Joy Day

Rock Hill, South Carolina

Joy Day

Hi! I’m Joy, a registered nurse turned doula with a deep passion for family, holistic wellness, and empowering women to make confident, informed choices throughout their birth journeys. My background in nursing gives me a strong foundation in evidence-based care, while my heart is rooted in nurturing, education, and emotional support. When I’m not supporting families, you’ll find me baking something homemade, tending to my garden, or spending time with the three little people I love most. After years in nursing, I felt called to follow my deeper passion: walking alongside women as they bring new life into the world. I believe birth is a natural and sacred experience, one that unfolds best when women are trusted, respected, and supported. My approach blends medical knowledge with a holistic perspective, honoring the deep connection between mind, body, and spirit. It’s my greatest joy to help each woman feel seen, cared for, and empowered to make the choices that best serve her family and body. I’d be honored to be part of your story.

Lina Mateo

Matthews, North Carolina

Lina Mateo

Hi! I’m a birth and postpartum doula proudly serving Union County and the surrounding areas. My mission is to empower, nurture, and educate expectant families and their support teams. Because every pregnancy writes its own unique story, I lovingly tailor my care to each family’s individual needs, celebrating the journey, honoring the moments, and guiding you with heartfelt expertise every step of the way. This is your birth, your vision, your way. Let’s chat about how I can support you and your family.

Lily Black

Kings Mountain, North Carolina

Lily Black

3 years of experience

Hello! My name is Lily and I am a holistic pregnancy and birth practioner and birth doula, serving Kings Mountain and surrounding areas. My passion is natural health, specifically in the realm of pregnancy and birth. Supporting mothers in the most life changing and important event in their lives brings me so much happiness and fulfillment- I can truly say it is my life's calling.

Sparkale Kintega

Charlotte, North Carolina

Sparkale Kintega

7 years of experience

I’m a mother of three and a doula, called to care for others. Before birth work, I spent six years as a caregiver for the elderly, children, and adults with disabilities, learning patience, compassion, and presence. My own birth experiences two cesareans, postpartum preeclampsia, and a transformative third birth taught me the power of being informed, supported, and truly heard. That journey inspired me to help others navigate pregnancy, birth, and postpartum with confidence and care. I offer calm, heart-centered support, meeting you where you are with no judgment or pressure. Birth isn’t just about bringing a baby into the world it’s about your transformation too. You deserve to feel held, respected, and empowered every step of the way, and it would be an honor to walk alongside you on this journey.

Laura Burch

Iron Station, North Carolina

Laura Burch

24 years of experience

I am a life coach for parents - with emphasis on moms - postpartum doula, CLC, RN and educator of 20 years…and mom to 7. My experience and passion makes me a great coach and educator for moms. I understand the pressures, internal and external, of parenting, and am passionate about empowering moms with tools to give them greater confidence, less worry, and help them show up their best selves. The education, tools, and experience I’ve gained over the past 20 years puts you in good hands when you need knowledge, or help seeing more clearly the path you want to be on. Then we do the work to get you there! Virtual and in-person services and classes are available.

Julie McLemore

Lake Wylie, South Carolina

Julie McLemore

7 years of experience

Hi, I’m Julie. I’m so glad you’re here! My passion for birth and motherhood started at a young age. All I ever wanted to be was a mom. After I had my fifth baby I felt sad realizing that this part of my life was over. I soon discovered that my calling to serve mamas as a birth doula however was just beginning. My hubby has been there beside me through it all as our children have been born naturally in both hospital and home settings. I use that firsthand knowledge now to serve you with not just my rigorous training and certification through Birth Arts International, but also through my own personal experience. I was introduced to essential oils in 2014, and every day since then has been a family journey to more natural patterns of health and wellness. I have seen and experienced success time after time using the oils throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and with a newborn. I feel confident in my ability to protect my family’s health no matter what is going on around us, and that’s something I enjoy paying forward to other moms and families.

Abby Pesenti

Lake Wylie, South Carolina

Abby Pesenti

14 years of experience

Hi there! I’m Abby, and I'm so excited to introduce myself as a postpartum doula with 12 years of experience supporting families. I love helping parents navigate this exciting new stage in life! I strive to create a safe and empowering environment for parents. I’m here to offer physical, emotional and practical support. I would be honored to support you and your family during this special time.

