Doulas that Accept Medicaid in Virginia

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.

Hi, I’m Siedah Israel, a Certified Labor Doula, Holistic Wellness Practitioner, and Certified Herbalist based in Fredericksburg in Spotsylvania County, Virginia. I’m a wife of 15 years and a homeschooling mother of five. My wellness and birth advocacy journey began with earning a certificate in Massage Therapy from Eastern Virginia Career College in 2018. I later completed my Doula Certification through Germanna Community College in 2024 and graduated with honors in Herbal Studies from the American College of Healthcare Sciences in 2025. I am currently in Phase I of the PEP process as I work toward becoming a Certified Professional Midwife (CPM). I have extensive experience supporting families through hospital births, birth center births, and home births. Personally, I have experienced three hospital births and two home births, which deeply informs the care, perspective, and support I offer to the families I serve. When I’m not supporting families, I enjoy homeschooling, spending time outdoors with my children, writing poetry, working on my werewolf novel, and handcrafting natural hair and skincare products. It is a true honor to walk alongside families with compassion, cultural awareness, and grounded support during such a sacred season of life.

Nia Speight is trained through Madriella Doula Network and Virginia-State Certified, offering full-spectrum doula support from pregnancy through postpartum recovery. She’s worked within the family service profession for nine years, offering traditional yet personalized support. She also dedicates time advising families who need healthcare referrals, sibling assistance, and bereavement support. ⋆｡°✩ As a mother who has experienced an unmediated home-birth, Nia fully understands the physical, emotional, and informational support families need, whether they plan to have a physiologic or medicated birth — both choices require the same level of mindfulness and preparation. She believes mothers should prepare for the internal experience of childbirth and postpartum by discovering ways to feel their absolute best, however that may look for them. Nia enjoys helping families prepare for their birth journey by narrowing down on what is most important to them, sharing pain management techniques, preparing for postpartum recovery, and offering tips to support their personhood and autonomy in the hospital environment. In postpartum, she offers hands-on support to ensure parents are well-nourished, comfortable, and rested. Mothers can expect traditional postpartum recovery support such as warming meals, foot baths, and belly binding. Overall, her goal is to be a positive addition to every mother’s care team! ⮕ visit www.vabirthdoula.com for more info!

I love to serve and educate women during their journey into motherhood. I am a good listener, and I will be your biggest encourager.

Hello, my name is Laura-Ann Broggin, owner of Fruitful Beginnings LLC. I am a certified birth doula, lactation counselor, postpartum doula, birth assistant, and midwifery student. I am dedicated to providing compassionate and personalized support to expectant mothers, new parents, and growing families. My goal is to empower and guide women through the beautiful (sometimes difficult) journey of fertility, pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding. www.fruitfulbeginningsva.org

☀️Hey everyone!☀️ 💗My name is Yasmine. I am a certified birth and postpartum doula who’s also completed a birth/ midwives assistant training. 💌I became doula as my love for birth began as a child. I grew up in a large family and loved watching it grow with more babies. When I had my daughter, I was on Medicaid and wanted someone personal to help guide me through birth and labor. I did not know what a doula was exactly at that time. When I got pregnant with my son, I found myself being a doula for friends and mutual friends of mine virtually(due to Covid). It was not until my doula training that I learned Medicaid covers doulas. I then took the steps to become VA state certified and accept VA Medicaid. 🎯My goal is to provide quality, compassionate, empathetic, evidence based support to women who are more likely to get taken advantage of and neglected. As a woman of color, I know what it is like to feel dismissed and talked down to by the birth team/ healthcare system. I want to help you have the tools and confidence in your informed decisions. Feel free to visit my Facebook at Pregnancy, Birth, and Beyond LLC: Yasmine’s Doula Services Call/ txt: 540-423-2258 Or email: yasminedoulapbb@gmail.com Www.PregnancyBirthnBeyond.com

While photographing my first home birth in Las Vegas, Nevada in 2014, I naturally found myself playing the role of doula between shots. I signed up for official training the next day and never looked back. Soon after doula training, I earned a Certification in Lactation Counseling (CLC) and began helping mothers struggling with feeding issues. I have had the opportunity to work with hundreds of babies in various settings, with varying feeding challenges, and a wide range of feeding goals. Phelicia welcomes families of all dynamics, ethnicities, and backgrounds, supporting births at home, in-hospital, medicated or unmedicated, planned, and unplanned cesareans.

