Find a Childbirth Educator Near Me in Bel Air, MD

She is native to the DMV area. She is a traveling doula and currently resides in Baltimore, Maryland. Jocelyn is a Certified Full Spectrum Doula, Placenta Encapsulation Specialist, and a Childbirth Educator. Jocelyn is a loving mother to her 5 year son. Through her own birthing experience, she has gained interest in becoming a doula. She has a true passion and desire to help in creating a non-judgmental, sacred, safe, and empowering space where the birthing person can be heard and have the support that they need and deserve. As a black woman and mother, she truly sees and understands the complications that we face in the black birthing community while being cared for in the medical system. Jocelyn's Philosophy on birth and postpartum is to help empower, educate and heal. Whether it is a medicated, unmedicated, or cesarean birth she is there to support you and your baby.

"It was all a dream!" Literally! My journey to doula-hood started with a dream from the Lord of me giving birth on my mom's kitchen floor while she knelt behind me to support and assist me through it all. I didn't fully understand it now, but now I am watching that birthing dream come to fruition right before my eyes and the profound message is becoming more and more clearer. Born to birth; Brittany Williams, nicknamed “Doula B”; is a certified birth doula and lactation support specialist trained by “Doula Trainings International” (DTI), “Lactation Education Resources" (LER) and "Baby Basics" (What to Expect Project) organizations. "As a doula, my goal is to provide added love, peace and light to help reduce the risks related to postpartum depression and to aid women in gaining or regaining control and satisfaction of their birthing experience through a supportive and prayerful approach. All the while assisting to facilitate the ultimate birthing experience by empowering, equipping and strengthening mothers and families through their remarkable birth & postpartum journey." -Doula B

Hi! My name is Liv and I am a nonbinary doula in the baltimore county area! I am trained as a full spectrum doula- offering birth, postpartum, fertility, and abortion support doula services. I come from a mental health background in which I received counseling training and gained experience with emotional and therapeutic support. My mental health experience has also prepared me for supporting clients with trauma histories. I can offer services on a sliding scale.

Hey, I'm Chey and I’d love to be your doula! Born in Southern VA and raised all over the DMV area, I have always wanted to help people. Having experience in the medical field, I ultimately would love to become a Midwife and start a collective with like minded individuals who believe in providing a village and “Mothering the Mother”. I am a certified labor doula through MaternityWise Institute and currently working on certifying with them for Postpartum, Lactation, CBE, and more. I am constantly researching and willing to broaden my knowledge to be the best I can for my families. I am a mother of four boys, 3 of which had NICU time (2 micro preemies and 1 term). I have experience with children with special needs (oxygen, g-tube, reflux, developmental delays, and more). I am very compassionate and empathetic to the needs of my clients. In my free time I enjoy listening to music (all types!), taking photos, and researching topics in relation to maternal and infant health

Leah Hairston (she/her) is a full-spectrum doula, perinatal social worker, lactation counselor and advocate. She educates and empowers women with female reproductive systems, reminding them of their inherent power. Her dedication to facilitating spaces for healing, equal access, and justice stems from her deep commitment to addressing the systemic reproductive injustices against Black women. She is the founder of Sweet Bee Services, a Baltimore-based doula agency that provides justice-focused, trauma-informed, family-centered care throughout DC, Maryland, and Virginia. When not working, Leah enjoys trying new recipes while listening to audiobooks, walking her pup T’Challa, and savoring moments with loved ones. She is passionate about all things related to babies, reproductive wholeness, and social justice. Learn more and support her work by visiting www.sweetbeedoula.com.

