Wanda Goode

Newport News, Virginia

5.0 (2 reviews)

Wanda Goode

21 years of experience

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.

Recent review

Wanda is amazing! I had my daughter in my late 30 thirties and experience many complications. I don't know how I would have made it without Wanda. The care she took in explaining things to, helping me reduce my stress, helping me to prepare for my daughters birth was a blessing. She continued this care well after I had my daughter. Wanda provided, additional breast feeding support and guidance. With Wanda you are with family. She cares about you and takes every steps necessary to endure a successful birth and mom after. What an amazing soul!!

- Shani H.

Lacey Lortz

Suffolk, Virginia

5.0 (3 reviews)

Lacey Lortz

23 years of experience

Professional Nanny to provide care and assistance for a family, who desires a higher level of care and expertise with their most precious gifts, their family! A specialized professional who will provide superior care and support to cater to each child individually. With a background in early childhood education and psychology from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, I am able to provide a top tier level of service for your family. Offering an environment filled with compassion and the ability to make your children feel safe, secure and loved. Dedicated to the well-being and development of each child, from incorporating educational activities, exercise and a balanced nutritional meal. I will incorporate predictable schedules to care for children and establish routines to better help each day flow flawlessly. As a mentor and role model in your child's life, a professional nanny plays a crucial role in every child's development, teaching them a wide range of skills and fostering their growth in many areas.

Recent review

We used Lacey for a few weeks after we had our baby. My wife was exhausted from giving birth and she just needed as much rest as possible at night. Lacey came in for 6 weeks 5 nights a week and took care of our sweet baby girl while we slept. She would change her, pass her to my wife to nurse when baby was hungry and would take her back and get her burped and back to sleep. She was amazing and never woke us up for anything. She even washed babies clothes and restocked supplies for the next day. We couldn’t have gotten through those first few weeks without Lacey . I highly recommend her for night nanny services. We will have her again if we have another. Thank you so much Lacey!

- Colby W.

Kayla Wamsley

Smithfield, Virginia

Kayla Wamsley

3 years of experience

Hi, I’m Kayla Wamsley, a birth doula committed to helping women feel empowered, supported, and in control of their birth experiences. As a mom myself, I understand the deep emotions, excitement, and sometimes uncertainty that can come with pregnancy and birth. My own journey into motherhood ignited my passion for birth work and showed me just how important it is to feel heard, respected, and fully supported during this transformative time. I believe that every woman deserves to feel confident and at peace as she welcomes her baby into the world, no matter the setting. Whether you're planning a natural hospital birth, are unsure of your options, or simply want someone by your side advocating for your wishes, I’m here to walk with you every step of the way. My goal is to provide compassionate, personalized care that meets you where you are, ensuring that you feel empowered and well-informed throughout your pregnancy, labor, and postpartum journey. I’d love to be part of your birth story and help create the positive, supported experience you deserve.

Marissa Howard

Newport News, Virginia

5.0 (4 reviews)

Marissa Howard

4 years of experience
Accepts insurances

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.

Recent review

We are so grateful for Marissa! I knew from the moment we met she was the doula for our family. Her calm presence and joyful spirit was just what we needed for our pregnancy journey. Our meetings were informative and fun, and we felt so prepared going into labor. Marissa was extremely supportive through the whole process- always checking in to see how we were doing. She was a rockstar through delivery and stayed with us through the night until our daughter was born. I felt confident between her and my husband that I would be taken care of when I was unable to adequately make decisions during labor. On top of that, our two postpartum visits were helpful and honestly just comforting! At the end of our time together, we were sad to say goodbye because Marissa is forever a part of our family!

- Madeline H.

Becki Peek

Newport News, Virginia

Becki Peek

5 years of experience

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.

