Racquel Washington

Charlotte, North Carolina

Racquel Washington

21 years of experience

Hello! My name is Racquel. I am an advocate to my core. I have always been passionate about advocacy and support. It is my belief that we can all make better decisions when armed with the right information. We have choices in everything we do. I feel that when we make decisions from a place of being informed we feel better about the choices we make. My background is in education, counseling and advocacy. My journey to birth work began after the birth of my son and subsequent pregnancy losses. Through these experiences I was able to see the importance and need of birth workers to support families. Pregnancy, child birth and pregnancy loss are sacred times and can also be scary. It is my goal to help ease the fear and focus more the on the sacredness of this time. All women deserve support regardless of their journey; whether that is pregnancy, miscarriage, still birth, abortion, birth and postpartum.

Diamond Wasil

Charlotte, North Carolina

Diamond Wasil

6 years of experience

I’m a Registered Nurse and Certified Birth Doula dedicated to helping you build the birth you’ll love.

Jennifer Baalaer

Charlotte, North Carolina

Jennifer Baalaer

8 years of experience

I’m a labor and delivery RN + birth doula + podcast host in Charlotte NC :)

Catherine Crudup

Charlotte, North Carolina

5.0 (1 review)

Catherine Crudup

12 years of experience

HI! I'm Catherine, a postpartum doula and sleep consultant in the Charlotte area. I am extremely passionate about women and children and supporting families with new family additions. I have been in newborn care for over 9 years. I also help train little ones to sleep through the night. I'd love to be a part of our postpartum journey. Much love.

Recent review

We used Catherine as a night nurse as well as a sleep trainer. She was invaluable to our family, especially in those first few weeks. She was always prompt, dependable, and truly cared for our sweet girl like she was her own. I had Post Partum Anxiety and Catherine was one of the only people I felt comfortable trusting my daughter with. By 8 weeks old our daughter was sleeping through the night, which was a huge game changer for our family. After a few illnesses my daughter was waking every 2 hours for nearby 8 weeks when she was around 6 months old. I called Catherine and she had our baby back to sleeping through the night in just 3 days. We love her dearly!

- Nina M.

Timesha Smith

Charlotte, North Carolina

Timesha Smith

4 years of experience

Hi, I’m Mesha — the heart behind Made to Momma, a faith-rooted doula practice devoted to nurturing first-time mothers through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum with grace, knowledge, and grounded support. As a doula, I specialize in walking alongside women — especially Black women — as they navigate their first pregnancy. I offer holistic support that blends evidence-based guidance, spiritual encouragement, and practical tools for every stage of your journey. With a background in culinary and wellness, I weave in movement, nutrition, and mindfulness to help you feel prepared from the inside out. Whether you're planning a hospital birth, birth center, or homebirth, my role is to help you tune in to your body, lean into your faith, and trust that you were made for this. You don’t have to figure this all out alone — I’m here to support you, hold space for your vision, and help you birth with intention.

Collin Parsons

Charlotte, North Carolina

Collin Parsons

17 years of experience

I’m currently a ProDoula Certified Labor Doula (CD-L) + A Dona International Certified Doula (CD). I am also a Certified Fertility Doula (CFD), Reproductive Health Specialist (RHS), Postpartum Doula (PPD), Newborn Care Specialist (NCS), and Infant Feeding Specialist (IFS). I know it’s a mouthful but it was all totally worth it. ​ I support unmedicated and medicated births and believe they are both outstandingly beautiful. I also specialize in working with LGBTQ+ families. I am obsessed with multiples as a result of my younger twin siblings, Claire and Cooper. Thankfully, my obsession has led me to experience some amazing twin and triplet births (vaginal and cesarean). I also fully support and love those who birth their babies from their bellies. I now offer planned cesarean support as well! ​ I have been trained in a variety of comfort measure techniques including, rebozo, acupressure, massage, guided meditation, and aromatherapy. I am a certified Hypnobabies Hypno-Doula. Additionally, I have significant experience with clients using other forms of Hypnosis for birth. ​ I have a fierce desire to help clients who struggle with walking a unique fertility path. As the first Fertility Doula in Charlotte, NC, I know just how much support surrounding fertility complications and infertility is needed in our community. I have recently started organizing a collective of doulas committed to offering support to families and individuals undergoing any fertility assistance. Fertility work has led me to find passion in also supporting families with surrogates and those going through surrogacy. ​ Breastfeeding/Chestfeeding, pumping, supplementing, and formula feeding are all journeys that I’m in full support of and have significant experience with as well. Cultivating an environment where you can bond with your baby, no matter how you feed them, is one of my favorite things to curate for clients. ​ I’ve always loved supporting people - the deeply and passionately really truly type of love. There is nothing that has ever compared to feeling like I’m living my purpose. Being a doula isn’t what I am meant to do. Being a doula is what I was born to do.

