The Collective

A Community of Women for Women

What started as a singular call to birth work, with founder Sylvia Scarlett in 2019, has grown into a collective of empowered mothers turned doulas who experienced the beauty and sanctity of childbirth. Its ability to transform us into more incredible women, sisters, mothers, wives, etc. We joyfully come alongside all our families for the vacillating journey that pregnancy, birth and postpartum bring and are eager to support you through it all! We strive to meet you where you are, not only with education and information, but also personalized and compassionate birth support for all birth goals and spaces.

The doulas of Sacred & Surrendered Births Doula Collective have come together on the principle that birth is God-designed for women; not for the sake of suffering but to labor and tangibly experience the wonder of God in the highest and lowest moments of childbirth. The moment your tiny babe is placed on your chest everything changes. A moment where coming to the end of yourself is the beginning of becoming someone new, more fierce and capable.

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Meet the Team: Team Members

Meet the Team

Dedication. Expertise. Passion.

Our belief is that every woman should experience birth empowered, informed, and supported. Our professionally trained and experienced doulas are committed to guiding you through pregnancy, labor, and postpartum, ensuring that you feel confident and cared for every step of the way.

Jasmine Joiner

Birth Doula, LCSW

I'm Jasimine, and I am thankful that your pregnancy and birth journey lead you to us.

I am so looking forward to getting to know you and your story. In 2012, God placed a calling on my life to empower mothers and their families through birth work and counseling. To me, there is nothing that compares to watching a mother uncover her divine strength through the birthing process.

I am a Christian wife and mother of four incredible kids. I love running long distances and spending time with my family being active outdoors. My personal labor and birth experiences with my babies range from induction, Cesearan, Epidural, vaginal birth after Cesearan (VBAC), and even an unmedicated birth.
Each experience was so different and I am grateful for them all. They allow me to show up for you with understanding and compassion.
My professional experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with training and certification in Perinatal Mood Disorders and Mind and Body Medicine gives me the ability to educate mothers about the connection between mind and body and offer strategies for overcoming anxiety and fear surrounding pregnancy and birth.
Let's connect! | have every confidence that you and your body are capable of achieving an amazing birth.

Kim Reed

Birth Doula

Hi there, I’m Kim! I am a wife, a homeschool mom of 3 spirited boys and a birth doula of 12 years! When I am not at home my favorite place to be is at the beach soaking up the sun and beauty, playing sports and somewhere possibly buying more plants than I need. Since I was young I have had an innate desire to help and nurture those around me; whether it be physically helping or sharing information that may enrich their lives. I wanted to be a nurse but soon found out that I wouldn’t be able to give the care I wanted to extend to others.

My first and second births were at home surrounded by an incredible team of Midwives and my Doula. My last delivery was in a hospital and my midwife and doula team were able to stay with me. It was my first birth that God had sparked a passion in my heart to help other women receive the kindness, knowledge, love and nurturing that I had been blessed to have. I had heard so many sad, lonely and disappointed birth stories and became devoted to helping women experience their pregnancies, births and feeding journeys empowered and supported.

Whether it’s your first or sixth birth your motherly intuition is powerful and I am here to educate and advocate for you. With every birth I witness, including my own, I am in awe of what a woman’s body can do, what she can endure and the strength in which she does it! I am here to remind you that you CAN do it. A mother’s journey can start in different ways and I would love to be with you during your journey and this sacred time.

Michaela Rich

Birth & Postpartum Doula

Hey Friends, I’m Michaela. I’m a certified Doula called to support families through one of the most sacred journeys of life-Birth! When I'm not with my doula clients, my full time job is "mom" to two sweet boys and cheering on my amazing husband.

With a heart rooted in faith and a passion for empowering families, I provide compassionate care to expectant mothers and their families. My approach blends evidence-based support and education but most importantly a role tailored to your specific needs for the birth you desire. You are not just another woman giving birth. I am here for you whether you desire specific, spiritual encouragement or simply a solid, sounding board to process all the thoughts and curiosities you may have leading up to your birth.

While in your labor and birth space, my aim is to ensure your voice is elevated and heard while also ensuring your husband/significant other feels equipped to come alongside you and process their own experience in this beautiful, yet wild journey. My heart is to create a calm and nurturing environment where you can look back and say for certain you felt seen, heard, and held.

Grace Copeland

Postpartum Doula & Lactation Counselor

Hi there, I'm Grace your postpartum bestie! I am eager to come alongside you and your family in this season of bringing home baby!

This season is full of so many joys and sometimes lows. My specialty lies in reassuring moms and dads that they are already the perfect parents to love and care for your little one while also bringing in some tried and true tips and tools to make the journey as new parents more enjoyable and a tad bit smoother.

Whether you're looking for a couple extra hands with baby and household duties with daytime support or extra Z's and reassurance overnight, I am more than confident that I can be a great asset to your family's overall well-being.

Sylvia Scarlett

Founder & Owner, Birth Doula & Childbirth Educator

Twelve years ago and four babies later a desire to join a movement of women empowering mothers in pregnancy and childbirth was born. In 2019, I embarked on a journey to professionally pursue doula work to offer birth support services to the women in my community.

My heart as a birth doula and fellow mother is to come alongside you right where you are, to empower and educate. To bridge the gap where standard healthcare meets informed consent so that lasting, positive birth outcomes would outweigh the current norm.

As it stands, the maternal mortality rate in America resembles that of impoverished, third-world countries, and that rate rises 3-4x higher for Black, birthing women. The support birth doulas offer to a mother before, during and shortly after childbirth help her to achieve the healthiest, most satisfying experience possible. In doing so, we can inspire the next generation of birthing women to reclaim their autonomy and power not just for childbirth but so much more!

I will now be embarking on a new journey this year, and I will be taking more time to invest in my family and the "behind the scenes" operations of Sacred & Surrendered Births while my team shares in the joys of providing you and your family faith-filled and empowering birth support. God bless!

Esther Grealish

Placenta Specialist & Childbirth Educator

Hey there! I’m Esther -a mama, doula and Florida native cultivating a purposeful life with my daughter and best friend. You can usually find me by the water, or in my garden, chasing around a spunky toddler. I’ve always been captivated by the human body, nature and the way they so beautifully intertwine.

My passion for birth work was ignited after the arrival of my daughter left me in awe of my body’s capabilities and power. The experience reinforced a foundational belief that pours into my doula care today: our bodies are intentionally designed by God for the sacred work of birthing and caring for our babes. Because of this belief, I will always encourage informed decision making and fiercely work to protect birth experiences from systems that weren't designed for women's whole body and soul wellness.

Our health care system is NOT providing the care that women deserve, my deepest hope is to help fill the gap and support women in finding their intuition, power, and confidence in pregnancy, birth, & beyond.

My goal is to empower families during pregnancy, birth and postpartum through quality education, resources and support! My services focus on nurturing the mind, body and spirit to create ease in labor and confidence in motherhood. It’s an honor to be able to walk alongside you on this journey.