Deborah Bennett

Yorktown, Virginia

Deborah Bennett

31 years of experience

My name is Deborah Bennett i am a Certified Postpartum Doula, certified Home Health Aide, experienced Newborn Care Specialist and certified in Adult and Pediatric CPR and First Aid, experienced in assisting families in the fourth trimester. Experienced in assisting with sleep training. I like working in the Virginia area. But i don't mind traveling for jobs. I have assisted 23 families so far in New York, New Jersey, Chicago, Texas and California. I am from Jamaica and currently live in Virginia with my husband. I believe that with the right sensitive approach and careful assistance, a family can quickly adjust to their new addition to their family. Before i start a job, i carefully assess the family's dynamics to determine their unique needs. I am here to meet each family wherever they are. Supporting them through tangible tasks, navigating feedings, diaper changes, baby's laundry, sleep training and light cleaning up, while nourishing them with home-cooked meals, or simply holding non-judgmental talk space for anything that's on their mind. My unltimate goal is to empower the parents, providing them with the resources, knowledge and skills they will need to continue the postpartum journey comfortably even when my duties ends. Allowing the mother to rest and recover quicker, also allowing the father to rest as well. For bookings i can be contacted by my cell: 934-867-6890 or email: bennettdebbie7575@gmail.com

Shayla Clay

Norfolk, Virginia

Shayla Clay

3 years of experience

Hey there! I'm Shayla, your Certified birth doula on a mission to bring warmth and passionate care to your birthing experience. As a mother myself and a Senior-year psychology major, I bring a unique blend of personal insight and academic understanding to support you on this journey. With a genuine passion for the miracle of birth and a deep love for embracing motherhood, I believe in the deeply rooted strength within each of us, trusting that our bodies will guide us through this incredible journey. I'll be your unwavering support system, offering a listening ear, comforting presence, and nurturing care that will make you feel like family. Together, we'll navigate the twists and turns of labor with grace, celebrating the raw beauty of this journey while embracing every messy, imperfect moment. So, if you're ready to embark on this adventure with a doula who recognizes that in nurturing mothers, we nurture the very essence of humanity's greatest treasure, let's welcome your little one into the world with open arms and plenty of love!

D Starr Robins

Norfolk, Virginia

5.0 (2 reviews)

D Starr Robins

16 years of experience

My name is D’Starr, and I have over 15 years of experience supporting birthing people and families through pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period with calm, informed, and compassionate care. I serve my community as a birth and postpartum doula, a trained monitrice providing limited clinical support, and a maternity self-care specialist. My work is rooted in evidence-based practice, cultural awareness, and deep respect for physiologic birth and family autonomy. In addition to my doula practice, I have completed my formal midwifery education and continue to work within a home birth midwifery practice while preparing for the national midwife certification examination through the National Association of Registered Midwives. This allows me to offer families strong clinical insight alongside continuous emotional and practical support. I am especially passionate about supporting families who desire informed, empowered births and attentive postpartum care. My goal is to help clients feel confident, seen, and supported throughout one of the most transformative seasons of their lives.

Recent review

Starr is so much more than a birth doula! She is like family. We met before I had my baby and mentioned I wanted to get my hair braided before I went into labor and she said she's a licensed cosmetologist too, so I asked her to braid my hair at our next appointment and she did not disappoint! Then at the birth she was so knowledgeable and understanding. Me and my family definitely felt safe and secure with her by our side.

- LeVonda C.