Josie Neugebauer

Lincolnton, North Carolina

5.0 (1 review)

Josie Neugebauer

5 years of experience

Hi there! I am a current IBCLC student and I have both a doula certification and a lactation educator certification. I have worked with first time parents and even parents having their 5th child. I am no stranger to the ins and outs of having babies and raising kids. I strive to always better myself, I am always reading and learning, so that I can best support the families that I work with. I really aim to support mothers to the best of my abilities. I understand the pros and cons of interventions and can help you understand them as well. I will help you advocate for your dream birth and I will support you with whatever you need.

Recent review

Josie worked for my family as a nanny to my son, from age 3-10 months. She took excellent care of him and was always so engaged and caring. Her commitment to him and his development meant the world to us.

- Maria S.

Vanessa Woodward

Fort Mill, South Carolina

Vanessa Woodward

4 years of experience

Hello there! My name is Vanessa Woodward, The Nessasary Doula! As an Advanced Trained Certified Birth Doula, it is my honor to join you on the amazing journey that is pregnancy, labor, and delivery! I am a wife, and mother to a 2 year old little boy, who is my rainbow baby. In 2019 my husband and I had a pregnancy loss of triplet girls at 17 weeks. Six months later, we were pregnant with our son, Deuce! It was after this series of events that I discovered my passion to help other moms navigate through pregnancy and/or postpartum, giving them the education, encouragement, and empowerment they need to therefore, have the best birthing experience possible. I have over 16 weeks of rigorous birth and postpartum training, which also includes CPR certification and Lactation education. I look forward to servicing you and your growing family!

Kim Kimball

Fort Mill, South Carolina

Kim Kimball

8 years of experience

I am a trained postpartum doula and IBCLC providing overnight care and feeding support to families. The fourth trimester is a special yet exhausting and overwhelming time filled with new experiences. My primary focus is to help families move from survival mode to a place where they can thrive as new parents, feeling confident, empowered and well rested.

Kendall Francis

Fort Mill, South Carolina

5.0 (1 review)

Kendall Francis

4 years of experience

Hello friends!! I wanted to properly introduce myself. My name is Kendall Francis. I am a christian certified birth doula. I serve mama’s in the Fort Mill and Charlotte surrounding areas during pregnancy and postpartum. I am married to my best friend, Collin Francis and we just had the most perfect baby girl, Saylor Grace Francis, born at home on July 31st, 2022. Our hearts are so full! I became a doula because I am so passionate about everything pregnancy and birth but most importantly because I believe women and their families need such a strong support system during this season in their life. I worked in the hospital system for almost 4 years on several different units from ER to maternity, went to nursing school and got my LPN degree all to realize I wanted nothing more than to support women holistically. I believe with all my heart that it is OUR decision as women how our pregnancy journey should turn out and WE have the control, not our providers. That is where I come in as your doula to help educate and advocate for you every step of the way no matter what you decide for your birth. Whether that be at home, at a birthing center or a hospital, I will be by your side. If you would like to connect and talk more about your dream birth feel free to send me a message! I am so excited to meet you and your family!

Recent review

Kendall is truly one of the most incredible people I’ve ever met. From the moment I met her I knew I wanted her as my doula. She made me feel loved, comforted, cared for, amongst so many other things. For my birth, she came as soon as I felt I needed support and stayed through the postpartum period, over 24 hours. She didn’t even talk about leaving me during this time and stayed through it ALL. She supported every decision I made, encouraged me to make position changes to help progress my labor, prayed over me, held a fan to my face for HOURS, spoke kindly and softly and was just everything I needed. She started as my doula and I now consider her one of my closest friends. I love her so much. She’s truly made for this!

- Laurynn H.

Andrea Gerdes

Charlotte, North Carolina

Andrea Gerdes

13 years of experience

Hello! My name is Andrea and I am one half of the Charlotte Doula Team. My doula partner, Sarah Smith, and I offer birth doula services in the greater Charlotte, NC area. We are both experienced doulas who have been serving in Charlotte for many years. We aim to provide exceptional, compassionate support for our clients during pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. In addition to our birth doula services, we also offer postpartum doula services and childbirth education classes!

