Julie Roberson

Virginia Beach, Virginia

5.0 (33 reviews)

Julie Roberson

4 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hello! I am a state certified doula, Medicaid approved doula, perinatal specialist and placenta specialist. I support families across Hampton Roads and I would love to be considered as part of your support team.

Recent review

Amazing! 10/10 Juile made my whole birth experience super enjoyable. From coming up with a birth plan suitable for me to being by our side during labor and delivery. I'm honestly so blessed she was able to help me birth my first baby boy. Birth itself is nerve wracking but she made me feel very comfortable with how knowledgeable and supportive she is. She not only took stress off my plate but also my partners allowing him to be present during labor and delivery.

- jada hughes

La’Chaiel Johnson

Virginia Beach, Virginia

La’Chaiel Johnson

6 years of experience

Hello everyone! I'm an international travel birth and postpartum doula serving the world. I currently live in the Hampton Roads my services are available for in person, virtual and travel (to other states). I'm a serial entrepreneur, faith driven woman, wife, medical assistant and women's health advocate and pcos/endometriosis warrior. I believe every family should have a pregnancy where they do not feel alone, shut out, uninformed or not taken seriously or have their voice/choices taken away. I am here to support you mentally, emotionally, physically, educate you and put the power back in your hands to self-advocate. I am dedicated to this field, to my clients and to myself to provide a better pregnancy journey, labor and postpartum experience and change the narrative. You are not alone connect with me today and let's chat about what our doula services can provide for you.

Grace Harrison

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Grace Harrison

7 years of experience

Hi there! My name is Grace Harrison Betterton, and I am a BEST Certified Birth Doula, Newborn Care Specialist & Certified Placenta Encapsulator. As my name suggests, I am here to help you achieve Your Way of desired birth and postpartum! I am here to support you, and encourage you along the way. Please feel free to contact me with any inquiries at (757)754-9222 or find me on DoulaMatch, Instagram, and Facebook! I am still working on my website, so please bear with me :)

Elise Osmun

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Elise Osmun

11 years of experience

A Little About Myself My name is Elise Osmun, I grew up in a small town in southern Oregon with my parents and three siblings. Over the last ten years I have made many moves in my life. My family and I left Oregon to live in San Diego California where I then attend San Diego State University to obtain a Bachelors in Psychology. While working as a professional nanny for years, I gained a beautiful community of families, mothers, and babies. I had the pleasure of meeting a doula who suggested I volunteer at the hospital birthing center to see how I liked it. I fell in love with the Doula world and went on to obtain my certification. While going through the program I realized the many other certifications that would be beneficial in helping as many people as possible. I have met my life partner and decided to join his military lifestyle. After a few moves we now have a long term home in Virginia Beach, Virginia. I have always had a strong passion for supporting families during pregnancy, labor, and postpartum. Each family has their own way of parenting, needs, and values. My goal is to support you in having a non-judgmental, informed, and respected birth experience. I am committed to getting to know you throughout your pregnancy, and creating a close relationship with you before that special day. It would be an honor to support & comfort you during these most intimate and sacred moments of your life!

Sierra Richardson

Chesapeake, Virginia

Sierra Richardson

3 years of experience

Hi! My name is Sierra and I am a passionate mom, an early childhood educator and a loving doula! I live a life of service and my greatest joy comes from providing for others. As a birth/postpartum doula as well as a placenta encapsulation specialist, my goal is to provide new parents and growing families with love, compassion and the tools to conquer their new normal.

Shakirrah Brooks’Garrett

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Shakirrah Brooks’Garrett

As a doula, I will offer emotional, physical, and informational support, helping to alleviate the fears, anxieties, and traumas that often accompany pregnancy and childbirth. I will advocate for their autonomy, dignity, and human rights, ensuring that their voices are amplified and their choices respected. My goal is not only to provide exceptional care but also to help dismantle the systemic barriers that perpetuate health inequities. I believe that every Black woman deserves to experience a positive, transformative birth experience that leaves her feeling empowered, confident, and connected to her body and her baby.

Alexandra Lomberk

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Alexandra Lomberk

4 years of experience
Accepts insurances

I am a certified birth doula, a postpartum doula, and a childbirth educator. My hope is that you receive the support you deserve to accomplish whatever kind of birth and postpartum period you desire!

Lisa Langille

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Lisa Langille

6 years of experience
Accepts insurances

As a doula, I believe in supporting the birthing person and their partner(s)/birth team wholeheartedly without judgment. Everyone has a birth journey unique to them and I'm honored every time I get to join a family on that journey.

Kelly Gorog

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Kelly Gorog

4 years of experience

I am a local to Virginia Beach, and although I plan to stay here long term, my heart also has a home in Hawaii where I spent a few years in my twenties. I love to adventure, design, have community and learn new things! I spend 100% of the time being a mother to two absolutely, wildly amazing children, and being a wife to my long-time sweet heart. I have had beautiful home births with both my children and I would love to have more children! My dream is grow a business that not only supports my family, but over all, supports woman and families all of the world so that we as mothers and as families feel the most confident and empowered that we have ever felt as a community, so that we raise generations of parents and children to be self-sufficient, self-thinkers and rooted in love.

