Surinia Thurman

Mooresville, North Carolina

Surinia Thurman

4 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hello Dearest! I am multi-passionate and dual-certified as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and Licensed in Massage and Bodywork Therapy. I have combined my passions to provide holistically integrated care to the parent-baby bond, and ultimately the family unit. My curiosity keeps me learning and I value authenticity which keeps me moving from the heart, providing quality care you deserve. I have a heart for service as an Air Force veteran and I continue to serve my community through my "heart work". I am honored to experience "a journey like no other" courtesy of the four beautiful souls that made me mommy.

Collin Parsons

Charlotte, North Carolina

Collin Parsons

17 years of experience

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.

Andrea Gerdes

Charlotte, North Carolina

Andrea Gerdes

13 years of experience

Hello! My name is Andrea and I am one half of the Charlotte Doula Team. My doula partner, Sarah Smith, and I offer birth doula services in the greater Charlotte, NC area. We are both experienced doulas who have been serving in Charlotte for many years. We aim to provide exceptional, compassionate support for our clients during pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. In addition to our birth doula services, we also offer postpartum doula services and childbirth education classes!

Leanna Davis

Charlotte, North Carolina

Leanna Davis

7 years of experience
Accepts insurances

I am Leanna, a certified labor doula. I have always had a passion for helping people, what better way than to be a supporter of women in their most vulnerable moment? 
I offer unbiased organic and judgement free support in all family dynamics.
 I support all types of births & do so with intention and compassion every time!
 This day is not about me or what I think,
 it's all about YOU and what you need!

Catherine Crudup

Charlotte, North Carolina

5.0 (1 review)

Catherine Crudup

12 years of experience

HI! I'm Catherine, a postpartum doula and sleep consultant in the Charlotte area. I am extremely passionate about women and children and supporting families with new family additions. I have been in newborn care for over 9 years. I also help train little ones to sleep through the night. I'd love to be a part of our postpartum journey. Much love.

Recent review

We used Catherine as a night nurse as well as a sleep trainer. She was invaluable to our family, especially in those first few weeks. She was always prompt, dependable, and truly cared for our sweet girl like she was her own. I had Post Partum Anxiety and Catherine was one of the only people I felt comfortable trusting my daughter with. By 8 weeks old our daughter was sleeping through the night, which was a huge game changer for our family. After a few illnesses my daughter was waking every 2 hours for nearby 8 weeks when she was around 6 months old. I called Catherine and she had our baby back to sleeping through the night in just 3 days. We love her dearly!

- Nina M.

Michelle Hunnicutt

Charlotte, North Carolina

Michelle Hunnicutt

6 years of experience

I have been a certified birth and postpartum doula for 3 years. I am OR certified with Novant healthcare. I am Leo Green Certified throughout North Carolina with Novant healthcare as well. I have completed many verse and Atrium Healthcare as well such as twins., c-sections, single birth, to complicated births. . Home births as well. I’ve worked with many Midwives. I have worked with the transgender community, LGBTQ+. I have 6 mamas I am working with currently.

Ellen Sciascia

Charlotte, North Carolina

Ellen Sciascia

5 years of experience

Hi everyone! I’m Ellen Sciascia and I’m a certified pediatric sleep consultant. I am a former children’s librarian and I have two toddler boys. I know first hand how the lack of sleep can leak into all areas of life. I’m passionate about getting families to the other side of sleep deprivation! Sleep is essential so let’s figure out a way to get good quality sleep! I love working with families figuring out what works best for YOU and YOUR baby, there is no one size fits all!

Jessey Sachtler

Charlotte, North Carolina

Jessey Sachtler

9 years of experience

Hey all! I’m Jess, mama of 3 girls under 5 (aka, total sleep training mode) and owner of The Sleepy Sheep, a pediatric sleep consulting service! Getting our first daughter’s sleep under control was one of those defining “ah-ha” moments for our family and I LOVE sharing what I've learned and implemented with all 3! I use my 5 years of “on the job” training, a certification through Sleep Sense, a community of brilliant peers in the same field to use as resources and a LOT of humor in my methods. I can’t wait to get your family sleeping well again!

Diamond Wasil

Charlotte, North Carolina

Diamond Wasil

6 years of experience

I’m a Registered Nurse and Certified Birth Doula dedicated to helping you build the birth you’ll love.

