Sarah Langley

Raleigh, North Carolina

Sarah Langley

9 years of experience

Career Nanny turned Postpartum Doula, my passion lies in helping parents transition peacefully and joyfully into parenthood by providing care, support, and compassion through the ups and downs. Inclusive, flexible and open minded, I enjoying helping clients on their own unique postpartum journeys.

Karen VelMartin

Raleigh, North Carolina

5.0 (3 reviews)

Karen VelMartin

4 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hi, I'm Karen! I'm a Certified Professional Birth and Postpartum Doula in the Raleigh area of beautiful North Carolina. I'd be honored to have the opportunity to get to know you and hear about your birth goals and desires. I became a doula so that I could support and empower both expecting and postpartum families to have better birthing experiences, to have the experience they not only desire but ultimately deserve to have. I received my doula certifications through the Madriella doula network in 2022. I'd be honored to have the opportunity to get to know you and hear about your birth goals and desires.

Recent review

I love the services that I have purchased from Karen and working with her to meet my goals for my birth. She has made me feel secure and confident in the decisions I have made in my birth plan and the decisions I have made for my child. She made the journey into motherhood a lot easier and will be forever grateful.

- Aiyana V.

Lola Price

Clayton, North Carolina

Lola Price

9 years of experience

Hello, I am Lola Price and I am a Certified Postpartum Doula, with a specialty in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C). I am passionate about serving my community as I understand the transition from Pregnancy to Parenthood can be a major adjustment. Sometimes it’s comforting to New Parents just knowing that the total weight of “what to do” doesn’t have to always, totally be on their shoulders. I believe every day moms deserve and should have a helping hand, a comforting support, and wise reassurance. All while finding strength in knowing someone has their back. With Love, Lola was "birthed" to do just that! With Love, Lola offers a range of care services tailored to mothers & their newborns in preparation for and during the postpartum period. These efforts are accomplished through providing education, support, & promoting self-care by "Doing all things with LOVE."

Heather Carreon

Clayton, North Carolina

5.0 (1 review)

Heather Carreon

8 years of experience

Hi! My name is Heather Carreon. I am a Registered Nurse and IBCLC. I have over 10 years experience with postpartum mothers and infants. I live in Clayton, NC with my husband 3 children. Although I had knowledge as a lactation consultant and postpartum nurse, my personal breastfeeding experience as a new mother was definitely an educational process. I struggled in various ways with my own infants and sought help from colleagues. My personal journey has given me a new and relatable perspective about the breastfeeding challenges mothers face. Without tailored guidance in the early weeks, breastfeeding can be very frustrating. My aim is to provide you with compassionate support and education to help families reach their breastfeeding goals.

Recent review

Heather did an amazing job helping to diagnosis my babies tongue ties and showed me techniques on how to improve latching and as well as new feeding positions. She came right to our house. Overall a wonderful experience!

- Samantha P.

Monica Norman

Clayton, North Carolina

Monica Norman

15 years of experience

Hello and welcome! My name is Monica, and I’m honored to walk alongside you during one of the most sacred transitions of your life—bringing new life into the world and nurturing your healing journey. I’ve been a Postpartum Doula for 5 years, serving families with compassion, respect, and a deep understanding of the emotional and physical shifts that come after childbirth. I bring to this work the strength of 15 years as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), which has taught me the value of attentive care, advocacy, and the power of simply being present. As a Certified Childbirth Educator for 9 months, I’m passionate about preparing families for what’s ahead, providing evidence-based knowledge with a nurturing spirit. I believe in helping you trust your body, your instincts, and your voice. My journey also includes 10 years as a Womb Care & Yoni Steam Practitioner, where I guide women in holistic feminine healing, supporting the womb space with traditional care, herbs, and intentional rest. This blends beautifully with my studies and support in Perineal care, making sure postpartum healing is gentle, informed, and honored. I’ve also worked as a professional hairstylist for 11 years, which gives me a unique way of nurturing women from the outside in—because how we feel in our skin and hair matters to our spirit. My philosophy is simple: I believe postpartum care is sacred. It’s not just about diaper changes or swaddles—though I do those too. It’s about creating a peaceful space for you to rest, recover, bond, and bloom. I honor every mother’s story, every baby’s rhythm, and every family’s values. I believe that healing is both physical and emotional, and I walk with you in love, dignity, and strength. With me, you’ll get skilled hands, a calm presence, and a heart full of grace. Whether it’s Yoni steaming for recovery, Perineal care for comfort, or a nourishing meal and a kind word—I’m here for you. You don’t have to do this alone. Let’s do this together—with intention, care, and confidence.

