Home Birth Doulas in Bowie, MD

While photographing my first home birth in Las Vegas, Nevada in 2014, I naturally found myself playing the role of doula between shots. I signed up for official training the next day and never looked back. Soon after doula training, I earned a Certification in Lactation Counseling (CLC) and began helping mothers struggling with feeding issues. I have had the opportunity to work with hundreds of babies in various settings, with varying feeding challenges, and a wide range of feeding goals. Phelicia welcomes families of all dynamics, ethnicities, and backgrounds, supporting births at home, in-hospital, medicated or unmedicated, planned, and unplanned cesareans.

Nia Speight is an experienced birth worker and certified doula, offering doula support services to birthing, postpartum, and bereaved parents. She’s worked within the family service profession for nine years, first as a college nanny and Registered Behavior Technician in both school and home setting, offering traditional yet personalized support. She also dedicates time advising families who need healthcare referrals, sibling assistance, and pregnancy loss support ⋆｡°✩ As a mother who decided to home birth, Nia fully understands the physical, emotional, and informational support parents require, whether they plan to have a medicated or unmedicated birth — she believes BOTH require the same level of mindfulness, decision-making, emotional preparedness and support. Nia enjoys helping parents prepare for their birth by narrowing down on what is most important to them, helping them find their voice, addressing the nervous system and physical body, sharing about postpartum, and more. During postpartum, she offers hands-on support to ensure parents are well-nourished, comfortable, and rested. Mothers can expect traditional care such as meal preparation or body recovery support. Guidance surrounding feeding, newborn care, and routines are shared with both parents. Her hope is to provide care that supports families not only through the present moment but also prepares them for the days and transitions ahead.

Hello! I am Nina Q. Allen, a certified and registered full-spectrum holistic doula committed to guiding individuals, families, and/or their support networks through the profound womb-wound axis of health and wellness. It is a deep honor to be considered for this beautifully important role in your journey. As your matched doula, I provide physical, emotional, and informational support—whether in-person or virtually—throughout all pregnancy outcomes, incl. the prenatal and postpartum phases. Cont'd. My goal is to ensure you feel grounded, informed, intuitively determined, and valued, with support at whatever pace feels most comfortable for you. Through a 1:1 whole-body approach, I entirely customize your care to your unique desires, intentions, needs, and preferences. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions and/or wish to connect further—I am here for you. I so look forward to flowing along this abundant path with you during this magical time on our shared planet, into the beyond.

Hi there! I’m Ashley- a Certified Birth Doula through A Woman Who Serves, a certified Childbirth Educator, Placenta Encapsulator, and Certified Breastfeeding Specialist. My philosophy of birth is that it is made to work! A mother is innately designed by God to birth her babies, and when supported in the right way, she can leave her birth feeling empowered. My goal is to support a family in whatever way they feel is most important- through education, hands-on support, emotional support, and encouragement. I would love the chance to speak with you to see how I could best serve you during this special time!

Hi, I’m Audrey, founder of Birth ‘n’ Herbs, a traditional birthworker, Certified Lactation Counselor, and student midwife preparing to become a Certified Professional Midwife (CPM). My approach to birth is rooted in traditional wisdom, evidence-informed care, and a deep respect for bodily autonomy. Through my experience supporting births in homes, birth centers, and hospitals, I’ve developed a passion for helping families navigate pregnancy, birth, and postpartum with confidence. I believe birth is a sacred rite of passage and that every family deserves to feel heard, respected, informed, and supported. My goal is to create a space where you feel empowered to make informed decisions, trust your instincts, and experience birth on your own terms. Whether this is your first birth or you're welcoming another little one, I'm honored to walk alongside you during this transformative journey. Education & Training Certifications Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) – Healthy Children Certified Blactation Educator – The B.L.A.C.K. Course Community Breastfeeding Specialist – Reviving the Village (YOLO) Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) – Essentials Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) – CPR Provider Midwifery Schools & Apprenticeships Da Roots Traditional Midwifery School – Year 2 (in progress) Mama’s Midwife Apprenticeship with Wantina Brooks-Roach, CPM (completed March 2026) Myrtle Tree Midwifery – Student/Birth Assistant under supervision of Hadassah Bellot, CPM (completed Sept 2026) Traditional Midwifery Freedom Path – Gather Grounded Midwifery, Teaching Midwife Racha Tahani Lawler Queen (completed Jan 2025) Midwifery-Specific Trainings Holistic Midwifery – Earth Groundz Breech Without Borders Breech 2.0 Hybrid Training Breech Without Borders Twins & Breech Masterclass Spinning Babies Workshop Herbal & Traditional Knowledge Community Doula Training – Sista Midwife Productions Grandma’s Hands I: Pregnancy, Postpartum Herbs & Nutrition in the Southern Tradition – Divine Birth Wisdom Grandma’s Hands II: Deep Time – Divine Birth Wisdom Level 1 Herbalism – Essence Herbs Herbalism & Plant Medicine Studies