Britney Stevenson

Charlotte, North Carolina

Britney Stevenson

7 years of experience

I am a birth and postpartum doula serving all types of families and birthing people in the Charlotte area. A deeply held belief in intersectionality guided my path to this line of service. As a Black, queer, childless woman, I want to give others the encouragement to advocate for themselves and have the birthing and postpartum experience they dream of. Birth equity is only achievable when the entire person is acknowledged, including their experiences within the racial and social areas of healthcare. Outside of doula work, I recently received an MS in human nutrition. I also offer 1-on-1 wellness guidance sessions where we focus on designing the path to your nutrition goals. All of my offerings are specific to each client's needs and I emphasize our collaborative relationship in order to achieve milestones. Don't hesitate to reach out if something resonates with you! I can't wait to meet you!

Sparkale Kintega

Charlotte, North Carolina

Sparkale Kintega

7 years of experience

I’m a mother of three and a doula, called to care for others. Before birth work, I spent six years as a caregiver for the elderly, children, and adults with disabilities, learning patience, compassion, and presence. My own birth experiences two cesareans, postpartum preeclampsia, and a transformative third birth taught me the power of being informed, supported, and truly heard. That journey inspired me to help others navigate pregnancy, birth, and postpartum with confidence and care. I offer calm, heart-centered support, meeting you where you are with no judgment or pressure. Birth isn’t just about bringing a baby into the world it’s about your transformation too. You deserve to feel held, respected, and empowered every step of the way, and it would be an honor to walk alongside you on this journey.

Kenyetta Garth

Charlotte, North Carolina

Kenyetta Garth

7 years of experience
Accepts insurances

I am a Certified Labor Doula & Birth Assistant providing Labor Support, Prenatal Care, Placenta Encapsulation Services and Birth Pool Rentals. I believe that every woman deserves to have a Doula and the best birth outcome possible! I focus on you as a person and not just your Pregnancy and how I can best support you!

Giah Henderson

Monroe, North Carolina

5.0 (2 reviews)

Giah Henderson

8 years of experience

Hi there, I'm Giah, a Full-Spectrum Doula, Childbirth, Lactation & Postpartum Educator. I strive to provide not only knowledge & support throughout pregnancy, birth and postpartum; but also spiritual & emotional support. I want to help empower parents in advocating for their health and positive birthing experiences. I have birthed six children and I am the type of doula that I would have wanted by my side. I have a passion to serve and help others I would love to assist you on your journey to motherhood.

Recent review

So glad I picked a doula and Giah was awesome, a breath of fresh air. So attentive, loving and such an amazing help. This was my second birth with Giah wouldn't have done it without her. She was our in person doula from beginning to postpartum.

- Ann S.

