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I wear many titles with pride — Wife, Mother, Birth & Postpartum Doula, Lactation Specialist, and Massage therapist , and Author. But at the heart of it all, I’m simply someone who is devoted to women’s health, healing, and empowerment. My passion for nurturing others comes from a long line of generous souls — my mother, my grandparents, whose kindness and selflessness shaped who I am today. My grandfather devoted his life to serving his community, and my grandmother has always been the quiet backbone of our family, giving from the heart without hesitation. Their example taught me that true generosity is showing up for others with love and presence, and that principle runs through every part of my work. I’m a proud graduate of the Holistic Massage Training Institute, where I began my journey into bodywork and holistic healing. Over the years, I’ve specialized in prenatal, fertility, infant, and postpartum massage, helping women release physical tension and rediscover balance in their bodies. I also help many clients find relief from chronic neck and lower back pain, drawing on more than four years of therapeutic experience. In 2020, I founded a private practice specializing in pregnancy and postpartum manual therapy. Over the years of practice, I have helped over 300+ women relieve pain, improve mobility, and prepare for birth. My educational journey has included studies at Anne Arundel Community College and Western Governors University, and midwifery studies through the National College of Midwifery while apprenticing under several licensed midwives. I have attended over 50+ births in a mix of hospitals, home births, and birthing centers. My calling toward birth work was born of my own motherhood journey. My first childbirth experience showed me the power of a supportive birth team, but my second reminded me how deeply a lack of support can impact a woman. That moment became the turning point that led me to dedicate my life to women’s wellness — ensuring that every woman feels seen, supported, and cared for during one of life’s most transformative experiences. In 2022, I was honored to receive the Good Heart Award from The Shades of Blue Project during Black Maternal Health Week, recognizing my commitment to uplifting and caring for families in the birthing community. My work has also been featured in publications such as Motherly, Beauty Boost Baltimore, and Voyage Baltimore. Every client I serve, every birth I attend, and every family I serve is an extension of that same legacy of care that was passed down from my family. I’m here to create spaces where women feel safe, nurtured, and empowered to trust their bodies — because generosity, to me, is the act of helping others remember their own strength.

Nia Speight is trained through Madriella Doula Network and Virginia State-Certified, offering doula support services to birthing, postpartum, and bereaved parents. She’s worked within the family service profession for nine years, offering traditional yet personalized support. She also dedicates time advising families who need healthcare referrals, sibling assistance, and pregnancy loss support ⋆｡°✩ As a mother who chose to home-birth, Nia fully understands the physical, emotional, and informational support parents need, whether they plan to have a medicated or unmedicated birth — BOTH choices require the same level of mindfulness and decision-making. She believes mothers should prepare for the personal experience of childbirth by discovering ways to feel their absolute best, however that may look for them. Nia enjoys helping mothers prepare for their birth journey by narrowing down on what is most important to them, helping them find their voice, addressing the nervous system and physical body, preparing for postpartum recovery, and more. During postpartum, she offers hands-on support to ensure parents are well-nourished, comfortable, and rested. Mothers can expect traditional care such as meal preparation or body recovery support. Guidance surrounding feeding, newborn care, and/or healthcare. Her hope is to provide care that supports families not only through the present moment but also prepares them for the days, decisions, and transitions ahead.

I provide birth doula services, day and overnight in-home postpartum and newborn care through the first 16 weeks, and pediatric sleep coaching for children from infancy through age 6 — offering customized practical, emotional, and informational support to help families feel confident, supported, and well-rested.

With a name like "Sunni (the Doula)," I am looking to do what I can to bring the sunshine to one's birthing experience. I decided to become a full-spectrum doula with the belief that if my experiences, my care, my love, my knowledge, and my passion could help give someone the birthing experience that they desired and deserved, then I wanted to be a part of that journey. As someone with a "community-based" mindset, I truly believe that it takes a village, and I see my client's as family. You all share the most vulnerable and genuine parts of yourselves and your experience with me, and in return, you are provided with genuine love, support, and care. I am a lover of all things beauty and finding the beauty in all; so being out in nature, spending time with loved ones, and crafting in creating in a variety of different lenses is important to me.

