Birth & Postpartum Doulas Near Me in Raleigh, NC

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.

Hi, I'm Chy! A Birth & Postpartum Doula serving Durham and the Greater Triangle. Whether you are bringing home your first baby or adding to your growing family, I meet you exactly where you are. I am especially passionate about easing the anxiety of first-time parents, providing the continuous labor advocacy, newborn care, and postpartum recovery support you need to parent with confidence. 📍 Serving: Durham, Raleigh, and Chapel Hill. ✨ Specialties: First-Time Moms, Growing Families, Birth Advocacy, & Postpartum Rest.

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.

Hi, I’m Milaena! I’m a ProDoula Certified Postpartum Doula and a Child Development graduate with over eight years of experience supporting children and families. I am passionate about helping new parents navigate the transition after birth with confidence, calm, and compassionate guidance. I provide hands-on newborn care education, emotional support, and practical assistance—whether it’s overnight care, feeding guidance, or helping families establish routines. My approach is centered on empowering parents and creating a nurturing environment for both babies and caregivers. I would be honored to support you through this special and sometimes challenging time.

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.

Hello! I’m Selena, a passionate postpartum doula dedicated to helping families navigate the beautiful, chaotic, and transformative days of early parenthood. I approach doula care with a bubbly, bright, and deeply nurturing energy—meaning I am just as ready to lift your spirits with a smile as I am to hold a quiet, supportive space for you when you just need to rest. My goal is to walk into your home and instantly lower the baseline stress. Whether that means preparing a nourishing snack, setting up a seamless pumping station, or simply listening to your birth story with zero judgment, I am there to ensure you feel entirely seen, safe, and cared for. The "Experienced Mom" Advantage Beyond my professional training, my deepest expertise comes from my own lived experience. I am an experienced mother to two wonderful children, aged 2 and 6. I know firsthand exactly what those early weeks feel like. I remember the sleep deprivation, the vulnerability, and the overwhelming love. Because I am currently raising a toddler and a school-aged child, I have fresh, real-world knowledge of: The delicate art of managing sibling transitions (helping older siblings feel loved and included). Practical, modern newborn soothing techniques that actually work. The realities of balancing self-care with the demands of a growing family. I don’t just bring textbook knowledge into your home; I bring real, battle-tested mother's intuition and practical wisdom. My Philosophy & Support Style I believe that the "fourth trimester" is a sacred time that deserves immense tenderness. I tailor my care entirely to your family's unique rhythm, always aiming to leave you feeling more confident than I found you. What I bring to your family: A Nurturing Presence: Calm, gentle care that allows you to let your guard down and recover physically and emotionally. Bubbly Optimism: An encouraging, positive attitude that infuses your home with warmth and reassurance, even after a long night. Practical Magic: From organizing the nursery to organizing your day, I jump in wherever hands are needed most. Services Offered Daytime postpartum adjustment and emotional check-ins. Newborn care education (swaddling, soothing, bathing). Feeding support (breastfeeding, pumping, or formula feeding guidance). Light household organization, meal prep, and sibling integration support.

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.

I am a Dona International trained birth and postpartum doula. I am also a Lamaze trained childbirth educator. I am committed to empowering families throughout their journey of welcoming a new baby. As a proud mom to six children and a grandma to three, I bring a wealth of personal experience along with my doula expertise. My philosophy is rooted in unwavering support, evidence-based information, and non-judgmental care, believing that every family deserves to feel confident, respected, and heard throughout their experiences. I understands that the path to parenthood is deeply personal and varied. Whether providing labor support, offering comfort measures or assisting with newborn care and feeding in the postpartum period, my approach is always tailored to the individual needs and desire of each family. Drawing from my own rich experience, I champion the belief that when parents are well-informed and supported, they are better equipped to make decisions that align with their values and create a nurturing environment for their baby to thrive. I am passionate about fostering a sense of calm and empowerment, helping families embrace the beautiful, sometimes challenging, and always unique adventure of expanding their family.

I am a mother of 5 who knew what her calling was upon the birth of my first baby30 years ago. I started out in 1997 as a Birth and Postpartum Doula and later on in my career I was a Traditional Midwife. I am now serving as a Birth Doula, lactation specialist and I also offer Montrice services. Pregnancy and Birth the foundation for the next generation. I believe in the sanctity of pregnancy, birth and the childbearing year as it is one of the most impactful times of a woman’s life.

Hi, my name is Amaya and I would love to be your doula! In my care, I prioritize mental health and wellness and trauma reduction. I come from a background in Black maternal health justice research and am in school to become a medical social worker. Because I am only 21 years old and a newer doula, I am able to connect with even the youngest of mamas and provide contemporary care and insight into maternal experiences. Please do not hesitate to reach out!