I am a Certified Birth Photographer and Certified Full Spectrum Doula serving Denver, Colorado and surrounding areas. My love for birth started at a young age, but it wasn't until I birthed my daughter that I found my passion. I believe that everyone's pregnancy journey and birth story matters. You will carry your experience with you for the rest of your life. As your doula and birth photographer, it is my responsibility to support you, advocate for you when necessary, and document the beautiful moments of your birth. ​ I believe that birth is natural and all about trusting yourself, your body, and the process. I also believe that it is your right to determine what the best birth is for your family. I offer support for all types of families. I am also bilingual (Spanish/English). It does not matter if you are having a home birth or a scheduled cesarean. My main goal is to ensure that you have all of the information you need in order to make an informed decision. No matter what decision you make, I will always have your back. ​ As a parent who has just recently gone through my own pregnancy and birth journey, I understand how lonely it can feel. Know that you are never alone. I will be there to listen whenever you need to talk to someone about how you feel or you just need to release your emotions. I will believe in you even when you don't. You are strong, capable, and powerful. And I'll be there to remind you every time you doubt yourself.

I am a pro-life doula and childbirth educator (including SpBCPE, BRM pro). 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 counseling, flange fitting *Placental Encapsulation *Care of special needs babies, NICU informed doula

I’m Amy Durham, a leading experienced Certified Birth Doula providing families in the Northern Virginia and Washington D.C. area with holistic & evidenced based maternity care. I have been a doula for 10 years and have attended over 600+ births. Birth is absolutely magical! Caring for women and families as they welcome a new baby earth-side is such an honor!

As a Trauma-Informed and Trauma-Responsive Doula and Childbirth Educator, I provide compassionate, whole-person support to individuals and families throughout pregnancy, birth and postpartum. I recognize that personal history and previous healthcare experiences can influence how someone feels about pregnancy, birth or receiving care. With that understanding, I offer education, steady presence, practical guidance and encouragement of informed self-advocacy while respecting each client’s dignity and honoring their individual needs and values. I approach each relationship with respect for the client’s lived experience and autonomy. My care is guided by trust, collaboration, cultural humility and an understanding of how trauma can affect the body and mind. From the first prenatal visit through postpartum recovery, I help clients recognize situations that may cause distress, notice their body’s responses, prepare questions and communicate their preferences. Together, we develop personalized doula support plans for pregnancy, birth and postpartum that emphasize consent and comfort while reflecting the client’s informed decisions. My professional practice is grounded in ongoing learning and thoughtful reflection. I pursue advanced training in maternal care, trauma-responsive support, reproductive justice and perinatal mental health so my work remains informed by current evidence and ethical practice. Through this work, I aim to break cycles of intergenerational trauma and promote emotional resilience for every family I serve.

Hello, I'm Erica, the proud owner of "Loving Hands Doula." I am located in Harford County, MD, and service the DMV, DE, PA, and NJ areas. I am thrilled to be on this path to assist families in the beautiful process of childbirth, offering my unwavering support to mothers and fathers during pregnancy and, most importantly, in the postpartum period. I am also certified in CPR, First Aid, and NRP, ensuring the safety and well-being of the families I work with—I am also a student Midwife. An experienced professional dedicated to providing a safe, comfortable, and memorable birthing experience for you and your family. Lovinhandsdoula.org

Birth Your Way maternity services was founded on the importance of providing physical/mental/emotional support, and the knowledge needed to make informed decisions during pregnancy and the labor & delivery process. My goal is to educate, empower, and support mothers, their partners, and even their families, so you feel safe, heard, and confident. As an experienced certified Birth Doula serving families since 2015, I offer personalized support for any gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, age, etc. I am also a certified placenta encapsulation specialist offering placenta services for your postpartum needs.

