Meet Alysha K
Certified, Inclusive & Autonomy-Centered Birth Support
CD(DONA), SBD, certified BRM® Pro
When you're looking for a doula, you deserve someone who sees you, respects your choices, and supports you without judgment.
I’m Alysha Kropewnicki, a certified birth and bereavement doula, LGBTQ+ affirming, and familiar with military family dynamics. I believe birth is a place where everyone deserves informed care, nonjudgmental support, and someone in their corner making sure their voice is heard.
Why I Became a Doula
My path to birthwork wasn't a straight line. Before becoming a doula, I worked as a licensed massage therapist and in childcare, always drawn to work that allowed me to help people.
Then, after my own difficult birth and postpartum experience in 2019, a therapist suggested I might make a good doula.
She was right.
I began my DONA training in 2020 and became certified in 2022. When Michigan Medicaid began covering doula services, I was able to combine the work I love with something I care deeply about: making quality birth support more accessible to the families who need it.
Why "Amaryllis Doula Services"?
I named my business after the amaryllis flower, which represents strength, determination, and love. These are the qualities you will draw on throughout pregnancy, labor and delivery and the qualities I bring to my role as a doula -- holding space for my clients with resilience, compassion, and unwavering support.
Medicaid Coverage for Doula Support
Michigan Medicaid covers doula services for eligible Medicaid members. There are no copays, deductibles, or prior authorizations required for covered doula services.
The important part is choosing a doula who is credentialed with your Medicaid health plan.
I’m credentialed with multiple Michigan Medicaid plans, and I’m happy to help you determine whether I’m in-network with yours.
Have Medicaid? Let’s see if I’m your doula.
Why Choose Me?
I’m not just here to hold your hand -- I’m here to hold space for your choices, your identity, and your experience. As a Body Ready Method® Pro+ certified doula, I help clients prepare for labor with functional movement, reducing discomfort and increasing confidence. Whether you're planning a home birth, hospital birth, or need extra support navigating the system, I meet you where you are.
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My Certifications & Training
I don’t just show up -- I stay educated so I can give you the best support possible.
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Certified Birth Doula (DONA) – Supporting laboring parents with evidence-based care.
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Bereavement Doula (stillbirthday) – Holding space for pregnancy loss and difficult journeys.
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Body Ready Method® Pro+ – Functional movement techniques for a smoother labor.
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Placenta Encapsulation (Brilliant Birth Academy) – Postpartum support through placenta medicine.
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HIPAA & OSHA Certified – Your privacy and safety matter.
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Infant Safe Sleep & Lactation Education – Helping families feel confident in feeding and newborn care.
Continuing Education
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Racial Equity and Inequities in Birthwork
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Smoke Free For Baby and Me
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Systemic Racism
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Introduction to Health Equity
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Helping Families Practice Infant Safe Sleep
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Infant Safe Sleep for Professionals Working with Families
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Mental Health Ambassador
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Relactation and Induced Lactation
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Basics of Lactation Management for Doulas
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TENS for Labor
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Navigating the NICU
Affirming All Families
Your family is valid. Whether you’re LGBTQ+, polyamorous, in a non-traditional partnership, or simply seeking a judgment-free birth space, I support you. You deserve a doula who respects your choices and advocates for your care.