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Shalon McAlister

Seattle, WA Service range 50 miles

Birth Fee

$1000 to $2000

Black Doula

Birth Fee

$1000 to $2000


Birth Doula Experience

3 years and 35 births attended


Doula Training

  • National Black Doulas Association, November 2020
  • ProDoula, November 2022

Type of practice: Hospital doula employee

Clients per month: 1 to 3

Attends hospital births? All Hospitals

Attends birth center births? All Birth Centers

Attends home births? Any Home Birth


College Education

AA/AS


Special Services Offered

  • Abortion support
  • Bereavement doula (pregnancy & infant loss)
  • First Aid and CPR
  • Miscarriage support

Languages Spoken

  • English

Service Area

Seattle, WA Service range 50 miles

Client Testimonials for Shalon McAlister

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Spe’Shell

10/24/2023

Shalon was my doula for my June birth , she assisted me both mentally and physically! She helped me to understand my body and make decisions that were best for myself and my baby. We originally were working towards a VBAC and when i decided to change back to a c section Shalon was there to help me make the transition and was attentive and caring the entire journey. Even postpartum she has been amazing in checking in and keeping us feeling positive and optimistic while navigating the crazy journey we call parenthood and breastfeeding! 

Nota Goulianou

10/18/2023

Shalon was a great help with the whole birth experience. The meetings we had before the birth day helped my husband and I prepare and reduce our anxiety. She explained everything very well. During the labor she helped me make the decisions that were best for me and advocate for myself. She was very supportive and calm. She was also a great help with explaining how to push, which helped me have a great birth experience. She checked in on us after the birth and had a great connection.

Tanya & Leonard

9/29/2023

The minute we met with Shalon; we knew she was the perfect fit for our family. Shalon was extremely organized, transparent, knowledgeable, resourceful and simply just an all-around sweetheart. Shalon took the time to know us individually and as a family. She made sure what mattered to us during the birthing process was top priority.


She was on time for all meetings whether in person or virtual. Communication was always clear, all resources and research promised was delivered in the time frame promised. Our birth did not quite go as planned, but Shalon rose to the occasion without hesitation. She was flexible, adjusted easily to the new developments and ensured the experience was still pleasant even with the last-minute changes. She was our voice when we were not quite able to speak for ourselves, she helped us made sense of all developments, and was our constant advocate.

Our baby had an extended hospital stay, Shalon consistently checked in with us to see how things were progressing or if we needed anything. Even after our contract officially ended, Shalon still checked in. I highly recommend Shalon to anyone seeking a birth or postpartum doula. She will use her calm and kind disposition to seamlessly make what can easily be a frightening and uncomfortable experience pleasant and memorable.

Dev Narasimhan

9/26/2023

Shalon was very professional and knowledgeable of the birthing process. She has exceeded our expectations and provided guidance during my wife's pregnancy. She was even able to stick with us during labor and coach us using breathing and birthing poses. She was even a favorite among our visiting family. We don't know how we would have gotten through this whole process without her! We would recommend her to our family and friends!

Sarah

5/27/2023

We had a wonderful experience working with Shalon as our doula. This was our first child, and Shalon provided guidance, information, and support throughout the end of pregnancy and our lengthy induced labor. Her calm demeanor and support helped us through some very difficult moments and we are very appreciative that she was on our birthing team! We highly recommend her for anyone looking for a doula.

Montasha townsel

5/23/2023

I had got a doula so late on my pregnancy because I had ended up in the hospital due to my baby having a fast rhythm heartbeat at 25-26 wks. My care was switched to Swedish and I was finally able to get a doula and the first person I thought of was shalon! She was so quick to step on things for me and started taking care of me ASAP! Shalon is so caring gentle and never hesitated to help me! I ended up having my baby early and once I told her I was on the way to the hospital and in active labor shalon literally dropped everything she was doing and came straight to my rescue. While on her way to the hospital shalon made calls to make sure I had support with my family and I in the room until she got there! Once she got there she never left my side! Still til this day shalon is everything and does more than enough to help out my family and I..

Rachel

5/18/2023

We had a wonderful experience with Shalon. She met with us twice before we gave birth, was present for the birth and a follow up visit. She is very knowledgeable and because she has worked in the industry for years, also very connected so if she doesn't know something she knows how to find out! During the birth she was an excellent partner, advocating for me when the nurses were pushing me to do things I did not want to do. 

Georgia Johnson

5/18/2023

Shalon is an outstanding doula. Me and my son love her. She was very help during and after my pregnancy. She offered assistance and tips to induce my labor. Even coming over on the weekend to walk with me. Provided cards with encouraging messages, yoga position, meditation, music, food and teas that will help with the labor pain. She drove me to the hospital, made sure I was situation and came back once I was in active labor. She supported both me and my partner during c section. She advocated my wants and dislike to the medical staff and made sure I had support postpartum. Postpartum she has been supporting me and my son. Checking on us, offering supplies, resources, encouragement and support with my son; so I can do my own self care and things around the house. I’d highly recommended her. I appreciate everything she’s done for me and my family.

Lemlem Berhane

5/17/2023

Shalon was absolutely great to work with .My husband and I were so grateful to have her .We connected easily and she was great in coaching me with different movement to ease my labor .This was the first time I had worked with a doula and I am so happy I did .She was so Kind ,caring ,encouraging and stayed up all night with us .I can’t say enough how much I appreciate having her .The next day she even brought me food so sweet. And we look forward to working with her in the future and I would highly recommend!!

McKenna

5/17/2023

Shalon was wonderful. It was tremendously helpful to have another person present with calm energy to help distract me from my painful contractions, and to help me feel like my partner and I had constant support from someone experienced who wasn't a busy doctor or nurse coming in and out of the room constantly. 

Her relaxed attitude and gentle suggestions of pain management, and allowing me to chat about nothing in particular (I'm sure as the pain worsened I didn't make 100% sense!) helped me focus through the pain early on, and I believe it's likely the calm and positive attitudes from Shalon and my partner are what helped me have such a positive birth overall!

I'm so glad to have had her there with us. I'm very happy with my birth experience, and I'm not sure if I would have felt quite as comfortable or casual/confident about the whole ordeal without her support.

Birth Availability for Shalon McAlister

= Available. Calendar last updated: 03-19-2024