Meet Kelsie
BIRTH & POSTPARTUM DOULA
Kelsie (she/her) grew up in Arkansas where she studied Theatre and English at the University of Central Arkansas. She moved to Nashville in 2011 for a new adventure!
The first birth she attended was her nephew’s unexpected arrival on Thanksgiving, while she was home on break from college. It was a beautiful family experience to witness the power and strength of her sister. This was the spark that lit the path towards becoming a doula.
Kelsie is passionate about helping families through hands-on, non-judgmental pregnancy and labor support. Kelsie is DONA trained and it was during her training that she felt a peace surround her. She had found her passion with purpose.
Kelsie’s desire is to support and empower birthing persons and their partners. She believes in doula-ing the whole family. Encouraging and empowering not only the birthing person but the partner as well. “If you don’t know your options, you don't have options.” Her ability to “read the room” and bring lightness, warmth, strength, and calm has been invaluable to her clients. Her background in improv and theater keeps her on her toes and her wits sharp.
When Kelsie is not serving and empowering families, you can find her on her porch in East Nashville with her two cats--or at The Turnip Truck Natural Market nourishing her desire to learn more about holistic health and wellness by sharing her wisdom with customers. She is a forever student always learning and growing. She also enjoys playing on stage with friends around town, especially at Third Coast Comedy Club. Kelsie also LOVES being “Aunt Tootie” to her god children and 9 nieces and nephews.
Experience & Credentials
Certified Birth Doula, DONA
CPR and First Aid Certified, Adult and Child
OR Certified Doula, Saint Thomas Midtown Hospital
Trained in Blossoming Bellies Method: “Creating Space: Pelvic Dynamics & Fetal Positioning for an Efficient Birth”
Spinning Babies Trained
Studied Theatre & English, Univ. of Central AR
Owner, Kelsie Craig Birth Services
“Thanks to Andrea and specifically our doula, Kelsie Craig, they guided us through a thoughtful birth preference plan and helped us prep
for the big day!”
“100% recommend! If you are pregnant or are thinking of taking that step soon, do yourself a favor and hire East Nashville Doulas! East Nashville Doulas helped us have a non-traumatic birth! We are planners, but having our first baby was something we were overwhelmed with. Just so much information out there, it’s hard to figure out what’s best. Thanks to Andrea and specifically our doula, Kelsie Craig, they guided us through a thoughtful birth preference plan and helped us prep for the big day. When contractions started, we called Kelsie and she was on it! She recommended when we needed to go to the hospital and the next steps. Once at the hospital, she was a rockstar! Helping with pain and movement, while making sure I was comfortable, well hydrated and confident. When it came to pushing, Kelsie was extremely helpful in providing different positions and tips. She was exactly who we needed in the room with us.
Postpartum hit me hard but Kelsie was there to help with advice and even offered yummy treats, which all new moms and dads fully appreciate! So glad we took the step to hire East Nashville Doula. Our birth story wouldn’t have been so easy and a highlight to look back on without them. Would 100% recommend using their services.”