DoulaDiligence Team

Sharon Jensen-Cody, PhD

Birth Doula & Sleep Consultant

As a wife, mom of two, and a certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant & Birth Doula, my life is joyfully full. My passion for maternal and fetal health began in college and deepened during my graduate studies. Over time, transitioning into birth work felt like a natural and meaningful path, and it’s been one of the most rewarding decisions I’ve made. It’s a true honor to be invited into such a sacred moment in a family’s life, and I’m so grateful for the opportunity to walk alongside you on this incredible journey. See more about me here!

Chloe Hess

Birth Doula , Postpartum Doula, Newborn Care Specialist, Certified Lactation Consultant

I’m Chloe! From a young age, I was often called the baby whisperer. I’ve always had a natural connection with kids & found joy in supporting families during those early stages of parenthood.

My passion for birth & babies truly deepened when I witnessed my mom’s birth experience. As an only child for 12 years, I had the unique opportunity to support her through that experience. When I became a big sister to five (including a set of twins!), I naturally stepped into a nurturing “mini mom” role. Welcoming newborn twins into our family gave me my first real exposure to overnight care. We had support during those nighttime hours, and I saw firsthand just how powerful and essential that kind of help is during such a big life transition. I initially set out to become a labor and delivery nurse. I earned my CNA license, worked at Children’s Hospital during college, and volunteered in the labor and delivery unit to gain hands-on experience wherever I could.

When it came time for me to welcome my own baby, I assumed my background would prepare me for a smooth experience. But to my surprise, my birth didn’t go as I had hoped. I realized how much I lacked in guidance, education, and confidence; and how much that matters.

That experience changed everything. It stirred a deep calling in me to support mothers more personally and wholeheartedly. I became a certified labor and postpartum doula, newborn care specialist, and lactation counselor—roles that allow me to walk closely with families and help create the supported, beautiful experiences they truly deserve. I feel deeply called to this work, and it’s an absolute honor to walk alongside each family I serve.

Outside of doula life, I love spending time with my husband and daughter. We enjoy being outdoors, camping, and traveling together. I’m also a woman of faith and trust God to guide me as I walk with families through one of life’s most meaningful seasons.

Michelle Thorsen

Birth Doula & Postpartum Doula

Hello! I’m Michelle and I’ve been a birth/postpartum doula since 2020. I have always been fascinated by pregnancy, birth and babies. I studied early childhood development and was a preschool teacher for ten years. As much as I enjoyed that, I decided I wanted to focus more on supporting moms and  families in a different way. I naturally fell into the doula roll after supporting my friends and family through pregnancy, birth and newborn stage. Being present and involved during pregnancy and birth is truly the biggest honor and witnessing a new soul join the world never loses its magic for me. Whatever your dream birth scenario is, I want to help support that anyway I can, and have been lucky enough to support families through hospital births (with and without epidurals), home births, & birth centers. Outside of doula work, I enjoy spending my time with my family, working out, cooking and spending time outside. Congratulations and good luck on your pregnancy journey!