Find a Doula Near Me in Hagerstown, MD

I’m a new doula and can’t wait to jump in with both feet, I feel like this is my calling and I’m very excited to have a chance to help others with their special day!

Hi there! I’m Ashley- a Certified Birth Doula through A Woman Who Serves, a certified Childbirth Educator, Placenta Encapsulator, and Certified Breastfeeding Specialist. My philosophy of birth is that it is made to work! A mother is innately designed by God to birth her babies, and when supported in the right way, she can leave her birth feeling empowered. My goal is to support a family in whatever way they feel is most important- through education, hands-on support, emotional support, and encouragement. I would love the chance to speak with you to see how I could best serve you during this special time!

My name is Val and I am a trained NCS, and Lactation Educator. I also have training in gentle pediatric sleep conditioning, COVID safety, CPR/AED/First Aid, Safe breastmilk handling, multiples care and safe infant sleep practices. I have experience providing overnight care, 24 hr care, daytime newborn care as well as travel care. I have worked with families of different ethnicities , religions and orientations, and I am always enthusiastic to learn and follow newborn care practices that are sensitive and inclusive of the families culture. If you choose to have me work with your family, you will find me to be enthusiastic, understanding, diligent, flexible, discerning, level-headed and nurturing to the parents, the baby and other children (and pets) in the home. I genuinely enjoy working with families and newborns, and my favorite part is the exciting privilege of guiding parents through the exhilarating, and at times confusing and frustrating, world of newborns, to a point where they are confident, well rested and enthusiastic about peaceful days ahead as a family.

Nikita Wise 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.

It is my honor and delight to walk with people through the transformative journeys of life, and pregnant women and families have an amazing opportunity to embrace such a journey. Since 2022, I’ve had a fascination with childbirth and have delighted in learning about it – namely, that it can be much more amazing than anyone ever told me. Far beyond the universal hope for a safe mother and baby, birth is an incredible opportunity for encouragement, healing, and transformation in the life of the mother and family! Attending a friend’s home birth of her third child as a prayerful presence in summer of 2024 showed me that supporting women and families in this process is a wonderful way for me to serve out of my gifts. I have a BA in Christian Worship and Congregational Ministry from Messiah University and am in the process of becoming certified as a Birth Doula through Childbirth International. I serve mothers and families in the West Shore, Harrisburg, Lancaster, and York areas. Along with the title of birth doula, I resonate with the roles of minister, caregiver, pastor, sister, and guide. My experiences have taught me that our human processes are simultaneously physical, psychological, spiritual, and relational, which has given me my holistic approach to childbearing.​

Nikita Johnson is a graduate of The National College of Midwifery and is currently preparing to sit for her Midwifery Certification Exam in Spring 2025. She has received hands-on training under the direct supervision of Certified Nurse Midwife Bayla Berkowitz at a homebirth midwifery practice in Pikesville, MD. Nikita has also studied with respected midwives Monika Karaosman at Althea Midwifery in Berlin, MD, and Maureen McIver in Westminster, MD. Nikita Johnson brings over five years of homebirth experience, including three years as a Homebirth Assistant and Student Midwife. Prior to this, she spent six years as a Certified Obstetrics Surgical Technologist, gaining extensive hospital-based labor and delivery experience before retiring from that role. Since 2019, she has been a highly regarded birth rights doula in the DMV area, known for her assertive advocacy and commitment to helping clients navigate the complexities of the Western healthcare system. Nikita is dedicated to empowering her patients to achieve their desired birth experiences while ensuring safety and informed decision-making through evidence-based care. In addition to her hands-on work, she serves as a Doula Trainer and Mentor for The Black Doula Training, a Writer for Healthy Mom & Baby magazine (powered by the Nurses of AWHONN), a Doula Advisor for the Maryland Perinatal Neonatal Quality Collaborative, and a Maternal Health Task Force Advisor for Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. She specializes in IVF/IUI and Infertility Conditions, Gyn Wellness, Home Births, Hospital Births, Unmedicated Births, Births with epidurals, VBAC's and High Risk Pregnancies. Individuals and couples working with Nikita benefit from her multi-skilled background and experience. She has been attending births since 2014 and has attended over 350+ births.

