LGBTQ+ Affirming Doulas in Charlotte, NC

My name is Rebecca Gordon. I am the founder of Mindful Family Wellness, Certified Labor Doula, Postpartum Doula, Certified HypnoBirthing® Childbirth Educator, a North Carolina Licensed Nutritionist, Certified Nutrition Specialist, and Certified Placenta Arts Specialist. I live just north of Charlotte, NC, in the Lake Norman area with my husband, 4 daughters, and lots of fur babies. As a doula and nutritionist whose practice serves the Charlotte and Lake Norman areas of North Carolina, I support birthing people improve their overall health, birth outcome, and mental wellness through the experiences of pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. I use such tools and services as childbirth education classes, doula support through pregnancy, labor/birth and postpartum, as well as nutritional guidance and education for both mother and baby. Providing these services has been shown to increase positive birth outcomes, reduce cesarean section births, reduce postpartum mental disorders such as postpartum depression/anxiety (PPD/A) and postpartum post-traumatic stress disorder, (PPTSD) increase breast/chest-feeding success and duration, and strengthen the holistic health of both parent and child. As you can see, I offer a number of different services. As a NC Licensed Nutritionist, I provide integrative and functional nutrition counseling for the entire family. I also provide doula support, including pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. I am a Hypnobirthing® childbirth educator and have new classes starting monthly. The beauty of providing these services is that I can help you in one area or in many. I can see you or your family for nutritional guidance. I can see you for pregnancy and birth support, as a doula. Or we can combine these services. The possibilities are endless.

Hi! My name is Maggie and I am a DONA Trained and Certified Birth and Postpartum Doula. I have several years in the childcare industry, spanning various different roles, both inside and outside of the home. I have taken my love for kids and my amazement at the power of birthing people and pivoted my passion to doula care. I believe in empowered and educated choices, feeling empowered in the labor room, and supporting families during the biggest transitional period of their lives. I definitely bring a "birth bestie" vibe to the birth room. I value including partners in comfort measures and techniques during labor. We are a team!

I have helped many families. Please take some time to read the reviews on my Doula Facebook page.

🌿 Hi, I’m Kimberly Johnson—a certified birth and postpartum doula, with additional training as a high-risk doula. I’m passionate about supporting families through pregnancy, birth, and the early postpartum season with compassionate, evidence-based care. I’m married to a retired Navy Chief, and we’re a blended family with four daughters and one son, all grown. We’re also proud grandparents to four grandsons who bring us so much joy. My journey into doula work began after my own challenging birth experiences. Those moments shaped my commitment to ensuring families feel heard, supported, and informed throughout their care. I’m here to provide calm, caring, and judgment-free support so you feel confident and cared for every step of the way. ✨ Let’s connect—I’d love to be part of your journey into parenthood!

I’m a tried-and-true newborn care specialist and postpartum and infant care doula with nearly a decade of experience serving families in Morganton, North Carolina. I know that babies are only little once and that the experience is much sweeter when the whole family is nurtured and well-rested. Driven by a desire to help families thrive, I founded Hickory Family Doulas. As a Certified Mommywise Sleep Trainer, I specialize in helping families achieve one of the most precious things in the world: great sleep. I use my extensive knowledge to provide sleep shaping for restless babies whose families need rest to thrive. My light humor and calm, reassuring presence bring comfort and ease to the families I work with. I live in Morganton with my son and our hodgepodge of pets. I love spending time at home with my son in our garden when I’m not supporting families. I love classic rock and solving mysteries as an armchair detective when I listen to true crime podcasts.

Greetings, my name is Mel Graham, and I am located in Charlotte, NC. Full Spectrum Birthworker primarily supporting families in the postpartum, grief/loss, and abortion areas of reproductive care. My goal for all families is to receive affirming, evidence-based information and hands-on support. BIPOC and/or LGBTIAQ+ are welcome

I am a Certified Labor Doula & Birth Assistant providing Labor Support, Prenatal Care, Placenta Encapsulation Services and Birth Pool Rentals. I believe that every woman deserves to have a Doula and the best birth outcome possible! I focus on you as a person and not just your Pregnancy and how I can best support you!

