Birth & Postpartum Doulas Near Me in Danville, VA

Jaden is a birth doula, a Lamaze childbirth educator and a breastfeeding peer counselor. She has experience working with couples, un-partnered parents, BIPOC families, interracial/intercultural families, LGBTQIA+ families, medicated/unmedicated births, cesarean births, high + low risk birthing people, advanced maternal age, survivors of domestic violence, survivors of sexual abuse, and larger bodied birthing people. Jaden is a firm believer that everyBODY deserves the right to bodily autonomy and choice. EveryBODY deserves access to a doula. Jaden has strong interests in herbal and natural remedies and enjoys grounding herself in nature. When she isn’t spending her time learning or at a birth, she is either spending quality time with her two pups, Bear and Junie, nose deep in a book, or practicing her (not so perfect) yoga flow! Her calm presence changes the energy in every room she steps into.

Pleased to meet you! I’m Savannah, and I’m a certified Birth, and Postpartum Doula that specializes in infant care, and gentle sleep coaching. I reside in the beautiful countryside of Northern North Carolina with my six awesome kids, their father, and a big ‘ol flock of backyard chickens… and ducks… and guineas… and turkeys :) I absolutely love spending time with my family, and cherish making memories with them whether we’re playing a board game, bowling, or out on the lake for the day.

Hello, I go by Sunnie and I am a certified Birth Doula serving families in the SWVA and some North Carolina areas. I view pregnancy, birth, and postpartum as sacred, life-changing experiences that deserve to be met with care, understanding, and love. My approach focuses on creating emotionally and spiritually grounded prenatal and birth experiences to help families heal generational trauma so their little ones enter a peaceful and stable environment. I am passionate about supporting natural births and offering gentle lactation advice rooted in patience and compassion.

Hello, my name is Alora, and I am a Virginia state-certified, Medicaid-approved full spectrum doula serving families in Martinsville, Henry County, and surrounding areas, including bordering counties in North Carolina. My approach is rooted in compassion, education, and real-life experience. As a mother myself, I understand that no two journeys look the same, and there is no one “right” way to experience birth. I’m here to meet you where you are, support your choices without judgment, and help you navigate your options so you can make informed decisions that feel right for you. Whether you need hands-on support, guidance, or simply someone in your corner, I’m here to help you labor your way.

**Katie Shepherd, RN | Roots & Renewal** *Compassionate Postpartum Support • Newborn Care • Breastfeeding Guidance • Holistic Family Wellness* Hello, I'm Katie! I'm a registered nurse, mother of three, and the heart behind Roots & Renewal. With over 25 years of healthcare experience, including 18 years dedicated to labor and delivery, mother-baby nursing, and women's health, I've had the privilege of supporting families through some of life's most beautiful, vulnerable, and transformative moments. I believe that caring for a new baby should also mean caring for the person who brought that baby into the world. My approach combines evidence-informed nursing knowledge with nurturing, individualized support. Whether you're navigating newborn care, finding your rhythm with breastfeeding, recovering from childbirth, or simply needing someone experienced and compassionate by your side, I'm here to help. **How I Can Support Your Family** - **Postpartum Care:** Emotional support, recovery education, reassurance, and practical guidance as you adjust to life after birth. - **Breastfeeding Support:** Guidance with positioning, latch, feeding routines, and common breastfeeding concerns, informed by professional education and my personal experience breastfeeding three children. - **Newborn Care Education:** Helping families build confidence with feeding, soothing, diapering, safe sleep, and understanding their baby's cues. - **Family Advocacy:** Helping you prepare questions, understand care instructions, and feel empowered to communicate with your healthcare team. - **Holistic Wellness:** Optional Reiki and relaxation practices to support rest, connection, and emotional well-being. I understand that every family, every birth, and every postpartum experience is different. My role isn't to tell you how to parent. It's to help you discover what works for you while offering knowledge, encouragement, and a steady hand when you need one. You deserve to feel supported, heard, and cared for during this season of life. **Come as you are. Grow from where you're planted.** *Serving families in North Carolina through Roots & Renewal. In-person and virtual support options available.*

