Birth & Postpartum Doulas Near Me in Newport News, VA

I am Keuna Being a mother of four, I know the importance of having a birth advocate and a helping hand the weeks and months following giving birth. As your birth and postpartum doula, I will ensure I provide the care to you and your family that you deserve during this special time.

I am a mom of 2 and postpartum doula. I am also training to be a lactation counselor. Until recently, I worked as an engineer. I decided to change paths to have a more fulfilling career and more time with my little ones. I believe that growing families thrive when they receive high quality support! I want to be that support and help families like mine enjoy the little moments with their brand new tiny humans.

Hi, I’m Ms. Tory—yes, the same person you see here as Tory W! I’m the founder and Creative Director of The Maternal Concierge. Take a moment to look me up and read the reviews from families I’ve supported. I’ll wait. Now that you’re back, let me share the heart behind this network. After more than 30 years caring for children and supporting families, I’ve seen how often parents navigate pregnancy, postpartum, and early parenthood without enough connected support. They may find someone for one need, then feel alone trying to figure out what comes next. That’s why I created The Maternal Concierge alongside trusted colleagues in Virginia’s perinatal community: to help fill those gaps and build continuity of care. We connect families with doulas, newborn care specialists, lactation support, mental health professionals, wellness providers, and postpartum support teams. Our shared purpose is to care for the whole family and help parents feel seen, supported, and less alone. I’m also the founder of Whispering Lullabies and creator of the Sacred Sleep Method, a gentle, nervous-system-informed approach centered on connection, regulation, and emotional safety. Whether I’m supporting a family directly or connecting them with another professional, my goal is the same: to help parents feel heard, confident, and supported through each new chapter. If you’re unsure what kind of support you need, that’s a good place to begin. Let’s help you find your village.

As a dedicated postpartum doula with years of experience, I specialize in providing compassionate support to families during the perinatal and postpartum period. My expertise in breastfeeding, twin families, and newborn care, combined with my personal journey as a parent, allows me to relate deeply to the challenges and joys of new parenthood. I am passionate about empowering families through nutrition and practical guidance, ensuring a nurturing environment for both parents and their little ones. Let’s embark on this transformative journey together!

I am a holistic doula and community midwife that aims to support moms in whatever capacity birth looks like for them. I am also a childbirth educator and an apprentice midwife transitioning into fulltime licensed midwifery.

