Home Birth Doulas in Frederick, MD

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79 Home Birth Doulas near Frederick, MD

Phelicia Cyrus

Burke, Virginia 12 years of experience

5.0 (2 reviews)

Phelicia Cyrus Popular: among the most-viewed doulas in Virginia, last 60 days

Accepts insurance

While photographing my first home birth in Las Vegas, Nevada in 2014, I naturally found myself playing the role of doula between shots. I signed up for official training the next day and never looked back. Soon after doula training, I earned a Certification in Lactation Counseling (CLC) and began helping mothers struggling with feeding issues. I have had the opportunity to work with hundreds of babies in various settings, with varying feeding challenges, and a wide range of feeding goals. Phelicia welcomes families of all dynamics, ethnicities, and backgrounds, supporting births at home, in-hospital, medicated or unmedicated, planned, and unplanned cesareans.

Recent review

I loved having Phelicia as my doula. She helped me create my birth plan, prep for breastfeeding, pumping, and bottles, and feel at peace about delivery and nursing. Even though I ended up having a cesarean due to breech presentation, she came to the hospital and was ready to help in any and every way in post-op (with care for me, baby's first latch, advice, etc.). She was wonderful at following-up with us regularly, checking in, giving advice, etc., while also giving us space to enjoy being first-time parents. She was a fantastic lactation consultant and helped us navigate our little one's tongue tie with so much wisdom. I highly recommend her for birth and lactation support. If we have another child in the DC area, I will not hesitate to hire her again.

- Hannah B.

Gabriell Garner

Baltimore, Maryland 16 years of experience

5.0 (10 reviews)

Gabriell Garner Popular: among the most-viewed doulas in Maryland, last 60 days

NPI verified Responds within an hour Accepts insurance

Now Accepting Maryland Medicaid! Hi there! I’m Gabriell (Gabby) Garner, a certified birth and postpartum doula, childbirth educator, and pediatric sleep consultant. I’m also the owner of Flourishing Mama Co., a doula practice supporting growing families throughout the Washington, DC and Baltimore metro areas. Our team includes certified birth and postpartum doulas, Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs), certified pediatric sleep consultants, and newborn care experts. Together, we provide personalized support throughout pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and the early months of parenthood. Whether you’re preparing for birth, looking for hands-on postpartum support, navigating feeding, or simply wanting an experienced and reassuring person in your corner, our goal is to help you feel informed, supported, and confident along the way. We offer both in-person and virtual support and are currently accepting Maryland Medicaid, select commercial insurance plans, employer-sponsored benefits, and private-pay clients. We’d love to learn more about your growing family and how we can support you! www.flourishingmamaco.com

Recent review

We can't thank Gabrielle and Dale enough for the care we received during one of the most important moments of our lives. From the very first call, Gabrielle went above and beyond, she reached out to us personally and, even on short notice, made sure we were matched with a doula in time for our son's birth. That kind of responsiveness and care told us right away we were in good hands. We were paired with Dale, and we truly don't know what we would have done without her. Dale brings decades of experience, and it shows in every piece of advice she gives practical, brutally honest, and exactly what two nervous first-time parents needed to hear. She stayed with my wife through long overnight hours of labor, and when things shifted to a C-section, she was right there with us in the room, just as we'd hoped and planned. Having her steady presence in that moment meant more to us than words can capture. What really set Dale apart, though, was how she showed up for us even after our son was born. In the days that followed, she kept checking in on us and sending along newborn care videos from trusted specialists, little things that made a huge difference as we found our footing as new parents. She also took the time to capture photos of us during the whole process and those very first moments with our son, gifts we'll treasure forever. We will never forget the time we spent with Dale, and we're endlessly grateful to Gabrielle for connecting us with her. If you're looking for a doula practice that truly cares about your family, look no further.

- Ian Chisongela

Adrienne Bergthold

Baltimore, Maryland 20 years of experience

5.0 (13 reviews)

Adrienne Bergthold

I am an experienced doula and childbirth educator with over 30 years of experience in healthcare as a massage therapist and yoga teacher and Spinning Babies trained. I teach childbirth education using the Calm Birth method and can also help with breech presenting pregnancies. I work with all families and support the lbgqt community. Let me help you to have a calm birth experience.

Recent review

Working with Adrienne was a really great experience for me during my pregnancy and birth of my first child. She provided support throughout the pregnancy with frequent checkins and meetings. I feel her approach to calm birth attributed to my birth experience and my son’s joyful demeanor now. He is a very calm baby and when we feel overwhelmed we remember our practice to breathe life and calm into our bodies. During the birth Adrienne helped me get comfortable in the hospital by creating a safe space with calming music and dimmed lights. She also helped advocate for me to switch positions so that I could avoid a c-section. Once I changed positions the baby was ready to come out naturally. She also provided cool towels on my head and neck support which made a lot of difference when it feels like you’re heating up everywhere from pushing. I especially appreciated her massage therapist expertise before and after the baby. I think the massage after the baby was more invigorating and life giving for my recovery than anything else I did postpartum. We are so thankful that we met Adrienne and that she supported us during this beautiful experience!

- Rosemary Burns

Lacie Faber

West Springfield, Virginia

5.0 (4 reviews)

Lacie Faber

Lacie believes every mother deserves an experience—both in birth and postpartum—where she feels respected, supported, and confident in what’s happening around her. As a certified birth and postpartum doula and co-founder of FaberFam LLC, Lacie provides steady, evidence-based support so families can approach both birth and early parenthood with clarity instead of fear. She is known for helping clients understand what’s normal, make informed decisions in the moment, and stay grounded—even when things feel intense, uncertain, or overwhelming. Lacie combines hands-on skill with a calm, attentive presence. During labor, she is continuously assessing progress, using positioning and comfort techniques to support the body’s natural process, while helping partners stay involved, confident, and connected. In the postpartum period, her focus shifts to helping families find their rhythm—supporting feeding, sleep, and daily flow so life with a newborn begins to feel more steady and manageable. Families who work with Lacie often say they felt “anchored,” “prepared,” and “never alone.” Whether navigating the intensity of labor or the transition into early parenthood, her focus remains the same: helping you feel supported, informed, and at peace with your experience. As your doula, Lacie provides: • Continuous, in-person labor support so you’re never navigating alone • Skilled positioning and comfort techniques to support progress and coping • Clear, real-time guidance so you understand what’s happening and what your options are • Partner coaching so your support person feels confident and helpful • Calm, steady presence—especially during the most intense moments • Daytime postpartum support focused on recovery, confidence, and adjustment • Guidance on feeding, newborn behavior, and what’s developmentally normal • Hands-on support with baby care and light household reset • Gentle rhythm-building to create more predictable, manageable days • Support preparing for transitions, including returning to work If you’re looking for support that is both compassionate and highly skilled, Lacie’s approach is designed to help you feel prepared, supported, and confident—from birth through the early weeks of life with your baby.

Recent review

Lacie was a great help during my first couple months postpartum. She has a calming and nurturing presence. She gave great tips for sleep and soothing techniques. Our daughter has reflux, and Lacie was always attentive to her needs, keeping her upright after feedings and contact napping with her when needed to help ease her symptoms. She took wonderful care of our daughter and made sure my husband and I were able to get the rest and support we needed. Thank you Lacie!

- Sarah B.

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