Welcome to Happy Holy Birth!

Hi there! I’m Janelle — a Catholic mom to (currently) three little ones. 

While my primary vocation is motherhood, God has also called me to walk alongside other women as a birth doula, childbirth educator, and breastfeeding supporter serving families in the Metro Detroit area.

I believe that birth is an extraordinary physiological event, not a medical emergency. It is beautifully designed by God to unfold as a natural process. It is our task to understand His perfect design so we can work with it. When we rely on Him, we can have a birth that is beautiful, peaceful, and holy, even when it doesn’t go according to plan.

My faith is central to the support I give.  I believe God is the Great Midwife — the first to be consulted in all things, but especially in the gift of life and the sacred work of bringing it forth. 

I also believe that while evidence-based information is essential for families, it is not the whole picture. A mother’s intuition—often the gentle prompting of the Holy Spirit—should never be dismissed or taken lightly when making decisions.

I support families through a threefold approach: faith, intuition, and evidence-based care, all rooted in a deep respect for God-designed, physiologic birth. Because families deserve more than a birth story that ends with, “at least the baby is healthy.” They deserve births that are also happy and holy.

My Philosophy

As a Christian doula, my faith guides everything I do. When you hire me, you’re gaining more than physical support—prayer is my number one role as your doula. 

I believe birth is a physiologic wonder, beautifully designed to work. Women’s bodies are made for this, and my role is to honor and support the incredible design of your body throughout the process.

Evidence has an important role in decision-making, but a mother’s God-given intuition is just as vital. I help you consider both the evidence and your intuition, guiding you to discern where God is leading you in your birth journey.

“Birth is about more than just a healthy baby. It’s a sacred, God-designed experience one where you and your baby deserve a

Happy Holy and Healthy Birth!"

Janelle Baur, Doula