The Babypreneur | Maternal Wellness Visionary | Author | Educator Founder of Whispering Lullabies & The Maternal Concierge Creator of the Sacred Sleep Method™ *** I AM A GLOBAL CARE PROVIDER*** Namaste! I'm Tory Whitney, affectionately known as Ms. Tory—a lifelong nurturer, maternal wellness advocate, entrepreneur, and visionary affectionately embracing my newest title: The Babypreneur. For more than 30 years, I have devoted my life to caring for children and families, including over seven years specializing in pregnancy, birth, postpartum recovery, newborn care, and infant sleep. As a birth and postpartum doula, newborn care specialist, infant sleep consultant, mindfulness and Hypnobabies educator, and spiritually intuitive counselor, I've had the privilege of supporting more hundreds of families through some of life's most intimate and transformative experiences. I'm also the founder of Whispering Lullabies, creator of the Sacred Sleep Method™, and author of *Sacred Sleep: A Gentle Nervous System Guide for Babies and Parents*, available on Amazon. But my journey has evolved into something far greater than providing individual care. From Caregiver to Babypreneur Throughout my career, I've traveled to globally, entered homes from all walks of life, and spent countless hours alongside families during the earliest days of parenthood. I've witnessed beautiful births, sleepless nights, emotional recoveries, quiet victories, and the extraordinary transformation that happens when someone becomes a parent. I've also witnessed something that deeply troubled me. Too many families are navigating one of the most vulnerable periods of their lives without consistent, accessible, or coordinated support. A mother may receive excellent care during pregnancy, only to feel forgotten after delivery. Parents may leave the hospital with a newborn, a handful of instructions, and more questions than answers. Families often find themselves searching separately for lactation guidance, emotional wellness resources, newborn care, sleep support, and trustworthy education. The services may exist, but the connections between them are often missing. And those gaps matter. Research has shown that appropriate social support, continuity of care, and access to maternal mental health resources can play important roles in protecting parental well-being and addressing postpartum depression and anxiety. I began asking myself a simple question: What if families didn't have to wait until they were overwhelmed to discover the support they needed? What if we could build their village before they needed it? That question helped inspire my evolution from hands-on caregiver to Babypreneur. The Maternal Concierge | Building an Ecosystem of Care My experiences traveling, working with families, and collaborating with maternal wellness professionals inspired me to create The Maternal Concierge—an ecosystem of care designed to bridge the gaps in support from pregnancy through postpartum and early parenthood. I believe no parent should have to navigate this journey alone, and no family should have to piece together an entire support system while exhausted, recovering, or emotionally overwhelmed. The Maternal Concierge brings together a collaborative village of trusted independent professionals, including birth and postpartum doulas, newborn care specialists, lactation professionals, infant sleep consultants, maternal wellness providers, educators, and other family-centered resources. Our mission is not simply to connect families with a service. It is to help create continuity, encourage collaboration, simplify access to trusted support, and nurture families through the transitions of parenthood. I envision a world where maternal care feels less fragmented, where professionals work together rather than in isolation, and where families feel supported long after the initial excitement of welcoming a baby has passed. Because caring for the baby should never mean forgetting the parent. ## The Sacred Journey of Parenthood I have always believed that the journey to parenthood is sacred. Not necessarily in a religious sense, but in the extraordinary responsibility and privilege of welcoming a new human life into the world. There is something profoundly humbling about caring for a baby. After decades of spending quiet hours with newborns, observing their expressions, studying their movements, and learning their unique ways of communicating, I have come to appreciate how much these little beings have to teach us. We often enter parenthood believing our responsibility is to teach our children everything they need to know about life. Yet sometimes, our children become our greatest teachers. They teach us patience before they can speak. They teach us presence in a world that rarely slows down. They teach us vulnerability, unconditional love, surrender, and the importance of connection. They remind us that not everything meaningful can be measured, scheduled, rushed, or controlled. I believe our children are not extensions of ourselves or possessions to shape into our own image. They are individuals entrusted to our care, each arriving with their own temperament, personality, needs, and unfolding story. Our responsibility is not to control who they become, but to create an environment where they feel safe enough to grow into who they are. That understanding has profoundly influenced both my professional philosophy and the way I nurture families. My personal foundation includes mindfulness, spiritual awareness, and intuitive practices, but my care is inclusive, nonjudgmental, and welcoming to families of all faiths, denominations, spiritual traditions, and personal beliefs. At the heart of everything I do is a universal principle: love, compassion, respect, and connection. Sacred Sleep | Understanding Before Intervention My years of caring for newborns, particularly during the quiet overnight hours, inspired the development of my Sacred Sleep Method™. I began recognizing that many traditional approaches to infant sleep focused heavily on schedules, habits, and independence without fully exploring what a baby's behavior might be communicating. I wanted to change that conversation. Sacred Sleep is a regulation-first philosophy rooted in the belief that sleep emerges more naturally when babies feel safe, supported, and understood. My guiding principle is simple: Sleep is allowed, not taught. Rather than beginning with the question, "How do we make this baby sleep?" I encourage parents to ask, "What does this baby need in order to rest?" That shift in perspective can change everything. Through an understanding of infant physiology, nervous-system development, temperament, feeding patterns, sensory needs, and responsive caregiving, I help parents recognize the reasons behind their baby's behavior. My approach prioritizes connection before correction, regulation before expectations, and responsiveness over rigid schedules. I do not use cry-it-out or extinction methods. Instead, I teach parents how to recognize subtle cues, establish supportive rhythms, and gradually encourage developmentally appropriate sleep skills without compromising their child's need for connection. Sacred Sleep is more than a sleep philosophy. It is an invitation for parents to become curious observers of their children rather than feeling pressured to control every behavior. Intuition, Experience, and the Art of Nurturing One of the most meaningful gifts my career has given me is a deeply refined understanding of the unspoken needs of babies and mothers. Babies communicate long before they develop language. Their movements, expressions, breathing patterns, body tension, and responses to their environment can offer important clues about their needs. Through decades of hands-on experience, professional education, mindfulness, and intuitive awareness, I have developed an attentive, individualized approach to recognizing these subtle communications. That same attentiveness extends to parents. Sometimes a mother needs reassurance before she asks for it. Sometimes a family needs permission to slow down, release unrealistic expectations, or recognize that they are doing better than they think. My role has never been simply to complete a checklist of caregiving tasks. It is to help families feel seen, heard, understood, and supported while sharing practical knowledge that strengthens their confidence. I combine evidence-informed care with careful observation, emotional awareness, and respect for each family's individual values and choices. A New Chapter | Education, Innovation, and Community As The Babypreneur, I am expanding my work beyond traditional one-on-one caregiving. My vision includes developing accessible educational resources, digital support tools, professional collaborations, community experiences, and innovative solutions that make compassionate maternal and infant care easier to access. Through The Maternal Concierge, I am working to strengthen the connections between families and the professionals who serve them. Through Whispering Lullabies and Sacred Sleep, I continue sharing the knowledge and philosophy developed through decades of nurturing babies and supporting parents. And through education, speaking, writing, and technology, I hope to help reshape how we think about early parenthood, infant sleep, and the importance of ongoing maternal support. My goal is not to replace the human connection that makes this work so meaningful. It is to make that connection more accessible. ## My Philosophy I believe every baby deserves to be understood. Every parent deserves to be nurtured. Every family deserves access to a village. And every professional dedicated to supporting families deserves the opportunity to contribute their gifts within a collaborative, respectful community. Parenthood is not simply about raising a child. It is also about the transformation of the people entrusted with loving and guiding that child. When we nurture parents, we nurture babies. When we strengthen families, we strengthen communities. And when we build meaningful connections between the people who care, we begin closing the gaps that have left too many families feeling alone. This is the heart of my work, the foundation of The Maternal Concierge, and the vision behind my evolution as The Babypreneur. Because the journey to parenthood is sacred, and no family should have to walk it alone. Ms. Tory | The Babypreneur Founder, Whispering Lullabies Founder & Creative Director, The Maternal Concierge Creator, Sacred Sleep Method™ Author | Educator | Maternal Wellness Advocate http://www.whisperinglullabies.com www.thematernalconcierge.com Your Needs. One Village.