Hi! My name is Asyia Jackson. I am a full spectrum doula in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia supporting mothers as they journey through pregnancy with comfort, love, and strength!

I believe pregnancy and birth are a woman’s rite of passage. Birth is a sacred time for the mother, father, and baby. Together, we will discuss your goals for pregnancy, labor, postpartum, and your transition into motherhood. My role is to support, guide, and empower you throughout this journey, as well as support your family during this special time.

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

At Goddess Apothecary Birthworker/Doula, I believe every birth journey is unique and deserves compassionate, personalized care. From prenatal preparation through labor, birth, and postpartum, I provide continuous emotional, physical, and informational guidance to help you feel prepared, informed, and confident. Whether you choose to give birth at home, in a birth center, or in a hospital, I am there to offer reassurance, comfort techniques, encouragement, and knowledgeable guidance while honoring your preferences and the birth experience you envision. My philosophy is simple: You deserve to feel heard, respected, empowered, and cared for. I am here not to direct your journey, but to walk beside you—helping you understand your options, communicate your needs, and feel confident in the decisions you make for yourself and your baby. That care continues after birth with postpartum guidance as your family adjusts, bonds, and begins this new chapter. My goal is to provide a nurturing and reassuring presence that helps you approach birth and parenthood with greater confidence, connection, and peace of mind.

"I wish I knew about this sooner!" I hear this phrase frequently by newer parents. A s a Doula, I provide more than ice chips and a hand to crush during labor. I specialize in perinatal anxiety & mood disorders (PMAD) and provide education, resources, and support for those who think they may, or are already experiencing PMAD's. This transition is hard. It's not just welcoming home a new baby, it's radically accepting a new identity, a new routine, a new personality of yourselves. Theres no reason to have to struggle through alone thinking something is wrong with you. This is very common. I'd love to help you adjust in the ways that matter; relevant education, real-life local resources, and hands-on support.

Hi, I’m Crystal, a certified doula and founder of Do It Doula. I began this journey from a deep calling to support families through birth and beyond with compassion and care that honors their unique paths. I became certified in Virginia and started Do It Doula to offer personalized, judgment-free support—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. I specialize in pregnancy, labor, postpartum, and placenta encapsulation, and I proudly support all birthing people and families in making informed, empowered choices. Whether it’s your first baby or your fifth, I’m here to walk beside you every step of the way.

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.

Hi, I’m Symone — a State Certified Full Spectrum Doula providing calm, compassionate, and grounded support for growing families. I believe pregnancy, birth, and postpartum are sacred transitions, and you deserve to feel informed, respected, and cared for every step of the way. My approach is nurturing, practical, and personalized, offering emotional support, comfort measures, and hands-on help so you can feel confident and supported in your journey. I’m honored to walk alongside you during this season.

Hi momma , I’ve been a full spectrum doula for over 2 years now. I have 2 little ones myself and have experienced both scary and peaceful childbirths. My first childbirth experience was very confusing not knowing the ins and outs of childbirth. I struggled with not being heard or overlooked in an experience that was supposed to be all about me, I learned so much from my first experience that it pushed me to become a doula so that way I can Be the voice to other mammas that I wished I had. I’m dedicated to helping mommas find their voice and then sum! I’m so excited to meet you

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.

I am passionate about providing care that nurtures your autonomy by strengthening your connection to your emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual needs throughout the birth journey. With a deep respect for the legacy of community midwifery and a commitment to inclusive, affirming care, I strive to create safe spaces where every family feels seen and empowered. Outside of birth work, I enjoy being outdoors, learning all about homesteading, trying new foods, and reading. I still enjoy teaching, especially about informed and embodied consent, and I hope to learn enough to share knowledge about placentas and herbs. These passions help me stay grounded and serve as a reminder to show myself the love and care I hope to impart on others.

Hi, I’m Melinda Nicole, the woman behind I AM Nurse Melinda, better known as The BabieLadie®. I am a Virginia Certified Doula, Lactation Specialist, Birth Educator, and Registered Nurse with a deep passion for supporting mothers and families throughout their pregnancy, birth, and postpartum journeys. My work is rooted in education, advocacy, compassion, and helping families feel informed and confident as they make decisions about their care. I believe every mother deserves to feel heard, respected, supported, and empowered. I love helping moms and families discover their strength, ask the right questions, prepare for birth, and build confidence in themselves and their ability to navigate this incredible journey. Whether through doula support, birth education, lactation guidance, or nursing expertise, my heart is to help families feel less alone and more empowered at every step.