Find a Childbirth Educator Near Me in Henrico, VA

I have been working in the perinatal support field since July 2020 as a breastfeeding peer counselor and then as a birth doula. My own experiences with birth and breastfeeding led me to birth work—I was inspired to support others the way I had been supported. Birth and parenthood has a way of helping us discover strengths we didn't know we had. It is the greatest honor of my life to help my clients find their own strength along their unique journey into parenthood.

Emporia, Virginia

Shaniqua Moore

Greetings, My name is Shaniqua Moore. I am a Certified Birth & Postpartum Doula. I have over 15 years of experience in the human service and healthcare field, collaborating with organizations to assist the community in wellness. I am also a Qualified Mental Health Professional and a educator.

Richmond, Virginia

Haley Lawler

I know firsthand how invaluable doula support is. As an RN, I thought I was well-prepared for childbirth. At the urging of my midwife, I sought doula support for the birth of my 1st baby. My doula’s physical & emotional presence during a long labor & strenuous delivery was crucial, & I left the experience convinced that a doula should be present at every birth. Soon my friends began to come to me for birthing support, & I attended births as a friend & advocate. I fell in love with birth work & completed doula training with ToLabor in April 2020. I help my clients navigate their options to make informed decisions that work well for their family & their goals. I want to make sure you are seen & heard. I love walking alongside families, encouraging & educating them along the way. With 7 years of hospital nursing experience, I understand the ins & outs of the hospital system. As a mom of 3, I know the transition into parenthood is no small thing—I want to be a part of your village!

Richmond, Virginia

Samantha Sanchez

I'm Sam! I provide birth and postpartum support routed in calm guidance, education and emotional support. Every parent deserves to feel supported, informed and respected. My role as a doula is to protect your space and help you feel grounded in every stage from birth to labor and postpartum recovery. I walk beside you in one of life's most transformative journey.

Richmond, Virginia

5.0 (2 reviews)

Elise Benoit

10 years of experience

Elise is a ToLabor Certified Birth Doula, a CAPPA trained Postpartum Doula, an IPPA trained Placenta Encapsulation Specialist, and a Lamaze Trained Childbirth Educator. Elise also attended the University of Georgia and Piedmont College and holds a BA in Interdisciplinary Studies. She is a mother to Theo and Georgia and is married to Todd. She entered into the doula field after her own birth, which showed her the importance of building a supportive birth and postpartum team. She continued to add trainings to help extend her knowledge about the many facets of birth and offer assistance through the postpartum time. Those trainings and workshops include: Acupressure in pregnancy and childbirth, Perinatal Loss and Grief, and Spinning Babies Techniques. Elise believes that education and unbiased support lead to each birthing family feeling empowered and informed when making childbirth decisions. After personally enduring a battle with postpartum depression, she hopes to help her clients feel supported through the entire childbirth experience including the fourth trimester. Through her work as a birth doula and her own experience, she saw her clients have beautiful births, but still struggle with energy and emotions during the postpartum experience. She offers placenta encapsulation as a holistic option to balance hormones, replenish iron, increase prolactin for milk production, and boost energy levels. Outside of the birth world, Elise enjoys cheering for UGA (Go Dawgs!), arranging flowers, reading, retail therapy, and watching Hallmark Christmas movies.

I absolutely credit Elise with the amazing positive empowering birth experience I was able to have as a first time mom. Her presence is soothing, confident, and maternal. My husband was so happy to have her there, so reassuring and helpful. Even though we arrived in the delivery room as I was in transition, she still managed to set the ambiance and calm mood I needed for the space. For anyone on the fence, I would say absolutely go for it. Having a doula is everything I had hoped it would be. I will be calling her when it’s time for baby #2

- Camille D.