I’m a Certified Doula and a Registered Nurse with a background in High Risk Obstetrics, Infertility and Women’s Health. I hold an BSN in Nursing and I became a certified Doula in 2023. I am a wife and a entrepreneur. While experiencing my own struggles with infertility, I have come to find that the experience of pregnancy and childbirth have always been important to me. As a nurse and community advocate, I have been disheartened by the maternal- fetal mortality and morbidity rates among minority women in the U.S. I want to combat these increasing rates by helping women achieve their utmost and most desirable birth experiences by provider birth planning, childbirth education, labor and postpartum support. Whether you are planning for a natural labor at home or a more medically assisted birth in a hospital, I am will be there to assist in the birth experience you deserve! My personal mission is to support and advocate for childbearing women of any age.

Hello everyone, I’m a Virginia state certified birth and postpartum doula dedicated to supporting families through one of the most transformative seasons of their lives. I believe birth and postpartum are sacred, powerful experiences, abs every parent deserves to feel informed, heard, and deeply supported. My approach is centered on creating a calm, safe, and empowering environment where you feel confident in choices and connected to your intuition. I specialize in gentle, nurturing super fire both birthing and postpartum families, with a special focus on overnight postpartum care. I offer hands-on, evidence-based support while honoring each family’s unique values, culture, and preferences. Whether I’m proving emotional reassurance, comfort measures, newborn care, or practical household support, my goal is to bring peace, confidence, and steady care into your home so you can rest, recover, and bond with your baby.