Meagan Partridge

Rolesville, North Carolina

Meagan Partridge

5 years of experience

Hi mama, I’m a NICU nurse, mother of 5, and birth doula serving Wake and Franklin Counties, and I am so passionate about helping you achieve an empowering birth. I have experienced an emergency c-section, a twin VBAC, IVF and I’m an adoptive mom to my second son. It is my greatest joy to see moms full of confidence and knowledge going into their births. I work with you to address questions and fears you may have. We work together to change negative thought processes to positive and empowering ones by creating personalized birth and pregnancy affirmations. I help you to create a birth plan that considers all aspects of birth and beyond so that you can feel prepared on your special day. I meet with you in home prenatally and will meet you at your home or at your birth place at any time during your labor. After baby is born I will visit you in your home again to make sure you are transitioning well. I would love to connect to see if you feel like we would make a great team. I look forward to meeting you. You were born to do this!

Sara Wilson

Holly Springs, North Carolina

Sara Wilson

7 years of experience
Accepts insurances

✨Hi! I’m Sara Wilson - Physician Assistant, Certified Lactation Counselor, Menopause Society Certified Provider, and founder of Made to Mother Lactation PLLC. I offer insurance-covered lactation and menopause-related care through my women’s health focused private practice located in central NC (in-office + virtual). I also support groups of pregnant women+ postpartum breastfeeding mothers through my online group support program, Mother’s Milk Academy. If you want to request 1:1 appt or join my breastfeeding group support program, send me a message. ✨

Matt Dettelbach

Holly Springs, North Carolina

Matt Dettelbach

16 years of experience

Matt D Photography is a Premier Triangle area photo studio. We cater to clients from Apex, Cary, Clayton, Durham, Fuquay-Varina, Garner, Holly Springs, Morrisville, New Hill, Raleigh, Rolesville, Wake Forest and beyond! We specialize in Family photography, Portraits, Sports photography, Senior photos, Cake smash sessions, Branding photography, Headshots, and more."

Amy Darracott

Holly Springs, North Carolina

Amy Darracott

4 years of experience

Hi everyone! I am Amy with Moving Mama Lactation and Mama truly is at the center of everything we do. I work to empower mothers to achieve their individual breastfeeding goals through personalized lactation care and support. With personal and professional expertise in pumping, back to work support and a passion for lactation education, I look forward to helping you move confidently through your breastfeeding journey and this special phase of motherhood. P.S. I am pumped to help you pump!

Irene Gouge

Holly Springs, North Carolina

Irene Gouge

15 years of experience

Irene Gouge has helped hundreds of tired parents implement gentle sleep solutions and positive parenting strategies for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Known for her ability to focus on the child and parent relationship fostering love, trust, and a secure attachment with a her loving, compassionate, and non-judgmental approach to parenting, Irene makes sleep-filled nights and sweet dreams a reality for families. Virtual and in-home support options are available for sleep consulting and sleep doula options.

