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Hi, I’m Gabriella! I’m a Certified Birth and Postpartum Doula, a student of herbalism and aromatherapy, and an advocate for moms and growing families. I’m based in Dandridge and offer hands-on labor and postpartum care across the Knoxville and East Tennessee area, as well as virtual doula support for families across the country. So far, I’ve had the honor of supporting clients across 22 states (including TN, VA, KY, NC, SC, GA, FL, NY, NJ, PA, OH, MO, OK, TX, LA, MS, MD, AZ, CA, MT, WV, and beyond), and I’m working toward my personal goal of serving families in all 50! I believe in care that blends real, evidence-based preparation with natural wellness and emotional grounding. Whether you’re aiming for an unmedicated physiological birth, planning a hospital delivery, navigating a high-risk pregnancy, or preparing for a VBAC or cesarean, my job is to make sure you never feel alone or in the dark. Birth can be unpredictable, and if things shift or move fast, I’m there to keep the room calm, steady, and focused on you. Along with doula support, I offer birth photography, placenta encapsulation, and postpartum care. I also offer payment plans so professional support is actually accessible. When I’m not at a birth, I love reading, mentoring newer doulas, and hanging out with my family, my dogs, and my 3 guinea pigs.
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Comprehensive Prenatal Support: Continuous Communication: 24/7 call and text support throughout pregnancy and up to 12 weeks postpartum. Daily Uplift: Personalized morning affirmations delivered straight to your phone. Tailored Prenatal Visits: Bi-weekly visits until 30 weeks, moving to weekly visits thereafter to address fears, mindset, birth preferences, and postpartum planning. Comprehensive Childbirth Education: Complete, in-depth curriculum covering birth anatomy, stages of labor, medical interventions and inductions, self-advocacy, cesarean birth preparation, newborn care essentials, postpartum transitions, and breastfeeding fundamentals. Prenatal Wellness: Customized mobility stretches and evidence-based nutritional guidance. Curated Resources: Full access to an evidence-based library to empower your decision-making. Labor & Birth Care: Uncapped Labor Support: Continuous, dedicated in-person support from early labor until your baby is earthside. Partner Guidance: Hands-on encouragement, coaching, and continuous support for your birth partner. Postpartum Healing & Nourishment: Dedicated Postpartum Visits: Three structured postpartum visits focused on recovery, emotional well-being, and adjustment. Lactation Guidance: Hands-on infant feeding education and lactation support tailored to your feeding goals. Recovery Care Package: A curated postpartum essentials basket along with a handcrafted, all-natural salve safe for both parent and baby.
Comprehensive Virtual Prenatal & Partner Coaching: Continuous Communication: 24/7 call and text support throughout pregnancy and up to 12 weeks postpartum. Daily Uplift: Personalized morning affirmations delivered straight to your phone. Tailored Virtual Prenatal Visits: Bi-weekly video visits until 30 weeks, transitioning to weekly visits thereafter to address fears, mindset, birth preferences, and postpartum planning. Hands-On Partner Coaching: Dedicated training sessions teaching your partner hands-on comfort measures, counter-pressure, positioning, advocacy strategies, and how to confidently serve as your primary doula during labor. Comprehensive Childbirth Education: In-depth curriculum covering birth anatomy, stages of labor, medical interventions and inductions, self-advocacy, cesarean preparation, newborn care essentials, postpartum transitions, and breastfeeding fundamentals. Prenatal Wellness & Resources: Customized mobility stretches, evidence-based nutritional guidance, and full access to a curated digital lending library. Virtual Labor & Birth Support: Continuous Virtual Labor Support: On-demand, uncapped video and phone guidance from early labor through the immediate postpartum hours. Real-Time Partner Guidance: Live coaching, technique suggestions, and direct support to empower your partner through every contraction and labor transition. Postpartum Healing & Nourishment: Dedicated Virtual Postpartum Visits: Three structured video visits focusing on physical healing, emotional well-being, partner debrief, and newborn care adjustment. Lactation Guidance: Hands-on infant feeding education and virtual latch support tailored to your feeding goals. Recovery Care Package (Mailed): A curated postpartum essentials basket and handcrafted, all-natural salve shipped directly to your home.
Comprehensive Birth Preferences Session (2 Hours / 120 Minutes) Dedicated deep dive into your birth vision, values, and local provider options. Evidence-based breakdown of routine interventions, inductions, pain relief options, and cesarean preferences. Development of a clear, visual, one-page birth preferences document ready for your care team. Partner advocacy coaching and communication strategies for hospital or birth center staff. Curated session recap handouts covering key discussion points and resources. Follow-up text support for 2 weeks for questions and guidance.
