Abby Chandler
Birth & Postpartum Doula, Childbirth Educator, Belly Binding and Placenta Encapsulation Specialist
Serving Dallas, Richardson, Garland, Forney, Rockwall, Mesquite, and Wylie
Ever since I can remember, I've been fascinated by birth and babies. What started as childhood curiosity turned into a full-blown passion for walking alongside women during one of the most powerful moments of their lives. After giving birth to my first child, that passion only grew, and in 2020, I became a certified birth doula to support families during pregnancy, birth, and beyond.
Based in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex, I provide personalized care for all birthing situations, whether you're giving birth with a partner, solo, or through surrogacy. My job is to support you, your choices, and your vision for your birth experience. That means practical support, emotional encouragement, and being your calm voice and strong advocate when it matters most.
What makes my care unique? I've been on both sides of the birth space: I've given birth naturally with the support of a midwife, and I've also served as a surrogate, helping bring a long-awaited baby into the arms of hopeful parents. These experiences give me a deep, real-world understanding of how personal, diverse, and sacred birth truly is.
When I'm not with a mama in labor, I'm probably in the kitchen baking sourdough bread (it's how I love my people!), doing something crunchy like beeswax wraps, or crafting something random for my daughter's homeschool project.
I'm also the only girl in a wild crew of five boys. I grew up in a family of six, where my mom had four of us at home, and one of my brothers was caught by my dad before the midwife even made it! Birth isn't just something I do; it's part of who I am.
It would be my joy and honor to serve you during this special season. Let's chat and see how I can support your story.
Trainings
- International Doula Institute
- Belly Binding
- Placenta Encapsulation
Get to Know Abby
What was your biggest takeaway from doula training?
That birth works best when we trust the process while understanding what's happening. Learning the physiology of labor changed the way I view birth entirely. Every contraction, every pause, every shift has a purpose. My role isn't to 'manage' birth; it's to help families understand it, trust it, and feel supported through it.
Why should a client hire you?
Because I believe every family deserves to feel heard, respected, and supported throughout their birth experience. I bring both knowledge and a calming presence to the room. Whether you're planning an unmedicated birth, an epidural, an induction, or something completely different, my goal is never to push an agenda; it's to help you feel confident, informed, and cared for as you make decisions that are right for your family.
What is the number one thing you use when supporting a family?
My hands. Whether it's counter-pressure, hip squeezes, massage, helping with positioning, or simply holding space, hands-on support can make a tremendous difference during labor.
Number one birth and postpartum book recommendation?
For birth, I'd recommend Ina May's Guide to Childbirth. For postpartum, I'd recommend The First Forty Days. Both help families approach this transition with confidence, preparation, and grace.
Reviews for Abby
From families Abby has supported, via Google and Facebook.
"With this being my first birth, my husband and I knew we wanted some extra support and guidance. We found Little Lilacs online and hired Abby Chandler as our doula, and it was the BEST decision we could’ve made. Not only was she so educated and helpful, but provided the absolute best emotional and moral support I could’ve asked for. She was a God send! I highly recommend Little Lilacs/Abby C!!!"
"I LOVED working w Abby for my placenta encapsulation. To be honest I wasn’t sure if encapsulating my placenta was for me, but I figured it couldn’t hurt to do some research and move forward with encapsulating it just in case. And I’m SO happy I went in that direction. I didn’t take it until 10 days PP, (1) bc I just forgot lol (2) I wasn’t sure what to expect. When I reached out to Abby for reassurance that’s exactly what I received, data and genuine support. So I moved forward with taking it and I’m so grateful I did. I went from feeling some…"
"Abby was amazing!! I wouldn’t have been so calm during labor if it weren’t for her. I was able to confide in her when I wasn’t sure what to do or started to get anxious. She was supportive, calm, helpful, and knowledgeable. An amazing doula who knows her stuff!!! And so kind!"
"We had Abby as our doula for our first birth recently and I cannot recommend her enough! If it wasn’t for Abby, I wouldn’t have gotten as natural as a birth as I could have gotten after being induced nor would my labor have progressed as quickly as it did. Abby was hands down the reason I was able to have a natural birth in a hospital. She kept me moving through labor, she supported me both emotionally and physically through my birth and she also helped to support my husband through the entire process. She was an advocate for the birth that we…"