Amaya Wallace

Durham, North Carolina

Amaya Wallace

5 years of experience

Hi, my name is Amaya and I would love to be your doula! In my care, I prioritize mental health and wellness and trauma reduction. I come from a background in Black maternal health justice research and am in school to become a medical social worker. Because I am only 21 years old and a newer doula, I am able to connect with even the youngest of mamas and provide contemporary care and insight into maternal experiences. Please do not hesitate to reach out!

Rae Dallachie

Durham, North Carolina

Rae Dallachie

2 years of experience

Hi, I’m Rae, and I am a Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) and postpartum doula in Durham, NC! I am thrilled to have the opportunity to support you and your family during this transformative time. As your postpartum doula, I am here to offer a listening ear, provide evidence-based information, and assist you with practical tasks. From helping with newborn care and breastfeeding support to assisting with household chores, my aim is to alleviate any stress and ensure that you feel supported and confident in your parenting journey. I believe in the importance of tailoring my services to meet the unique needs and preferences of each family. By working closely with you, I will create a personalized care plan that addresses your specific goals and challenges, fostering an environment of trust, respect, and open communication.

Yeyo Evans

Durham, North Carolina

Yeyo Evans

12 years of experience

I took on the role of nurturer fairly early in life. As the oldest of 8 I lovingly stepped into the big sister role to help guide my siblings by displaying great leadership. In 2014 I became a mother and it was during this experience that I discovered my calling for birth work. Since, for the last 11 years, I have devoted time to being a student in midwifery, becoming trauma informed, and expanding my inclusive services, to widen my scope of support and care. " I will continue to help recreate the way we interact and think about birth, more importantly, physiological birth, as it pertains to people that look like me. We deserve to experience birth void of trauma." - Yeyo

Melvay Solomon

Durham, North Carolina

Melvay Solomon

5 years of experience

My name is MelShine and I’m a birth worker and midwifery student who is passionate about walking alongside families through pregnancy, birth, and beyond. I believe birth is sacred and that every person deserves to feel seen, supported, and empowered in their choices. My goal is to bring calm, knowledge, and genuine care to every space I enter.

Elizabeth Bracey

Durham, North Carolina

Elizabeth Bracey

11 years of experience

Hi! I'm Elizabeth! I have been a doula since 2015. I am a mother of two boys. I love to serve women in education, labor and delivery. My belief is that women were created to birth. You are capable and empowered through preparation and your innate ability; because of how you were created. I believe the support that women receive in birth can make a tremendous difference in labor and the result of birth. It would be my joy to come alongside of you to encourage you and assist you in every need that arises.

Oceanstar Concannon

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Oceanstar Concannon

3 years of experience

Hello!! My name is Ocean, and I am a passionate birth doula based in Chapel Hill, NC. I am part of UNC Hospital’s ‘Birth Partners’ program, which is where I was trained. I feel centered and fulfilled when I am able to support people during this transformative, vulnerable, beautiful time. I love to approach the birth space from a mental wellness perspective to help create positive birth experiences! I love being very hands on, providing physical and emotional support. I want to help support and advocate for YOU to have the birth experience you are hoping for. Outside of my doula role, I am currently deciding on whether to pursue Nursing or Clinical Mental Health schooling. When I am not exploring these options, I love to read, explore outside, and play with the families I nanny for. All the best!

Olivia Hoynes

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Olivia Hoynes

6 years of experience

I support people of all genders and sexual orientations during birth and honor the resilience and wholeness of all bodies. My doula practice affirms that all people are whole and human and adopts an empowerment model of support.

Emily Chaffee

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Emily Chaffee

11 years of experience

Emily is the founder and owner of Carolina Birth and Wellness. She is passionate about advancing maternal care throughout the Triangle and North Carolina as a whole. She started Carolina Birth and Wellness to fill this missing link in maternal care in the Triangle and has since grown a business that includes a team of 10 plus individuals that range from fertility, birth and postpartum doulas, childbirth educators, in home massage therapists, lactation consultants, yoga teachers, and other services to help pregnant and newly postpartum families. Her specific areas of interest include fertility support, postpartum planning, and the ways in which support can lessen the stigma of high risk pregnancies and postpartum periods.