I was born and raised in Burlington, North Carolina (and still live here!), and my family heritage spans back many generations in this area. I’m a southern girl at heart who was saved by Jesus’ grace when I was 10 years old. I am blessed to be married to my better half and sweetheart, Paul, whom I’ve loved since I was 17 years old. We have journeyed through happiness and heartache together; military trainings and deployment, selling one home and building another, births and funerals, illnesses and surgeries, family vacations, and more. We have two beautiful children, Rafe and Lorelai, who bring laughter and joy to our home. The Lord also uses them to refine our faith and prayer lives. My life is built upon my foundation in Christ alone. I will not compromise my beliefs for another’s comfort. I believe in truthfulness and extending grace to one another. When my husband and I became pregnant with our first baby, we took Bradley Birthing Method classes with our doula and though I had planned a home birth, my labor ended up being induced in a hospital at 35 weeks gestation due to pre-eclampsia. My birth experience was not how I had envisioned it, but having the phenomenal support of my doula and husband made a world of difference and thanks to their help, many of my birth goals were accomplished when my son was born. Fast forward to when I gave birth to our second baby; I planned another home birth and worked very hard to maintain my health during pregnancy, and did not develop pre-eclampsia again, praise Jesus! I delivered our daughter in a birth pool in our bedroom at home, surrounded by the most amazing support team of my midwife, doulas, and family - I will be forever grateful for such a redemptive, healing birth experience which also created a much more joyful postpartum experience, too. I became a birth doula in 2018 after the birth of my son. My doula had impacted my pregnancy and birth experience so much; feeling completely supported and informed of my options even when my home birth turned hospital birth, her influence gave me confidence and awareness. Because of this, I felt The Lord calling me to serve other families through birth work in the same way. I trained and certified through DONA International and hit the ground running. I worked with a large doula group for a while which was such a wonderful opportunity to shadow under very experienced doulas. After a few years, I felt called to start my own business and did so in November 2021 after much prayer and consideration. I’ve attended over 80 births in a variety of settings at homes, birth centers, and hospitals. I have supported births that are natural, medicated, induction, cesarean, VBACs, water birth, and more. I have worked with single mothers, trauma survivors, families with NICU stays, mothers whose husbands were deployed during birth, stillbirth, and more. I believe that no matter what her birth goals are, women and their families all deserve continuous and unconditional encouragement, education, and support throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. I want you to feel loved and cared for as you welcome a new member into your family and home. I believe that birth is not something to be feared, but rather embraced and viewed as extraordinary. Birth is a divine, sacred experience that transcends the physical world into the spiritual. My own journey of motherhood has seen its fair share of joys and challenges, and it’s only just beginning. I know what it’s like to make a birth plan and experience a different one. I know what it’s like to be separated from your newborn when he goes to the NICU. I have experienced a hard postpartum experience as well as a smooth one. I have celebrated milestones of those two pink lines, birthdays, first words, first steps, and I continue to remain in awe of the love that I have given and received. All of these experiences, among others, are part of my desire to support families as they journey into parenthood. I would be honored to serve your family as you celebrate the milestones in your life. I would love to be a source of strength, reassurance, and comfort by providing physical, emotional, spiritual, and informational support. I will commit myself to pray for your during your pregnancy, birth, and postpartum journey. I will encourage you to think for yourself, trust the parental intuition that The Lord gifted you, ask the difficult questions, and stand firm in your convictions. I value your God-given ability to make decisions for your home, family, and body that honor The Lord and serve Him before anyone else. I want you to be confident in your decisions because you are informed. I will advocate for your right to make decisions because I believe in and value medical freedom. My prayer is that your birth experience would be positive, filled with joyful memories to last a lifetime, and that you would feel the love of The Savior surrounding you in this season.

Nicole Strader, Birth Doula My name is Nicole Strader, and I am a birth doula committed to supporting families through pregnancy, birth, and the early days of parenthood. Birth is a deeply personal experience, and every family deserves to feel informed, respected, and supported throughout the process. My role is to provide steady emotional support, practical comfort measures, and evidence-based information so parents can approach birth feeling prepared and confident. My philosophy is simple: parents should never feel alone or unheard during their birth experience. I meet families where they are, respect their choices, and support them as they navigate pregnancy, labor, and the transition into parenthood. Whether a birth unfolds exactly as planned or takes an unexpected path, my goal is to remain a calm, reliable presence so families can focus on welcoming their baby. At the heart of my work is a simple goal: to ensure every family feels supported, respected, and confident as they welcome their child into the world.

Hello! My name is Alexis, and I believe birth is one of life's most sacred transitions. As a Black woman, everything I do is rooted in advocacy, compassion, and a commitment to helping keep mothers and babies safe. I understand the importance of making every birthing person feel heard, respected, and empowered throughout pregnancy, labor, birth, and the postpartum journey. As a healthcare professional, mother of five, and founder of Black Motherhood Collective, I have witnessed how transformative compassionate, informed support can be. My goal is to provide evidence-based education, emotional encouragement, physical comfort, and practical postpartum care while honoring each family's unique values, culture, and birth preferences. I believe every parent deserves to feel seen, listened to, and supported. Whether I'm offering comfort measures during labor, advocating for informed decision-making, supporting breastfeeding and newborn care, or helping create space for rest and recovery, I strive to be a calm, reassuring presence during one of the most important moments in a family's life. It is truly an honor to walk alongside families as they welcome new life into the world. My mission is simple: to help parents feel safe, confident, and empowered while ensuring every mother and every baby receives the compassionate care they deserve.

