Bereavement Doulas in Newport News, VA

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23 Bereavement Doulas near Newport News, VA

Tory W

Newport News, Virginia

5.0 (21 reviews)

Tory W

8 years of experience
Accepts insurance

Namaste! I’m Tory Whitney—creator of the Sacred Sleep Method™ and author of *Sacred Sleep: A Gentle Nervous System Guide for Babies and Parents*, available on Amazon. I am a birth and postpartum doula, newborn care specialist, infant sleep consultant, mindfulness and Hypnobabies educator, intuitive guide, and founder of Whispering Lullabies. I bring more than seven years of perinatal experience and over 30 years of hands-on childcare experience to every family I serve. Sacred Sleep is more than my approach to infant sleep—it is the philosophy that guides all of my care. I believe babies and parents thrive when they feel safe, understood, and supported. Whether I am assisting during birth, caring for a newborn overnight, supporting postpartum recovery, or helping a family establish healthy sleep rhythms, I begin with connection, nervous-system regulation, responsive care, and respect for each family’s individual needs. I do not believe in forcing babies into rigid schedules or asking parents to ignore their instincts. Instead, I observe each baby’s temperament, feeding patterns, developmental stage, sensory needs, sleep cues, and family rhythm. I help parents understand the “why” behind their baby’s behavior so they can make informed decisions and move forward with confidence. My approach blends evidence-based newborn care, infant physiology, mindfulness, intuitive attunement, and more than three decades of practical caregiving experience. I provide calm, dependable, and nonjudgmental support without cry-it-out, extinction, or one-size-fits-all methods. My goal is for every family I serve to feel seen, rested, informed, and more confident in their ability to understand their baby. Through in-home, overnight, travel, and virtual care, I help families soften, settle, and find their rhythm—one breath, one night, and one season at a time.

Recent review

We had the absolute best experience with Tory, and I cannot recommend her highly enough. From the moment she walked into our home, she brought an immediate sense of calm and confidence that we desperately needed. After just one visit, our entire household felt more settled. She didn’t just care for our newborn—she taught me how to care for him with new techniques, hands-on guidance, and so much patience. She showed me how to soothe him, how to read his cues, and how to manage those fussy moments that had felt overwhelming before. Her approach was gentle, practical, and incredibly reassuring. On top of that, both the baby and I were coming down with a cold, and she handled the situation with so much compassion. She showed me how to help a congested newborn, helped me feel more confident in what to watch for, and even let me get much-needed rest. I truly felt cared for as a new mom, not just supported in caring for my baby. If you are looking for someone who brings expertise, calm energy, and genuine care into your home, Tory is absolutely exceptional. One visit made such a meaningful difference for us, and I am so grateful for her. I am excited to work with her again and ensure that I’ve really taken her lessons to heart.

- Huong T.

Ottavia Turner

Hampton, Virginia

5.0 (4 reviews)

Ottavia Turner

6 years of experience
Responds within a few hours

Greetings, families. My name is Ottavia Turner, and I am a full-spectrum birth and postpartum care doula and a traditional midwifery assistant. I support families throughout the entire pregnancy journey, including hands-on support during the labor and birth process, ensuring you feel informed, empowered, and advocated for every step of the way. My services range from birth advocacy, labor support, childbirth education, holistic health practices, postpartum and nanny care, yoga, singing bowl sessions, and homeschool education, and so much more. I became a birth worker after experiencing my own home birth ceremony with my son. It was a deeply magical and transformative experience—one that showed me the power of intentional, supported birth. From that moment on, I knew I was called to support like-minded families in creating a birth experience that aligns with their desires, honors their body, and becomes a memorable and sacred moment for a lifetime.

Recent review

One year ago I had the most life changing experience. I had my dream Home birth experience thanks to Ottavia Turner. Ottavia spent months preparing me for natural birth. Yoga , meditation, breath work and natural birth education classes all the services she offered me. I felt prepared and confident enough to endure natural child birth. During birth I remembered everything we did during our sessions. Hours later my baby boy was born safely at home in our bath tub. I highly recommend her and the services she offers you won’t regret it.

- Ny’Neshia H.

Aniyla Palmer

Chesapeake, Virginia

5.0 (1 review)

Aniyla Palmer

Responds within an hour

Hi, my name is Aniyla and I am a Birth and Postpartum Doula and newborn care specialist. I created my own business called Rainbow Light with the intention of bringing a sense of belonging, peace, love, and light to women before, during, and after their pregnancy journey. To me, a rainbow represents joy, faith, and promise—a reminder that even in uncertain moments, there is beauty and purpose. At Rainbow Light, my goal is for every woman—of every shape, size, and color to feel welcomed, valued, heard, and deeply cared for throughout her journey. My motto is to bloom in care and beam in love. I want to create a space where you can feel balanced, supported, and able to truly flourish. From a young age, my passion has always been rooted in caring for women, babies, and families. I believe in the strength of the female body and the importance of nurturing and listening to it throughout every stage. Every journey is different, and just because your rainbow may not look like someone else’s does not make it any less beautiful, meaningful, or important. Your experience matters. I am so excited to begin this journey and connect with so many beautiful “rainbows” along the way 💛 Be blessed and bright 🌈 Disclaimer* Please note that at this current time I am in the process of setting up different insurance plans I will take. This does take a while to complete so unfortunately I am not currently able to take that form of payment until further notice. Thank you for your patience.