Catherine Crudup

Charlotte, North Carolina

5.0 (1 review)

Catherine Crudup

12 years of experience

HI! I'm Catherine, a postpartum doula and sleep consultant in the Charlotte area. I am extremely passionate about women and children and supporting families with new family additions. I have been in newborn care for over 9 years. I also help train little ones to sleep through the night. I'd love to be a part of our postpartum journey. Much love.

Recent review

We used Catherine as a night nurse as well as a sleep trainer. She was invaluable to our family, especially in those first few weeks. She was always prompt, dependable, and truly cared for our sweet girl like she was her own. I had Post Partum Anxiety and Catherine was one of the only people I felt comfortable trusting my daughter with. By 8 weeks old our daughter was sleeping through the night, which was a huge game changer for our family. After a few illnesses my daughter was waking every 2 hours for nearby 8 weeks when she was around 6 months old. I called Catherine and she had our baby back to sleeping through the night in just 3 days. We love her dearly!

- Nina M.

Leanna Davis

Charlotte, North Carolina

Leanna Davis

7 years of experience
Accepts insurances

I am Leanna, a certified labor doula. I have always had a passion for helping people, what better way than to be a supporter of women in their most vulnerable moment? 
I offer unbiased organic and judgement free support in all family dynamics.
 I support all types of births & do so with intention and compassion every time!
 This day is not about me or what I think,
 it's all about YOU and what you need!

Diamond Wasil

Charlotte, North Carolina

Diamond Wasil

6 years of experience

I’m a Registered Nurse and Certified Birth Doula dedicated to helping you build the birth you’ll love.

Jennifer Baalaer

Charlotte, North Carolina

Jennifer Baalaer

8 years of experience

I’m a labor and delivery RN + birth doula + podcast host in Charlotte NC :)

Timesha Smith

Charlotte, North Carolina

Timesha Smith

4 years of experience

Hi, I’m Mesha — the heart behind Made to Momma, a faith-rooted doula practice devoted to nurturing first-time mothers through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum with grace, knowledge, and grounded support. As a doula, I specialize in walking alongside women — especially Black women — as they navigate their first pregnancy. I offer holistic support that blends evidence-based guidance, spiritual encouragement, and practical tools for every stage of your journey. With a background in culinary and wellness, I weave in movement, nutrition, and mindfulness to help you feel prepared from the inside out. Whether you're planning a hospital birth, birth center, or homebirth, my role is to help you tune in to your body, lean into your faith, and trust that you were made for this. You don’t have to figure this all out alone — I’m here to support you, hold space for your vision, and help you birth with intention.

Racquel Washington

Charlotte, North Carolina

Racquel Washington

21 years of experience

Hello! My name is Racquel. I am an advocate to my core. I have always been passionate about advocacy and support. It is my belief that we can all make better decisions when armed with the right information. We have choices in everything we do. I feel that when we make decisions from a place of being informed we feel better about the choices we make. My background is in education, counseling and advocacy. My journey to birth work began after the birth of my son and subsequent pregnancy losses. Through these experiences I was able to see the importance and need of birth workers to support families. Pregnancy, child birth and pregnancy loss are sacred times and can also be scary. It is my goal to help ease the fear and focus more the on the sacredness of this time. All women deserve support regardless of their journey; whether that is pregnancy, miscarriage, still birth, abortion, birth and postpartum.

Michelle Hunnicutt

Charlotte, North Carolina

Michelle Hunnicutt

6 years of experience

I have been a certified birth and postpartum doula for 3 years. I am OR certified with Novant healthcare. I am Leo Green Certified throughout North Carolina with Novant healthcare as well. I have completed many verse and Atrium Healthcare as well such as twins., c-sections, single birth, to complicated births. . Home births as well. I’ve worked with many Midwives. I have worked with the transgender community, LGBTQ+. I have 6 mamas I am working with currently.

Kenyetta Garth

Charlotte, North Carolina

Kenyetta Garth

7 years of experience
Accepts insurances

I am a Certified Labor Doula & Birth Assistant providing Labor Support, Prenatal Care, Placenta Encapsulation Services and Birth Pool Rentals. I believe that every woman deserves to have a Doula and the best birth outcome possible! I focus on you as a person and not just your Pregnancy and how I can best support you!