Birth & Postpartum Doulas Near Me in Harrisburg, PA

Hello, my name is Shawna Slaughter, RN, BSN, is the founder of The Gentle Fourth and your dedicated postpartum support & newborn care specialist. With a nursing background of over 25+ years in pediatric and labor & delivery care, I blend clinical knowledge with deeply nurturing support for families during the fourth trimester. My mission is simple: To nurture a new phase, one gentle moment at a time If you or anyone you know is currently pregnant and require care during the fourth trimester please reach out. I am here to discuss your options. Currently Servicing families in PA (Tri State Area), DMV and Charlotte NC (and surrounding areas)

Welcome! I’m a dedicated doula and mother of 6, I provide compassionate, personalized support for expectant families through pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum journey. My goal is to empower you with knowledge, encouragement, and hands-on care so you feel confident, supported, and deeply nurtured every step of the way. Whether this is your first baby or your last, I’m here to help create a birth experience that aligns with your values and brings peace of mind to you and your family. I am a certified doula in PA and I do accept insurance.

Hello! I’m Megan, a Stillbirthday Certified Doula (CD) and Certified Childbirth Educator. I became a doula because I believe acts of service aren’t just my love language, they’re a cornerstone of who I am. Birth is a natural, physiological process that sometimes calls for extra care, whether that means emotional support, evidence-based education, or medical intervention. I believe that knowledge of our bodies, the birthing process, and special circumstances gives us power and helps us advocate for ourselves to make choices from a place of confidence and clarity. ✨ Certified HypnoBirthing® Childbirth Educator ✨ VBAC Link Trained Professional ✨ Stillbirthday Certified Doula ✨ BRM® Pro (Body Ready Method) Certified ✨ CPR & AED Certified I offer evidence-based education, grounded emotional support, and a calm, steady presence so you feel prepared, empowered, and held throughout your journey. Whether you’re planning an unmedicated hospital birth, an intentional homebirth, or a healing VBAC. I’ll meet you where you are with compassion, respect, and unwavering support. Let’s walk this path together — your birth, your way. 💛

My name is Hannah and I’m a birth and postpartum doula. I have a Bachelors in Elementary Education and taught kindergarten until my son was born in 2020. Although my role adjusted when becoming a mother, a fire was ignited through my birth experience, and I started researching how I could make a difference. After my daughter’s redeeming home birth in 2022, I knew that becoming a doula was a tangible way I could impact mothers and the next generation for the better. By providing emotional support, evidence-based information and physical support, I strive to make the family’s life changing, transitional time a smoother one. I am trained through DONA as a birth doula and Lifespan doulas for postpartum work. Besides classroom experience, I also have nannied for several families over the past few years. It is my goal as your birth or postpartum doula to make you feel seen and heard. In my free time, you can find me spending time with my kiddos outside, serving at our local church, grabbing coffee with friends, going on family walks or experimenting in the kitchen.

Looking for a night nanny/postpartum doula? Hi, I’m Kristen, the owner of Starlight Newborn Care. I founded this business out of a heartfelt desire to provide families with the support and rest they truly need during the postpartum season. As a wife and mother of four, I deeply understand the joys, challenges, and exhaustion that come with welcoming a new baby. My goal is to help families feel supported, confident, and cared for as they navigate this precious, and often overwhelming, time. I’m a Certified Postpartum Doula, Newborn Care Specialist, night nanny and previous birth doula. I have experience working with preemies and multiples. Check out my website! www.starlightnewborncare.com

Hello , I'm Melissa Meadows, a Certified Postpartum Doula and Newborn Care Specialist with over 15 years experience. I provide nurturing ,personalized care to support families and help parents feel confident and prepared as they transition into life with a newborn. My services focus on providing advanced personal care and recovery support for postpartum parents while ensuring newborns receive expert care. From offering practical guidance and professional expertice to emotional support, I work hand-in-hand with families to creat a peaceful and empowering postartum experience.

Birth coach labor doula 23 years and 646 births ..... still counting. This includes attendance for a C-Sections (90). I attend births in most metropolitan hospitals only in Maryland. Travel expenses over 50 miles are additional and not covered by Medicaid. Please complete on my website "Schedule to Meet Dale" also, send a picture of your "insurance card". Complete these steps your due date will be saved to my calendar. Once I received your information I will call you to introduce myself...and proceed to meet via either Zoom call, FaceTime....possibly in person. I am a doula provider for all "MEDICAID" managed care providers, in Maryland. As of January 1st 2026, BCBS will also be accepting doula coverage via all employer benefits....each plan offers services and verification is a necessity. Visit: www.birthcoachcooladoula.com Please review my testimonials. Please provide a working cellphone number. I have recently partnered with Gabriel Gardner Flourishing Mama Co. agency. If your claim is denied payment for services are expected.

I am a mother to 2 girls under 2 and a wife. I have experienced a hospital birth and homebirth. I truly believe that the right support makes a huge difference in a woman’s pregnancy and labor experience. I am here to provide emotional, physical and informational support to mothers and their families to help them advocate for the birthing experience that they desire while feeling confident and empowered.

