We are a mother daughter team working together to support families during the transition to life with a new baby. We love that we are able to offer something unique to our in-person clients in the Hampton Roads area and our virtual clients all over the US. I, Laurie Ann, am a certified Postpartum Doula. For more than 20 years I have been passionate about serving moms. My goal is to give the new family the confidence to parent; working myself out of a job. I like to say, don’t doula this alone; women need other women especially after giving birth. As a caring professional, I share techniques, tools, and personalized recommendations, to support families emotionally and physically as they transition to life with a newborn. Dani is a new mom herself with a 3 year old daughter and infant son. She has been able to really connect with our clients because she has recently (and currently) been in their shoes. We are also proud to be up to date on our product and vendor recommendations because we have personally utilized these products and services. We are better together! This is Mothering the Mother in the Fourth Trimester.

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.

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

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.

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!

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.

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.

I was an IBCLC FROM 2013-2023. I currently am an RN with mother baby and pediatric experience and a mother of four children I exclusively breastfed. I have a wealth of knowledge I would love to share with you that I have learned along my journey. I can’t wait to help!

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.

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.

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

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.