Isamarys  Medina- Rivera

Norfolk, Virginia

Isamarys Medina- Rivera

7 years of experience
Accepts insurances

I am Isamarys Medina Rivera, a birth and postpartum doula. I was living in Puerto Rico, until my age of 21. I am the youngest daughter of a family of four, composed of a geriatric nurse mom, one older sister and a brick mason dad. Since the beginning of my life, I’ve always had a passion for a career in maternity fields. When I moved to Virginia, I decided that it was time to embrace that passion, especially being surrounded by Hispanic moms who feel vulnerable, because of the language barrier, as well as overwhelming emotions. My desire to become a support for women grows every time I meet single moms and Hispanic families. The best way for me to become that support was to become a Doula. Inspired and motivated by this passion, I took the Birth and Postpartum Doula training with DONA International. After that I created my business, Amarys Doula, Child of the moon. As a Hispanic military wife, I know how hard can be. And by experience, I know how hard it can be to give birth and have a healthy postpartum, when your military partner is not around. That is why I am always looking to assist military families. After I took the training for Birth and Postpartum Doula, I added a placenta encapsulation services, because I believe it is important for my clients to be able to benefit from their own nutrients available in their placenta, such as iron, sodium, potassium, and phosphorus, to help them regain their strength and give them a piece of art that their bodies bodies created. After my first postpartum experience, mature moms have a special place in my heart, and it will be more than an honor serve them. I help my birth and postpartum clients with respect, love, and I give them all the evidence based information possible. It is my goal that they feel confident and empowered during labor and postpartum. I will be there to help them adjust to this new life, including working with their body, using services such as Yoni steaming. I serve in the Hampton Roads area and reside in Norfolk. If you have any question do not hesitate to contact me. I speak Spanish natively, and also speak English

Lindsay Davenport

Norfolk, Virginia

Lindsay Davenport

15 years of experience

Hello! My name is Lindsay Davenport and I am a Postpartum Certified Doula (DONA) at Doula Lindsay 757 in Norfolk, VA. I have always had a passion for helping new moms in their transition postpartum. Now that my 3 children are in full day school, I have channeled my love into a business. Cultivating comfort and confidence in parenthood is my motto, and I would love to help serve your family in the Hampton Roads area. Please check out my website for more information on my services. http://www.DoulaLindsay757.com

Hope Rooyakkers

Norfolk, Virginia

1.5 (2 reviews)

Hope Rooyakkers

16 years of experience

I am the Director of Empower- A Birth Collective. We are a group of birth and wellness professionals that serve the families and providers in the Hampton Roads, Virginia area. We approach supporting families with compassion, inclusivity, and enthusiasm for their birth and parenting choices. I am a professional birth and postpartum doula, childbirth and parenting educator, placenta specialist, doula trainer and mentor.

Jaclyn Brown

Portsmouth, Virginia

Jaclyn Brown

14 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Over 13 years of comprehensive birth experience, providing support to birthing individuals and families through prenatal, labor, birth, and postpartum stages. Skilled in offering emotional, physical, and informational support tailored to each family's unique needs. Advocate for my Clients desired birth plan.

Ana De La Paz

Portsmouth, Virginia

Ana De La Paz

7 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hello, my name is Ana and I am a certified birth and postpartum Doula, Placenta Specialist, and birth photographer. My journey to birth work started four years ago after becoming pregnant with my first baby. I am very passionate about all things birth, postpartum and motherhood. My main priority when working with families is creating a string connection with everyone involved and making sure that my clients are informed and feel in control.

Kasha Dabney

Chesapeake, Virginia

4.5 (8 reviews)

Kasha Dabney

8 years of experience

As your doula, I am dedicated to showing up for you and your family in the most authentic, present and compassionate way I can. Together, we’ll explore your birth preferences, core values and fears. We’ll practice mindfulness and comfort techniques.Whether you choose to birth at home, a birthing center, or the hospital, I'll be there to help you tap into your intuition and strength.

Recent review

Kasha or Kashie as my 4 year old affectionately calls her was the most amazing doula even before I conceived. Every question I had any concerns or info I needed she found the answers or found someone who could help me find the answers. I never felt judged for the choices I made concerning my pregnancy or baby. During labor she was there by my side making sure I was taken care of and her postpartum care to me is unbelievable! We will for sure be using our wholesome doula again.

- Shanequa M.