Amara Grier

Charlotte, North Carolina

5.0 (1 review)

Amara Grier

6 years of experience

Peace beautiful souls , My name is Amara , I am a mom of 3 , here in the charlotte Nc area , I have a background in movement therapies such as prenatal and postpartum yoga , Trauma informed care and a Birth and postpartum doula . My business is all about motherhood. Nurturing the mama in all stages of motherhood through integrative healing , support and communication . When I become apart of your village , you become apart of mine . Pregnancy is a sacred time in a mother’s life , and I am here to be there for you along the way . Some of my offerings include : • Birth Doula • Postpartum Doula • Matrescence Doula • Mother Ceremonies Facilitator • Mom Support Groups • Perinatal Movement Therapy

Recent review

Amara is excellent and often serves as a back up doula for Robins Cradle. She will nurture your journey and advocate for your peace and beautiful birth. Robin of Robins Cradle Doula Services

- Robin P.

Lily Black

Kings Mountain, North Carolina

Lily Black

3 years of experience

Hello! My name is Lily and I am a holistic pregnancy and birth practioner and birth doula, serving Kings Mountain and surrounding areas. My passion is natural health, specifically in the realm of pregnancy and birth. Supporting mothers in the most life changing and important event in their lives brings me so much happiness and fulfillment- I can truly say it is my life's calling.

Helen Herzig

Harrisburg, North Carolina

Helen Herzig

25 years of experience

My name is Helen Herzig and I own Charlottes Best Doula Agency. I have a hand picked group of excellent experienced doulas for both Birth and postpartum care. We also serve our community with placenta encapsulation and have many community meetups to serve our families. We would love to have you join us!

Laura Burch

Iron Station, North Carolina

Laura Burch

24 years of experience

I am a life coach for parents - with emphasis on moms - postpartum doula, CLC, RN and educator of 20 years…and mom to 7. My experience and passion makes me a great coach and educator for moms. I understand the pressures, internal and external, of parenting, and am passionate about empowering moms with tools to give them greater confidence, less worry, and help them show up their best selves. The education, tools, and experience I’ve gained over the past 20 years puts you in good hands when you need knowledge, or help seeing more clearly the path you want to be on. Then we do the work to get you there! Virtual and in-person services and classes are available.

Staci Campbell

Cornelius, North Carolina

5.0 (1 review)

Staci Campbell

15 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hi! My name is Staci and I have a strong passion for birth work, informed consent, evidence based care, and supporting you in getting the birth you hope for, no matter how that looks. As a certified birth and postpartum doula, childbirth educator, CLC, and placenta specialist, you can say I absolutely adore my work and all the families I support. I promise I am judgement free and come with over 12 years of doula experience! I am so honored you're here and I look forward to supporting you as you grow your family. I support families in all birthing locations in the greater Charlotte, LKN, and Catawba areas (40-50 miles from Cornelius, NC) and those who desire unmedicated births all the way to scheduled cesareans. My only intention for you is that you get the birth you desire. That you walk away from your experience empowered and glowing. I'm huge on continuity of care, so I also value showing up for my clients in their postpartum period as a doula, lactation consultant, and friend.

Recent review

She’s amazing- Hire her! I never planned on having a doula as part of my birthing experience, but I am SO grateful I did. Staci educated and enlightened me along the way, which not only granted for an incredible pregnancy and birth, but postpartum season as well. Her gentle and comforting approach is worth its weight in gold. I know my journey would not have unfolded as it did without her expertise. Thank you, Staci, for such an unforgettable, positive experience. ❤️

- Melissa B.

Josie Neugebauer

Lincolnton, North Carolina

5.0 (1 review)

Josie Neugebauer

5 years of experience

Hi there! I am a current IBCLC student and I have both a doula certification and a lactation educator certification. I have worked with first time parents and even parents having their 5th child. I am no stranger to the ins and outs of having babies and raising kids. I strive to always better myself, I am always reading and learning, so that I can best support the families that I work with. I really aim to support mothers to the best of my abilities. I understand the pros and cons of interventions and can help you understand them as well. I will help you advocate for your dream birth and I will support you with whatever you need.

Recent review

Josie worked for my family as a nanny to my son, from age 3-10 months. She took excellent care of him and was always so engaged and caring. Her commitment to him and his development meant the world to us.

- Maria S.