Hi my name is Jerilyn Free but I go by “Jeri”. I am from the Triad are and am definitely a unicorn in this field. I am an IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) and a Certified Birth Doula. I have been working as a Birth Doula since 2016. I have assisted in vaginal births, c-sections, vbacs, water births, virtual doula work, and have supported families that have dealt with a loss. My experience is wide! Currently, I work in a hospital as a Lactation Consultant. My special touch is assisting families in the early days of learning your baby. Working with teens/young adults. These times are very important. Many times birthing parents may not get that special attention. So as a doula and an LC, I am can be there at the birth and can assisting you with your feeding needs. I am one of the Community Directors for Mahogany Milk as well as the Coordinator and Lead for Mahogany Milk Drops at the YWCA in Greensboro. I am a mother of 3 girls, each who I breastfed. I find myself unique because my Bachelor’s Degree is in Animal Science and a Master’s in Agriculture Education. I would love to be part of your birth story.

Hey everyone! My name is Madison Northrup, and I’m the founder and lead doula of Resilient Birthing Doula Services. I provide holistic, faith-led birth doula support and birth photography throughout the Greensboro–Winston-Salem–High Point area. My own birth experiences, including the loss of one of my twin daughters and a healing, redemptive birth with my son, inspired my passion for helping families feel informed, empowered, and supported. I believe birth is sacred and that every family deserves to feel heard, respected, and confident in their choices. My goal is to help you feel confident, informed, and empowered throughout your birth journey by providing evidence-based education, unwavering support, and a reassuring presence so you feel heard, respected, and supported in the decisions that are right for you!

I’m Lajuanna, a certified postpartum doula and the founder of Lulu’s Nurturing Nest here in Greensboro. I support new moms after birth — helping them rest, recover, and feel cared for during those tender first weeks.

Hello and congratulations on your journey into motherhood. I'm Takeda Starr a certified holistic birth doula based in Hillsborough, NC, dedicated to supporting women especially BIPOC mothers seeking an unmedicated and low-intervention birth experience. While I advocate for natural alternatives whenever possible, I honor and respect every mother's unique choices and preferences. Whether you're drawn to holistic methods or opt for medical assistance, my mission is to provide unwavering support tailored to your individual needs throughout your pregnancy and labor.

Hello, my name is Laura-Ann Broggin, owner of Fruitful Beginnings LLC. I am a certified birth doula, lactation counselor, postpartum doula, birth assistant, and midwifery student. I am dedicated to providing compassionate and personalized support to expectant mothers, new parents, and growing families. My goal is to empower and guide women through the beautiful (sometimes difficult) journey of fertility, pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding. www.fruitfulbeginningsva.org

I’m a Registered Nurse, Doula, Herblist and Yoni Steam Practitioner with 20 years of experience.

My name is Naomi Washington, and I am the owner of Cradled in Faith, LLC. I am a DONA International–trained doula dedicated to empowering families through calm, informed, and supportive birthing experiences. My mission is to ensure that your pregnancy and birth are not only moments you can be proud of, but also experiences in which you feel fully in control and empowered every step of the way. My philosophy centers on you—your choices, your comfort, and your voice. I strive to provide the tools, knowledge, and confidence you need to be your own best advocate. This includes offering comprehensive information for informed decision-making, as well as physical comfort measures and proven strategies to support you during labor and delivery. Ultimately, my goal is for you to feel safe, supported, and empowered throughout pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period—knowing you were heard, respected, and cared for every step of the way.

HI! I'm Dawn and I want you to experience the transformative power of birth and be guided by the spiritual practice that is motherhood. I bring my training in yoga and the embodied experience of 2 powerful unmedicated births to my birth work. My goal is to help you understand the many layers of birth for a holistic experience for you and your partner. I offer birth and postpartum doula services, prenatal/pregnancy yoga, childbirth education and many 1:1 experience types.

Hi! I am Kristin Frohne, a certified birth doula and certified VBAC doula and lactation consultant. I am a wife and a mom to 3 little kids. I decided to get into birth work because after three very different births( c-section, VBAC induction, and VBAC spontaneous labor), I finally got the birth I dreamed of. I want to help moms and partners feel informed and supported through their pregnancy and birth. Birth is beautiful regardless of how any parent chooses or ends up having a baby, I think that it is the most spectacular thing that could ever happen.

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I am a mother to four children and when my first and fourth babies were newborns, they gave me many breastfeeding challenges. It was with the support of skilled lactation consultants that I was able to develop a plan to be able to continue to breastfeed. I became a lactation consultant because I desire to support moms in the comfort of their own homes as they overcome challenges while feeding their babies. It is a joy and honor to get to do what I do and I love building relationships with the families I serve. Before I was a lactation consultant, I was a birth doula. I’ve been supporting growing families for over a decade.

Hi, my name is T'Errah and I am what I like to call a whole mama and baby IBCLC. I like to consider all aspects of the dyad from physical, mental and emotional viewpoints. I am passionate about maternal health and I strive to be my best in service to the families I serve. My business "helps you to meet your infant feeding goals" and we do that by ensuring that you are seen, heard, and supported with adequate lactation care.