Welcome! I’m Hadassah Bellot, a licensed midwife and the founder of Myrtle Tree Midwifery, proudly serving families throughout Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Northern Virginia. Originally from the Bronx, my journey into birth work was born from a passion to reclaim safe, sacred, and supported birth experiences for all families . I provide holistic, personalized care that begins well before labor and birth. My specialties include home birth, water birth, and preconception counseling, with a strong focus on Black maternal health, fertility support, and person-centered care. I am trained in supporting VBACs (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean), twins, triplets, breech births, and I integrate Spinning Babies® techniques to promote optimal fetal positioning.

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

As a doula, I am committed to empowering families whether you are a couple, doing it on your own or a same sex couple. My mission is to give support, kindness, patience, education and confidence in this amazing birthing journey you are experiencing. I pass no judgment but love and positive affirmations. I provide prenatal, labor, birth and postpartum care for you and your baby. Regardless of race, ethnicity or religious background, I am here to help you.

I am a certified labor, birth, and postpartum doula passionate about supporting families and honoring their personal preferences. With over 300 hours of yoga teacher training, a culinary arts degree in holistic and postpartum nutrition, and extensive experience as a reiki master and Certified Body Ready Method® Pro, I offer evidence-based information and heart-centered support. My calm demeanor and adaptability ensure that my clients feel seen, safe, and confident throughout their parenthood journey.

Hi, I’m Lynnese 🤍 A full-spectrum doula devoted to supporting women through every stage of their journey pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and beyond. I believe this journey is sacred, vulnerable, and transformative. My goal is to create a calm, nurturing space where you feel safe, empowered, and deeply cared for. My work is rooted in my own lived experiences as a mother, and a woman who understands both the beauty and the hardships of motherhood including loss. In my free time, I love being with my children, creating meaningful memories, and trying new places to eat. I’m a true foodie at heart.

Hi, I'm Catherine! I live in Hyattsville with my husband, 2.5 YO son and puppy named Daisy. After graduating from the University of Maryland in 2014, I traveled around doing some mission work, met my husband while living in Maine and eventually we landed back in my hometown to start a family. I love spending time at the beach, going for walks outside, a little coffee with my cream, fuzzy socks, loud country music, driving with the windows down, bonfires, sweater weather, cooking and baking from scratch, salted caramel, mom groups and Gilmore Girls. I believe that birth is meant to work, and that all women deserve support, encouragement and respect while they are birthing their beautiful baby! Let me walk with you on this journey towards motherhood however that looks for you. I am happy to support you with in-person or virtual doula services. I am trained in Hypnobirthing and Lamaze techniques, and currently working towards certification with Madriella Birth Doula Certification. I am excited to meet you and support you on this journey - reach out to me today so we can chat about your hopes and dreams for this birth! :)

I am a Certified Birth Photographer and Certified Full Spectrum Doula serving Denver, Colorado and surrounding areas. My love for birth started at a young age, but it wasn't until I birthed my daughter that I found my passion. I believe that everyone's pregnancy journey and birth story matters. You will carry your experience with you for the rest of your life. As your doula and birth photographer, it is my responsibility to support you, advocate for you when necessary, and document the beautiful moments of your birth. ​ I believe that birth is natural and all about trusting yourself, your body, and the process. I also believe that it is your right to determine what the best birth is for your family. I offer support for all types of families. I am also bilingual (Spanish/English). It does not matter if you are having a home birth or a scheduled cesarean. My main goal is to ensure that you have all of the information you need in order to make an informed decision. No matter what decision you make, I will always have your back. ​ As a parent who has just recently gone through my own pregnancy and birth journey, I understand how lonely it can feel. Know that you are never alone. I will be there to listen whenever you need to talk to someone about how you feel or you just need to release your emotions. I will believe in you even when you don't. You are strong, capable, and powerful. And I'll be there to remind you every time you doubt yourself.

Hey beautiful souls! I'm the Dope Doula DMV, your holistic full-spectrum doula and womb wellness coach. ✨ I'm passionate about empowering Black mamas and birthing people on their journeys, from conception to postpartum and beyond. I believe in honoring the sacred wisdom of the womb and using holistic practices to cultivate self-love, informed choices, and a birth experience filled with knowledge, power, and joy. Let's connect and co-create the birthing and wellness experience you deserve!

