Kailyn Wagoner

TELL US A LITTLE ABOUT YOURSELF

A little bit about myself!  I was born in Kansas, raised in Colorado! I moved to Texas in the summer of 2009. I have been a Postpartum and Birth Doula since 2021. Before be coming a doula I received a child development associates degree and became a preschool teacher for 8 years I also ran my own home daycare for a little over a year and I was a private nanny for 2 special needs children. I have a wonderful spouse and 5 beautiful children that are ages 17, 15, 11, 6 and 19 months old! As a family we  all enjoy being outdoors, camping, going to the beach, and swimming in the Texas summers! I am a foodie and love going and trying local food trucks! My spouse and I also run our own food pop-up business here in San Antonio! I love being to be able to provide good nurturing meals for people! 

HOW DID YOU COME TO DOULA WORK?

I became a doula after my own childbirth experiences. I was a teen mom at 15 years old and I didn't really feel supported by the health care system, at that time my mom was around and was very supportive of me and my choices to be a teen mom. But before my 3rd child was born my mom sadly passed away and I felt really alone during that Birth and Postpartum period because I really didn't have that motherly support during that season in my life.  After my 4th pregnancy I found out about doulas and was able to have one with me during my  birth she was an amazing advocate and helped me navigate so much through my all natrual birth wishes and also taught me how to advocate for myself. After that I knew my calling was to be a doula!! I love listening and supporting new moms any way I can. I feel all expecting parents deserve to have a trusted person that they won't be judged by so that they can feel comfortable asking questions and advice.

 WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST OR FIND MOST REWARDING ABOUT DOULA WORK?

The thing I love the most is hearing a new mom say "I can't believe I made this beautiful baby!" And seeing them in such awe and so in love with their new baby! Our bodies are so amazing and it's so beautiful that we can create a tiny human within our bodies! Being able to witness this is such an amazing privilege to me! Sometimes us as women don't realize how strong and powerful we are! I love being able to help women feel empowered in a very vulnerable time in their life.

WHAT ARE YOUR SPECIALTIES OR AREAS OF PARTICULAR PASSION?

I am very passionate about making sure all women know they have a voice and can choose what they desire for themselves no matter their age, race, or religion! I have experiences with non-medicated births, medicated births, teen pregnancy, hospital births, single parents, military families, preterm births /NICU babies, children of all ages, and also children with special needs/special care.