LGBTQ+ Affirming Doulas in Durham, NC

Tara was our doula during pregnancy and childbirth and let me just say, I’ve gained a lifelong friend, first. She was absolutely amazing! Not only is she caring/nurturing, she knows her stuff. She always offered solutions and was one call away whenever I had questions/concerns. During pregnancy she met with us for prenatal visits & I loved most that she didn’t just care about me and my well-being, she got to know my husband as well! She catered to the FAMILY needs and not just mommy! During birth, man where do I even begin. She was amazing and I truly don’t know what me or my husband would’ve done without her there. It was our first time and she coached us BOTH through it and we all got milkshakes after haha but I didn’t sign up for postpartum services, but as blessings would have it, I ended up overpaying and was able to get about 5 hours of PP help and MY GOODNESS, Tara was sent by God and you’re not going to tell me otherwise! She washed bottles & pump parts, she COMPLETELY REORGANIZED my nursery to make it most efficient for us and that took a HUGE weight off of my shoulder. She washed clothes for us and everything. Mind you, all of this was while actively asking questions about our well-being and overall health. I wouldn’t trade her for the world and as we call her “Titi Tara” is the best and if I should be blessed to have more children, I would do the journey with Tara a million times again!!!

- Ashley W.

Elise and her team were absolutely amazing in helping me in the early postpartum days in getting sleep and taking care of my mental health. Additionally, when my 1.5 year old began going through sleep regressions, I hired Elise again for virtual sleep support to help us get through the hardest sleep storm.

- Breonna S.

I took Alison's "Nourishing Mother and Baby: Your Journey to Successful Breastfeeding" course. As a new mom not knowing what to expect, I found Alison's class extremely helpful. I felt comfortable asking Alison all sorts of questions related to breastfeeding, as it can be challenging and personal. However, not once did Alison make me feel judged. In fact, she encouraged me to ask questions. Alison prepared me on the new experience I was about to embark. Whether you're a first-time mom or have past experience, I highly recommend Alison's breastfeeding support!

- Paloma M.

Inviting someone into your home overnight to care for your newborn is an incredibly vulnerable thing, and from the very first time Trisha stepped through our door, we trusted her completely. Even before our daughter Lucy was born, Trisha was thoughtful about checking in as we approached delivery, making sure we felt supported and letting us know she was there for us. That thoughtfulness has continued throughout every part of our time with her. Each night, Trisha starts by genuinely checking in with us and catching up on Lucy’s day - how she ate, how she slept, how she was feeling, and anything else that might be important for the night ahead. And of course checking in on me, which was so appreciated. Then she takes Lucy and gives two exhausted parents one of the greatest gifts you can receive during the newborn stage: a full night of sleep knowing that your baby is being cared for by someone you completely trust. It was the highlight of our (and Lucy's!) day when she pulled in. Trisha has the perfect balance of being incredibly helpful, attentive, and involved while also understanding that she is entering someone else’s home and family during a very personal season of life. She never feels intrusive or too much - instead, her presence immediately makes our home feel calmer. We go to bed knowing Lucy is in wonderful hands and wake up to clean bottles, prepared formula, a happy and rested baby, and the feeling that someone has genuinely taken care of our whole family. Words don't express the gratitude! She is also incredibly dependable. Trisha is always punctual, makes an effort to check in between nights, remembers what is going on with Lucy and our family, and has been thoughtful and flexible when it comes to scheduling. When you are navigating the unpredictability and exhaustion of life with a newborn, having someone you know you can count on means so much. Those details are such a reflection of the level of care and professionalism she brings to her work. I actually had to tell her she no longer needed to text me if she was running 2 minutes ahead of behind, but that's just how effective she communicates. Most importantly, Trisha is THE BEST with Lucy. There is nothing more reassuring as a parent than seeing how comfortable your baby is with the person caring for her, and it is so clear to us that Lucy feels safe and loved with Trisha. She is patient, nurturing, dependable, and truly gifted at what she does. As our contract with Trisha came to an end, we of course loved her so much that we ended up extending her contract - weren’t ready to say goodbye ... and we still aren't! She has become such a special part of our newborn experience, and we will always be grateful that she was there during these early weeks with Lucy. Trisha is truly a gem. We love her, trust her completely, and feel so lucky to have found her. Any family would be incredibly fortunate to have her caring for their baby, and Lucy is especially lucky to have had Trisha caring for her. We've already lined her up for future care for BOTH of our girls.