Dr Taylor Cox

Holly Springs, North Carolina

Dr Taylor Cox

12 years of experience

I am a prenatal, postpartum, and pediatric chiropractor with a level one tongue tie assessment certification. We are a neurologically based practice in downtown holly springs

Kathleen Adilapuram

Wendell, North Carolina

Kathleen Adilapuram

4 years of experience

I'm Kathleen. I am passionate about all things pregnancy, birth and postpartum. My desire is to be and help create "a village" of support for new moms. Sometimes this is physically helping out families in the home, or it may also be taking your call to answer one of the thousands of questions that you have in the first few weeks. And the moments I want to be there for the most are the ones you think aren't important enough to share or you think it's just you. As your doula, It is my desire that you feel fully empowered and supported in your own personal postpartum journey. Free from judgement or pressure.

Amanda Aina

Wake Forest, North Carolina

Amanda Aina

4 years of experience

Hi! I'm Amanda—wife, mom of four, birth doula, fertility doula, and a certified Christian childbirth educator. I've walked this road personally and professionally, and I know how much calm, clear guidance and steady support can mean during this season. I'm passionate about women's reproductive health and the full journey to motherhood, from preconception and pregnancy to birth and the fourth trimester.

Danielle Vaughan

Wake Forest, North Carolina

Danielle Vaughan

15 years of experience

I'm a mom of 2 girls and been a practicing physical therapist for over 10 years. I work with women during pregnancy and postpartum (once postpartum, always postpartum) to address pain, pelvic floor dysfunction, restoring the core, diastasis recti, and any bladder or bowel issues. I love connecting with this community, and helping women get back to what they love to do!

Hannah Carrington

Wake Forest, North Carolina

5.0 (1 review)

Hannah Carrington

5 years of experience
Accepts insurances

I am a certified holistic health practitioner and postpartum doula— my passion is helping mamas learn to care for themselves and their babies in every season. I specialize in nutrition specifically for women who are trying to get pregnant, pregnant women, and postpartum health. Join me in discovering the hundreds of ways you can nourish your body in order to create a warm, healthy environment for your baby to grow well. I’m all about creating habits that will last you a lifetime – one change at a time.

Recent review

Hannah is absolutely wonderful. She has a nurturing character and loves to go above and beyond what is expected of her. She loves children very much and has been a great support to her parents as the eldest sibling of 6. She is a hard worker and dedicated to whatever task is laid before her. She also loves to cook (and is really good at it) and bake all manner of sour dough items. She is quick and efficient. She is a respectful young lady who strives to do her best in all she sets her hands to.

- MELINDA C.

Michelle Prince

Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina

Michelle Prince

22 years of experience

My name is Michelle and I have been a photographer in the Raleigh and Triangle for for over 15 years. My photography mostly focuses on children as I have never worked a day in my life that children were not part of that day. I worked in mental health and in schools before becoming a photographer. Additionally, I also ran an equine 4H program when I stepped out of a classroom. Working with the children and horses was very exciting. Some of my 4H studios even wanted photography lessons. They won ribbons at the 4H show with their photographs. First place of course… There is nothing more beautiful to photograph than a child. Children come in all ages. I specialize in the art of newborn photography and I love it. The newborn images are so sweet. Oh how I wish I had images like this of my own children to hang on the wall. I have two wonderful children myself, Taylor and Zach, and am so happy to have recorded much of their lives with my camera. Before I started shooting professionally, I paid a wonderful local photographer, Lundie, to do this for me. Many of her beautiful images are displayed in my home. It’s so wonderful to go back in time by looking at these images. Having worked with children my entire life helps me to form quick relationships with the wonderful little people that I photograph. God gave me a special gift. I have always known that my gift was the ability to interact with young people in a way that makes them feel heard, important and valued. Many parents have commented that their children, even the shy ones, seem to warm up to me quickly. I love photographing high school seniors as well. We always have a great time at the sessions. I am adventurous and creative which tends to appeal to teenagers. We always scout out unique locations so that their high school senior images are unique and tell a story about them.

