Find a Childbirth Educator Near Me in Pittsboro, NC

Hello and congratulations on your journey into motherhood. I'm Takeda Starr a certified holistic birth doula based in Hillsborough, NC, dedicated to supporting women especially BIPOC mothers seeking an unmedicated and low-intervention birth experience. While I advocate for natural alternatives whenever possible, I honor and respect every mother's unique choices and preferences. Whether you're drawn to holistic methods or opt for medical assistance, my mission is to provide unwavering support tailored to your individual needs throughout your pregnancy and labor.

Hello! My name is Alexis, and I believe birth is one of life's most sacred transitions. As a Black woman, everything I do is rooted in advocacy, compassion, and a commitment to helping keep mothers and babies safe. I understand the importance of making every birthing person feel heard, respected, and empowered throughout pregnancy, labor, birth, and the postpartum journey. As a healthcare professional, mother of five, and founder of Black Motherhood Collective, I have witnessed how transformative compassionate, informed support can be. My goal is to provide evidence-based education, emotional encouragement, physical comfort, and practical postpartum care while honoring each family's unique values, culture, and birth preferences. I believe every parent deserves to feel seen, listened to, and supported. Whether I'm offering comfort measures during labor, advocating for informed decision-making, supporting breastfeeding and newborn care, or helping create space for rest and recovery, I strive to be a calm, reassuring presence during one of the most important moments in a family's life. It is truly an honor to walk alongside families as they welcome new life into the world. My mission is simple: to help parents feel safe, confident, and empowered while ensuring every mother and every baby receives the compassionate care they deserve.

Hi, I’ve been an overnight postpartum doula for 4 years and a birth doula for one year. I’m a mother of two and a grandmother to two grandson. I believe parents need support within the first few weeks after coming home with the new addition. Sleep deprivation is real and there might be older siblings that need you, so getting the proper attention of sleep is important . I am there to help you with whatever you need to make your life and your family’s life manageable. I will care for your baby overnight ( feeding, changing, burping, rocking etc)while you get the sleep you deserve. I’ll tidy up your kitchen and wash, dry and fold a load(s)of baby laundry that you might have. If your family has laundry I will be more than willing to wash their laundry as well. If you are breast feeding or bottle feeding I am here to help and support you in any way I can.

My name is Christina, and I have been a doula since 2011. I have always had a deep passion for helping expectant mothers, and being a doula has been a very rewarding calling in my life. While living in Chicago in 2011, I pursued my doula training through DONA International and also attended Bradley childbirth education courses, as part of my training. I worked with the Chicago Volunteer Doulas in four Chicago hospitals, served private clients, and became a New Moms Group facilitator. I moved to Boston in 2012 and continued to be a doula, while working at a national maternal and child health nonprofit. I also received a Master of Public Health degree and specialized in Maternal and Child Health. I loved working toward my degree, as I became up-to-date on all the growing research that affects moms and babies, working extensively on the website birthbythenumbers.org. In the spring of 2014, I attained my certification in Lamaze Childbirth Education and loved being an educator for new families. In 2017, I became certified in Spinning Babies, a skill set I deeply value. Spinning Babies helped me to re-define progress in labor and how to reverse a stalled labor. In 2020, my husband and I moved to Durham, NC and I now do birth work in the Triangle area. My approach to childbirth education and birth doula services is that the client has all the information they need to make their own informed decision about their birth. I am also a lifelong Catholic and help many Catholic families in the Triangle.

I am a birth and postpartum doula dedicated to supporting and empowering families throughout their unique birth journey. My role is to provide compassionate, non judgmental care, offering emotional, physical, and informational support before, during, and after birth. I believe every family deserves to feel informed, confident, and respected in their choices, I am honored to walk alongside you as you welcome your baby and transition into this new chapter with strength and support.