Session 1: Full birth planning, fear-clearing, comfort measure planning, and custom birth plan creation. Session 2: Comprehensive postpartum and newborn transition planning (recovery timeline, support systems, boundary setting, and feeding preparation). Printable postpartum recovery plan and partner support checklist. Comprehensive handouts detailing everything discussed across both sessions. 3 weeks of ongoing text support for follow-up questions, plan adjustments, and resource sharing.
Direct 24/7 Access: Unlimited text and call support for real-time guidance, quick questions, and emotional check-ins throughout pregnancy or postpartum. On-Demand Evidence & Resources: Curated research, articles, provider recommendations, and printable guides tailored to your specific trimester or postpartum stage. Daily Uplift: Personalized morning affirmations sent directly to your phone. Flexible Continuity: Month-to-month continuous care designed for clients who want an expert in their pocket without full birth attendance.
As a holistic and faith-based doula, I am deeply honored to support you through every step of your pregnancy, labor, and postpartum journey. I believe that birth is a sacred and transformative experience, deserving of care, respect, and reverence. I specialize in natural deliveries and am passionate about helping you embrace your body’s wisdom and strength. However, I love and support *all* births, whether your journey leads you to a home birth, a hospital, or another setting. I am committed to empowering you to make informed, intentional decisions that align with your personal values and faith. In addition to my doula services, I am also a studying herbalist and aromatherapist, incorporating natural remedies and holistic therapies to enhance your well-being during pregnancy, labor, and beyond. I believe in the healing power of plants and essential oils, and I offer guidance on how to safely incorporate these elements into your care to support relaxation, balance, and emotional wellness. By combining holistic practices, faith-based encouragement, and professional support, I will guide you with calm assurance and nurturing care, helping you feel confident, peaceful, and fully supported throughout your birth experience. Your birth is sacred, governed by God and I would be honored to walk alongside you, offering love, encouragement, and guidance every step of the way.
Gabriella definitely helped me in more ways than 1. Throughout my pregnancy she consistently answered questions, taught me things I didn’t even think I needed but ultimately prepared me for so much and gave passionate care. She’s got an amazing gift for this. I thank God for that girl. 💞
— Aliyah W.
After a 14-year gap between my last baby and Declan, I quickly realized just how much I had forgotten about pregnancy and birth. So much of the biology, the stages of labor, and even knowing what to expect felt brand new again. Having Gabby there to educate me throughout my pregnancy was exactly what I needed. She was knowledgeable without ever being overwhelming, and always so loving, gentle, and patient with me. One of the things that made Gabby so special was the way she made me feel capable. She didn’t just tell me what was happening or what to do—she helped me understand my body and trust it. When it came time to have Declan, I chose to give birth completely naturally. Even though Gabby was my virtual doula, having her on the phone during my labor ended up being one of the most valuable parts of my birth experience. When things got intense, she was a calm voice on the other end of the phone, coaching me through it and helping me stay focused. She was also there for my husband. She guided him on how to help me, what I needed from him, and how he could be an active part of supporting me through labor. Instead of the two of us trying to figure everything out in the middle of such an intense moment, we had Gabby there guiding us through it together. I am incredibly proud that I was able to have the natural birth I wanted, and Gabby will always be part of that memory for me. Gabby, thank you for being such a loving and gentle presence during such an important chapter of our lives. Declan’s birth is a memory I will carry with me forever, and I’m so grateful that you are part of his story. ❤️
— Amy A.
Gabby was simply a blessing in my life. As a first time mom I was very anxious about everything during my pregnancy. She guided and supported me and my husband through every stage of the journey! I am so happy to have found an excellent provider but also a much needed friend. I highly recommend her. You will appreciate her postpartum help. Specially in those sleepless nights… She cares for baby but specially for the moms who need someone to listen. I just can’t think of more good words to describe her but I will hire her for my future pregnancy. I just love her!
— Angie M.
Gabby was amazing! Answered all of my questions and very supportive. She made me feel less anxious about delivering. Highly suggest her as a doula.
— Camille H.
Gabriella was absolutely amazing throughout my pregnancy, birth, and postpartum! I had a difficult pregnancy and she was there with encouragement or advice the entire time! She is so knowledgeable and kind! 10/10 recommend
— Angel A.