Hi, I’m Gabrielle Taylor. I’ve been supporting mothers and newborns since February 2022, but my passion for women’s health began in my teenage years. I’m a proud mother of two—my children were born in 2017 and 2021. **I have teamed up with Danica Day to bring quality care and support to Frederick and the surrounding areas. You can read more about Danica here: https://www.dawnandduskdoulaco.com/** My first birth, a cesarean, was emotionally traumatic and left me feeling unsupported and unheard. In contrast, the birth of my second child was an empowering VBAC, made possible by the compassionate presence of an incredible doula. That experience was truly life-changing—it showed me the profound difference that informed, empathetic support can make. Now, my mission is to offer that same kind of transformative support to other families. Whether you're navigating your first birth or welcoming another child into your home, I’m here to help you feel confident, cared for, and connected. In today’s fast-paced world, motherhood can feel isolating—but I'm here to bridge that gap so you feel supported. I’m also currently pursuing my nursing degree to deepen my knowledge and enhance the care I provide as a doula. I’m honored to walk alongside you during this pivotal journey.

“In birth, we find the courage we never knew we had and the strength that was there all along.” – Marcie Macari Hi, my name is Bria Comer. I am a birth doula, as well as a dance teacher, licensed physical therapist assistant, and a mama to my son, daughter, and dog! I am so excited that you are considering the idea of a doula. I believe that everyone deserves the support and knowledge of a birth doula to help make childbirth the beautiful journey it should be. My background in dance and physical therapy, in combination with my doula training, gives me valuable insight into the physiology of the perinatal time frame to help you embrace the power within your body. I have seen firsthand how positioning, massage techniques, intentional movement, and breath work help birthing individuals. My goal as your doula is first and foremost to support you with your needs and desires, whatever decisions you make. I am also interested in helping you learn about normal physiology and movement practices during pregnancy, labor, and postpartum to help empower and educate you. This will help you be in tune with your body and its needs as well, so you can continue to find strength and balance beyond our time together! I also use my knowledge and experience from over 6 years of working in pediatric physical therapy to help educate and guide you on normal infant development, if you are interested. LGBT+ friendly 💜

Hi! I'm Jen. I am passionate about birth! I have been a Certified Birth Doula for 11 years, and a labor and delivery registered nurse for 2 years. I have seen firsthand how important education is in the birthing space, and am also an Evidence Based Birth Instructor. Education, Self advocacy and creating a good birth team positively impacts outcomes in EVERY situation. I have experienced the full spectrum of birth, from intimate home births to high risk inductions. From parents catching their own babies to stat cesareans. I love what I do! I also love cats, gardening, family time, blending herbal remedies, and hanging out with my friends drinking coffee.  

I am a Full Spectrum Doula, wellness educator, and mother of four, devoted to supporting families through pregnancy, birth, and the early postpartum season with knowledge, compassion, and faith-centered encouragement. Through my work with Grand Guardian Birth and Family Care, I approach birth as a sacred and transformative experience—one that has the power to strengthen not only a mother, but the entire family. I believe mothers deserve to feel informed, respected, and deeply supported as they bring new life into the world. I am equally passionate about nurturing the intimate connection between parents, recognizing that a strong, unified partnership creates a foundation of peace, security, and love for both mother and baby. My philosophy blends evidence-based birth education with a holistic, faith-rooted perspective that honors the body’s design, emotional wellbeing, and the vital role of family support. I strive to walk alongside families in a way that cultivates confidence, connection, and a deep sense of purpose during this sacred season.

