Hi there! I’m Amelia Protiva, your doula serving southern Missouri.

I came to birth work through my own lived experience. From experiencing recurrent pregnancy loss to the transcendent joy of bringing our daughter into the world, I learned that the person standing next to you matters, that being believed matters, and that feeling safe in your own body matters.

10 years into this work, I am honored to have been present for hundreds of families as a doula, a storyteller, and the founder of Birthkind. As I support families in our community, photograph the moments they’ll want to remember, and sit with them through loss when the world tells them to move on, the impact of doula care continues to be evident in improved outcomes.

While my work looks different every single day, the thread that connects every aspect is that I firmly believe all people deserve to be supported, respected, and remembered during the most vulnerable transitions of their lives.

These are a few of my favorite things…

  • A shaken dirty chai from Conjure House Coffee.

  • My goats, chickens, cats, and pup, Mabel.

  • Traveling and eating really, really good food.

  • Seeing a new parent get the birth of their dreams.

I believe birth support should be as diverse and expansive as the families I serve. I work with people of all gender identities, cultures, family structures, birth preferences, and life circumstances. Your story belongs to you. I’m here to ensure you feel safe, supported, and seen.

Education & Credentials

  • Certified Labor Doula (Cornerstone)

  • Certified Postpartum Doula (Cornerstone)

  • Optimal Fetal Positioning (Juli Tilsner, LM)

  • The Science of Stem Cells (The Museum of Natural History)

  • Full Spectrum Doula Training (Cornerstone)

  • Certified Perinatal Health Worker (Doula Lab)