My Name Is Shawnesi Elaine. I am a certified Birth Doula in the RDU area. I specialize in Meditation,holistic health and healing, Organic Soap, newborn care, self-care. I have a Bachelor's in Psychology with a concentration in Childhood Development. 10+ years in Childcare education and newborn care. My practice philosophy is to create a safe space for all birthing persons and parents seeking informational and emotional support throughout the duration of their birthing journey and after. I believe that birth is a sacred space and should be treated as such. In my free time, I enjoy practicing the harp, reading, meditation and exploring herbalism.

My name is MelShine and I’m a birth worker and midwifery student who is passionate about walking alongside families through pregnancy, birth, and beyond. I believe birth is sacred and that every person deserves to feel seen, supported, and empowered in their choices. My goal is to bring calm, knowledge, and genuine care to every space I enter.

Hi, I’m Rae, and I am a Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) and postpartum doula in Durham, NC! I am thrilled to have the opportunity to support you and your family during this transformative time. As your postpartum doula, I am here to offer a listening ear, provide evidence-based information, and assist you with practical tasks. From helping with newborn care and breastfeeding support to assisting with household chores, my aim is to alleviate any stress and ensure that you feel supported and confident in your parenting journey. I believe in the importance of tailoring my services to meet the unique needs and preferences of each family. By working closely with you, I will create a personalized care plan that addresses your specific goals and challenges, fostering an environment of trust, respect, and open communication.

I took on the role of nurturer fairly early in life. As the oldest of 8 I lovingly stepped into the big sister role to help guide my siblings by displaying great leadership. In 2014 I became a mother and it was during this experience that I discovered my calling for birth work. Since, for the last 11 years, I have devoted time to being a student in midwifery, becoming trauma informed, and expanding my inclusive services, to widen my scope of support and care. " I will continue to help recreate the way we interact and think about birth, more importantly, physiological birth, as it pertains to people that look like me. We deserve to experience birth void of trauma." - Yeyo

As a passionate advocate for birth and the environment, Elyse (she/her) brings a unique blend of empathy and expertise to her role as a birth doula. Her approach combines evidence-based knowledge with a warm, compassionate presence, ensuring that each birthing person feels empowered and supported. Outside of birth work, Elyse enjoys exploring the outdoors near Durham, NC and spending time with her family on endless adventures both locally and around the world. She has experience supporting a variety of births, including vaginal, cesarean, induction, VBAC, and birth after loss.

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I support people of all genders and sexual orientations during birth and honor the resilience and wholeness of all bodies. My doula practice affirms that all people are whole and human and adopts an empowerment model of support.

Emily is the founder and owner of Carolina Birth and Wellness. She is passionate about advancing maternal care throughout the Triangle and North Carolina as a whole. She started Carolina Birth and Wellness to fill this missing link in maternal care in the Triangle and has since grown a business that includes a team of 10 plus individuals that range from fertility, birth and postpartum doulas, childbirth educators, in home massage therapists, lactation consultants, yoga teachers, and other services to help pregnant and newly postpartum families. Her specific areas of interest include fertility support, postpartum planning, and the ways in which support can lessen the stigma of high risk pregnancies and postpartum periods.

I have 4 years of experience owning and operating my own in-home daycare, caring for children ages newborn to 3 years old, and I’m also CPR certified and have my associates in Early Childhood Education. Outside of running my daycare I've worked in childcare centers and have done basic babysitting since I was 16 years old! I’m also a mom to a 2-year-old daughter, and caring for little ones has always been something I truly love. Babies and young children have always been my passion, and I naturally bring a calm, patient, and nurturing approach to my care for children.

Stacy is a full-spectrum doula and a community chaplain, currently completing a Master in Divinity in Interreligious Chaplaincy with a Certificate in Buddhist Chaplaincy. With nearly 20 years as a birth and postpartum doula, she has served as a breastfeeding counselor and student of midwifery.Her work supporting families through perinatal and postpartum loss revealed a critical need for deeper understanding, more wisdom, and expansion of care. Stacy spent one year studying the causes, impact and growth within trauma. Over the years, Stacy has been trained at Bumi Sehat, a birth center in Bali, Indonesia, where she had been learning and volunteering off and on for the last 18 years. Stacy is the mama to three daughters who were all born in their own ways on their own time at home. Earlier in life, to stay near her children, she taught in Waldorf education and guided youth on outdoor hikes. Movement and nature contribute to trauma recovery. For Taproot magazine, Stacy wrote an article about Bumi Sehat She loves the feeling of sunshine on skin, the smell of frankincense, the taste of spicy guacamole, the sound of the Gayatri mantra, and the sight of birds dancing together in the sky.