Malika Traynham

Suffolk, Virginia

Malika Traynham

21 years of experience
Accepts insurances

I am a State (Virginia) Certified Community Doula. I have many years of birth work to include legislative advocacy, prenatal, birth and postpartum support. I believe all birthing persons have a right to birth in a sacred, supported and healing space. I equip the birthing person and the birth support team with the tools and evidence based instructions to have a safe, informed and inclusive birth experience. I offer lactation support, placenta encapsulation, candid birth photos, umbilical cord keepsakes and assistance with developing a birth plan. I am a mother of 4 and a grandmother to 5. I was doing birth work before I knew there was a name for it. Thank you for taking the time to explore my profile. - Sacred Journey Doula

Melissa Peak

Williamsburg, Virginia

Melissa Peak

3 years of experience

Hello! My name is Melissa! I have two babies of my own with two very difficult pregnancies, including a traumatic hospital stay that changed my life forever. I want to help teach other mamas and partners to speak up and advocate for yourself no matter what the issue is! No one can make you do anything you don’t want to your own body or your babies body.

Shatiya Worley

Suffolk, Virginia

Shatiya Worley

5 years of experience

Located in and serving the Hampton Roads area, I am a certified birth and postpartum doula. Working with my co-doula, our philosophy is to provide clients and their families ABCs for childbearing and beyond. A- An Abundance of Information, B- Bountiful Preparedness, and C- Confidence in Self and Body. Our client guarantee: you can find Dutiful Doulas in us!

Kaila Steele

Chesapeake, Virginia

Kaila Steele

7 years of experience

I’m a Coastal Virginia mama with a deep love for supporting families. My journey started as a nanny, caring for little ones and walking alongside parents through the early years. That experience sparked a dream—to one day become a doula and support mothers through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Until then, I’m pouring my heart into capturing the real, raw, and beautifully messy moments of motherhood. From growing bellies to tiny fingers wrapped around yours, I’m here to tell your story—start to finish.

Lauren Register

Chesapeake, Virginia

Lauren Register

4 years of experience

I’m a birth and postpartum doula, certified herbalist, and dabbler in all things alternative medicine, homeschool mama of 2, living this crazy life and serving clients all over Hampton Roads, VA. My passion is guiding women to see pregnancy and birth as something they have a say in. It’s not just happening TO you. As your doula, I'll offer education to help you cultivate a birth mindset that serves you well. I'll hold space for you and provide empowering support during your birth and postpartum journey.

Shan’Tella Williams

Franklin, Virginia

5.0 (1 review)

Shan’Tella Williams

4 years of experience
Accepts insurances

HELLO! My name is Shantella Williams! I am a state certified perinatal health specialist as a birth and postpartum doula. As a child growing up in a in home daycare and watching my parents daycare grow into a center I always knew I wanted to be a COMMUNITY WORKER as well. Working with mothers and their children has become a strong passion of mine. Graduating and receiving my certifications justified my feelings towards the safety and security mothers and their children deserve. Becoming a doula has been a journey. My passion for this field, combined with my respect for mothers and all they endure makes me eager to get on board. With a genuine and nurturing nature combined with a professional and ambitious approach, I possess the primary skills needed in my career. Including being supportive, knowledgeable,caring and having patience. These qualities will contribute to every client while positively highlighting the professionalism and competencies within myself. As a state certified perinatal health specialist I’m working as a birth and postpartum doula. I will be mentally, physically, and emotionally preparing my pregnant mothers and their families for labor and delivery. Coaching and support during pregnancy. Also, I will prepare my mothers for breastfeeding if requested as well during postpartum I will help seek any therapy that may be needed to prevent depression.

Recent review

Shantella was great throughout the process of my pregnancy. She made it much easier physically, mentally and emotionally! We met a little later into my pregnancy but she stepped up & made me comfortable as ever in every way possible! During my labor she was there the whole way, never left my side and she talked & comforted me through the entire delivery 😭 now that we’re home she’s been doing visits, being a BIG help and just making sure my baby and I are okay. She’s been a very important piece to my puzzle and I’m so grateful for her! Thanks Shantella, I’ll definitely be recommending you to everyone I know love !!!

- Jadell J.

Lauren Hess

Franklin, Virginia

Lauren Hess

4 years of experience

A mother made company built for you. As a certified Doula, I provide relational and non-judgemental support to families through pregnancy, birth and early postpartum. Based In Franklin, Virginia and serving the greater Hampton roads area and northeast North Carolina. Additional training includes certified personal trainer, yoga instructor, guided meditation, and holistic lifestyle coach.