Hello everyone! My name is Amelia Villada. I am a certified HypnoBirthing Childbirth Educator, Body Ready Method pro, midwife assistant, and birth doula supporting families in the Maryland counties of St. Mary's, Calvert, and Charles. I am passionate about helping families (re)connect with and embrace their power as they journey through this incredible rite of passage. My philosophy centers on being a conduit for healing, serving as a guide to help reconnect you to your own power and agency. Bearing witness to self discovery and supporting individuals and families as they navigate this journey with strength, dignity, and peace is one of my greatest joys. I believe that with the right support, every birth can be a positive and memorable experience.

Hi, I’m Crystal, a certified doula and founder of Do It Doula. I began this journey from a deep calling to support families through birth and beyond with compassion and care that honors their unique paths. I became certified in Virginia and started Do It Doula to offer personalized, judgment-free support—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. I specialize in pregnancy, labor, postpartum, and placenta encapsulation, and I proudly support all birthing people and families in making informed, empowered choices. Whether it’s your first baby or your fifth, I’m here to walk beside you every step of the way.

Hi, I’m Taylor — a birth photographer, L&D and postpartum nurse, and currently completing my birth doula certification through a deep love for supporting women through one of the most transformative seasons of their lives. My approach to birth work is rooted in compassion, advocacy, education, and genuine connection. I believe every family deserves to feel seen, heard, respected, and supported - no matter what kind of birth they hope for. Whether your vision includes an unmedicated birth, epidural, induction, cesarean, home birth, or simply “please help me get through this,” I’m here without judgment and with full support for your choices. Working in labor and delivery has given me firsthand experience supporting women through both beautiful and incredibly challenging moments. I’ve seen how important calm support, reassurance, and informed care can be during labor, birth, and postpartum recovery. My nursing background allows me to bring both emotional and practical support into the space while helping families feel safe, empowered, and cared for. Alongside doula support, I also specialize in motherhood and birth photography because preserving these moments matters deeply to me. Birth is raw, emotional, powerful, and fleeting all at once - and I feel incredibly honored to document and support families through it. Outside of birth work, I’m a mom myself, which has only deepened my passion for caring for women in this season of life. I understand how overwhelming, vulnerable, magical, and identity-shifting pregnancy and motherhood can feel, and I strive to create a space where clients feel comfortable showing up exactly as they are. My goal as your doula is simple: to help you feel supported, informed, grounded, and never alone throughout your journey into parenthood.

I’m so glad you’re here. I’m Cheri, a full-spectrum doula, mother, and a Black woman who knows firsthand the power, beauty, and challenges of birth. When I had my first baby, I gave birth unmedicated with a midwife as a single mom. I didn’t have a doula, so I became my own. I spent my pregnancy reading books, taking notes, and learning everything I could to advocate for myself. That experience showed me just how strong and capable every birthing person is and how important it is to have support. Now, I walk alongside other families, offering compassionate, empowering, and culturally aware guidance so you can have the birth you deserve. My role is to support you, your partner, and your choices, and to advocate for you in a way I wish I had been supported myself. Every parent deserves to feel safe, seen, and powerful in their birth, and I would be honored to help you experience that. You can listen to my own birth story here: https://thebirthhour.com/unmedicated-hospital-birth-with-a-midwife-as-a-first-time-mom/ .

Welcome! My name is Lauren, I am a birth doula | postpartum doula | lactation educator | maternal mental health advocate. I firmly believe that no matter what your birth goals are (unmedicated, medicated, VBAC or elective C-section) every woman should feel supported and advocated for in their journey to motherhood. Regardless of your previous childbirth experience, a doula can be a valuable source of guidance and holistic care for you and your family. Every birth is beautifully unique! With respect for your preferences, I will provide care that honors your birth plan while also offering guidance and reassurance along the way. Whether you're considering a home birth, hospital birth, or birthing center experience, I am here to ensure you feel empowered, informed, and supported in your choices. I am dedicated to providing a nurturing presence and evidence based-knowledge to help you navigate your pregnancy and birth. My goal is to assist you in achieving the positive birthing experience that you envision. Every time I have the privilege of supporting a mother and her family, it reinforces my belief in the profound impact of a doula's job. To contact me email Hello@laurenrbirthdoula.com