Find a Newborn Care Specialist Near Me in Alexandria, VA

Hi! I’m Mel, a full-spectrum doula, lactation peer counselor, and student midwife based in the DMV and supporting Florida birthing mamas and birthing people as well. With lived experience in both a cesarean and a VBAC/home birth, along with six years of herbal training, I integrate evidence-based care, trauma-informed support, and holistic traditional practices. I attend all births and prioritize improving outcomes for Black birthers through clear guidance and informed decision-making. My goal is to help families navigate pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and breastfeeding with confidence, accurate information, and consistent advocacy. Birth should be calm, peaceful, and empowering no matter which turn it takes. When I'm not being a doula, I'm being a chef ♡

Hi, I’m Esthanette (Es tuh net), and thank you for considering having me as a part of your journey! I’m a trained full-spectrum doula. All that means is that I can support you during the prenatal, labor, birth, and postnatal period. I want to ensure that you receive evidence-based information to make informed decisions about your care. I want to help equip you with the tools not only to navigate your birth space and care but tools to help you feel prepared after your baby comes earthside. My goal is to work with you to provide nonjudgmental, embracing, educational, intimate, and personalized care throughout your journey. I’m ready to embrace you and welcome you to my doula family. I embrace birthing people and their families in the DC Metro Area (virtually and in-person), Atlanta Metro (virtually and in-person), and across the nation (virtually).

We are your one-stop shop for all your postpartum needs. We are your village and concierge for anything and everything those first few weeks and months following birth. Our services include postpartum doulas, newborn specialists, yoga, meal prep, grocery shopping, housekeeping, and more! Whatever you need mama, we got you.

Greetings, I’m Theodora! I’m a first generation Ghanaian-American postpartum doula serving families in Washington, DC and parts of Northern Virginia. I trained as a full-spectrum doula and started my doula practice in Brooklyn, NYC in 2018. Since then I have supported birthing and postpartum women, people, and their families on their journeys in Richmond, Virginia and now in the Washington D.C. Metropolitan area. My doula practice is also shaped by my West African background. I come from a big Ghanaian family and diaspora community, where community care is how we care for each other through life’s transitions, especially birth and postpartum. I provide culturally-rooted and affirming postpartum education, support, and nourishing services and products to birthing and postpartum people. I have several postpartum packages I offer, so that you can find the right fit for you and your family. A portion of all my services and products supports black and brown and immigrant women/birthing people and their families across the spectrum of their reproductive needs to have safe, dignified, and loving reproductive experiences. I look forward to hearing how I can join your team of care to provide a nourishing and supported postpartum journey!

​Metropolitan Doulas are a group of trained and experienced postpartum doulas, serving Washington D.C, Northern Virginia, and parts of Maryland. Perhaps you are expecting a baby, or maybe you recently had a baby and are looking for some help. Hiring a postpartum doula can ease you into your role as a parent, and provide you the care, support, and education that will help you feel relaxed and ready to take on the challenge of new parenthood.

Hello, I’m Deborah Galvao, a dedicated and experienced birth and postpartum doula, newborn care specialist, and perinatal educator based in the DMV area. Over the past two years, I’ve had the honor of supporting families through one of life’s most transformative journeys. My philosophy is rooted in creating a calm, informed, and nurturing environment for parents and their newborns. I believe every family deserves personalized care, whether it’s guiding them through childbirth, supporting recovery during the postpartum period, or offering education to build confidence in their parenting journey. My approach is inclusive, embracing all family structures, including LGBT families and those navigating surrogacy or IVF. I’m here to empower you with evidence-based resources, hands-on care, and a deep commitment to your well-being—helping you transition into parenthood with confidence and ease. To get faster answers please text my #

Hey there! I'm Chas & I'm a full spectrum doula, a certified perinatal nutrition educator, & a personal chef of 10+ years. This supportive service was created in memory of my son Anthony. My mission is to provide physical, emotional, mental, educational, & nutritional support to parents by supporting with a mix of humility, heart, facts, and food.