My goal is to empower parents, guiding them through the labyrinth of postpartum with unwavering support, so they can embrace this sacred experience with confidence and tranquility.

• Birth and Postpartum Doula • NICU/HIE Mama • Baltimore, MD and surrounding areas

I am a compassionate, dedicated mother and postpartum doula who feels deeply called to support new and growing families. As a mom myself, I understand both the beauty and the overwhelm that can come with caring for young children, and I bring empathy, patience, and real life experience into every home I enter. I am committed to learning, growing, and showing up with reliability and heart. My goal is to create a calm, supportive space where mothers feel seen, heard, and cared for during one of the most transformative seasons of their lives.

Hello, I am a local licensed Registered Nurse. I have been caring for moms and babies for 30 years. I work 24/7 in your home caring for moms postpartum needs. I will prepare a meal, do laundry, educate, care for baby (s), teach cpr and more. I am licensed, insured and vaccinated. How can I help you? I can bill insurance.

Hello! My name is Karen Kelly and I am proud to be DONA certified postpartum doula and certified lactation consultant located in Ellicott City, Maryland. I am passionate about supporting families during the fourth trimester. I have been providing professional postpartum support since 2018 and have had the privilege of supporting over 75 families. I specialize in daytime support in order to have the greatest impact on helping new parents gain skills and confidence in their new role. I provide the emotional and practical support that new parents need in order to lighten their load and meet their parenting goals.

My name is Melissa Wiedel I am The Bon Bébé Doula with comprehensive training in child development and family systems. I have worked with families in a variety of settings for over 25-years to include: home, child care centers, medical clinics, classrooms & churches; in public, private, religious, & military sectors. ​ I have a strong passion for supporting families and caring for children. I believe in the importance for all members of a family to feel truly supported during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, and it’s an honor to hold that space for others. With a background in child development and early intervention, I bring both knowledge and heart to my work. As a postpartum doula, trained with DONA, as well as a longtime nanny and child development specialist, my foremost priorities lie in helping my clients to feel safe, heard, and cared for. My approach is warm and grounded, offering encouragement, compassion, gentle guidance, and a steady presence so you never feel alone on your journey. Aside from child care and postpartum work...I am a lover of interior design, a master of baking, and my two fur babies, Ellie and Trina!

It has been an incredible privilege to work with new families, helping them ensure a positive start and reach their full potential as a family unit. As your postpartum doula, I will be your reliable companion, guiding you through this transformative journey. Together, we will identify your child’s needs and learn effective ways to care for your new baby and yourself. Before becoming a doula, I dedicated 17 years of my life to teaching early childhood. During this time, I managed a classroom of infants and toddlers, balancing my care for the infants with curriculum development for preschool-aged children. I had the privilege of meeting and working with many young families navigating this new phase of life, which fueled my passion for providing more direct support to these new families. I am honored to bring my extensive experience to the families I now serve as a doula. I consider myself a mentor to these new parents, empowering them to find the tools and techniques to make their first days and weeks with their new baby as comfortable as possible. Additionally, I am trained in infant soothing and calming techniques, and I hold CPR and First Aid Certification, ensuring that I can provide the best possible care for infants under my care. I eagerly anticipate the opportunity to assist you in having the best possible start as a new family.

Hi, my name is Lebo. I am a certified postpartum doula and aim to always provide non-judgmental and culturally informed support to growing families. I am passionate about providing support in historically underserved communities including people of color, immigrants and the LGBTQIA+. I have experience supporting families who have gone through fertility treatment, gestational carriers, adopting parents and families whose babies have spent time in the NICU. I enjoy helping parents prioritize and find a balance between resting, bonding and newborn care while fostering a home dynamic that is ideal for babies growth, health and development. I achieve this by providing evidence based resources while taking the mental health and other needs of the entire family into account at each visit. Besides being a proud aunty and spending time with my loved ones, I enjoy being outdoors, karaoke, and exploring different culture through food , travel and music.

