Meet Your Doula | Abby Chandler
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.
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Trainings:
International Doula Institute | Belling Binding | Placenta Encapsulation
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.
Currently Serving | Birth & Postpartum Clients located in Dallas, Richardson, Garland, Forney, Rockwall, Mesquite, Wylie