Recent review

Aniyla created such a calm, supportive space during our first prenatal visit. She listened without judgment, explained everything clearly, and made me feel confident going into this journey. I already feel more prepared and supported. Her soul truly radiates light and ease. She makes me feel calm even with my pregnancy anxiety. Truly a great listener and a very naturally nurturing young woman! You can tell it is her passion rather than just a career.

- Aaliyah H.

Ms. Tory

Newport News, Virginia

Ms. Tory

35 years of experience
Accepts insurance
Responds within a day

Hi, I’m LaTory “Ms. Tory” Whitney — founder and creative director of The Maternal Concierge. My work is deeply rooted in helping families feel supported, cared for, and less alone during pregnancy, postpartum, and early parenthood. After spending over 30 years caring for children and supporting families, I realized that so many parents are trying to navigate one of the biggest transitions of their lives without enough real, connected support. That realization is what inspired me to create The Maternal Concierge — an ecosystem of trusted professionals designed to help families access compassionate care all in one place. I believe families deserve more than quick fixes or surface-level support. They deserve people who can truly see them, guide them, and help bring calm into the chaos of parenting. Through The Maternal Concierge, I help direct and connect families with aligned providers including doulas, newborn care specialists, lactation support, mental health professionals, wellness providers, and postpartum support teams who all believe in caring for the whole family, not just the baby. I’m also the founder of Whispering Lullabies and creator of the Sacred Sleep Method, a gentle, nervous-system-informed approach to sleep and family wellness that focuses on connection, regulation, and emotional safety. Whether I’m supporting families directly or helping build a stronger network of care behind the scenes, my goal is always the same: helping parents feel held, empowered, and supported during one of the most important seasons of their lives.

Natalie Oksen

Hampton, Virginia

5.0 (8 reviews)

Natalie Oksen

15 years of experience
Responds within a day

Welcome. As a Certified Postpartum Doula, Newborn Care Expert, Lactation Consultant, and Baby Concierge, I provide personalized support for families during pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and the newborn period. My approach is centered on delivering thoughtful, individualized care that adapts to the unique needs, goals, and lifestyle of each family. Bringing a baby home is a significant transition, and every family deserves support that is both compassionate and practical. Whether you are seeking guidance with newborn care, feeding support, postpartum recovery, sleep routines, NICU transitions, or simply an extra set of experienced hands, I provide evidence-informed care designed to help families feel confident, prepared, and supported. I believe the best care is proactive, responsive, and tailored to the family in front of me. By combining professional expertise with a calm and nurturing presence, I help create a smoother transition into parenthood while empowering families to make informed decisions that work for them. My goal is to provide exceptional support, trusted guidance, and peace of mind during one of life’s most important chapters.

Recent review

Natalie is amazing! I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for childcare. She's wonderful with our son and so knowledgeable about everything baby. She organized, punctual, and always goes above and beyond to help us. We couldn't ask for anyone better to take care of our son.

- Jenna C.

Jada Williams

Newport News, Virginia

5.0 (2 reviews)

Jada Williams

4 years of experience

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.

Recent review

Having Jada as my Doula was by far the best experience. Since she was on my case, she had been there physically mentally and even helped financially when it came down to giving birth and the stretching and being comfortable & believing that your body is made for this because I did have my son naturally she was on the bed with me, helping me to be comfortable. She was walking around the hospital with me helping me to be comfortable. She was helping me labor on the toilet. She had the music going. She had affirmations going. Everything about the experience was amazing and I keep on saying if I ever have another child. I will definitely have her again and I will definitely do it naturally if you're skeptical about Abdullah, I would absolutely recommend Jada.

- Jasmine

Jasmine Kittrell

Virginia Beach, Virginia

5.0 (5 reviews)

Jasmine Kittrell

4 years of experience

My name is Jasmine, but many know me as Jas the Doula. I am a mama of two and I have a passion for women's health. In my spare time I am heavily involved in the community spreading awareness on the benefits of doulas and advocating for high quality care. I have spent nearly 6 years of my career case managing pregnant and postpartum women and providing ongoing education, resources, and encouragement through a prominent health plan in the Tidewater region. Additionally, I am a state-certified doula accepting Medicaid insurance and out-of-pocket payment plans. I have obtained my doula certification through Birth in Color RVA, a bachelor's degree in health services management from Norfolk State University and a masters degree in healthcare delivery science from Eastern Virginia Medical School. My focus is on prenatal, labor & delivery, postpartum and pregnancy loss support. As your doula, I will work with you to release any present fears, anxieties or previous birth traumas, help you plan and find the resources and providers for your ideal birth, help you create a birth plan to communicate your needs to providers, provide education on comfort measures, birthing positions and pain relief options for labor and birth, as well as assist with initiating breastfeeding within the first hour postpartum. I will remain connected with you up to two months postpartum, providing a total of four in-home visits to assist with newborn care, education and safety. I will also assist you with connecting to postpartum supports such as support groups, therapist, lactation consultants, pelvic floor specialist and more! Visit jasthedoula.com to: -Book a free consultation -Learn more about services offered -Discover FREE resources for baby items -Read on all things pregnancy, labor & delivery and postpartum. Inquiries are also accepted via text and phone call 757-524-0732. Please allow up to 24 hours for a response. Congratulations and well wishes, -Jas

Recent review

Highly recommend! Jas is very personable and knowledgeable. She gave exceptional support through our pregnancy, labor, delivery and postpartum phase. She helped us achieve our goal of a unmedicated birth! We couldn’t have done it without her! Throughout this journey she has become like family to us. We are so greatful for Jas ❤️🥰❤️

- Chelsea M.

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