***FOR INQUIRIES EMAIL Hello@mothersisterfriend.org*** Brittany Martin is a mom of two, an animal lover, and the owner of Mother.Sister.Friend. For the past ten years, she has supported families throughout Baltimore and the DMV area as a Full-Spectrum Doula, Placenta Encapsulation Specialist, Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Educator, and Lactation Counselor. She recently made the difficult decision to step away from bedside care, but don’t worry, she’s not completely leaving the birthing community. Sometimes it’s necessary to pivot. In her work as a doula, she’d often volunteer to help families with tedious tasks that most people dread, such as; •Folding laundry •Arranging and assembling baby shower gifts •Washing bottles and pump parts. Noticing the weight it lifted from overwhelmed and exhausted parents, she decided to lean in and offer these services exclusively to expectant and newly postpartum parents. Additionally, Brittany continues to teach childbirth education courses to help parents equip themselves with the knowledge to make informed choices. She is thrilled to be back and even more thrilled to welcome you all along this next chapter. ------------------------------------- Now offering assembly and organization services for nesting and newly postpartum parents. Looking for a comprehensive birth class that answers your questions AND prepares you for birth and postpartum? Visit my site to fill out an interest form. You'll be the first to know when new classes are announced!

Felisa is the Founder of Birth & Beyond Legacy Group in Pikesville, Maryland. With over 14 years of professional experience as a birth doula, she is dedicated to empowering families through every stage of pregnancy, labor, birth, and the postpartum journey. Her approach combines compassionate, evidence-informed support with personalized education, advocacy, and guidance to help families make confident decisions throughout pregnancy and childbirth. As she continues advancing her healthcare education through nursing studies, Felisa remains committed to expanding her clinical knowledge while providing exceptional, client-centered care. Whether you're planning a hospital birth, birth center birth, or exploring your options, she strives to create a calm, supportive, and informed birth experience tailored to your unique goals. Felisa believes that you are the decision-maker in your birth experience. Her role is to listen, support your choices, provide evidence-based information, and follow your lead while honoring your goals and preferences every step of the way. Giving back to her community is also at the heart of her mission. Felisa proudly provides volunteer doula support to family and friends and accepts referrals from local doulas for families experiencing financial hardship who otherwise could not afford professional doula services. She believes every family deserves compassionate, respectful support during one of life's most important moments, regardless of financial circumstances. Beyond birth work, Felisa offers financial services and consulting, helping individuals, families, and small business owners build stronger financial foundations. From budgeting and financial planning to business consulting and long-term wealth-building strategies, she believes true wellness extends beyond healthcare to financial stability, economic empowerment, and generational success. If you're looking for an experienced doula who understands both the emotional and practical aspects of preparing for life's biggest transitions, Felisa is committed to supporting you with compassion, professionalism, and integrity every step of the way. Services Include: Birth Doula Support Pregnancy Education Labor Advocacy Birth Planning Childbirth Preparation Postpartum Support Volunteer Community Doula Support (Limited Availability) Financial Consulting Personal Financial Planning Small Business Consulting Family Financial Wellness For inquries please send an email to felisaosavio@yahoo.com Please Note: Thank you for your interest! This listing is reserved exclusively for family, friends, and referrals from local doulas. At this time, I am not accepting new clients outside of these referral sources. Thank you for your understanding.

• Birth and Postpartum Doula • NICU/HIE Mama • Baltimore, MD and surrounding areas

My goal is to empower parents, guiding them through the labyrinth of postpartum with unwavering support, so they can embrace this sacred experience with confidence and tranquility.

Hi! I’m Kate. A mama of 4 and a birth doula! I’m from Baltimore MD and work with families doing hospital or home birth!

Hello sweet friends. I have had the honor of doing birth doula work for the past 6 years and I’ve come to understand and believe a few things. I believe that birth is given to us to help us discover what we are capable of and can impact us for the rest of our lives. As you embark on this adventure we call parenthood, whether it’s the first time or the fifth, your birth has the power to fertilize seeds of confidence or seeds of doubt. I want to remind you that this is YOUR birth, YOUR body, and YOUR baby. You deserve to have a birth team that sees and hears YOU and what YOU need to walk confidently through your labor and into parenthood.

