What led me to become a birth doula?
Hey there!
My name is Ciara King, and I’m the blessed owner of Kingdom Beginnings Birth Services. I am a birth doula, postpartum doula, and childbirth educator, but more than that, I’m a daughter of the King, a wife, a homeschool mama, and a woman deeply called to this holy work of birth.
I’ve always had a heart to serve. For years, I wrestled with the question: "Lord, where do You want me to serve?" I showed up in different spaces, tried to make sense of my gifts, and while there were blessings in each step, I never felt like I was where I belonged or fulfilling my purpose. But God knew exactly where I was going. It wasn’t until my last baby was born that He revealed it so clearly in His perfect timing: This. This is where I belong.
To be honest, I didn’t even know what a doula was until that pregnancy. My past experiences had left me with wounds, confusion, and a deep desire for something different. Something aligned. Something peaceful. Something I was in control of. When I brought up the idea of hiring a doula, my husband, Jordon, wasn’t immediately on board. We talked through the benefits and why it was so incredibly important to me, and eventually he was in agreement, though and we moved forward with hiring our amazing birth doula, Elisabeth. He had seen my past experiences with pregnancy, birth, and postpartum and knew that he wanted to help me rewrite the script for this baby.
My fourth birth was nothing short of sacred. Not because everything went perfectly. In fact, not everything went as planned. However, this time, I was the one making the choices. I said yes because I wanted to, not because I felt pressured or afraid. I felt strong, grounded, and completely surrounded in God’s peace. I had a voice. I had support. I had my husband and my birth doula by my side. I delivered a beautiful 10-pound baby boy with a calm and joyful heart, burning with empowerment.
That was the moment. The Lord made it so clear that is overwhelmed me. I was overwhelmed with joy, but also with complete fear. The Lord whispered to my spirit and I knew just then.... this is the work He set apart for me. It took a little bit for Jordon to get on board with this as well. Which I fully understood, because truthfully, I wasn't sure I was on board with such a big change either. We had already built a comfortable life. I had a stable, well-paying career. From the outside, there was no reason to change anything. But in my soul, I knew. And slowly but surely, Jordon did too.
Was it easy to walk away from a career that brought comfort and predictability? Absolutely not. I wrestled. I grieved the familiar. I grieved the hard work and time I had put into growing to be the best version of myself that I could be in that field! I wrestled with fear, with pride, with the temptation to ignore His call. But He never let up. Every quiet moment. Every nudge. Every time I looked into the eyes of my children, I knew: Obedience is better than control.
God knew my heart. He knew my resistance. He knew I needed time to release the fear of letting go, to surrender the way that I was idolizing security. And He was patient with me, which is no surprise. He offered me so much more than I deserve. He gently unraveled the knots in my heart and gave me the boldness to step into His plan. And now.... Now I am ALL in. Fully. Joyfully. Willingly. Eagerly, all in.
I've always loved the human body in ways I couldn’t explain. Pregnancy and birth took that awe to a whole new level. To watch how the Lord weaves life together, cell by cell, breath by breath, is nothing short of miraculous. Birth is not just physical, it’s spiritual as well. It’s transformative. It’s holy ground.
It is the greatest honor to walk with women and families through this journey. to be a calm, faith-filled presence when things feel uncertain. To hold space for joy, for grief, for trust, for strength. To remind mamas that they are not alone. That their bodies were made by a Creator who makes no mistakes. That their voice matters. That their story is sacred.
Kingdom Beginnings is more than a business. It’s a calling. A mission. A ministry.
Thank you for being here. Thank you for reading a piece of my story. I can't wait to walk alongside you in yours.
With love and gratitude,
Ciara King | Kingdom Beginnings Birth Services
Birth Doula | Postpartum Doula | Childbirth Educator
Contact me at: kingdombeginningsbirth@gmail.com
