Kayla Hernandez
Birth Doula
Serving Twin Cities Metro + Western Wisconsin

Hi, I’m Kayla Hernandez, a certified birth doula, postpartum doula, & childbirth educator based in the St. Croix River Valley area. I have 3 years of experience & have served 80+ families. I’ve dedicated my career to helping families feel seen, supported, and confident as they navigate one of life’s most transformative journeys.

I’m a wife, Afro-Latina & mother of 4. We prioritize God, love & an emphasis on holistic health in our household. Our family story stretches across cultures, histories, & generations. We come from many places & that diversity shapes the way I see, serve, & support other families.

With my experience as a nursing assistant. a background in health information management, I combine professional knowledge with compassionate, personalized care. Every family I support is unique. Your birth goals, values, and vision guide the support I provide.

When I am not doula-ing, you can find me providing support for women and mothers experiencing and fleeing domestic violence. Some of my favorite pastimes include spending time outdoors hiking, rock hunting, and foraging. Exploring new places with my family, either locally or traveling. Learning a new skill, baking, cooking, reading, writing, practicing photography & crocheting. I also have a deep appreciation for grabbing a favorite blanket and cozying up on the couch with my kiddos to watch a movie or show.

I believe that birth is sacred. That families thrive when they are informed & empowered, & that every parent deserves steady, compassionate guidance. My approach is not one-size-fits-all. I meet each family where they are, tailoring support to their needs, preferences, & birth plan.

Whether you want a hospital, birth center, or home birth, with or without pain medication, my goal is to help you feel calm, prepared, and confident every step of the way.

Support doesn’t begin when contractions start. It begins with a foundation.

My work is founded on intentional preparation & the belief that strong families are built through knowledge, unity, & steady support. I care deeply about outcomes, but I care even more about how you feel, how supported you are, & how strong your foundation is before, during, & after birth.

I personally understand the disparities that black & brown families face in maternal healthcare. I serve families across Central Minnesota & Western Wisconsin. Especially those seeking culturally aware & advocacy-centered care. I advocate respectfully & confidently so your voice is heard, your choices are honored, & you are treated with the dignity every family deserves.

My work is deeply rooted in faith. I believe God designed birth with intention and strength. I approach families with respect, prayerful support, & reverence for this sacred season. I view pregnancy & birth as a natural physiological process. For most low-risk individuals, this means labor and birth can progress in a safe and healthy way with the right adequate support.

I hold space & recognize families who require or choose medical interventions, experience complications or face loss. Every journey into parenthood requires courage, resilience & love. Every story deserves to be honored & celebrated.

Proudly serving families across Western Wisconsin and the Twin Cities. My roots are here, & so is my commitment to the families in these communities.