Richmond, Virginia

5.0 (7 reviews)

Eva Wingo

I am a Jesus follower, invested mom, joyful homeschooler, a passionate Birth Doula, Christian Childbirth Educator and Breastfeeding Counselor. I accompany women in labor to help ensure a safe and satisfying birth experience. I have received education and completed training for the doula’s role from DONA International and Hartland College, School of Midwifery. I draw on my knowledge and experience to provide emotional and spiritual support, physical comfort and, as needed, communication with the staff to make sure that you have the information you need to make informed decisions in labor. I can provide reassurance and perspective to you and your partner, make suggestions for labor progress and help with relaxation, prayer, soothing touch, positioning and other techniques for comfort.

There is no way I can fully express my gratitude for Eva and the fact that I was able to have her by my side as my doula. It's no exaggeration when I say it made ALL the difference in my birth and I can't imagine what it would have been like if she was not there. Not only is Eva a skilled and experienced doula in the matters of childbirth but she is an incredible listener and support which is so critical at such a vulnerable time. She gives you the space and respect you need but is a source of strength and wisdom when you need to lean on her. She was always available, incredibly knowledgeable and genuinely respected our wishes and experience which is hard to come by these days. Everything you would hope for in an ideal doula and more. Working with her was an actual blessing from God; I will be forever grateful. Where many people in the industry can dismiss or minimize your experience, Eva sincerely cared and honored us throughout. She went above and beyond and her love for the Lord shows in her character and the reverence she brings to her clients and her calling. Anyone who works with her is incredibly lucky to have her by their side.

- Katherine G.

Richmond, Virginia

Morgan Stewart

Need help after having baby? Someone to help at night with a newborn? I am a trained birth and postpartum doula and provide services in Richmond, Henrico, and Chesterfield areas. I provide calm and informed birth and postpartum care to families with services including: birth prep, birth support, postpartum food prep, postpartum support, overnight newborn support, newborn sleep support (non-sleep training), and more. I believe in holistic support and love working with families to develop the best plan to support their needs. Outside of doula work, I like to spend time in my garden, reading new books, and exploring with my kids.

Richmond, Virginia

Sasha Stratos

My name is Sasha, and I am a mom of two with a passion for birth education and support. I am a certified full-spectrum birth and bereavement doula for any and all types of people and births, as well as a Certified Lactation Counselor. I believe birth is a sacred experience, and you deserve a doula that honors and facilitates that!

Richmond, Virginia

Victoria Epps

4 years of experience

Doula

Richmond, Virginia

Ashley Gopaul

5 years of experience

My name is Ashley Gopaul. I am a state certified full spectrum Doula & Certified Lactation Consultant. I started my journey as a doula in 2021 while finishing my last semester at VCU with my Bachelors in Health Sciences. I started with Birth In Color RVA as an intern finishing my requirements for graduation and left my internship ….as a doula ! Working as a doula is truly such a rewarding field as I am allowed the opportunity to create a safe space for my clients to be vulnerable, empowered, deconstruct stigmas, and really get into their lives to optimize a safe birth as well as set them up for a successful start to parenthood. With the help of my mentor and experience, I then opened “Lily’s Birth Boutique,” to further expand support to my community. Whether I am helping a first time or a fifth time parent, every experience is so unique and is truly a learning experience even for myself. On a personal note, my side interests and hobbies include playing with interior design, spending time with family, and dance !

Richmond, Virginia

Caroline Park

My name is Caroline, and I am a birth + postpartum doula and newborn care specialist based in Richmond, VA! I have years of experience working with all kinds of families and little ones, including multiples and special needs. I specialize in babywearing education and infant feeding.

Richmond, Virginia

Grace De Groote

4 years of experience

Hello! My name is Grace, and I own Baby Bird Birth based out of Richmond, Virginia. I found a passion for birth work after having my son in 2019, and realized that the only way we can be successful as parents and humans is through community and support. We were not meant to do this alone, and I’d love to be there for you and your family!

Richmond, Virginia

5.0 (9 reviews)

K. Blake Slusser

8 years of experience

Hi, I’m Blake! I’ve been working in birth since 2010. I am a Lamaze certified childbirth educator, certified birth doula, and prenatal yoga teacher. I believe that the journey through pregnancy and birth can be difficult and beautiful at the same time and love the opportunity to support parents as their family grows.