Gabriella has been through two pregnancies with me! One resulted in a loss. She, out of her own pockets, bought me a thoughtful gift revolving around our baby. The next year, I found out I was pregnant with my daughter. We hired Gabby at around 13/14 weeks and from that point she was my everyday communication, my personal google, and most importantly, she became one of my closest friends. When it came to my birth, she was there from the beginning and stayed over 12 hours after she was born! She wanted to help due to the emergent nature of my labor and the fact that I was unable to do anything. I LOVE Gabriella and you will too.
— Aleigha K.
i met gabriella when i was 19 & about 3 months pregnant! she’s helped me throughout the rest of my pregnancy + more. Gabriella is 1000% one of the best human beings who can be there for you , for your pregnancy. i truly believe i wouldn’t be the mother i am, if it wasn’t for her. so if you’re thinking. do i need a doula? is gabriella the right person for me? she’s 10000% is. & i stand by that. & she’s so much more than doula , she’s just heaven sent! please choose her as your doula! i don’t doubt ever choosing her! + she’s the best internet auntie ever!
— Dixey L.
Gabriella was a life saver during my pregnancy and postpartum journey she answered all of my questions perfectly she gave me the confidence I needed to be able to have a natural unmediated birth I would recommend her to anyone 10/10!!
— Victoria R.
I found Gabriella halfway through my pregnancy and she was nothing short of amazing! She was so attentive and offers so much more than any other doula I have researched. She truly loves what she does and cares deeply for her patients. Even though this was my 3rd baby I am so thankful I had her through my complicated pregnancy. She was always so quick to answer my questions even in the middle of the night. Hiring Gabriella as your doula will be the easiest decision you make!
— Kaitlin R.
Gabriella is honestly the best doula i could have asked for. She was always so in tune with me and helped me through every single step of the way and even in things that I considered small or insignificant she helped. 100% plan to have her with me for any future babies. SHES AWESOME!
— Amber B.
All i have to say is Gabriella is wonderful, amazing, calming, very very educational. Such a sweet soul. Let me just tell you about my experience. I have a 3 month old, who was born at home unexpectedly on august 7th 2025. Gabriella talked me through the ENTIRE process over the phone. She kept me calm, in check with reality, and just to focus on myself and birthing my baby. Giving birth at home was NOT apart of the plan. I was really looking forward to giving birth and having Gabby as my doula in the hospital, but things change. But this woman helped me CONFIDENTLY birth my baby at home over the phone. If that doesn’t tell you anything or make you want her, then i don’t know. She’s amazing, that’s it, i love her.
— Shania C.
Gabriela is organized, knowledgeable, calm, and approachable all at once. She actively helps you plan, problem-solve, and navigate every stage, making pregnancy, birth, and postpartum smoother and more positive. From the moment we brought her on, she made a busy and sometimes overwhelming time feel manageable. She helped us stay organized, provided resources, and created custom plans tailored to our needs. She didn’t just offer emotional support—she helped us understand our options, offered practical tools, and made sure we could actively participate in every decision. During labor, she was incredible. When our birth plan had to change, she helped us adapt smoothly, guided me on how to support my wife physically and emotionally, and kept everyone calm and focused. Her hands-on approach, flexibility, and attentiveness meant we both felt informed and involved, and she helped my wife have the birth she wanted, whether unmedicated or with modern medical support as needed. Gabriela is also extremely knowledgeable about holistic options, but she’s never pushy—she adapts to whatever approach works best for each family, whether that’s modern medicine, holistic methods, or a combination of both. After the baby arrived, she continued to be an invaluable resource. She helped with breastfeeding, recovery, routines, and emotional support, and checked in regularly to make sure we were adjusting well. She even guided us through reflecting on the experience, which really helped us process everything and feel supported. We can’t recommend her enough.
— Cole S.
Gabby is amazing support throughout the pregnancy and postpartum journey. A wealth of knowledge and experience with wonderful kindness that she brings to the delivery room.
— Clarisse S.
Gabriella is a really good doula she’s helped and guided me through everything I needed to know and calmed my anxiety’s through my whole Pregnancy I’m am very happy with the services I purchased and would and will buy again
— Tiara T.
Gabriella Cole is truly an amazing woman and Doula! She talked to me and helped me through some really hard days. Even with me crying on the phone, she stayed to make sure I was okay. She always reassured me that I was doing great and that I’m a good mom! She called to check on me through pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum! She always made sure I was okay and to see if I needed anything! I’m almost 4 months postpartum and so my services have ended and it makes me so sad because I don’t get to see her beautiful face and hear her words of wisdom and encouragement at our appointments! I do plan to have another baby so I will definitely have her as my Doula again! I will stay in touch with her until then because we are lifetime friends now! I’m so blessed to have a friendship with her! She’s genuine and full of love! She doesn’t judge and will hear you out no matter what it’s about! She’s always there to help and support you!! 10/5 recommend! She’s the best! ❤️
— Emalee C.