Jennifer Baalaer

Charlotte, North Carolina

Jennifer Baalaer

8 years of experience

I’m a labor and delivery RN + birth doula + podcast host in Charlotte NC :)

Lindsay Sinopoli

Charlotte, North Carolina

Lindsay Sinopoli

6 years of experience

From soothing your colicky newborn, to transforming your children's sleep challenges and breastfeeding support: you don't need 3am Google searches... you've got me, and I'm here with you every step of the way. With evidence based sleep and lactation methods and a huge serving of maternal empathy, I am here to support you through your family's sleep and breastfeeding challenges and bring peace and sweet rest to your home. If you thrive on structure, routine and predictability like I do, my support packages are for you. Once we choose the package that best suits your needs, I will use in-depth analysis through the use of your personalized family sleep diary to help you implement the most effective, appropriate method to improve sleep and nutrition in your home. During our 1-2 hour consultation and 2 weeks of daily follow up support, you will gain practical skills to implement consistent, restorative sleep and trouble shoot any sleep challenges you might face down the road. Reach out today to schedule your consultation and very soon, you will be enjoying the benefits of a Jolly Good Night's Sleep xo

Timesha Smith

Charlotte, North Carolina

Timesha Smith

4 years of experience

Hi, I’m Mesha — the heart behind Made to Momma, a faith-rooted doula practice devoted to nurturing first-time mothers through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum with grace, knowledge, and grounded support. As a doula, I specialize in walking alongside women — especially Black women — as they navigate their first pregnancy. I offer holistic support that blends evidence-based guidance, spiritual encouragement, and practical tools for every stage of your journey. With a background in culinary and wellness, I weave in movement, nutrition, and mindfulness to help you feel prepared from the inside out. Whether you're planning a hospital birth, birth center, or homebirth, my role is to help you tune in to your body, lean into your faith, and trust that you were made for this. You don’t have to figure this all out alone — I’m here to support you, hold space for your vision, and help you birth with intention.

Racquel Washington

Charlotte, North Carolina

Racquel Washington

21 years of experience

Hello! My name is Racquel. I am an advocate to my core. I have always been passionate about advocacy and support. It is my belief that we can all make better decisions when armed with the right information. We have choices in everything we do. I feel that when we make decisions from a place of being informed we feel better about the choices we make. My background is in education, counseling and advocacy. My journey to birth work began after the birth of my son and subsequent pregnancy losses. Through these experiences I was able to see the importance and need of birth workers to support families. Pregnancy, child birth and pregnancy loss are sacred times and can also be scary. It is my goal to help ease the fear and focus more the on the sacredness of this time. All women deserve support regardless of their journey; whether that is pregnancy, miscarriage, still birth, abortion, birth and postpartum.

Ashlee Eady

Charlotte, North Carolina

Ashlee Eady

4 years of experience

Hi, I’m Eady best known as King Eady, a full-spectrum DONA-trained doula and the heart behind The Wombman Hood. With over 8 years of experience as a nanny and 5 years serving as a doula I bring both professional training and community care to every family I support. My work is rooted in love, intuition, and advocacy, with a special commitment to uplifting Black and brown families, LGBTQ+ parents, first-time parents, and single parents. From the womb, world, and beyond, I walk alongside you—offering guidance, grounding, and a reminder that you are never alone in this sacred journey. ✨

Patricia Colvin

Charlotte, North Carolina

5.0 (1 review)

Patricia Colvin

4 years of experience

Welcome to Nest and Nurture Doula Services holding space for your journey into parenthood. My name is Patricia, and I believe that birth is not just a physical event—it’s a sacred passage. As a doula and the heart behind Nest and Nurture Doula Services, I walk beside families during one of the most sensitive, powerful, and life-shaping moments: the creation of new life. Every birth is unique, every mother is different, and every family has its own rhythm. My role is to tune in, listen deeply, and support you in the way that you need most. I don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. I tailor my care around your needs—whether that means offering grounding techniques during labor, emotional support for your partner, or simply being a calm, steady presence in the room. My philosophy is simple: when your mind feels safe and supported, your body can do what it was divinely designed to do. My goal is to empower your thoughts so your body can flow with strength, peace, and purpose. At Nest and Nurture Doula Services, we’re not just witnessing a birth—we’re helping nurture the legacy of love, resilience, and belonging you’re creating for your child. You don’t have to do this alone. I’m here to hold your hand, honor your choices, and walk with you—one breath, one wave, one beautiful moment at a time.