Katie Halter

Denver, North Carolina

Katie Halter

9 years of experience

I am the Founder and Postpartum Doula behind Healing Touch. Healing Touch was created to support women and their families as they make their journey into parenthood. As a mother myself, I know how having a child transforms who you are, and I am honored to be part of this life-changing process. My desire to become a postpartum doula began after I experienced the struggles that come along with having a newborn. Although the fourth trimester is a very exciting time, it can also be extremely challenging. There was so much I didn’t know, especially around my mental health and what to expect. With my firstborn, my labor and delivery was long and hard, which led me to having certain interventions I didn’t plan on. For the next few months, I had feelings of inadequency and really struggled emotionally. I did not have close family living nearby to help and though it was tough at times, this journey gave me a profound appetite to support others in their postpartum journey. I have a passion for celebrating the postpartum period and educating, empowering, and helping families. When I’m not working as a doula, you can find me at home spending time with my husband and two boys (5 and 7), cuddling up with a good book or boating on Lake Norman.

Jessica Little

Denver, North Carolina

Jessica Little

6 years of experience

Hi my name is Jessica! I live in Denver on our family farm with my husband and 2 kids. I’ve been passionate about pregnancy and childbirth since I can remember. I originally trained as a birth doula in 2011, gained some experience and then we started our own family. The doula lifestyle wasn’t something that worked for us while my babies were small. I took about 10 years off from birth work (besides doing births for family) until 2023 when I felt called back to birth work, and I re-trained and certified. I deeply enjoy getting to know my clients and assisting with getting them confident and ready for their birth. I hope to provide my clients with everything they need to make informed decisions that are right for them, feeling confident to advocate for themselves and bringing a calming presence into their birth space, whether that’s at home, at the birth center or a hospital.

Rebecca Duerr

Mooresville, North Carolina

Rebecca Duerr

16 years of experience

My name is Rebecca Duerr (pronounced DO-err). I am the founder of Mindful Family Wellness, Certified Labor Doula, Postpartum Doula, Certified HypnoBirthing® Childbirth Educator, a North Carolina Licensed Nutritionist, Certified Nutrition Specialist, and Certified Placenta Arts Specialist. I live just north of Charlotte, NC, in the Lake Norman area with my husband, 4 daughters, and lots of fur babies. As a doula and nutritionist whose practice serves the Charlotte and Lake Norman areas of North Carolina, I support birthing people improve their overall health, birth outcome, and mental wellness through the experiences of pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. I use such tools and services as childbirth education classes, doula support through pregnancy, labor/birth and postpartum, as well as nutritional guidance and education for both mother and baby. Providing these services has been shown to increase positive birth outcomes, reduce cesarean section births, reduce postpartum mental disorders such as postpartum depression/anxiety (PPD/A) and postpartum post-traumatic stress disorder, (PPTSD) increase breast/chest-feeding success and duration, and strengthen the holistic health of both parent and child. As you can see, I offer a number of different services. As a NC Licensed Nutritionist, I provide integrative and functional nutrition counseling for the entire family. I also provide doula support, including pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. I am a Hypnobirthing® childbirth educator and have new classes starting monthly. The beauty of providing these services is that I can help you in one area or in many. I can see you or your family for nutritional guidance. I can see you for pregnancy and birth support, as a doula. Or we can combine these services. The possibilities are endless.

Kristin Gunner

Kannapolis, North Carolina

Kristin Gunner

3 years of experience

Hello! My name is Kristin Gunner, and I'm a certified Birth, Postpartum, and Bereavement Doula serving Charlotte, NC, and the surrounding areas. I became a doula after listening to the stories of friends and family members who have given birth. Most wished they had better support during their pregnancies, and I know they deserved better. I wanted to offer support to new parents and help them feel safe in their most vulnerable moments. My goal is to ensure you feel supported, heard, and empowered. I want you to feel confident in your decisions, knowing you always have someone on your side. I'm here to help you on your journey, no matter what that looks like.