Arabella Baratta

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Arabella Baratta

3 years of experience

Hi mama! I’m Arabella a doulatog (doula + photographer.) I believe birth is sacred — not just a medical event, but a deeply personal, spiritual, and transformative experience. Every woman carries the wisdom to birth within her. My role is not to direct or manage your experience, but to gently support you as you listen to your body, trust your instincts, and move through birth in your own powerful way. I believe in honoring birth as a physiological and primal process — one that thrives with movement, safety, warmth, and love. I draw on nature-based wisdom, traditional postpartum care, and hands-on comfort measures to create a cocoon of support where you can soften and surrender. Whether you're birthing at home, in a hospital, or somewhere in between, I center your voice, your values, and your vision. Birth is not something to be feared or controlled — it’s something to be witnessed, held, and honored. I walk alongside you — offering calm, steady presence, holistic care, and heart-led advocacy — so you never feel alone on this journey.

Nichole Smith

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Nichole Smith

25 years of experience

There was a time when every village had a wise woman — someone who knew the rhythms of the body, the ways of plants, and the quiet strength of birth. That’s the kind of care I offer. I’m Nichole — a mother, student midwife, and herbalist walking in the footsteps of generations before me. My work is rooted in faith, guided by traditional knowledge, and grounded in the belief that your body was wonderfully made. At The ReWild Birth Collective, I offer wholistic care for the childbearing years and beyond — care that sees the whole woman: body, mind, spirit, and story. With plant medicine, prayer, and time-tested tools, I walk alongside you through pregnancy and healing — offering care that strengthens your body and honors your intuition. This isn’t about doing it all “naturally” or perfectly. It’s about remembering what your body already knows — and being supported by someone who can hold space when things get tender, messy, or unknown.

Alexis Clark

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

5.0 (2 reviews)

Alexis Clark

6 years of experience

Greetings, Bornbir family, I’m Alexis, a full-spectrum community doula and the founder of Mama Umi Doula Services & Reproductive Health Education. Welcome to my little corner of Bornbir! My passion for birthwork runs deep. I’ve had the privilege of working as a patient care technician in postpartum and labor & delivery hospital units, supporting families from all walks of life. While I valued learning from healthcare providers, I also witnessed firsthand how these systems—rooted in oppression and racism—too often fail black, brown, and indigenous BIPOC) birthing people. Beyond the hospital setting, I’ve served as a midwife’s assistant in a small home birth practice in Elizabeth City, NC, supporting families who desired a different birthing experience. I have also volunteered as a doula through a community doula network, offering care to birthing people in need, including teenagers, individuals struggling with substance abuse, and single parents facing financial barriers. I believe that all birthing people deserve options, autonomy, and care that honors their lived experiences—whether in a hospital, at home, or anywhere in between. My work is deeply rooted in love, revolutionary joy, transformation, creativity, and ancestral healing. As your doula and community sister, my mission is to create a safe, affirming space where you feel empowered, informed, and deeply supported in every decision you make. I offer: ✨ Holistic birth & postpartum support ✨ Reproductive health education ✨ Advocacy for accessible & equitable care If my approach aligns with what you envision for your journey, let’s connect! I’d love to support you in whatever way feels right for you. Book a consultation, and let’s build together. Much love and looking forward to meeting you! Alexis | Mama Umi Doula Services

Recent review

I can’t say enough about how incredible Alexis was throughout my birthing journey. After experiencing a stillbirth last year due to a medical error, I was filled with anxiety and fear about giving birth again. Alexis was a true blessing—empathetic, patient, and deeply in tune with my needs. She protected the energy of my birth, creating a space that was safe, intimate, and centered around my healing. She worked seamlessly with my midwife, and I am so grateful she was part of welcoming my rainbow baby into the world. As a first-time mom, I had so many questions and concerns, especially when it came to breastfeeding and caring for my daughter. Alexis was so patient, offering engaging and knowledgeable advice while making sure I felt confident in my ability to care for my baby. She even involved my husband in the process, which meant so much to both of us. One of the most memorable parts of my experience was how Alexis used holistic practices to make labor more bearable. She guided me through a visual breakdown to manage the pain of my contractions and created a peaceful environment with essential oils and body oils. Her homemade herbal teas, postpartum bath soaks, and pad sickles were total game changers for my recovery, especially for healing my second-degree tear. Alexis also reminded me of the importance of self-care, even after the birth. Her support allowed me to rest and truly focus on my healing. Her services were incredibly affordable, and she worked with us to create a payment plan that fit our budget. For anyone looking for a doula who is compassionate, culturally aware, and spiritually connected, Alexis is meant for this work. She was more than a doula—she was a vital part of my birth village. I genuinely don't know where I would be without her. I feel so blessed to have had her on my postpartum team, and I highly recommend her to any birthing person looking for an empowered, equitable, and heart-centered experience.

- Megan L.

Andrea Branch

Petersburg, Virginia

Andrea Branch

10 years of experience

Hi, I’m Andrea, a Full-Spectrum Doula, Sleep Consultant, and longtime caregiver with over 14 years of experience supporting families through pregnancy, birth, and the tender postpartum season. My approach is gentle, evidence-based, and centered on helping parents feel calm, confident, and cared for. I’ve supported families in homes and hospitals and I’m passionate about creating nurturing spaces where every parent feels seen and supported. Whether you’re preparing for birth or settling in with your newborn, I’m here to guide you with compassion, practical care, and reassurance every step of the way.