Hello, and thank you for stopping by! My name is Erin, aka Birth Alchemy Doula, and I'm looking forward to supporting you thoughout your birthing journey! I am a mother of two beautiful daughters, long-time advocate and supporter of informed birthing, and sexual health & wellness empowerment. In addition to my certification as a Labor & Birth Doula, I am also a board certified clinical Sexologist (educator & coach), certified yoga instructor - with focus in women's health, and aromatherapist. My purpose is to support you — mind, body & baby! Let's connect and discover what your birthing journey looks like <3

Hi everyone! My name is Kati Frey and I am a Certified Childbirth Educator in Elizabethtown, PA. I am passionate about all things pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. I founded BirthPrint after experiencing 2 different types of births: the first was what everyone expected of me and the second was the birth of my dreams. I love listening to everyone's stories and meeting them where they are. No two people are the same, therefore everyone should prepare for childbirth in a way that makes sense to them. This is the foundation of BirthPrint. My particular interests are helping mothers heal from past traumatic birth experiences, answering questions that seem too taboo to ask, and providing evidence based education that makes sense. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my 2 sons and husband, knitting, hiking, camping... pretty much anything outside!

My name is Paula Carpenter from East Berlin PA. I would love to schedule prenatal, doula services, breastfeeding and or postpartum sessions with you. I’m finishing up my 33rd year of teaching Special Education. I literally have taught grades K-12th…. pampers to prom! I have knowledge on miscarriages, ectopic pregnancies, infertility struggles with PCOS, birth inductions with shoulder displacement and unmedicated births. This was my life for 3 years of trying to conceive. My three children are currently 22, 19 and 16 years old. I am so blessed! Working with families with special needs. Deaf/Hard of Hearing Friendly. I would love to schedule an appointment with you to see if I can be “Forever Your Girl” (Paula Abdul 88’) before, during and after the birth of you child. Paula A. Doula www.birthcoachcooladoula.com

I am constantly motivated to be the best version of myself every day. I enjoy learning and enjoy serving. I love spending time with family and friends. I hope that with my professional attitude, welcoming demeanor, love of serving, and calming spirit, I will be able to support, care, and help countless expectant families. I focus on tailored care that is specific to each client or family. And I hope that I can help you!

As a Professionally Trained Birth Doula, I apply evidence-based strategies to support the best possible birth experience as you welcome your little one into the world.

Sandy is a trained birth and lactation Doula. She loves to empower, educate and uplift women with information to a better self! Sandy draws on her experiences in witnessing and assisting in many family members’ birth of their children for more than 20+ years. As an empty nester, she explored other ways to help families in Lancaster and surrounding counties and becoming a doula was one of them. Her experiences in advocacy and empowerment will allow her to help women build confidence in one of the most life-changing and sometimes the most uncharted moments in their lives. Sandy is also fluent in Spanish and English.

Hello! Congratulations on your journey! I am Theresa, the owner and founder of Velvet Hands Doula Co LLC and a Certified Birth and Postpartum Doula. I am known for my strong background as an OB-GYN Medical Assistant with over 20 years of experience and a deep understanding of nutrition, earning my bachelor’s degree of Science in Nutrition from Purdue University and continued further gaining my sports nutritionist certification through NASM. I proudly earned my dynamic Doula Certification through DONA & DDI-Diversified Doula Initiative in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, while also earning a certificate as a Childbirth Educator through DONA International. Iam also CPR Adult & Infant Certified, and have been featured as a compassionate and caring doula in NY Weekly Magazine’s top 20 Inspirational Women to Look Out For in 2026'. I am able and willing to support all journeys! I look forward to supporting you 💜 https://www.velvethandsdoulaco.com/ https://www.nyweeklymagazine.com/blog/top-20-inspirational-women-to-look-out-for-in-2026-1

I am a certified birth and postpartum doula, certified Childbirth Educator, Certified Lactation educator and Certified Hypnobirthing educator serving Lancaster, York and Harrisburg areas in Pennsylvania. To me, Birth is the most sacred event in nature. And my goal is to empower every birthing person have the birth they desire. I am here to provide emotional, physical and informational support but I am also here to coach the birthing person to see the value and strength they have to do it their intended way. I see it as my utmost privilege to serve the birthing community.

I am trained to be non-biased and have no judgment towards any type of birth. I am excited to attend and support any birth experience that may arise. I provide women with emotional, physical and educational support throughout pregnancy, labor and postpartum. As a Doula, all I want is to be there for you. Let’s get started.

My journey into birth work began eight years ago after the birth of my son and deepened through my experience as a gestational surrogate and, most recently, the birth of my daughter this past summer. Those journeys which were both beautiful and challenging, showed me the power of feeling seen and supported. My own doula’s care really inspired me to offer that same gift to others. I hold a Master’s in Counseling, am a National Certified Counselor, and am a Certified Doula through New Beginnings Doula Training. I’m currently pursuing my Licensed Professional Counselor credential and Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C). I also serve as a Specialized Support Coordinator for Postpartum Support International for birth trauma, where I connect families to resources for the postpartum journey including perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and birth trauma. To me, birth is a mind, body, and spiritual experience. My approach blends compassion, trauma-informed care, advocacy, and holistic practices to help you feel empowered and heard.

Birth Your Way maternity services was founded on the importance of providing physical/mental/emotional support, and the knowledge needed to make informed decisions during pregnancy and the labor & delivery process. My goal is to educate, empower, and support mothers, their partners, and even their families, so you feel safe, heard, and confident. As an experienced certified Birth Doula serving families since 2015, I offer personalized support for any gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, age, etc. I am also a certified placenta encapsulation specialist offering placenta services for your postpartum needs.

My passion and mission is to instinctively and directly provide education, support, and comfort during the prenatal, birth, and postpartum period for mommy and partner. I value creating a special bond with the parents through several prenatal appointments, labor and birth, and postpartum appointments at their home. While medical staff focus on the health of the baby and family tend to focus on the new bundle of joy, I focus on taking care of mom and partner. My attention is solely on you while you take care of your new little one.