Summernickol (she/her) is a certified Birth and Postpartum Doula. She promotes holistic births and birth planning for both hospital and home births, while being an active advocate for all women and their families. Summernickol brings her nurturing side and positive energy to postpartum care. With a strong belief in setting families up for success, Summernickol equips families with education, resources, skills and support. While she has a strong background in supporting high-risk and teen pregnancies, Summernickol is experienced in also offering sibling care, belly casting, ASL tutoring, and rebozo sifting. Summernickol is an avid reader and traveling foodie who uses her free time to volunteer in her community.

I was born and raised in Burlington, North Carolina (and still live here!), and my family heritage spans back many generations in this area. I’m a southern girl at heart who was saved by Jesus’ grace when I was 10 years old. I am blessed to be married to my better half and sweetheart, Paul, whom I’ve loved since I was 17 years old. We have journeyed through happiness and heartache together; military trainings and deployment, selling one home and building another, births and funerals, illnesses and surgeries, family vacations, and more. We have two beautiful children, Rafe and Lorelai, who bring laughter and joy to our home. The Lord also uses them to refine our faith and prayer lives. My life is built upon my foundation in Christ alone. I will not compromise my beliefs for another’s comfort. I believe in truthfulness and extending grace to one another. When my husband and I became pregnant with our first baby, we took Bradley Birthing Method classes with our doula and though I had planned a home birth, my labor ended up being induced in a hospital at 35 weeks gestation due to pre-eclampsia. My birth experience was not how I had envisioned it, but having the phenomenal support of my doula and husband made a world of difference and thanks to their help, many of my birth goals were accomplished when my son was born. Fast forward to when I gave birth to our second baby; I planned another home birth and worked very hard to maintain my health during pregnancy, and did not develop pre-eclampsia again, praise Jesus! I delivered our daughter in a birth pool in our bedroom at home, surrounded by the most amazing support team of my midwife, doulas, and family - I will be forever grateful for such a redemptive, healing birth experience which also created a much more joyful postpartum experience, too. I became a birth doula in 2018 after the birth of my son. My doula had impacted my pregnancy and birth experience so much; feeling completely supported and informed of my options even when my home birth turned hospital birth, her influence gave me confidence and awareness. Because of this, I felt The Lord calling me to serve other families through birth work in the same way. I trained and certified through DONA International and hit the ground running. I worked with a large doula group for a while which was such a wonderful opportunity to shadow under very experienced doulas. After a few years, I felt called to start my own business and did so in November 2021 after much prayer and consideration. I’ve attended over 80 births in a variety of settings at homes, birth centers, and hospitals. I have supported births that are natural, medicated, induction, cesarean, VBACs, water birth, and more. I have worked with single mothers, trauma survivors, families with NICU stays, mothers whose husbands were deployed during birth, stillbirth, and more. I believe that no matter what her birth goals are, women and their families all deserve continuous and unconditional encouragement, education, and support throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. I want you to feel loved and cared for as you welcome a new member into your family and home. I believe that birth is not something to be feared, but rather embraced and viewed as extraordinary. Birth is a divine, sacred experience that transcends the physical world into the spiritual. My own journey of motherhood has seen its fair share of joys and challenges, and it’s only just beginning. I know what it’s like to make a birth plan and experience a different one. I know what it’s like to be separated from your newborn when he goes to the NICU. I have experienced a hard postpartum experience as well as a smooth one. I have celebrated milestones of those two pink lines, birthdays, first words, first steps, and I continue to remain in awe of the love that I have given and received. All of these experiences, among others, are part of my desire to support families as they journey into parenthood. I would be honored to serve your family as you celebrate the milestones in your life. I would love to be a source of strength, reassurance, and comfort by providing physical, emotional, spiritual, and informational support. I will commit myself to pray for your during your pregnancy, birth, and postpartum journey. I will encourage you to think for yourself, trust the parental intuition that The Lord gifted you, ask the difficult questions, and stand firm in your convictions. I value your God-given ability to make decisions for your home, family, and body that honor The Lord and serve Him before anyone else. I want you to be confident in your decisions because you are informed. I will advocate for your right to make decisions because I believe in and value medical freedom. My prayer is that your birth experience would be positive, filled with joyful memories to last a lifetime, and that you would feel the love of The Savior surrounding you in this season.