For more than 20 years, I have had the privilege of supporting women and families through pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and pregnancy loss. As a certified full-spectrum doula, childbirth educator, lactation coach, infant massage educator, and maternal health advocate, I believe every family deserves compassionate, evidence-informed, and culturally responsive care that honors their unique journey. My approach blends practical education, emotional support, informed decision-making, and gentle advocacy so you feel confident, prepared, and empowered to make the choices that are right for you. Whether you are welcoming your first baby, growing your family, planning an unmedicated birth, preparing for an induction or cesarean birth, navigating postpartum recovery, or seeking support after loss, I meet you with compassion, respect, and unwavering presence. Having supported more than 500 births, I know that no two birth stories are alike. My role is not to direct your experience, but to walk beside you—helping you feel heard, informed, and supported every step of the way. I am committed to creating a safe, judgment-free space where your voice is centered, your preferences are respected, and your family feels cared for beyond the birth itself. Whatever your journey looks like, it would be an honor to walk beside you and be part of your village.

Congratulations on your growing family! My name is Inga Goodwin. I am a perinatal doula and can serve your family whether you are trying to conceive, preparing for birth, or navigating the newborn period. I believe confident parents are prepared parents. Whether you're hoping for an unmedicated birth or simply want to understand your options, I'll help you prepare for labor with practical education, evidence-informed guidance, and calm support. After your baby arrives, I'm here to help you navigate the newborn weeks with hands-on coaching, practical solutions, and encouragement, so your entire family can rest better. I provide childbirth preparation, birth support, postpartum support and breastfeeding support.

Hi, I’m Jess! Fertility and birth doula🧡Empowering the strength of women is my passion. Women have this innate ability to achieve the incredible [growing humans!] so why not harness that by cultivating intuition - combined with a little bit of education, confidence and trust - and birth the way you want to?! Big believer of the mind-body connection, right here✨I currently provide birth support in Washington DC and Northern Virginia areas. And virtual fertility support. I am a certified birth doula with DONA International. DONA is the leader in evidence-based doula training, certification, and continuing education, so you’re in great hands! I am also a certified fertility doula with HER Fertility, Her Fertility is truly changing the game in compassionate through infertility; led by my mentor Jess Tims. I am a Pure Barre instructor of nearly a decade, a military spouse and I have a Bachelor’s degree in Public Health. In addition to being well-versed in physical/emotional comfort measures and labor-progressive positioning, I am certified in use of the peanut ball for labor and proficient in HypnoBirthing, The Mongan Method. Assistance in preliminary lactation and Bengkung belly binding for postpartum recovery are also part of my offering. I would be honored to assist you in your birth journey✨

Hi there! My name is Darshal but you can call me Dee! I am a mom and experienced doula. I’m originally from Mississippi, and have a beautiful, blossoming teenage daughter! My journey into motherhood and the knowledge and empowerment gained through childbirth has led me to become a doula. I have a passion for helping women achieve a positive and satisfying childbirth experience. My goal as a doula is to help educate, advocate, offer support and comfort for all birthing persons during their fertility, pregnancy along with labor, ultimately leading to a positive birth and wellness experience. 

Hey there! I'm Kimberly, a certified sleep consultant and doula. Through my business, Vela Haven, I provide comprehensive services including birth doula, postpartum, and pediatric sleep consulting. My deep passion lies in supporting families on their unique journeys. Vela Haven is built on the principles of nonjudgmental, empowering, and family-centered care. Outside my work, I relish reading, exploring new places, and cherishing life's small moments. Excited to connect with you and discuss how I can meet your needs!

Gennifer, Growing Tree founder, is an experienced doula with over 10 years of service, specializing in lactation, sleep support, sibling support and integration. As a mother of five and bonus parent, she brings compassionate understanding to growing families. Currently studying midwifery, Gennifer is committed to ongoing education and providing comprehensive care, making her a dedicated and exceptional support for expectant parents.