Hi I’m Lisa , I’m a certified newborn care specialist , lactation consultant, and postpartum doula, and also the proud owner of Labor and Lullabies Newborn Care and Doula Services. I assist tired parents,and their newborn babies, by providing support , around the clock newborn care,guidance, and evidence based information to help them adjust to their new role as parents in the most positive and healthy way possible!

I am a certified birth doula that serves the Shenandoah Valley area and Northern Virginia. I also offer placenta encapsulation, placenta prints, and cord keepsakes! Birth work is my passion and my goal is to become a CPM one day.

Hello everyone, my name is La'Cara Miles-Chandler but I go by Cara. I am a Certified Birth Doula and specialize in Placenta Encapsulation. I am located in Vienna, VA and offer services in the surrounding areas. Birth is a powerful, sacred journey — one that deserves tenderness, support, and unwavering care. I offer gentle, heart-centered doula support and placenta encapsulation services to help you feel grounded, informed, and deeply cared for as you bring new life into the world.

Hello mamas! My name is Cecile Lancaster, I am a foster care social worker, community builder, and doula dedicated to supporting families through life’s most meaningful transitions. I’ve walked alongside parents, caregivers, and birthing people with a blend of emotional grounding, advocacy, and compassionate care for 8 years. I believe birth is not just a medical event, it’s a human experience that deserves tenderness, clarity, and support. My approach centers emotional safety, evidence‑based guidance, and a calm, steady presence that helps families feel confident and connected throughout pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. I’ve supported a variety of birth experiences, and no matter your vision or birth plan, my priority is that you feel informed, empowered, and deeply cared for every step of the way. Whether you’re preparing for your first birth, navigating a fast‑approaching due date, or seeking extra grounding in your third trimester, I’m honored to be part of your journey. My hope is simple: to help you create a birth experience that feels calm, confident, and aligned with your values & one where you feel held, supported, and never alone where you are able to birth freely. With gratitude, Doula Cecile/Cess

Hello, I'm Jen Jones, and I'm thrilled to have the opportunity to introduce myself to you. I'm not just a childbirth educator and doula; I'm a passionate advocate for the power of informed, empowered birthing experiences. My own journey into the world of birth work was deeply personal. As a mother of three, I've walked the path of childbirth, experiencing two hospital births and one powerful home birth. It was my home birth experience that ignited a spark within me – a spark that would lead me to pursue training as a doula and create childbirth classes. The power of birth is profound. It's an experience that can transform you, inspire you, and change the way you view your own strength. My own experiences have been the driving force behind my mission to help others discover the depth of choices available in childbirth. At Mama Led Birth, I offer a range of services designed to guide and support you on your own unique birth journey. Whether you're seeking a home birth, a personalized hospital birth, or simply a greater understanding of your options, I'm here to provide you with the tools and knowledge you need. My services include online and in-person childbirth classes that cover a wide range of topics, as well as doula support – both in-person and virtually. My goal is to empower you to make informed decisions about your birth experience. I firmly believe that every expecting mother deserves to know her options and feel in control of her journey. Birth is a deeply personal, transformative moment, and I'm here to ensure it's a beautiful, empowering experience for you.

I am Avivah Kupfer, and I love what I do! I am a warm, deeply nurturing licensed nurse with a compact multi-state license, postpartum doula, proud mother of five, and grandmother of fourteen. With over 23 years of nursing experience and CPR certified in both infant and adult care, I bring a unique combination of medical expertise and heartfelt support to the families I serve. I offer a holistic, family-centered approach that supports not only mom and baby, but also dad, siblings, and anyone else needing care during this beautiful and often challenging time. My services include assistance with breastfeeding, emotional support, sleep training, feeding, dressing changes, cookingand light housekeeping. As a nurse with a strong background in pediatrics, I’m also able to provide medical care when needed—an added comfort to many of my clients. I am available for day and night shifts, 24-hour care, and have even traveled with families on vacation to care for their newborns. Althouth I reside in Baltimore, MD, I am willing to travel for 24hr. contracts. It would be my privilege to be part of your postpartum journey and beyond—happy references available upon request.