Hi, I’m Maya, a postpartum doula and sleep consultant passionate about helping families feel cared for, rested, and confident in their new chapter. Through Nestled, I provide overnight support, newborn care education, and gentle sleep solutions tailored to your family’s needs. My goal is to create a nurturing environment that allows both parents and babies to thrive. When I’m not supporting families, you can usually find me spending time with my own loved ones, exploring nature on a hike, or winding down with a good TV show.

My practice is inspired by the idea of radical liberation and justice. I center my service around centering marginalized identities and accepting whoever is open to sharing their journey with me. Entering the birth space with intention of radical joy, agency, and empowerment is what drives and motivates me as a birth worker. With these values in mind, I seek to offer care that embodies an environment of acceptance, affirmation, and protection from hate.

Hello! I'm Valene , a dedicated Newborn Care Specialist with 4 years of experience in providing exceptional care to newborns and their families. My passion lies in supporting new parents during the crucial early days of their baby's life, ensuring both the infant and the family are comfortable and well-adjusted. I specialize in a range of newborn care services including sleep training, feeding support, and developmental guidance. My approach is personalized and compassionate, focusing on creating a nurturing and safe environment for your baby while offering you the confidence and peace of mind you need. I look forward to the opportunity to help you and your newborn thrive during this beautiful journey.

Lolonyo Carter (she/her) is a DC-based full-spectrum doula, certified herbalist, Master Reiki practitioner, and relationship & intimacy coach. As the founder of Ancestral Roots Wellness, she supports individuals and families through life’s most sacred transitions—pregnancy, birth, postpartum, loss, and the evolving seasons of partnership and identity. Her work is rooted in ancestral wisdom, evidence-based care, and a deep belief that every family deserves to feel informed, held, and empowered. Known for her calm presence and intuitive support, Lolonyo blends practical guidance with emotional and spiritual care. Whether she’s offering hands-on labor support, overnight postpartum care, herbal education, or gentle relationship coaching for new parents, her goal is the same: to create safe, affirming spaces where families can soften, grow, and thrive. Her approach honors both tradition and modern needs—guiding life’s sacred transitions with warmth, clarity, and compassion.

I am in the process of certifying as a full-spectrum doula through Doula Trainings International. After ten years as a high school teacher in Washington, DC, I am excited for a change. After witnessing a friend's birth and tending to a loved one in the hospital, I realized that doula work was calling to me. The skills (patience, calmness, humor) I learned as a teacher support me as a doula, and allow me to support you through birth and early parenthood.

Rich Rising Everyone! Please feel free to call me Torie, I’m a mom to 3 amazing Adults and a special Angel (Yes, I am a SIDS mama). Born in Washington, DC, and I currently travel to families in Maryland, DC, Virginia, and the Atlanta region of Georgia as an Ancient Songs Certified Full Spectrum Community Doula. I’ve been in the perinatal and birth worker space since 2007, and in 2020, I became a Certified End of Life Doula in order to be polycentric for families and friends, and to expound my knowledge and field set as a mediator and facilitator. I come for a federal government and nonprofit background and later I decided to pivot into consulting, advocacy work and lobby. My goals are always to provide and be a judgement-free safe space while I provide the tools, resources and support for you, Baby and the support that will be there for you throughout your journey of parenthood. I am the liaison for your medical dairy incase you need assistance communicating with your OBGyn, their staff, or your midwife. My prayer is always for healthy and healing conversations, ask me questions, concerns, or tell me to just listen, I will. Thank you for reading my intro! Peace & Blessings, Torie

Since 2015, I have served clients as a Birth and Postpartum Doula. In 2021, I became an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). I have served over 80 clients having vaginal births after caesarean (VBAC)  planned/unplanned C-sections, vaginal medicated and unmedicated births. I assisted close to 150 families as a postpartum doula, helping them adjust to parenthood with daytime or nighttime visits. I love assisting at births but the greatest joy for me is postpartum work. Families are under prepared for the changes that come during the first 3 months after birth. Having a guide makes the 4th trimester much smoother.