Unique Lotman

Durham, North Carolina

Unique Lotman

Accepts insurances

Greetings, I’m passionate about supporting families as a doula. I’m a proud mom to one lovely little girl who inspires me every day. My journey into birth work began with a deep desire to help others feel seen, heard, and empowered during life’s most intimate moments. I graduated from Virginia State University with a bachelor’s degree in accounting, but I found my true calling in the world of birth and postpartum care. Those who know me would describe me as genuine, warm, and incredibly attentive to the needs of others. I believe in holding space with compassion and providing thoughtful, personalized care to each family I serve. Being a doula allows me to combine my nurturing spirit with my commitment to making a positive impact in people’s lives.

Christine Petras

Durham, North Carolina

5.0 (2 reviews)

Christine Petras

31 years of experience

I am former maternal child NICU hospital RN and experienced home care baby nurse newborn care specialist who retired from hospital neonatal/nursery/ postpartum/maternal child/newborn/pediatric nursing. As the sole proprietor of Blissful Baby, LLC. I bring over 35 years of professional newborn & infant care experience into the homes of working parents. I am fully Covid /flu vaccinated, CPR certified, Certified Breastfeeding nurse,, preemies & multiples, feeding issues, & baby led weaning, homemade baby food, infant milestones & developmental play experienced. Baby laundry, bottles, tidying up & organizer, caring, loving, kind & energetic. I am available for "welcome home", night baby nurse, daytime baby nurse, part time, full time, short term or long term. Glowing references available upon request.

Recent review

To Whom it May Concern, Our family hired Christine Petras to work as our nanny in July 2021 and we would certainly recommend her work. Christine has demonstrated tremendous responsibility in taking care of our 11-month-old daughter and in keeping the house in working order. She is kind, trustworthy and always on time. While caring for our daughter, Christine performed a handful of tasks: • Prepared and served baby-led weaning meals with balanced nutrition and ensured food safety, while be trained in emergency response (CPR) • Organized fun and educational games, read storybooks that increased our daughter’s interest in story time, and planned daily, outdoor activities (weather permitted) such as walking to the local playground and park • Performed light household chores pertaining to our daughter, such as: laundry, dishes, tidying of our daughters play areas • Maintained a daily routine that our daughter looked forward to Christine has always brought a professional, well-thought-out approach when caring for our child. She is capable of isolating important obstacles in our child’s life and investigated literature for the best possible means to address those obstacles, in such a manner, that our daughter has consistently met her developmental milestones. Christine has a heart of gold and continually goes above and beyond her job description, her work ethic is untouchable, and her patience is something our family will always be grateful for. Christine has been an absolute gift to our family – she is loving, energetic and present. She is able to work in the intimate family environment with integrity and professionalism. Our family treasures Christine and deeply value her contribution to our household. It’s hard to explain how much my family loves Christine and how sad we were that it was time for our daughter to start school. It really does take a village to raise a child, and Christine is the safest, most loving village out there.

- Ashley M.

Tracy Crockett CPD, CNC, IFS

Fuquay Varina, North Carolina

Tracy Crockett CPD, CNC, IFS

21 years of experience

CAPPA Certified Postpartum Doula, ProDoula Infant Feeding Specialist, Certified Child Sleep Institute Night Coach & Holistic Sleep Coach Insured and BLS/CPR Certified Twins and Triplets are my specialty Tracy is the founder and owner of Sweet Dreams Doula. Her extensive 17+ year background working in Pediatrics, Neonatal Intensive Care and Labor & Delivery launched her career as a Postpartum Doula. Tracy's experience and education has set her apart as a highly sought after authority in the field. It is her passion to nurture, support, encourage and educate as a Certified Postpartum Doula, Sleep Coach and Infant Feeding Specialist. Helping new families navigate their first few months brings her immeasurable joy and fulfillment.

Elizabeth Bracey

Durham, North Carolina

Elizabeth Bracey

10 years of experience

Hi! I'm Elizabeth! I have been a doula since 2015. I am a mother of two boys. I love to serve women in education, labor and delivery. My belief is that women were created to birth. You are capable and empowered through preparation and your innate ability; because of how you were created. I believe the support that women receive in birth can make a tremendous difference in labor and the result of birth. It would be my joy to come alongside of you to encourage you and assist you in every need that arises.