Hi! My name is Kelly Collins and I am a certified birth & postpartum doula and family caregiver specializing in new parent support and healing-centered care. With an Early Childhood Education background and 27 years of experience as a professional caregiver & family consultant, I have the knowledge and expertise to assist families during any part of their parenting journey. I was "called" to birth work after my own birth experience 15 years ago. It was my transition to motherhood that led me to become a doula and entrepreneur. I know that the family is one of God's greatest creations and I serve my clients accordingly. As a doula, my main goal is to provide full family support during pregnancy and the postpartum period. Not only do I provide evidence-based education and whole body care, but I also desire to facilitate a positive and Spirit-filled birth experience for her clients. As a caregiver, I am sensitive to the health and general life challenges mature adults have and delivers a personal touch with her assistance. I prioritize the needs and preferences of the families I serve whether they are new parents or aging adults.

Hello and welcome! My name is Melanie and I am married to my husband Tyree! We live in Raleigh and have a beautiful daughter, Ava Brooke and a Chihuahua, Penelope. I enjoy listening to podcasts, shopping, exercising, and spending quality time with my little fam when I am not supporting my clients. I have 10+ years of experience with serving families in the triangle area. My background is in education as I have a B.S. degree in early childhood studies. I am a certified Labor and certified Postpartum and Infant Care doula. My goal as your doula is to honor your birth plan/goals, keep your space safe and comfortable, and to give you evidence based information so that you can make your own informed decisions. A few words to describe me are: calm, bubbly, nurturing, & supportive.

I’m a home birth, birth center, and postpartum doula, certified with DONA International. My practice has been in the Raleigh/Durham area in NC for over three years, and I am now offering Postpartum support for families in Raleigh, Holly Springs, Cary, Fuquay Varina, Apex, Lillington, Coats, Pittsboro, Garner, Clayton, Willow Springs and Sanford NC! With over 30+birth attendances under my belt, I can support you throughout pregnancy, birth and into postpartum. I teach a 1x online Postpartum and Newborn prep course for $100 AND am trained under DONA International's Postpartum Doula Certification qualifications. I am also CPR/FIRST AID/AED Certified through American Red Cross. As the owner and founder of Transforming Births doula Services, my goal is to make the birth and postpartum experience empowering, exciting, peaceful, sacred, intentional, and overall a good experience for the whole family! Educating and informing while nurturing the birth/postpartum family is another way I support my clients. Fun Facts about me... I had a great home birth experience and gave birth to my daughter, on November 4th 2023. My favorite coffee shop is Black and White Coffee Roasters in Raleigh, NC. I have visited over 10 countries in the world. I also love hiking, walking, and being in the sunshine!

My mission is to provide comprehensive and compassionate support to expectant parents as they embark on their journey from pregnancy to parenthood. I offer a range of services, including birth and postpartum doula support, childbirth classes, placenta encapsulation and lactation consulting, to empower and guide families through the transformative experience of childbirth and early parenthood. I am committed to creating a nurturing and trusting environment, offering continuous emotional, physical, and informational support during pregnancy, labor, and postpartum. I believe in the power of personalized care, tailoring my services to meet the unique needs and desires of each family I serve.

Hello! My name is Lindsay Osterhoudt and I live in Raleigh, NC. I was lucky enough to discover Hypnobabies during my first pregnancy, before the days of Facebook and Social Media! I believe if you don't know your options in birth then you don't have any options! I'm excited to share my knowledge of Hypnobabies with families so they can make the best decisions for themselves and their baby during pregnancy and birth. I am a registered Hypno-Doula through Hypnobabies® and a Hypnobabies® Childbirth Hypnosis Instructor. I have had the pleasure of teaching for seven years, teaching over 85+ families, as well as using Hypnobabies® for the birth of my own five children. Additionally, I'm a Body Ready Method Certified Birth Professional. I have been trained on how to help clients prepare their bodies to improve baby positioning and pelvic space. I've prepared with specific hands-on tools to encourage progress and address delays and I can help you advocate for the birth of your dreams!

