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Meet LouiseThe seeds that blossomed into my love for birth were planted when I was very young. One of my earliest memories was being fascinated with my mother’s pregnant belly as she readied to welcome one of my sisters. When it came time for me to have my own children, my hunger for learning about pregnancy and birth was insatiable.
To realize the special role that women get to play in God’s creative process is humbling! The fingerprints of God are all over His design in pregnancy, birth, and breastfeeding. It is my great honor to serve the women and families that trust me with their care. It is my hope that all of my clients leave my care feeling loved, heard, and ministered to, and that God is glorified every step along the way. |
How I Got Here
During labor with my firstborn and my interactions with my own doula, I discovered passion for doula work. This was the start of a long and rewarding season as an active labor doula and childbirth educator. My journey led me to positions of leadership in a national certifying organization, and to opportunities to train hundreds of women around the country as both childbirth educators and labor doulas. As my own two children grew, I felt convicted to lay birth work down for the sake of my family and in order to homeschool our children. Now that our homeschool years are over, the Lord has led me back into birth work, but this time as a midwife. I have completed the PEP process through North American Registry of Midwives (NARM), under the care and guidance of my mentor, Debbie Perry, of Natural Birth KC.
During labor with my firstborn and my interactions with my own doula, I discovered passion for doula work. This was the start of a long and rewarding season as an active labor doula and childbirth educator. My journey led me to positions of leadership in a national certifying organization, and to opportunities to train hundreds of women around the country as both childbirth educators and labor doulas. As my own two children grew, I felt convicted to lay birth work down for the sake of my family and in order to homeschool our children. Now that our homeschool years are over, the Lord has led me back into birth work, but this time as a midwife. I have completed the PEP process through North American Registry of Midwives (NARM), under the care and guidance of my mentor, Debbie Perry, of Natural Birth KC.
Professional Training & Ongoing Education
Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) - North American Registry of Midwives
Certified Neonatal Resuscitation Provider - American Academy of Pediatrics
Certified Adult CPR/AED Provider - American Red Cross
Certified Waterbirth Provider - Waterbirth International
Practice Manager - Natural Birth KC; Debbie Perry, Midwife
"ReTeach Breech" - Workshop training received under Dr. Stuart Fischbein (March 2025)
Essentials of Breech and Twin Birth - Workshop training received under Dr. David Hayes (May 2026)
Former Certified Labor Doula - Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association
Former Certified Childbirth Educator - Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association
Certified Neonatal Resuscitation Provider - American Academy of Pediatrics
Certified Adult CPR/AED Provider - American Red Cross
Certified Waterbirth Provider - Waterbirth International
Practice Manager - Natural Birth KC; Debbie Perry, Midwife
"ReTeach Breech" - Workshop training received under Dr. Stuart Fischbein (March 2025)
Essentials of Breech and Twin Birth - Workshop training received under Dr. David Hayes (May 2026)
Former Certified Labor Doula - Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association
Former Certified Childbirth Educator - Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association
Fast Facts About Louise DeLaney
- Louise is married to her best friend, Ed, who works as a local firefighter/paramedic.
- Louise and her family live on 15-acres, where they raise their own pastured meat and eggs.
- Louise homeschooled her two children into adulthood through Classical Conversations.
- Prior to pursuing the doula and midwifery path, Louise studied business and vocal performance in college.
- Louise completed her tour of all 50 states in the summer of 2026 - a goal 30+ years in the making!
- Louise and her family live on 15-acres, where they raise their own pastured meat and eggs.
- Louise homeschooled her two children into adulthood through Classical Conversations.
- Prior to pursuing the doula and midwifery path, Louise studied business and vocal performance in college.
- Louise completed her tour of all 50 states in the summer of 2026 - a goal 30+ years in the making!
