum phase.”

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🤰 Birth Doulas 9 mentions

“Your presence in my delivery room made the whole experience change the moment you walked in through those doors, and I can’t thank you enough.”

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What families say again and again

The themes reviewers return to across 16 Google reviews — in their own words.

🤝 labor & delivery support 6 mentions

“Your presence in my delivery room made the whole experience change the moment you walked in through those doors, and I can’t thank you enough.”

🌸 postpartum care 6 mentions

“Checking in on me after delivering my son was truly heart felt knowing someone was looking out for me in the journey I was taking in postpartum phase.”

What families say

It took me 6 months to write this review due to post partem brain. I just want to start off by saying Lisa, I was truly lucky to have you as my doula. If it wasn’t for you I probably would of up with an episiotomy or worse a c section.

★★★★★ — Itzel, 2023-10

Choosing to work with a doula for our birth experience was the best decision we could have made, but working with Lisa was a true blessing. She gives the best guidance and advice. She is there by your side through your trimesters as well as through the entirety of your labor and birth.

★★★★★ — Jill, 2023-02

Having Lisa as my doula made my first birth experience so wonderful. As a first-time mom, it meant so much to have her guidance and support throughout the process.

★★★★★ — Sierra, 2026-03

My husband and I used Lisa's labor doula services for our first baby and we are so grateful for all the work she put in to help us prepare. She provided several resources for myself and my husband so we could make informed choices about our birth, showed up prepared the day of, and showed kindness compassion…

★★★★★ — Brooke, 2024-02

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Frequently asked questions

What does The Midwest Mama offer?
Their public listing categorizes them as doula, service establishment, with mentions of postpartum doulas, birth doulas. Packages and pricing change, so contact them directly for a current list of services.
Is a doula a medical provider?
No. Doulas provide non-medical physical, emotional, and informational support before, during, and after birth. They don't replace midwives, doctors, or nurses — they work alongside your care team.
Where does The Midwest Mama work?
They're a service-area practice based in Des Moines, Iowa — rather than seeing clients at a storefront, they come to you. Ask whether your neighborhood falls inside their travel range when you inquire.
How do I get in touch?
Call (206) 683-8303 or use the website link above. Most doulas start with a free introductory call to check availability around your due date.

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