Delayna Wilkins

TELL US A LITTLE ABOUT YOURSELF

Hello! I'm Delayna and I am excited to be a part of this wonderful team! I am a wife, mom of five (and sometimes six because we do foster care!), Jesus follower, animal lover, fitness fanatic, and homeschooler. When I'm not taking care of the family you'll find me at the gym, hiking a trail, serving on the worship team at my church (I sing and play the bass guitar), or in the backyard with my chickens!

HOW DID YOU COME TO DOULA WORK?

I had a different birth experience with each of my five children. After I birthed my fourth baby at home, a desire rose up in me to help other women feel empowered and capable like I had. I felt like I had such a great experience after educating and advocating for myself that I wanted to share it with others. I wanted to spread the word about what birth could be! This feeling propelled me into my doula journey in 2014.

WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST OR FIND MOST REWARDING ABOUT DOULA WORK?

I most enjoy passing along empowerment to families. I love seeing others boldly take their experience by the reins and make it their own. Pregnancy, birth, and the early postpartum days are forever ingrained in our memories as mothers! Helping families make those experiences the best that they can be is an important calling. Coming alongside families through the process is nothing short of a blessed honor. What a privilege to witness a baby - and a mother - be born!

WHAT ARE YOUR SPECIALTIES OR AREAS OF PARTICULAR PASSION?

I am certified as a labor doula, but I also provide postpartum care. I have trained with Spinning Babies and taught childbirth prep classes. I have always been told I am very "nurturing" and I believe it's true! I enjoy taking care of others, it fuels me. As a believer, I am open to praying and even singing over babies, mothers, siblings, anyone!