Postpartum Doulas
Maria Edwards
Postpartum doula
Maria Edwards (she/her) is a certified postpartum doula and IBCLC, and began her journey into birth work after gaining experience as an EMT and working in a local hospital’s Mother Baby unit. Her firsthand knowledge of both medical and in-home postpartum care allows her to provide well-rounded, evidence-based support. She offers daytime and overnight postpartum care, as well as in-home lactation support, ensuring that each family receives the personalized guidance they need.
She takes pride in helping parents achieve their feeding goals, offering compassionate and practical solutions for infant feeding challenges. Her dedication to helping parents navigate the early days of parenthood with confidence and ease has made her an invaluable support to those she serves in Washtenaw County. Whether it’s helping a family establish a feeding routine, providing overnight relief, or offering emotional reassurance, Maria’s goal is to create a nurturing and supportive environment for every client she serves.
Beyond her professional endeavors, Maria enjoys exploring local nature trails, spending time her family and outdoors with her dog Lola.
Brandi Ramirez
Postpartum doula
Brandi (she/her) is a birth and postpartum doula with an intuitive ability to anticipate the needs of others, helping families feel informed, supported, and genuinely cared for as they navigate pregnancy, birth, and early life with a newborn.
Trained through DONA International and currently pursuing dual certification, she blends hands-on infant experience with a love of evidence-based learning—diving into research and ongoing education to offer reliable, thoughtful guidance. She is certified in adult and child CPR and plans to pursue additional training to support NICU families. Brandi’s priority is helping parents feel confident with feeding guidance, sleep support, establishing rhythms, restorative overnight care, and everything in between. Whether supporting first-time parents or growing families, she brings steady reassurance and a gentle, intuitive touch. Promotional rates are available during her certification period.
Brandi lives in Ann Arbor and loves kayaking and planning cozy book club nights. She also enjoys spending time with her energetic little brother and nurturing her love for animal rescue.