I have always had a heart for serving others and a passion for supporting people through their most vulnerable experiences. As a type 1 diabetic, I take a keen interest in nurturing Mama’s that are dealing with high-risk pregnancies. Some of my own personal experiences have led me to the desire to educate, support and empower women to advocate for themselves and the positive birth experience they deserve!

Hi friends! My name is Lindsay and I am a trained birth doula with a passion for helping people. I have held onto my certification for several years while working as a CNA, too afraid to be a part of something as monumental as childbirth. This all changed when I had my son in June of 2023 - I knew that I had more to offer than just an extra hand. I believe in the power of choice, the intuitive process of birth, and that we all need a little extra support in such vulnerable and transformative times in our lives.

For as long as I can remember I knew I wanted to be involved with birth work in some capacity. I want to hold space for mothers to use their voice and to maintain the sacredness of birth. My goal is to be what you need in the moment you need it.

I’m Jasmine Martin, a birth and postpartum doula serving families throughout North Carolina. My work is rooted in compassion, calm presence, and a deep belief that every family deserves support that feels respectful, empowering, and tailored to their needs.

Hello! My name is Alyssa, and a I am a birth and postpartum doula with New Creation Birth Services out of Raleigh, NC! It is my joy to walk alongside families on their journeys into parenthood. It is my goal to listen and understand the needs and preferences of each family in order to help them have a confident, empowering, and fulfilling experience. Feel free to submit a request for me through our website or to reach out to me directly through email or phone. I look forward to serving you in any way I can!

Hi my name is Jerilyn Free but I go by “Jeri”. I am from the Triad are and am definitely a unicorn in this field. I am an IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) and a Certified Birth Doula. I have been working as a Birth Doula since 2016. I have assisted in vaginal births, c-sections, vbacs, water births, virtual doula work, and have supported families that have dealt with a loss. My experience is wide! Currently, I work in a hospital as a Lactation Consultant. My special touch is assisting families in the early days of learning your baby. Working with teens/young adults. These times are very important. Many times birthing parents may not get that special attention. So as a doula and an LC, I am can be there at the birth and can assisting you with your feeding needs. I am one of the Community Directors for Mahogany Milk as well as the Coordinator and Lead for Mahogany Milk Drops at the YWCA in Greensboro. I am a mother of 3 girls, each who I breastfed. I find myself unique because my Bachelor’s Degree is in Animal Science and a Master’s in Agriculture Education. I would love to be part of your birth story.

I am a birth and postpartum doula, childbirth educator, and placenta encapsulation specialist that has a heart to serve birthing women and families. I want to provide birthing individuals with informational, emotional, and physical support. Empowering women and families with evidence-based information that will enable them to make the best informed choices for them and their families.

Hi, I’m Sai, a birth and postpartum doula, infant care specialist, and mom of four. My journey into this work began through my own lived experience with postpartum depression and anxiety, which opened my eyes to how deeply parents need support during pregnancy, birth, and the transition into parenthood, and how often they’re expected to navigate it alone. For over five years, I’ve supported families through pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period with compassionate, nonjudgmental, and evidence-based care. As a birth doula, I provide emotional support, education, advocacy, comfort measures, and a calming presence throughout labor and delivery, helping families feel informed, empowered, and supported every step of the way. My postpartum work focuses on newborn care, recovery support, feeding guidance, and helping parents adjust with confidence during those early weeks at home. Before becoming a doula, I spent more than 15 years working with children as a special education teacher assistant and childcare supervisor, which gave me a strong foundation in infant development, family-centered care, and supporting children with diverse needs. I’m especially passionate about maternal mental health, birth equity, and ensuring that every parent, regardless of background, has access to respectful, nurturing care throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Being part of BornBir feels like a natural extension of my mission, and I’m grateful to grow within a community that centers families, advocacy, and healing.