As a Professional Nanny and Trained Newborn Care Specialist I am trained and educated in providing overnight newborn care and postpartum support to new moms and families as early as night one home from the hospital. I provide education, support, and proper resources to families, ensuring families are comfortable and confident. I work closely with families while implementing healthy sleep habits, establishing a bedtime routine, assisting with feedings, and model how to deal with common issues like colic, gas, and excessive crying. I have hands on experience caring for circumcision and umbilical cords, and providing postpartum support to moms.

Hello! I'm Iman, and for the past decade, I've had the honor of being present at over 100 births as a doula. I specialize in offering holistic support to families in their reproductive journey through doula support. My mission is to support you in creating a safe and nurturing space for you to feel empowered, heard, and supported every step of the way.

Hi everyone, my name is Tatiana Walker AKA Tati and I am a Full Spectrum Doula in the D.C, Maryland and Northern Virginia areas. I have been drawn to the birth world for so long it has essentially become a part of me. I believe with the right support and knowledge every birth can feel magical even when nothing goes according to plan. Everyone deserves a birth story they can look back on and feel no regrets and I hope to give every client I have exactly that by teaching them how to manage their pain, concerns, and fears. Outside of the world of birth I enjoying lounging with my cats and seeing family.

Hi, my name is Lebo. I am a certified postpartum doula and aim to always provide non-judgmental and culturally informed support to growing families. I am passionate about providing support in historically underserved communities including people of color, immigrants and the LGBTQIA+. I have experience supporting families who have gone through fertility treatment, gestational carriers, adopting parents and families whose babies have spent time in the NICU. I enjoy helping parents prioritize and find a balance between resting, bonding and newborn care while fostering a home dynamic that is ideal for babies growth, health and development. I achieve this by providing evidence based resources while taking the mental health and other needs of the entire family into account at each visit. Besides being a proud aunty and spending time with my loved ones, I enjoy being outdoors, karaoke, and exploring different culture through food , travel and music.

My approach to birth work is rooted in compassion, faith, and belief that every birth is sacred and a precious experience. My business “ A Doula On Purpose “ is not just a business name, but a declaration of my belief that I have a calling to support and care for his people during pregnancy, labor,birth, and beyond. It is my purpose to walk alongside my clients offering not only physical, and emotional support but also a sense of peace. I offer both birth and postpartum doula services. I am trained professionally and certified in both areas and most recent a certification in childbirth education. I would love to schedule a free 30 min consultation with you to further discuss and answer any questions you may have!

Welcome! I'm so glad you're here. My name is Bonney Burton, and I'm a certified Birth Doula, Childbirth Educator, and Breastfeeding Consultant trained through DONA International. Before becoming a doula, I spent years as an elementary school teacher, where I discovered my passion for helping others learn with confidence. That experience continues to shape the way I support families today—meeting you with patience, compassion, and practical education every step of the way. I believe every family deserves to feel informed, heard, and empowered throughout pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum journey. My role isn't to tell you what your birth should look like, but to provide evidence-based education, steady encouragement, and unwavering support so you can make the decisions that feel right for you. Supporting women during one of the most transformative moments of their lives isn't just what I do—it's a calling that I'm honored to answer. My greatest hope is that you leave your birth experience feeling confident, respected, and proud of your journey. I'm currently based in the National Capital Region and am available to travel as needed. As the proud spouse of an active-duty service member and a mom to three amazing children, I understand the beauty, unpredictability, and joy that come with family life. You'll usually find me cheering from the sidelines at one of my kids' sporting events, curled up with a good book, enjoying the peace of the beach, or searching for my next favorite place to eat. Thank you for considering me to be part of such a meaningful chapter in your life. It is truly an honor to walk alongside growing families, and I look forward to supporting, encouraging, and celebrating you throughout your birthing journey.