My passion as a Doula has roots in mental health care & advocacy, family bonding, trauma informed care, support for parents in recovery, disability navigation, young mother mentoring, & so much more. My power as a Doula is to walk alongside of you to remind you of & guide you to YOUR unique intuition & power as a birthing person and/or parent.

As a birthing doula, I provide emotional, physical, and spiritual support throughout your labor and delivery. My goal is to create a calm, faith-filled environment where you feel safe, informed, and empowered to bring your baby into the world. I offer guidance through breathing techniques, comfort measures, and positioning to help your labor progress naturally while advocating for your birth preferences. I stand beside you and your family as a steady source of encouragement, reassurance, and strength, trusting God’s presence in every moment of your birthing journey.

Hi everyone! I'm Liz. I'm a certified birth doula and trained postpartum doula through DONA International and founder of Empowering Birth Doula Services. I believe every expectant parent deserves a doula and to be informed so they can give birth on their terms. They deserve respect, compassion and someone to help them advocate for themselves and their choices during the most vulnerable but also the most powerful moment of their lives. They deserve to feel EMPOWERED in childbirth instead of fearful. I offer flexible payment plans, accept Tricare Standard East and Carrot Fertility and am also partnered with Be Her Village so you can add my services to your baby shower registry!

I’m Sara Vidal, a certified birth doula located in Carroll County, Maryland. As a child, I was fascinated by mom’s positive stories of her varied birth experiences. Later, during my first pregnancy, I learned to access my inner calm and strength through the journey of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. After teaching for nearly a decade, I felt called to combine my academic expertise with my passion for birth by completing my doula certification through HypnoActive Birth created by Lauralyn Curtis Kohl. I’m also continuing my education, currently working toward my childbirth educator certification. Supporting families through the transformative journey of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum is an honor. While the journey is unpredictable, I believe you can create flexible dreams for each. I’m committed to holding sacred space for you–helping you imagine and realize your dreams and empowering you to find your inner calm and power. I offer emotional, physical, and informational support so you feel confident, informed, and safe in your birth and postpartum choices. Outside of birth work, I enjoy spending time in nature with my family, reading, listening to indie music, baking, and crafting. As you navigate your pregnancy, birth, and postpartum journey, I’ll be there so you feel held throughout. I’d love to hear more about your birth and postpartum dreams and how I can support you. Contact me for a complimentary consultation.

Nikita Johnson is a graduate of The National College of Midwifery and is currently preparing to sit for her Midwifery Certification Exam in Spring 2025. She has received hands-on training under the direct supervision of Certified Nurse Midwife Bayla Berkowitz at a homebirth midwifery practice in Pikesville, MD. Nikita has also studied with respected midwives Monika Karaosman at Althea Midwifery in Berlin, MD, and Maureen McIver in Westminster, MD. Nikita Johnson brings over five years of homebirth experience, including three years as a Homebirth Assistant and Student Midwife. Prior to this, she spent six years as a Certified Obstetrics Surgical Technologist, gaining extensive hospital-based labor and delivery experience before retiring from that role. Since 2019, she has been a highly regarded birth rights doula in the DMV area, known for her assertive advocacy and commitment to helping clients navigate the complexities of the Western healthcare system. Nikita is dedicated to empowering her patients to achieve their desired birth experiences while ensuring safety and informed decision-making through evidence-based care. In addition to her hands-on work, she serves as a Doula Trainer and Mentor for The Black Doula Training, a Writer for Healthy Mom & Baby magazine (powered by the Nurses of AWHONN), a Doula Advisor for the Maryland Perinatal Neonatal Quality Collaborative, and a Maternal Health Task Force Advisor for Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. She specializes in IVF/IUI and Infertility Conditions, Gyn Wellness, Home Births, Hospital Births, Unmedicated Births, Births with epidurals, VBAC's and High Risk Pregnancies. Individuals and couples working with Nikita benefit from her multi-skilled background and experience. She has been attending births since 2014 and has attended over 350+ births.