Devan Thacker

Chesapeake, Virginia

5.0 (2 reviews)

Devan Thacker

3 years of experience

Hello! I am Devan, I am a birth doula who has completed the DONA birth doula training! I have two wonderful children I love so much and a huge soft spot for all things Harry Potter! I am a military spouse and currently serve the Hampton Roads area in Virginia. My goal as your birth doula is too help you achieve the birth you are hoping for! I am here to support your growing family and to help you welcome your little one into the world!

Recent review

Words cannot express how thankful I am for Devan. She offered so much care & support during labor. I fear if it wasn’t for her I don’t know how I could have birthed naturally. Her touch is heaven sent. She gave me continuous support & comfort pregnant, during birth & postpartum. Labor is painful but if that means having a moment with Devan again. I’ll be right back there doing it all again. 10/10

- Tiara D.

Brionna Moore

Portsmouth, Virginia

1.0 (1 review)

Brionna Moore

7 years of experience

Hi 👋🏾 I’m Bri Unique , the “Unique Doula”. Based in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia. Specializing in doula work and photography , I am excited to be working with you on this beautiful journey with you and your family. I am Virginia state-certified and also accept all forms of Medicaid as a form of payment.

La’Chaiel Johnson

Virginia Beach, Virginia

La’Chaiel Johnson

6 years of experience

Hello everyone! I'm an international travel birth and postpartum doula serving the world. I currently live in the Hampton Roads my services are available for in person, virtual and travel (to other states). I'm a serial entrepreneur, faith driven woman, wife, medical assistant and women's health advocate and pcos/endometriosis warrior. I believe every family should have a pregnancy where they do not feel alone, shut out, uninformed or not taken seriously or have their voice/choices taken away. I am here to support you mentally, emotionally, physically, educate you and put the power back in your hands to self-advocate. I am dedicated to this field, to my clients and to myself to provide a better pregnancy journey, labor and postpartum experience and change the narrative. You are not alone connect with me today and let's chat about what our doula services can provide for you.

Grace Harrison

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Grace Harrison

7 years of experience

Hi there! My name is Grace Harrison Betterton, and I am a BEST Certified Birth Doula, Newborn Care Specialist & Certified Placenta Encapsulator. As my name suggests, I am here to help you achieve Your Way of desired birth and postpartum! I am here to support you, and encourage you along the way. Please feel free to contact me with any inquiries at (757)754-9222 or find me on DoulaMatch, Instagram, and Facebook! I am still working on my website, so please bear with me :)

Jamylah Boone

Chesapeake, Virginia

5.0 (2 reviews)

Jamylah Boone

4 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hello and welcome! I’m a birth and postpartum doula proudly serving the Hampton Roads, VA area. I believe every pregnancy deserves to be nurtured, celebrated, and supported with care that feels both empowering and personal. Whether you’re preparing for your first birth or adding to your growing family, I’m here to make sure your journey feels informed, supported, and full of joy. I’m deeply passionate about birth work, I truly love what I do(ula)! As your doula, I show up as an advocate, a guide, and a comforting presence. I love building strong connections, uplifting families, and educating our community on the power of doula support. Let’s walk this journey together!

Recent review

This was the best birth experience I’ve ever had. Mylah made sure my family and I were prepared with all the tools we needed leading up to birth. She gave me comfort measures that helped me labor at home and have a quick and easy birth. I would have a million more babies just to have Mylah as my doula. I am beyond grateful for her and her knowledge. Even after birth she is still here with her full support ready to show up for anything I need as we transition from 1 to 2 kids. Blessed to call her family now and cannot thank her enough. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!

- Kristina L.

Sierra Richardson

Chesapeake, Virginia

Sierra Richardson

3 years of experience

Hi! My name is Sierra and I am a passionate mom, an early childhood educator and a loving doula! I live a life of service and my greatest joy comes from providing for others. As a birth/postpartum doula as well as a placenta encapsulation specialist, my goal is to provide new parents and growing families with love, compassion and the tools to conquer their new normal.