Bellies, Boobs, Babies & Bliss

Personalized Doula Support, Lactation Consulting & Professional Photography
Est. 2002

Your Birth. Your Baby. Your Way.

Supporting Families in Jacksonville / St Augustine, Florida

  • Birth Doula

    Your Birth. Your Baby.
    Your Way.

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  • Lactation Support

    Begin your Breastfeeding journey with ease

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  • Postpartum Doula

    Support & Guidance
    for your new chapter

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  • Photography

    Capturing moments of bliss

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Your birth story, told through my lens

 “Birth is an opportunity to transcend. To rise above what we are accustomed to, reach deeper inside ourselves than we are familiar with, and to see not only what we are truly made of, but the strength we can access in and through birth.” -Marcie Macari

Meet Jessica.

Jessica Gillan, Birth & Postpartum Doula & Lactation Consultant. Birth & Maternity Photography in Nocatee

“Over twenty years ago I had the honor of attending a birth. The experience lit a fire within me and changed the course of my career.
Today I am honored to walk the journey with families as they embark on a new chapter:
Meeting their Baby .”

JESSICA GILLAN
Birth & Postpartum Doula
Certified Lactation Counselor
Midwife Assistant
Maternity & Birth Photographer
HypnoBirthing Certified Childbirth Educator
Newborn Care Specialist
Spinning Babies Trained
La Leche League Leader: Nocatee
VBAC Certified


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praise from previous families

  • "I cannot put in to words how amazing it was having Jessica as our doula. I interviewed several doulas during my search and I knew Jessica was the perfect fit from our first meeting. "

    Amanda, St Johns FL

  • "I couldn’t recommend Jessica more! She is truly passionate in helping families achieve their birth goals and is a wealth of information. During my sons delivery, her presence was exactly what my husband and I wanted, and supported us in ways we didn’t know we needed."

    Hannah & Ryan, Jacksonville FL

  • "She has an air of warmth circling around her and having her at our son’s birth brought a kind of love and care that’s indescribable. She is always prepared. I also love that she takes copious notes and personalized our 2VBAC homebirth experience."

    Hayley & Dr. Vasco, Nocatee FL

  • "Jessica is a great doula and VBAC resource to have during pregnancy, birth and postpartum! She also documents all of these special moments for you with beautiful photos! She’s very knowledgeable, goes above and beyond. You’ll definitely be thanking yourself later! I got my VBAC!"

    Mandy & Addison, Nocatee FL

  • "I am so glad we decided to hire Jessica as our doula. While in our first meeting with her, I knew I wanted her at my birth. It felt like I was getting coffee with a friend, not meeting a stranger. "

    Caitlin & Phil, Jacksonville FL

  • " Jessica is kind, compassionate and thinks of everything! She is extremely knowledgeable and knows exactly how to help make your birth beautiful!"

    Bernice, Nocatee FL

  • "We just had the most amazing home birth experience and we couldn’t have done it without Jessica! She has a very intuitive and healing touch that comes in handy during labor! "

    Jana & Bobby Jacksonville FL

  • "My VBAC has been my best birth and easiest recovery. I am so grateful! This experience has allowed me to enjoy and focus more on my newborn."

    Jason & Kayla, St Johns FL

  • "I was so thankful to have Jessica at the birth of our son. Made the experience more calm and enjoyable for my wife and I."

    Dr. William Albiero MD

  • "Jessica was always more than prepared and has a wealth of knowledge. She is supportive of whatever YOUR goals and wishes are and will fight to achieve those for you. Highly recommended!"

    Jessalin & Austin, St Augustine FL

  • "Welcoming our daughter into the world was an amazing and beautiful experience thanks to Jessica!"

    Melissa & Cody

  • "Jessica is truly a birth expert and will do whatever it takes to ensure you achieve whatever goal you set out for yourself. I have had her support for both of my births and I wouldn't have another baby without her by my side!"

    Kaylee, Nocatee FL

  • "Jessica never took the place of my Husband in our birth. We both felt supported and educated; which only made our birth experience better."

    Karin & Chris, St Johns FL

  • "She is a fearsome advocate, and with her in my corner I knew I wouldn’t have to worry about whether my wishes were being respected. My birth story was better than I could have dreamed of. Because of Jessica!"

    Emily, Jacksonville FL

  • "I truly appreciate how Jessica made our birth so special. Helped keep our toddler involved, brought all the details: candles, lights, the food; Jessica was always 5 steps ahead!"

    Jackie & Steven

  • "I get tears in my eyes remembering our sons birth. I still can't believe I did it! Everything I wanted, I got. I know Jessica's support is a huge reason behind that."

    Kristin, Jax Beach FL

  • "I highly recommend Jessica, she is professional and the service she provides is exceptional. Truly a Woman who loves her job."

    Angela, Ponte Vedra Beach FL

  • "Having Jessica as your cheerleader, your guide to navigate new territory, your source of knowledge for questions is invaluable. She won't let you reach delivery with fear. I am grateful she was there to assist our family both times I brought my babies earth side."

    Jatossha, Ocala FL

  • "During my labor, she was consistently pulling what seemed like magic tricks out from her bag. She made a very difficult and tiring experience much more comfortable and totally aligned with our birth plan."

    Kelly & Jake, St Paul MN

  • "Before this experience, I wasn’t sure what the big deal was about having a doula. Now, I am fully a believer that having a doula like Jessica is essential, no matter what kind of birth you have!"

    Samantha, Jax Beach FL

  • "Jessica was calm and positive, a very relaxing presence! She had fantastic massage techniques that helped me relax and alleviated my discomfort. At the birth center, Jessica was very encouraging and supportive of both me and my husband. The birth photos were beautiful and I'll cherish them forever."

    Alycia, St Paul MN

  • "This was our third baby and second time hiring Jessica. My births have been life changing and empowering. Her level of experience and intuitiveness shines through her work. "

    Adam & Ashley, St Augustine FL

  • "Jessica is so amazing at what she does and you can tell how much she loves her job. I would HIGHLY recommend Jessica to anyone looking for a doula! I wouldn't birth again without her."

    Dani & Halston, Orange Park FL

  • "Jessica was our doula for my third birth, our VBA2C. I was unsure if I could accomplish this after a 'failed' VBAC, however, Jessica was instrumental in making my VBA2C happen. I would recommend her to anyone and would use her again if we ever decide to expand our family further!

    Ashley, St Johns FL

  • "During labor Jessica was amazing support, she helped comfort me which made me feel safe during our home birth. Jessica has a plethora of resources she shares to have an amazing pregnancy and birth. I also love my pictures she took of our family."

    Samantha & Ryan, St Augustine FL

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