Unwavering full-spectrum doula support serving Southeast Missouri.

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Welcome, friend!

I’m Amelia Protiva. I've been a doula since 2016 and driven by a foundational belief that doula care is an essential practice for the safety and wellbeing of all women and birthing people. My work in reproductive healthcare spans nearly a decade, combining hands-on, evidence-based support and education with community advocacy and technology innovation.

My role is to be your echo. I specialize in birth, postpartum, and bereavement support, bringing evidence-based education and an unbiased advocate into your birthing space. I am here to advocate for your values and wishes, ensuring your voice is heard and you feel respected throughout your perinatal journey.

My path into this work is deeply personal. After experiencing recurrent pregnancy loss, I understand the complex emotions and fears that can accompany pregnancy and birth. I'm now a mom to a beautiful girl who is the light of my world, and my parenthood path through loss has only deepened my commitment to supporting all families through theirs.

Beyond my local doula practice, I'm the founder of Birthkind, an app designed to help birth workers and families access safer care across the United States.

Doula support for every body.

    • Childbirth education in the comfort of your home

    • Resources and referrals

    • Birth planning and preparation

    • Partner support and training

    • 3 in-home prenatal sessions

    • On call from 37 weeks-birth

    • Access to text, email, and phone support from booking

    • Continuous labor support

    • Complimentary birth photography

    • 2 in-home postpartum visits

    • In-home care to support your transition into parenthood

    • Nutritious meal preparation

    • Light baby-focused housekeeping

    • Physical and emotional support to nurture your whole being

    • Planned or unplanned loss care

    • In-hospital or in-home support

    • Helping you navigate your options

    • Donation-based, fee-free for families

  • "Amelia was an absolute dream to work with! She is the perfect combination of personable, warm and friendly, while also being a confident professional. As a first-time mom (and generally anxious person), I felt completely supported."

    –Cathy Harkness

  • "If you are looking for a calm, sensitive, and knowledgeable doula, I highly recommend Amelia! She did not impose any 'right way to do things', rather tried to help us achieve our preferred birth experience."

    –Carol Pitts