I am a dedicated Postpartum Doula and Newborn Care helper committed to the philosophy that when a baby is born, a mother is also born. My mission is to bridge the gap between "just getting by" and truly flourishing in your new role. I provide holistic support that balances expert infant care with nurturing care for the mother, ensuring a smooth transition for the entire family. ​Expert Newborn & Sleep Support ​I specialize in providing 24/7 and overnight care, offering parents peace of mind and much-needed rest. My approach is rooted in safety and development, including: • ​Sleep Expertise: Pediatric sleep training, newborn routine shaping, and establishing healthy habits following AAP Sleep Guidelines. • ​Soothing & Routine: Mastery of swaddling and soothing methods, alongside creating predictable daytime infant schedules. • ​Developmental Play: Engaging your little one with tummy time and age-appropriate infant developmental activities. ​Feeding & Specialized Care ​Navigating feeding challenges can be overwhelming. I offer hands-on guidance for: • ​Feeding Support: Assistance with breastfeeding, bottle preparation, and proper breast milk storage. • ​Specialized Needs: Expert management of colic, reflux, and complex feeding issues to ensure your baby is comfortable and thriving. ​Nurturing the Mother ​My support extends beyond the nursery. I believe a well-cared-for mother is the heart of a happy home. To support your recovery and bonding, I provide: • ​Meal Preparation: Nutritious, recovery-focused meals to fuel your body. • ​Maternal Transition: Emotional and physical support as you navigate the shift into motherhood. • ​Practical Help: Managing the "other things"—from light household tasks to nursery organization—so you can focus entirely on your new baby.

My name is Elise Singletary and I am an aspiring student Birth Companion/Doula. I am in the process of completing DONA certification. I would love to assist you during the prenatal, birthing experience and process, and postpartum period. Please contact me for more information!

Certified Holistic Health Coach, doTERRA essential oils educator, and DONA Certified Birth Doula, Jessica's passion for health & wellness flows from her heart into everything she does. Jessica's own struggles with wellness and infertility are the reason that she is so passionate about helping others. She knows the frustration and helplessness of less-than-optimal health and how overwhelming it can be to find the answers you're looking for. She also knows the sacredness and importance of birth and how meaningful it is to have as positive an experience as possible when bringing new life into the world. Jessica ensures that you will feel heard, cared for, and valued as an individual. Each person is different and that's one of the things she loves most about her job - each day is a new adventure! Jessica’s philosophy for birth is that every single one is unique and sacred. It is her job to mother you and give you the space and support to birth your baby in whatever way you need. There is no single correct method, each birth is special and each birthing woman has options. She makes sure you know what those options are and have the support you need to make the best decisions for you and baby.

Hello, I'm Jen Jones, and I'm thrilled to have the opportunity to introduce myself to you. I'm not just a childbirth educator and doula; I'm a passionate advocate for the power of informed, empowered birthing experiences. My own journey into the world of birth work was deeply personal. As a mother of three, I've walked the path of childbirth, experiencing two hospital births and one powerful home birth. It was my home birth experience that ignited a spark within me – a spark that would lead me to pursue training as a doula and create childbirth classes. The power of birth is profound. It's an experience that can transform you, inspire you, and change the way you view your own strength. My own experiences have been the driving force behind my mission to help others discover the depth of choices available in childbirth. At Mama Led Birth, I offer a range of services designed to guide and support you on your own unique birth journey. Whether you're seeking a home birth, a personalized hospital birth, or simply a greater understanding of your options, I'm here to provide you with the tools and knowledge you need. My services include online and in-person childbirth classes that cover a wide range of topics, as well as doula support – both in-person and virtually. My goal is to empower you to make informed decisions about your birth experience. I firmly believe that every expecting mother deserves to know her options and feel in control of her journey. Birth is a deeply personal, transformative moment, and I'm here to ensure it's a beautiful, empowering experience for you.