Hello, yes I will be with you throughout your pregnancy at your first prenatal visit. We will have emotional and physical support doing your labor and delivery. I will also help you with your postpartum visit if needed. I will supply you with a nutritional guideline so you will eat healthy, choose healthy fats, carbohydrates, and get enough choline in your diet for yourself as well as your healthy bundle.

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.

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

I get so much joy out of this process. Taking a gift that our bodies grow alongside our baby, supporting our baby, and turning it into nourishment for the birthing parent - what a cool process!

Hello everyone, I am Danielle and I am a student midwife and Postpartum Doula in Newport News. I am a recent graduate from Hampton University.  All the facets of birth are my joy and passion and I'm always curious to learn more.  My goal is to empower parents, foster their confidence, and create a nurturing environment where they can bond with their new baby and navigate the joys and challenges of parenthood with greater ease. I enjoy traveling and being in nature. 

Hello everyone, my name is Marissa Howard and I am a certified Birth and Postpartum Doula located in Hampton Roads, VA. I strongly believe that the birthing experience should be empowering and peaceful. I encourage clients to feel they have autonomy over their decisions during the birthing process. I provide evidence based information to support and educate my clients in prenatal and postpartum stage. I also promote advocacy skills so my clients can feel secure in their decisions throughout the process of pregnancy/birth/postpartum. In my free time, my husband and I keep busy with our 3 beautiful children.

Hey! I’m Becki a Birth and Postpartum Doula in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia! Mama to two wonderful children on earth and two in heaven. My desire is to help mothers and families as they make the transition to having a new baby on the outside. I desire to bring comfort and support while helping them to be empowered as they discover how they were designed for birth and parenthood. Birth, labor and the postpartum period are surrounded by fear and unknown in our culture. I hope to bring light to the science and design of our bodies while emotionally supporting parents in this time. DM me to set up a free consultation or for more information.

TheartOfBirth provides Doula - Birth and Postpartum services to women and families in the 7 cities, Virginia. Virtual services are available. Everyone should feel empowered before, during, and after welcoming life. Let’s create the birth experience you know you deserve! I have a Pregnancy and first year journal, coloring book, teas and more to help you along the way.

Hello everyone! My name is Ashanti Wilson Hale of The Balanced Birth worker. I am a state certified birth and postpartum doula serving the Hampton Roads community. I became a doula due to my own pregnancy experience, which led to mistreatment in hospitals, and an eventual awareness to the hardships woman, especially black woman, face giving birth in this country. Outside of doula work, I am a nutritionist assistant for WIC because I believe in the importance of eating healthy and how that can better many aspects of our lives. In my free time, I love to dance, write poetry, write music, spend time with family, and go on nature walks with my fiancé. It would be my honor to serve you and your family!

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.

Hello everyone, I'm Myasia. I'm a trained postpartum doula and newborn care specialist with over ten years of experience. I am also infant CPR certified. I bring a lot of tender love and care to the table. I have experience in early childhood development and have spent years nurturing children in child development centers. I'm a mom of two children and discovered my passion for postpartum doula work after being a military spouse and needing extra support after giving birth. Whether you are bringing home baby number one or baby number five, my goal is to help families thrive! I'm here to provide you with not just physical, but emotional support throughout the exciting transition. With my wealth of knowledge and experience in both child development and postpartum support, I will provide you with the individualized evidence-based guidance needed to help you feel secure in your parenting decisions. My passion is to create a safe and supportive space for you in which you can rest and form an allegiance together. Once I take on your family, you will find that empowerment, security, and connection are at the core of my philosophy for postpartum care — I can't wait to be a part of your story!

I am a midwife in SE Virginia. I have been practicing since 2007. I have 7 children, 5 grandchildren and have been married for 36 years. I believe in informed consent, education, respect, kindness and making relationships. I help families at home, our birth center or in the hospital. Our practice provides care to all pregnant people....regardless of family makeup, financial status, gender, citizen status, race or religion.