I was blessed with gabby as my birth doula! I’ve known gabby my entire life and have always loved her dearly so I was beyond excited to have her by my side my whole pregnancy! This was my second baby and my first was really traumatic and I was terrified of everything going wrong again, but gabby constantly comforted me and assured me that I could get through it no matter what! My birthing experience was a dream come true with no complications and was more than I could have ever asked for, and I wholeheartedly believe gabby was the biggest reason for that!
— Keirsten P.
Choosing Gabby as my doula was thr best decision I made. I was going for a TOLAC, but because of health issues and baby's position we had a repeat c section. She talked to me before my procedure to ease my mind and even after. She always answered all of my questions with infomation that was always reassuring. If I ever get pregnant again I'll definitely be choosing her as my doula. 💜
— Kaitlyn R.
Gabriella is extremely delightful. She helped me through my birth experience. Stayed with me and helped me with birthing excercises over the phone. Encouraged me throughout my journey from before birth till postpartum. I will highly recommend her. :)
— Komal D.
I hired Gabby as our night nurse for my third baby and could not be more pleased with the service she provided for our family! Her knowledge and troubleshooting abilities were wonderful, while her warm, compassionate, and calm personality created a peaceful environment and instantly earned our trust—not just with our baby, but also with our other children. Her great communication skills kept us informed each morning, and she was very flexible with our routines and sleep training goals. Gabby is a natural caregiver, and I would highly recommend her to anyone considering a night nurse.
— Erin F.
As a first time mom I naturally had tons of questions, concerns, and fears surrounding parenthood. Fears of childbirth, concerns on whether I’d be a good mom or not, questions about everything really. I desperately wanted education to feel empowered and informed during my pregnancy/delivery and Gabby made that happen tenfold. Not only was i provided with education and resources but I was also provided with mental and emotional support. If I have another child I will 1,000% be hiring Gabriella again. I’m now 9 days postpartum and still don’t know what I’d do without her :)
— Iesha S.
Gabby is amazing, not only did she go over information that OBs’ expect you to figure out on your own knowing full well most people Aren’t going to, she gave me a refresher on things I already knew from having previous babies but she also covered things I did not know as well. Gabby is a great listener and support person, she is the most non judgmental person I have ever met and makes a good outside neutral sounding board for stress and fears. From the start of our contract she check in via text everyday, once a week virtual doula meetings. I had birth Trauma from previous birth and that was a major factor in my effort to seek a doula. We had a solid birth plan with a what if this happens plan for just about every scenario since I was a high risk pregnancy, With Gabbys help I was able to have exactly what I wanted for the birth of my only daughter and my fifth and final child. A positive environment with an unmediated birth and a quick delivery of a healthy 7lbs 4ozs baby. 5 weeks later gabby and I still chat about my birth and how unlikely it was to have everything happen as it did when the odds were not in my favor. Gabby was what I needed when I needed it, thank you so much Gabby!!!!
— Erin M.
Absolutely the best experience of my life. Gabriella is patient understanding loving. She truly cares for you and your baby and family. She was with me through it all. Not only did I get an amazing doula who was thoughtful, thorough, and flexible but I got an amazing friend. My sons now 5 months old and she still checks in on us!!! I would recommend her to anyone and will definitely use her again when or if I have another!!!
— Leslie S.
Working with gabby as my birth and PP doula was an amazing experience! I highly recommend her services. She was well educated, informed on the birthing questions I had and was a big comfort. I felt really connected with her, and she valued my birth plan. She was my advocate and a huge help in the delivery room, as well as PP. she helped me around the house, answered any questions that I had, allowed me to eat and shower. It gave me plenty of time to get things done around the house that needed done. She always insisted on doing them for me which was so helpful and allowed me more time to connect with my baby. Through this experience gabby went from my doula to a great friend and now as a new mom, I can still connect with her and she will answer any questions that I have. Gabby was/is an amazing doula and I would highly recommend her to anyone!
— Chelsie H.
She was absolutely amazing! She helped me understand so much and always answered any questions I had. This was my only kid but if I was to have more I’d definitely use gabby again!
— Chelsie T.
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