Find a Newborn Care Specialist Near Me in Alexandria, VA

My name is Tiana Johnson, and I have worked in childcare since​ 2014. Specializing as a Postpartum Doula and Newbor​n Care Specialist, I hold a degree in Early Childhood Develo​pment. Committed to providing care for newborns and families ​during the postpartum phase with genuine passion, I contin​uously enhance my skills through research, further educatio​n, and training sessions. I am excited about the opportunity to wor​k with your family as you embrace the arrival of your newbo​rn(s)!

Hi, I’m Rachael! I am a mom of three not-so-little kids (ages 21, 16, and 13), and a military spouse of 17 years, so I know a little about having to build your own village. I am a certified labor doula, postpartum and bereavement doula, to be a part of that village in your life. After walking alongside three families as a gestational carrier, I found my calling in nurturing others through the many paths of parenthood. I have always been passionate about pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, and all things baby, so I knew I wanted to find my place in the birth world. I am certified through Birth & Baby University and currently training with StillBirthday to offer a well-rounded education along with my personal experiences with pregnancy, birth, and parenting. I offer gentle, hands-on support during birth, the postpartum period, and in times of pregnancy or infant loss. Whether you're preparing for a joyful delivery, adjusting to life with a newborn, or grieving a loss, I want to be the one to walk beside you, hold space for your experience, and offer the support you deserve. When I’m not supporting families, you’ll usually find me at home hanging out with my husband, our kids, and three dogs. In my spare time, I love being in the garden, on my yoga mat, or curled up with my knitting and a good movie.

Hi my name is Joy and I'm a RN, Birth and Postpartum Doula in Northern Virginia. I have learned from elders, family and friends in addition to being a nurse for the past 15 years. I love all aspects of birth and being a resource to Moms and families. As a midwifery student, I am always looking to learn more and truly love serving my community. As of now I am private pay and do not accept insurance. What questions do you have? Looking forward to serving you.

I am a pro-life doula and childbirth educator (including SpBCPE), I am passionate about walking alongside women and their partners with individualized support, encouragement, and evidence-informed care that honors the body’s God-given ability to birth. I spent years in the healthcare setting compassionately caring for others before making the switch to support women in this most special time in their lives. I hold a deep concern for the disturbing ethical changes our American healthcare system and seek to make a difference. I believe every life is sacred—and every mother deserves gentle, informed, and respectful care. I specialize in: *Doula care rooted in compassion and medical truths *Perinatal Parent Advocacy *Clients/partners who are Neurodiverse *Empowered individualized education for physiologic (natural) birth including peri-natal activities and positioning for pregnancy/birth *Partner-inclusive support, education and advocacy skills *Informed decisions. birth plans and birth rehearsal *Lactation *Placental Encapsulation *Care of special needs babies, NICU informed doula

Hi there! My name is Darshal but you can call me Dee! I am a mom and experienced doula. I’m originally from Mississippi, and have a beautiful, blossoming teenage daughter! My journey into motherhood and the knowledge and empowerment gained through childbirth has led me to become a doula. I have a passion for helping women achieve a positive and satisfying childbirth experience. My goal as a doula is to help educate, advocate, offer support and comfort for all birthing persons during their fertility, pregnancy along with labor, ultimately leading to a positive birth and wellness experience. 

Jessica Faulkner is a certified Birth & Postpartum Doula as well as a certified Death Doula. She has been a Birth Doula for 6 years. Postpartum Doula for 2 and Death Doula for 1 year. She received her Hospitality Management degree from Morgan State University, during the pandemic of 2020. It was before this time in 2018 that she was fully into swing with her role as a Birth Doula and partaking in helping parents learn the joy of birth planning and informed management during birth. She also works as a part-time youth and infant/toddler care facilitator in Jackson, WY.

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I am a mother of 4 wonderful children and a grandmother of an amazing grandson.. I have been a Doula for over 20 years… I love working with families and teaching mothers on how to care for their new borns…I love working with babies.. I have worked with so many families around the dmv.

Hi Parent or Parents! I am so happy to introduce myself. My name is Tara, Lynn Townes and I have over 30 years of experience in working with newborns infants, and children. I am impassioned by providing quality care as a certified (NCS) newborn care specialist. Coupled with my extensive experience, I hold a masters’ degree in human development and a bachelors in child development. I am also a certified professional life coach with a forte in parent education regarding newborn care, and parenting as a whole. I also have extensive knowledge in developmental delays, and can scope them out very early on as I worked as a developmental therapist for many years. Moreover, I believe care for any human begins in the womb and once a child is born, they most certainly should be given every opportunity to be healthy, happy and loved . My philosophy is the whole child, which includes parental input and coaching . Parental input even for new parents is Paramount.. Lastly, I believe fostering activities that invoke supporting all stages and areas of development is something that begins immediately! ❤️😊

Hi! My name is Kara, and I’m a registered nurse with 2.5 years of experience in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), where I cared for newborns requiring close monitoring, patience, and compassionate support. I’m currently looking to transition out of the hospital setting and would love to work with families in a more personal, one-on-one environment. I’m open to a variety of roles, including overnight nanny position. I enjoy helping establish feeding routines, soothing techniques, and healthy sleep habits while giving parents peace of mind and much-needed rest. I’m comfortable caring for newborns with additional needs and always prioritize safety, attentiveness, and gentle care. I would describe myself as calm, reliable, and detail-oriented, and I’m committed to creating a nurturing, safe environment for every child I care for.