- Allie Freeland

Briana is such an incredible doula! She is incredibly knowledgeable, kind, warm, and makes you feel supported and cared for every step of the way. I cannot recommend her highly enough! She helped us during pregnancy and beyond with both of our children and I'm forever grateful. I wish everyone could have a Briana in this special time in their lives!

- Alyx B.

I would wholeheartedly recommend Jasmine to any family seeking a knowledgeable, dependable, and deeply empathetic doula. She is a true professional with a genuine calling for this work, and I am incredibly grateful to have had her by my side during such a meaningful time.

- Jenne K.

We did the Sacredsong package with Gabe. I wish that everyone could have access to the support that Gabe provided during our prenatal, birth and postpartum experience. She answered all of our many questions through out and offered answers to the questions we didn't even know to ask. We felt as prepared as we could be before the birth. And when baby came a couple weeks early Gabe was great at helping over the phone during contractions then transition to the hospital for the birth. She helped guide me and my spouse throughout the contractions and into the birth of our first child. She made sure we understood and communicated clearly with the midwives through out. My spouse and I are incredibly grateful she was our support person for the birth and then for postpartum. The follow up session a few days after we got home was really helpful to be able to talk through and process the birth. She was great at teaching my partner how to belly bind and guide them to help support my recovery. If we decide to have another child Gabe would be one of the first people we reached out to to get back on her books. And I have already recommended her to a couple friends. My husband wanted me to add that he felt without Gabe there to support him he would have had a more difficult time. But Gabe was able to support both of us and so he was able to be more mentally and physically present especially during the hardest parts of labor.

- Lauren F.

As new parents, entrusting someone with the overnight care of our newborn was a major leap of faith. We were blessed to find Ossai. She was not only loving, attentive and nurturing to our baby girl - she made us both feel very at ease, and was helpful and supportive toward my wife in so many ways as far as her postpartum needs. Ossai is a great communicator, and sent us a detailed text every morning just before leaving, detailing the past night. Above all else, Ossai is just a naturally warm and comforting person. She led with love, cared for all of us, and is welcome back in our home anytime.

- Adam Aronson

I highly recommend teaming up with Dawn for your pregnancy journey! As a first time mom, Dawn's offerings helped my partner and I navigate all the newness that comes with pregnancy. Her prenatal yoga classes provided a loving environment to slow down and tune in to the body. It was also a great shared space to meet expecting and new moms. Her childbirth course provided an empowering perspective on the birthing process. As a doula, Dawn's presence, insight, and support before, during, and after labor brought an indispensable sense of comfort and warmth in to welcoming our little girl. If you're curious about adding a support person to your pregnancy experience, Dawn is a great choice! I was also able to attend her Motherhood Circle Intro and Birth Comfort Techniques class. Both were top notch!

- Lynn K.

As a first time mom, having a doula was very important to me. I hired Monica as my doula for my 2025 birth. Monica provided much insight surrounding prenatal care, labor, delivery, and postnatal care. Her communication skills were as outlined as she provided details regarding her role and expectations, which left minimum room for questions due to being very informative. Hiring Monica, was one of the most rewarding aspects of my pregnancy.She assisted with creating my birth plan and ensuring that it was followed as best as could be during my delivery. She addressed concerns during laboring when I was unable to and needed to focus on labor management. The techniques that she provided to help contractions during labor was very successful and I progressed more once she arrived. To add, Monica arrived earlier than what was planned, with no hesistsnce, simply because I needed my doula assistance. Monica's dedication was shown throughout her service. I would highly recommend Monica and have her again as my doula!

- Peronica J.