Alexa Murray

Morrisville, North Carolina

Alexa Murray

3 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hi parents :) I’m Alexa & I have a deep passion for helping women connect with the natural rhythms of their body. We’ve been giving birth for thousands of years and I deeply trust our body’s innate ability to go through the birthing process. My main goal is to encourage, empower, support & advocate for the birthing person. Each women is entirely different, so I take a very individualistic approach to each of my clients. I am currently not taking any new clients, but I wish you the best in your search!

Takeda Starr

Hillsborough, North Carolina

5.0 (1 review)

Takeda Starr

3 years of experience
Accepts insurances

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.

Recent review

Hiring a birth doula was a game-changer for us. Learning comfort measures to support my wife was invaluable when contractions started. At the hospital, I saw the unique benefits of having the nurses and a doula. They offered different kinds of help, but both were crucial. Takeda, our doula, was acted as a bodyguard to secure the placenta. Highly recommend this support for any couple.

- Levi J.

Summernickol Stewart

Raleigh, North Carolina

5.0 (1 review)

Summernickol Stewart

5 years of experience

Summernickol (she/her) is a certified Birth and Postpartum Doula. She promotes holistic births and birth planning for both hospital and home births, while being an active advocate for all women and their families. Summernickol brings her nurturing side and positive energy to postpartum care. With a strong belief in setting families up for success, Summernickol equips families with education, resources, skills and support. While she has a strong background in supporting high-risk and teen pregnancies, Summernickol is experienced in also offering sibling care, belly casting, ASL tutoring, and rebozo sifting. Summernickol is an avid reader and traveling foodie who uses her free time to volunteer in her community.

Recent review

SummerNickol was the best doula and supporter I could have ever asked for during my pregnancy. As a first-time mom, I had so much to learn, and she guided me through everything I needed to know about becoming a mother. She encouraged me to take classes, helped me create a birth plan, and made sure the nurses and doctors knew my preferences. During delivery, she was a calming presence, teaching me breathing techniques and supporting me through every step. She truly takes her job seriously and goes above and beyond to ensure you’re comfortable, informed, and at ease. I was heartbroken when she moved because she was such an incredible part of my journey. SummerNickol was born to do this—she’s a natural nurturer and caregiver. If you’re looking for a doula who genuinely cares, she’s the one!

- Eyeseeah R.

Karen VelMartin

Raleigh, North Carolina

5.0 (3 reviews)

Karen VelMartin

5 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hi, I'm Karen! I'm a Certified Professional Birth and Postpartum Doula in the Raleigh area of beautiful North Carolina. I'd be honored to have the opportunity to get to know you and hear about your birth goals and desires. I became a doula so that I could support and empower both expecting and postpartum families to have better birthing experiences, to have the experience they not only desire but ultimately deserve to have. I received my doula certifications through the Madriella doula network in 2022. I'd be honored to have the opportunity to get to know you and hear about your birth goals and desires.

Recent review

I love the services that I have purchased from Karen and working with her to meet my goals for my birth. She has made me feel secure and confident in the decisions I have made in my birth plan and the decisions I have made for my child. She made the journey into motherhood a lot easier and will be forever grateful.

- Aiyana V.

Sarah Langley

Raleigh, North Carolina

Sarah Langley

10 years of experience

Career Nanny turned Postpartum Doula, my passion lies in helping parents transition peacefully and joyfully into parenthood by providing care, support, and compassion through the ups and downs. Inclusive, flexible and open minded, I enjoying helping clients on their own unique postpartum journeys.

T.Luna Imhotep

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

T.Luna Imhotep

11 years of experience

Greetings!! It's such a pleasure to support families both locally and globally as a Global Maternal & Infant Health Specialist. As a Naturopath and Learning Midwife, I use my experience to support families with various needs (primarily virtual). I am available to provide virtual Holistic Childbirth Education to families, Maternal Health Education workshops, Newborn education and Perinatal Emotional Support.

Melanie Holmes

Raleigh, North Carolina

5.0 (1 review)

Melanie Holmes

15 years of experience

Hello and welcome! My name is Melanie and I am married to my husband Tyree! We live in Raleigh and have a beautiful daughter, Ava Brooke and a Chihuahua, Penelope. I enjoy listening to podcasts, shopping, exercising, and spending quality time with my little fam when I am not supporting my clients. I have 10+ years of experience with serving families in the triangle area. My background is in education as I have a B.S. degree in early childhood studies. I am a certified Labor and certified Postpartum and Infant Care doula. My goal as your doula is to honor your birth plan/goals, keep your space safe and comfortable, and to give you evidence based information so that you can make your own informed decisions. A few words to describe me are: calm, bubbly, nurturing, & supportive.