Hi there, I am a wife and mother to 3 children. I spend my days staying current on evidence based information about prenatal, peri and postnatal care. I enjoy playing soccer with my kids, cooking, decorating my home for each season and holiday as well as baking and arts and crafts with my kids after school. I have always been enamored with Labor and Delivery! My most favorite thing is to hear others that talk about their birthing experience. Whether it was positive or not, this most intimate time in their lives will always be memorable. As a birth and post partum doula with several other certifications, I make it my mission to help soon to be and returning parents have a positive birth outcome even during unpredictable situations.

Hi, I’m Meggie. My desire to become a doula began with my own birth experience. After an uncommunicative, uninformed, and frightening first delivery, I knew that if I was going to grow my family, my next birth needed to be completely different. I dove into educating and advocating for myself, and learned all about comfort measures. I carried those lessons into my second delivery. During that birth, I felt empowered and confident. I knew then that I wanted to help as many mothers as possible feel informed, empowered, and supported through pregnancy and beyond. With 15 years of experience in the medical field on both clinical and management side, I bring understanding, compassionate , continuous care to every family I work with helping them feel informed and confident in their choices. I am a wife and mom to two young spunky girls and 2 cats. When I am not doing birth work I love spending time outdoors whether its going to the beach to skiing down the mountain. My other passions include traveling, reading, crafting, and antiquing. I can not wait to help you feel prepared, supported and confident through pregnancy, delivery and postpartum

Claire Abilmona is a DONA trained postpartum doula, mother, gardener, creator, and mindful movement advocate. Grounded in her own lived experience of motherhood, Claire is deeply passionate about supporting families in the Baltimore-DMV area during the transformational period of postpartum. Doula Claire’s philosophy is that caretaking is a holistic practice that involves practical, emotional, and hands-on support of the new parents. Practical support begins before the birth of the new baby and includes education and planning. Emotional support is offered through active listening, postpartum mental health screenings, and relational support. Doula Claire offers hands-on support with infant care and meal planning and prepping. Her knowledge as an herbalist and farmer enhance her holistic approach to care and are supported by references in the community upon request. Doula Claire understands and embraces the honor of walking alongside families as they rest, heal and grow in confidence during postpartum.

Highly organized, detail-oriented, and compassionate Maternal Health Expert and Senior Doula, as well as retired Career Firefighter/Paramedic, with 20+ years of professional experience throughout the medical industry. Well-versed in the delivery of culturally appropriate programming for the maternal health population. Successful in the planning and executing of a variety of programs and services geared to promote wellness and healthy lifestyles for birthing persons before, during, and after childbirth. Adept at overseeing the development of strategy and policy recommendations for clients. Demonstrated ability to deliver unparalleled client service, offer high-level communications, and facilitate training and management of teams. Highly skilled at identifying problems and developing effective solutions, monitoring performance metrics, and utilizing skilled analysis to optimize processes. Looking for ways to bridge Maternal Health and Technology.

Hello! My name is Jessica Schultz and I’m a certified postpartum doula and advanced newborn care specialist all over Maryland and DC .My passion is supporting families during the postpartum period, helping taking care of their newborn babies at nights. So I can help the parents understand the importance in rest, nurturing , and emotional support during this special time in life. I also assist with breastfeeding, establishing sleep routines and anything else that will help with getting you’re family through the 4th trimester.

I provide birth doula services, day and overnight in-home postpartum and newborn care through the first 16 weeks, and pediatric sleep coaching for children from infancy through age 6 — offering customized practical, emotional, and informational support to help families feel confident, supported, and well-rested.

Greetings families, I am Alisha a certified birth and postpartum doula through DONA International in prenatal, birth, and postnatal care. I provide emotional, physical, and informational support to individuals and families throughout their pregnancy, childbirth, and early postpartum journey. I offer a wide range of services, including education, advocacy, comfort, and guidance to help ensure a positive birth experience and smooth transition into parenthood. I am also CPR, First Aid and AED certified. I have over 20 years of experience in the human service field. I have been a servant to my community by providing resources to the most vulnerable populations such as disabled, homeless and abused. Strengthening new and growing families as a doula has been profoundly significant and valuable during the start of my career. I enjoy empowering families, promoting health, and fostering resilience for birth moms.

Hi, I'm Vee. I am a Perinatal Health Care specialist (Doula) Birth Activist, and Cultural Anthropologist. My work is in: Birth, Holistic Postpartum Care, Traditional Holistic Postpartum Care, and Belly Binding Practice. I specialize in the wholeness and wellness of an expectant mother. I believe when a Mother is put first -loved on, cared for and nurtured well...then her whole home and family then is okay as well!

I'm a Certified Postpartum Doula and Naps Night Doula who is passionate about creating supportive, safe space for families as they adjust to life with a new baby. I offer personalized postpartum care that blends emotional reassurance with practical, hands-on support —helping parents feel more confident, rested, and cared for during the early weeks at home. My approach is rooted in evidence-based guidance, compassionate, communication, and meeting each family where they are. With more than 25 years in the Early Childcare field, I've supported children through school age and bring a deep understanding of child development into my Postpartum work. I've also provided informal support to families for many years and made the intentional decision to become a Certified Postpartum Doula in 2019. Since then, I've continued to expand my skills through ongoing mentorship and training, including the Newborn & Postpartum Support Academy and Safe Sleep Ambassador certification.

I am a postpartum doula completing my certification right now through DONA international. I have experience in daycare settings home and transportation to and from activities with kiddos. I prioritize compassion, developmentally appropriate communication and learning for children in my care. I started about 10 years ago as a mother's helper and volunteer in the family daycare I attended. I am passionate about providing practical informational and emotional support for family's.