I am a birth and postpartum doula serving all types of families and birthing people in the Charlotte area. A deeply held belief in intersectionality guided my path to this line of service. As a Black, queer, childless woman, I want to give others the encouragement to advocate for themselves and have the birthing and postpartum experience they dream of. Birth equity is only achievable when the entire person is acknowledged, including their experiences within the racial and social areas of healthcare. Outside of doula work, I recently received an MS in human nutrition. I also offer 1-on-1 wellness guidance sessions where we focus on designing the path to your nutrition goals. All of my offerings are specific to each client's needs and I emphasize our collaborative relationship in order to achieve milestones. Don't hesitate to reach out if something resonates with you! I can't wait to meet you!

I’m currently a ProDoula Certified Labor Doula (CD-L) + A Dona International Certified Doula (CD). I am also a Certified Fertility Doula (CFD), Reproductive Health Specialist (RHS), Postpartum Doula (PPD), Newborn Care Specialist (NCS), and Infant Feeding Specialist (IFS). I know it’s a mouthful but it was all totally worth it. ​ I support unmedicated and medicated births and believe they are both outstandingly beautiful. I also specialize in working with LGBTQ+ families. I am obsessed with multiples as a result of my younger twin siblings, Claire and Cooper. Thankfully, my obsession has led me to experience some amazing twin and triplet births (vaginal and cesarean). I also fully support and love those who birth their babies from their bellies. I now offer planned cesarean support as well! ​ I have been trained in a variety of comfort measure techniques including, rebozo, acupressure, massage, guided meditation, and aromatherapy. I am a certified Hypnobabies Hypno-Doula. Additionally, I have significant experience with clients using other forms of Hypnosis for birth. ​ I have a fierce desire to help clients who struggle with walking a unique fertility path. As the first Fertility Doula in Charlotte, NC, I know just how much support surrounding fertility complications and infertility is needed in our community. I have recently started organizing a collective of doulas committed to offering support to families and individuals undergoing any fertility assistance. Fertility work has led me to find passion in also supporting families with surrogates and those going through surrogacy. ​ Breastfeeding/Chestfeeding, pumping, supplementing, and formula feeding are all journeys that I’m in full support of and have significant experience with as well. Cultivating an environment where you can bond with your baby, no matter how you feed them, is one of my favorite things to curate for clients. ​ I’ve always loved supporting people - the deeply and passionately really truly type of love. There is nothing that has ever compared to feeling like I’m living my purpose. Being a doula isn’t what I am meant to do. Being a doula is what I was born to do.

My name is Ari, and it is an honor to walk beside you during one of the most sacred transitions of your life. As a doula, I believe birth is not just a physical event — it is emotional, spiritual, and transformative. My role is to hold steady space for you so you can feel informed, supported, and deeply connected to your own intuition. I support families through pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period with: • Evidence-based education • Emotional grounding and reassurance • Breathwork and relaxation techniques • Gentle movement and comfort measures • Group support and guidance • Advocacy and informed decision-making support Whether you are planning a hospital birth, birth center experience, or home birth, my intention is the same — to help you feel safe, respected, and empowered in your choices. I honor your birth as your experience. Your voice matters. Your instincts matter. Your story matters. Birth asks us to soften and to rise at the same time. I am here to help you do both. With love and steady presence, Ari

Hi there! I am a current IBCLC student and I have both a doula certification and a lactation educator certification. I have worked with first time parents and even parents having their 5th child. I am no stranger to the ins and outs of having babies and raising kids. I strive to always better myself, I am always reading and learning, so that I can best support the families that I work with. I really aim to support mothers to the best of my abilities. I understand the pros and cons of interventions and can help you understand them as well. I will help you advocate for your dream birth and I will support you with whatever you need.