KELLY NACK (she/her)
Owner / Doula / Photographer/Artist
Hey there! I'm Kelly, and I'd love to be your doula & photographer.
I've fallen in love with the world of birth. But maybe not for the reasons you'd imagine. I mean, babies are adorable - breathtakingly so - but I'm more interested in the birthers. Those amazing humans who are growing a new tiny human, ushering it earth-side, and becoming something brand new themselves in the process. They are incredible. You are incredible.
A little about my journey
Before becoming a doula, I'd spent a decade and a half as a graphic designer and wedding photographer. I'd been married for five years and working from home in the Detroit area, and wanted so badly to start a family. But it wasn't coming easily for us. My journey to parenthood included years of infertility, rounds of IVF and egg donation, and early pregnancy losses. Eventually, I was blessed to experience parenthood through becoming a foster and adoptive mom. And then - quite unexpectedly - I became a bio mom (twice!).
I was both overjoyed and terrified of pregnancy and birth. There was so much I wasn't prepared for or didn't understand. I did not know how to find my voice or communicate what I wanted, and I was afraid of upsetting the nurses and doctors if I asked too many questions or stated my preferences. I've since learned just how essential and valued my voice could have been, and the difference a doula could have made in my births. My pregnancies and postpartum years were shaped by perinatal depression and anxiety. I needed a lot of support both physically and emotionally - so much more than I'd anticipated or wanted. And I'm so grateful that I was able to receive that support!
Why I became a doula + photographer (doulatog)
All of these experiences changed me - how I viewed myself, my body, and my perspective on families, birth, and parenting. So now, while our little family is complete, I'm not ready to be done with birth work!
I have a heart for every mama and birthing human to feel cared for, empowered, supported, and celebrated throughout their pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. I want to provide you with resources to help you make informed choices that are aligned with your values. I want to create space for you to express your desires for your birth. I want to provide physical and emotional support and comfort while you labor.
When you're recovering, I'll prepare you a warm beverage and a snack, hold space for you to reflect on your birth experience, build your confidence in bathing and feeding your babe, cook a nourishing meal, and tidy up while you rest and bond as a family.
Through each step of your journey, I want to capture photographs of all the beautiful, real, amazing, and fleeting moments you'll treasure.
I would be honored to join you on your journey as your doula and photographer!
Certifications & Trainings
Certifications, Licenses & Degrees
- Certified Birth Doula
- Certified Postpartum Doula
- VBAC Certified
- Size-Friendly Birth Professional Certified
- Survivor Moms Companion Tutor
- Milky Way Newborn Photography Safety Training
- Infant CPR & First Aid
- BAA Graphic Design & Photography
Previous Roles
- Learning Media Designer, 2002-2018
- Promotional Design, 2015-2017
- Freelance Designer, 2000-2024
- Freelance Wedding Photographer, 1999-2008
Trainings & Continuing Education
- Tides of Life Perinatal Bereavement and Loss for Doulas
- TENS for Labor and Birth Doulas
- Lactation Masterclass for Doulas
- Childbirth Education Training
- Obstetric Violence + Harm Reduction
- Spinning Babies - Foundational Training
- Supporting Survivors
- Advocacy for Doulas
- Haven-trained Bereavement Doula
Currently Pursuing/Enrolled
- Birth Becomes You - Birth Photography Certification Course
- Lamaze Childbirth Educator Training
- Spinning Babies Informed Practitioner Training
Let's get in Touch!