Recent review

Melanie was very kind and patient with me. She took the time to get to know me so that she could better understand me and my needs. Very professional and very supportive of me and my family.

- Tiffany H.

Bre Doura

Raleigh, North Carolina

Bre Doura

5 years of experience

For as long as I can remember I knew I wanted to be involved with birth work in some capacity. I want to hold space for mothers to use their voice and to maintain the sacredness of birth. My goal is to be what you need in the moment you need it.

Chelsea Washington

Raleigh, North Carolina

Chelsea Washington

Hello, my name is Chelsea. I’m a postpartum doula in the Raleigh/Triangle area. I’ve successfully completed a Breastfeeding class and I’m CPR certified. My background is healthcare. I’ve been a Medical Assistant for over 10 years with my specialty being OB/GYN and Pediatrics. My goal is to give newborn and family calm environment, great energy, resources and assurance. When I’m not working you can find me reading or watching Golden Girls 😊

Trisha DeFelice

Raleigh, North Carolina

Trisha DeFelice

16 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hi! I’m Trisha, a postpartum doula with a big heart for babies and the people who bring them into this world. I’ve spent over 15 years caring for little ones and supporting new families, and I truly believe that no one should have to walk this journey alone. Those early days (and nights!) with a newborn can be beautiful, overwhelming, and everything in between. I’m here to be a calm and steady presence, someone who shows up with open arms, a listening ear, and a helping hand. Through Melodies in Bloom Doula Services, I offer both daytime and overnight support. Whether you need extra rest, help with newborn care, or just someone to talk to during a 3 a.m. feeding, I’ve got you. My goal is to support you in a way that feels natural and empowering, like having a good friend who happens to know a lot about babies! You’ve got this… and I’ve got you.

Cherilynn Whitten

Raleigh, North Carolina

Cherilynn Whitten

5 years of experience

I’m a home birth, birth center, and postpartum doula, certified with DONA International. My practice has been in the Raleigh/Durham area in NC for over three years, and I am now offering Postpartum support for families in Raleigh, Holly Springs, Cary, Fuquay Varina, Apex, Lillington, Coats, Pittsboro, Garner, Clayton, Willow Springs and Sanford NC! With over 30+birth attendances under my belt, I can support you throughout pregnancy, birth and into postpartum. I teach a 1x online Postpartum and Newborn prep course for $100 AND am trained under DONA International's Postpartum Doula Certification qualifications. I am also CPR/FIRST AID/AED Certified through American Red Cross. As the owner and founder of Transforming Births doula Services, my goal is to make the birth and postpartum experience empowering, exciting, peaceful, sacred, intentional, and overall a good experience for the whole family! Educating and informing while nurturing the birth/postpartum family is another way I support my clients. Fun Facts about me... I had a great home birth experience and gave birth to my daughter, on November 4th 2023. My favorite coffee shop is Black and White Coffee Roasters in Raleigh, NC. I have visited over 10 countries in the world. I also love hiking, walking, and being in the sunshine!

Ambria Moore

Raleigh, North Carolina

5.0 (1 review)

Ambria Moore

6 years of experience

Hello, my name is Ambria and I’m a certified birth doula through DONA international. I have several years of experience working in the healthcare industry including OBGYN, and my experience there has helped me come to the conclusion that I want to give women more individualized and direct care. I’ve provided both in-person and virtual doula support. I'm here to support you in having the birth that you feel is best for you and your health, whether that birth is a scheduled induction, a repeat cesarean section, a natural delivery, or a VBAC. I am currently a part-time doula. My goal is to become a full-time doula and assist as many women and families as possible. Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions or concerns and I look forward to hearing from you! Let’s make this an empowering journey together!

Recent review

Ambria Moore was my prenatal and birth doula. She was more than that. She did an exceptional job. I had a cesarean section 12 months before I met her. I always wanted to have a vaginal birth. When I saw my provider I was literally shamed for wanting a vaginal birth 16 months after a cesarean. I lost all my hope until she stepped in. She believed more than me that I could do it. She was with me through every process and I had a very long exhausting labor. Everyone including me were exhausted but her. I would’ve given up if she wasn’t there! She was god sent! I had a very easy recovery and I was able to carry both my babies in a month. I would say she made it happen!

- Ashika A.