Hey there! I’m Kayla, the face behind The Empowered Birth and your personal hype woman. Just think of me as your birth best friend!

I’m a certified birth doula, which means I get to do what I love at a professional level- help women during one of the most transformative moments of their life.

I have been living in Richmond since 2018, when I began my teaching career. While I loved working in the classroom, I truly feel called to work with families in such a vulnerable, yet exciting time. Currently, my husband and I live in the Chesterfield area.

My first birth ended in a cesarean section, and I knew I wanted a different birthing experience for our next baby. After lots of research, hiring a doula (it’s worth every penny), and diving deep into hypnobirthing, I was able to achieve the unmedicated VBAC of my dreams with our second son. While VBACs are near and dear to my heart, I believe every birthing person should be given the opportunity to experience an amazing birth.

In my free time, you can find me curled up on the couch with a good book, squeezing in a quick workout, obsessing over my plants and garden, or chasing my toddlers. Life is certainly busy, but my children are both miracles and reminders of how beautiful bringing babies into the world can be.

I believe birth is better when families are supported, cared for, loved, and heard. I believe birth is better when you know and understand your options, so that you can be the best informed-choice for your family. I believe there is no correct way to birth, but I believe birth is better when you have a doula.

Meet Kayla Davis, CBD, LCCE

Certified Birth Doula + Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator

  • Kayla was, without a doubt, the most incredible support person I could've asked for during the birth of my daughter. With this being our first baby, my husband and I were on the fence about hiring a doula and for a while didn't think it was worth it. Now we can say without absolute certainty that hiring Kayla was the BEST decision we could've possibly made. From the moment we met her, she was nothing but kind, positive, affirming, and communicative. My goal was to have an unmedicated physiological birth and there is no way I would've achieved it if it wasn't for Kayla supporting me through every contraction, helping me change positions, and encouraging me to find the strength I didn't know I had. During postpartum, she has been an invaluable mentor and friend. I have recommended her and will continue to recommend her to every single pregnant friend.

    -Maria D., first time parent

  • Hiring Kayla as my doula was the best decision I could've made because she made me feel so comfortable and reassured. She was always so understanding and responsive to my needs. We created my birth plan together and she made sure it was exactly what I wanted. Kayla was there every step of my labor to provide encouragement, counter pressure, help me get into better positions, and provide invaluable emotional support. My husband and I are so grateful to have had her. She also took the most AMAZING pictures of my daughter being born and her golden hour, and we will cherish those forever! I highly recommned Kayla for your empowering birth experience.

    -Victoria N., first time parent

  • I am so grateful to have had Kayla as our birth doula. There are a lot of doulas to choose from, but you can stop looking now, because you have found the best of the best! Kayla is so knowledgeable, so patient, understanding and just an overall amazing human. She made me feel so calm and comfortable while in labor and I do not think I would have had a successful natural birth without her expertise. Kayla met all of my expectations in every way possible. Thank you so Kayla- I am already excited to have her at our next birth!

    -Emily F., second time parent

  • Kayla is truly a lifesaver for new parents! We were incredibly fortunate to have Kayla as our postpartum doula after the birth of our baby, and we cannot recommend her highly enough. From the moment she arrived, she brought a calming presence and a wealth of expertise that immediately put us at ease. As first-time parents, we were overwhelmed by the sleepless nights, endless feedings, and the sheer adjustment to this new chapter of life. Kayla not only helped us navigate the challenges of newborn care but also supported us in learning how to be confident, capable parents. She offered invaluable advice, practical tips, and reassurance when we needed it most. But her care didn’t stop at just the baby. Kayla made sure our entire household felt supported. Whether it was preparing meals, tidying up, or simply encouraging us to take much-needed breaks, she went above and beyond to create a stress-free environment so we could focus on bonding with our baby. Perhaps most importantly, Kayla helped us reclaim our sanity during a time that can feel so chaotic. Her gentle guidance and emotional support were just as impactful as her hands-on help. Thanks to her, we were able to not only survive but truly enjoy those precious early weeks.

    -Miles T., first time parent

  • I am so glad we found Kayla and took her private Lamaze birth class. Even though this was our second baby, we still wanted to go into this experience feeling more prepared than last time, and we learned so much from the expertise of Kayla. We were lucky enough to have her attend the birth of our second daughter, and now I finally see the value in having a doula at the hospital. Without Kayla, I do not know how we would have made it through some of the toughest decisions we ever had to make. If you are on the fence, just go for it- birth support from Kayla Davis is top notch!

    -Hannah M., second time parent