Recent review

Patricia's service as a doula has far meet beyond my expectations. She was very attentive, knowledgeable, and supportive during my pregnancy. She stood by my side during childbirth ensuring that my needs are being met. I highly recommend Patricia for anyone seeking a doula.

- Candace P.

Anansa Lattimore

Salisbury, North Carolina

Anansa Lattimore

10 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Anansa Lattimore whom we lovingly refer to as "Nzuri Asha" which means Beautiful Life in Swahili. Nzuri is a certified and continues to further her development as a doula. She has been working as a CMA for 10 years and focused in OBGYN for 6 years. During her OBGYN years, she has also received certification to co-facilitate Centering Pregnancy groups through the Centering Healthcare Institute and a certificate for completing the Strengthening Community Health Worker Programs from Harvard University. Her desire ultimately is to serve all women, but she is passionate about being able to serve the African American community and bring awareness to the care of African American women and teenagers who need and deserve during this special time in their lives, as well as empower those same women to use their voices and make more informed decisions about their healthcare.

Elise Ramirez

Matthews, North Carolina

Elise Ramirez

19 years of experience

I love helping others and am truly passionate about contributing to the greater good with small acts of kindness every day. My heart is in this work. In high school I learned how much I loved working with kids and their families. When I received consistent praise for my abilities, I committed to nannying for a livelihood. Nineteen years and many episodes of "One Born Every Minute," "A Baby Story," and "Maternity Ward" later, I am pursuing something that has been on my mind since childhood. Through my own therapeutic work and reproductive journey, I knew I had much more to offer than just childcare. I have always been fascinated by the human body and its capabilities during conception, pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Newborn and child development have always been at the forefront of my mind and something I love witnessing as a nanny and aunt. I have been a lifelong learner in these topics. I also love encouraging birthing folx to be empowered and confident in their choices and experiences instead of feeling embarrassment, shame, inferiority, or fear. So, here I am: mindful, present, and full of hope for the futures of new families and children everywhere. Here’s to lifelong learning and growing together to create a kinder, more compassionate, and inclusive world. ​

Rachel Campbell

Charlotte, North Carolina

Rachel Campbell

5 years of experience

My name is Rachel Campbell. I'm a 30-something wife and mama to two crazy kiddos and one dog. I have been immersed in the pregnancy, birth, and postpartum world since 2017 and had two amazing doula-attended births of my own. I decided to take the plunge into doula work in 2021. I completed my CAPPA training in November of 2021 and I'm working toward my official certification. I've seen firsthand what it's like to have long and difficult labors, challenging physical and/or emotional recoveries in the postpartum period, and just about every breastfeeding struggle in the book. It is my hope that the skills I've learned in finding good help and working to identify solutions that aid both Mama AND Baby in equal measure can help other families.

Samantha Bachand

Indian Trail, North Carolina

Samantha Bachand

15 years of experience

Hello! I’m Samantha. I’ve been in business for 10 years and in that time have photographed several hundred newborns and countless families, babies and bellies. And as a mama to 7, you can find comfort in knowing that I have plenty of patience and experience wrangling kiddos! I want my images to tug at your heart. I want to create timeless portraits that warm your soul in difficult moments. I want to capture the wonderful moments that we all seem to take for granted and have difficulty remembering. The tiny toes and flaky skin on your brand new baby, the sweet (or sometimes not so sweet!) bond and interaction between siblings, the expression on a fathers face the first time he holds his new child. I want to give you the ability to be able to relive those moments over and over again. I want to provide you images that you want to fill your home with, and pass on for generations. This is your life. I’m just here to make sure you never forget how amazing it is.

Darci Pernoud

Charlotte, North Carolina

Darci Pernoud

21 years of experience

I am a neuro specialist occupational therapist. I have experience helping mothers-to-be with physical disabilities especially paralysis, such as spinal cord injuries. I address skills such as preparation for motherhood with training for independence while pregnant(safe mobility and transfers, side effects of pregnancy, etc.), being a new mom, childcare skills training, or intimacy needs to make a baby.