Hi, I'm Courtney, founder of Golden Hour Care LLC, supporting families across Maryland, DC, and Northern Virginia. As a Certified Labor Doula (CLD) and Certified Postpartum Doula (CPD) through Birth & Baby University, I walk with you from pregnancy through those first weeks home. In labor, I'm your steady presence: comfort measures, position changes, help understanding your options, and support speaking up for what you want, whether you're planning an unmedicated birth, an epidural, an induction, or a cesarean. After baby arrives, I bring 10+ years of infant care and 6+ years of postpartum experience, including twins and overnight support, so you're not navigating the fourth trimester alone. I'm CPR/BLS certified and fully insured. When I gave birth to my son, I didn't feel listened to, and that's exactly why I do this work. In birth, I want every family to feel heard, informed, and calm, even when things don't go as planned. After birth, I want you rested and confident, so you can be fully present with your baby instead of just surviving those early weeks.

Nkay is a Traditional Apprentice Midwife serving families throughout the Baltimore–Washington region with a deep commitment to culturally centered, respectful, and holistic maternity care. Widely recognized for her dedication to Black and minority families, Nikita has spent over a decade supporting women through fertility, pregnancy, birth, and postpartum with compassion, clinical rigor, and ancestral reverence. Born and raised in Baltimore City, Nikita later relocated to suburban Maryland at age 19, where her personal journey into motherhood profoundly shaped her professional calling. Becoming a mother at 16 with the steadfast support of her married parents, she developed an early passion for maternal health and a determination to serve women during some of life’s most transformative moments. This experience inspired her pursuit of a career in labor and delivery and ultimately midwifery. In 2013, Nikita began her formal clinical training by earning her Nursing Assistant Certification at the Gandhi School in Pikesville, Maryland. She then advanced her medical training at Brown’s Career Institute, where she became both a Patient Care Technician and Certified Phlebotomist. That same year, she entered the field of obstetrics as an OB Surgical Technician at Providence Hospital in Washington, D.C., completing the hospital’s in-house Surgical Technology Program and receiving extensive on-the-job training in high-acuity maternity care. Over the next five years, Nikita worked across multiple labor and delivery units throughout the DMV, including Sibley Memorial Hospital, The George Washington University Hospital, St. Agnes Hospital, Providence Hospital, StoneSprings Hospital Center, Upper Chesapeake Medical Center, and MedStar Montgomery Medical Center. During this time, she gained firsthand experience in operative births, maternal emergencies, and interdisciplinary obstetric care—knowledge that continues to inform her midwifery practice today. In 2019, recognizing the limitations of hospital-based care for families seeking autonomy and holistic support, Nikita transitioned from surgical technology to birthwork as a doula and student midwife. That same year, she founded DMV Birth Doulas, LLC, a full-spectrum doula practice dedicated to empowering families through personalized, evidence-informed, and culturally affirming support. In 2020, Nikita launched The Black Doula Training, LLC, an accessible, low-cost educational program designed to increase diversity in the birthwork profession and prepare aspiring doulas for professional practice. Many graduates of the program have gone on to serve families in community settings and within DMV Birth Doulas’ professional network. In December 2024, Nikita successfully fulfilled the hands-on training and skills checklist requirements ine PEP process as an Apprentice Midwife including observing 10 births as a doula, assisting in 20 births as an assistant under licensed midwives, and attending 30 births as a primary student under direct supervision.  Throughout her training, she worked under the mentorship and clinical supervision of respected midwives across the Mid-Atlantic region, including: Bayla Berkowitz, CNM (Pikesville, MD) Monika Karaosman, CPM (Berlin, MD) Elder Midwife Maureen McIver, CPM (Pennsylvania) Ryann Bernard, CPM, JD (Alexandria, VA) These mentors evaluated her clinical skills, birth outcomes, and professional competencies, affirming her readiness to practice midwifery in community and out-of-hospital settings. Today, Nikita is the owner of The House of Gloria Fertility & Birth, a sacred, boutique midwifery and fertility practice in Ellicott City, Maryland. Her work blends traditional midwifery principles with modern clinical standards, offering families holistic fertility care, homebirth midwifery, and comprehensive postpartum support. She is particularly known for her dedication to informed consent, physiologic birth, and culturally grounded care that honors Black maternal health and ancestral birth traditions. Nikita remains deeply invested in education, mentorship, and advocacy for maternal health equity. Through her clinical practice, training programs, and community outreach, she continues to expand access to respectful, culturally aligned birth care for families across Maryland, Washington, D.C., Virginia, and Pennsylvania.