I had every fear, anxiety and horror story heard from friends going through my head about labor and delivery. How could I not, when one of the single biggest things you ever go through (delivering a baby) has no guarantee about how it will go? This is where Blake helped immensely. Not only has she been through this, three times herself, and more than that as a Doula, but she's a wealth of knowledge on everything about it. From the moment Blake told me she was available to be with us at the birth of our daughter, I felt the weight of the unknown world come off of my chest. Not to discredit the amazing nurses and midwives at my delivery or my incredibly smart OBGYN, but there is something to be said for having an advocate for you in the room. Blake personally came to our home prior to birth to learn more about our preferences, my fears, help us lay out a potential birth plan. She helped us understand what the different options were and when one thing might be more important than another. She was on call from there whenever we had questions, concerns or updates. She was my first call when I believed I was in labor. She gave me guidance on what to do from there and met us at the hospital before we were admitted. She walked me around the hospital for 45 minutes because I wasn't dilated enough for them to admit me at first. She advocated for me once we were admitted and ensured my birth plan priorities and needs were met, and quickly. She worked very well with the medical professionals and my husband in the room. She kept me comfortable, occupied and entertained, and above all else, calm. I'll never forget after delivering my daughter, and Blake getting me a snack and drink and literally feeding me while I held my baby for the first time. She checked in on us after delivery. When I look back on memories of that day, and photos (that Blake took) I feel so fortunate to have had such a positive birth experience and credit so much of that to having Blake with us.

- Melissa Kegan

Richmond, Virginia

Anika Hopson

4 years of experience

At Sacred Healing Doula Services, we understand that every birthing journey is unique and deserving of compassionate care. Our goal is to provide unwavering support to individuals and families, guiding them through the transformative experience of childbirth with respect, empathy, and expertise. With this approach, we offer personalized support tailored to your needs, empowering you to navigate this sacred journey with confidence and peace of mind. Trust in our dedicated team to provide the nurturing care and guidance you deserve, as we walk alongside you every step of the way. Your journey is sacred, and our hands are here to support you.

Richmond, Virginia

5.0 (1 review)

Jacie Cruz

3 years of experience

Hi! I am Jacie, owner of Lilybirth RVA and proud mama to a baby boy. I am so excited to be of help in my community. I specialize in remote/virtual doula services as well as postpartum nutrition. Please feel free to reach out with any questions at 202-860-7075!

Jacie was beyond amazing for my postpartum care after I had my daughter. She was more than caring and helpful. I did also use her postpartum chef service and the meals were super convenient to have on hand and delicious!

- Marcela S.

Richmond, Virginia

LaRonda Malone

13 years of experience

I’m a postpartum doula and placenta encapsulation specialist serving in Richmond and Henrico, VA.

Richmond, Virginia

Judith Israel

7 years of experience

Hello/Shalom!♥️ Im Judith☺️ Mom of 8 beautiful children, Birth/Postpartum Doula, Herbalist, and Childbirth educator. I like to take the more Holistic route with birth with as less interventions as possible as I do believe the woman’s body simply just knows what to do, BUT I’m completely open to all angles of birth (homebirth, birth center, Hospital) as I’m here to serve and protect 🥰.

Richmond, Virginia

5.0 (1 review)

Nikiya Ellis-Chavis

10 years of experience

Nikiya is a mother, a doula , a forever student and an urban farmer. As a Mother and a Birthworker, She see the importance of giving all birthing people a fair chance at the birth they desire. She has a long history in birth work that includes attending over 200 births over the last 9 years. That work now includes travel to Mother health international a birth center in Uganda. Along with teaching and training community doulas

Nikiya was my student midwife, and when my labor plans changed, my doula. She comes with so much knowledge and passion that it's comforting to the people around her. You can tell that she has done, and continues to do the work of staying current with the things happening surrounding maternal health. She is well connected due to her work all over Richmond, and is well known and respected by the birth community. For all of my pregnancy related needs, there isn't anyone else I would go to! Definitely top tier!

- NyTasha S.

Richmond, Virginia

Latonya Williams-West