Midwives & Home Birth Midwives Near Me in Sanford, NC

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.

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! I’m Karen VelMartin, a certified birth and postpartum doula serving families throughout Raleigh and Wake Forest, North Carolina. I’m guided by my Christian faith and a heart for serving others, I’m passionate about walking alongside families during one of life's most sacred and transformative seasons. I believe that every mother, baby, and family is created with purpose and deserves compassionate, respectful, and evidence-based care. I strive to create a safe, nurturing environment where families feel seen, heard, and empowered to make informed decisions throughout pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum journey. As a birth doula, I provide continuous emotional and physical support during labor through comfort techniques such as breathing, relaxation, massage, positioning, and encouragement while helping families communicate their birth preferences with confidence. As a postpartum doula, I offer practical guidance, emotional support, and reassurance as parents adjust to life with a newborn, helping them build confidence and find joy in finding their new normal in their new roles. My approach is rooted in the belief that caring for families is both a calling and a ministry. Whether I’m offering hands-on support, a listening ear, or words of encouragement, my desire is for every family to experience hope, peace, and dignity throughout their parenting journey. Families from all backgrounds are welcomed and served with compassion, respect, and excellence. Whether you’re a single mom figuring out next steps or a veteran family who would like birth support or a different perspective about pregnancy and birth than you have had before or whatever your story I am interested in connecting with you, becoming part of your story.

Nicole Strader, Birth Doula My name is Nicole Strader, and I am a birth doula committed to supporting families through pregnancy, birth, and the early days of parenthood. Birth is a deeply personal experience, and every family deserves to feel informed, respected, and supported throughout the process. My role is to provide steady emotional support, practical comfort measures, and evidence-based information so parents can approach birth feeling prepared and confident. My philosophy is simple: parents should never feel alone or unheard during their birth experience. I meet families where they are, respect their choices, and support them as they navigate pregnancy, labor, and the transition into parenthood. Whether a birth unfolds exactly as planned or takes an unexpected path, my goal is to remain a calm, reliable presence so families can focus on welcoming their baby. At the heart of my work is a simple goal: to ensure every family feels supported, respected, and confident as they welcome their child into the world.

Hey there! I am Josie Johnson. I am a mama of 4 incredible daughters and grandmama to the best grand baby boy that ever there was. I am a faith based doula with a passion for serving women providing them with opportunities for informed decision making. I believe feeding people is one of my love languages and also offer meal planning and food prep for the postpartum period. Feel free to reach out for a chat to decide if we would be a good fit for each other. I can’t wait to meet you!

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!

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.

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.

Monica Bentley is a Certified Holistic Doula (2014), DONA-trained Doula (2025), and Certified Birth Assistant dedicated to creating safe, empowered, and culturally-rooted birth experiences. As the founder of Sacred Womb Haven LLC, she blends ancestral wisdom, traditional healing, and evidence-based care to support families through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Her mission is to honor the sacredness of birth while advocating for birth justice and autonomy.

My name is Naomi Washington, and I am the owner of Cradled in Faith, LLC. I am a DONA International–trained doula dedicated to empowering families through calm, informed, and supportive birthing experiences. My mission is to ensure that your pregnancy and birth are not only moments you can be proud of, but also experiences in which you feel fully in control and empowered every step of the way. My philosophy centers on you—your choices, your comfort, and your voice. I strive to provide the tools, knowledge, and confidence you need to be your own best advocate. This includes offering comprehensive information for informed decision-making, as well as physical comfort measures and proven strategies to support you during labor and delivery. Ultimately, my goal is for you to feel safe, supported, and empowered throughout pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period—knowing you were heard, respected, and cared for every step of the way.

HI! I'm Dawn and I want you to experience the transformative power of birth and be guided by the spiritual practice that is motherhood. I bring my training in yoga and the embodied experience of 2 powerful unmedicated births to my birth work. My goal is to help you understand the many layers of birth for a holistic experience for you and your partner. I offer birth and postpartum doula services, prenatal/pregnancy yoga, childbirth education and many 1:1 experience types.

Hi! I am Kristin Frohne, a certified birth doula and certified VBAC doula and lactation consultant. I am a wife and a mom to 3 little kids. I decided to get into birth work because after three very different births( c-section, VBAC induction, and VBAC spontaneous labor), I finally got the birth I dreamed of. I want to help moms and partners feel informed and supported through their pregnancy and birth. Birth is beautiful regardless of how any parent chooses or ends up having a baby, I think that it is the most spectacular thing that could ever happen.

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.

I have been a Birth Doula since 2014 and a Fertility Educator since 2016. I am passionate about helping women understand their bodies better from preconception through postpartum. I was inspired by my own experiences throughout my 4 pregnancies and have worked with clients from all backgrounds and delivery scenarios including, but not limited to: hospital, birth center, home birth, c-sections, VBACs, medicated, Un-medicated, multiples, high-risk, micro-preemies, and adoption (birth and/or adoptive parent support). As a Doula, my goal is to help my clients experience the birth of their dreams. My training is body-centric and focused on optimizing fetal positioning for a more comfortable pregnancy, smoother delivery, and better postpartum recovery. I am hands on and often provide comforting touch and release work. As a Fertility Educator I support clients who want to better understand their menstrual cycle to either avoid or achieve pregnancy through private, virtual classes.

I am a novice birth and very experienced postpartum doula

**Katie Shepherd, RN | Roots & Renewal** *Compassionate Postpartum Support • Newborn Care • Breastfeeding Guidance • Holistic Family Wellness* Hello, I'm Katie! I'm a registered nurse, mother of three, and the heart behind Roots & Renewal. With over 25 years of healthcare experience, including 18 years dedicated to labor and delivery, mother-baby nursing, and women's health, I've had the privilege of supporting families through some of life's most beautiful, vulnerable, and transformative moments. I believe that caring for a new baby should also mean caring for the person who brought that baby into the world. My approach combines evidence-informed nursing knowledge with nurturing, individualized support. Whether you're navigating newborn care, finding your rhythm with breastfeeding, recovering from childbirth, or simply needing someone experienced and compassionate by your side, I'm here to help. **How I Can Support Your Family** - **Postpartum Care:** Emotional support, recovery education, reassurance, and practical guidance as you adjust to life after birth. - **Breastfeeding Support:** Guidance with positioning, latch, feeding routines, and common breastfeeding concerns, informed by professional education and my personal experience breastfeeding three children. - **Newborn Care Education:** Helping families build confidence with feeding, soothing, diapering, safe sleep, and understanding their baby's cues. - **Family Advocacy:** Helping you prepare questions, understand care instructions, and feel empowered to communicate with your healthcare team. - **Holistic Wellness:** Optional Reiki and relaxation practices to support rest, connection, and emotional well-being. I understand that every family, every birth, and every postpartum experience is different. My role isn't to tell you how to parent. It's to help you discover what works for you while offering knowledge, encouragement, and a steady hand when you need one. You deserve to feel supported, heard, and cared for during this season of life. **Come as you are. Grow from where you're planted.** *Serving families in North Carolina through Roots & Renewal. In-person and virtual support options available.*

I am a faith based doula in the Triad area. Here to provide unconditional love & support during your pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum journey. I am passionate in serving mothers and giving them the much needed attention they deserve. After hiring a doula for our 2nd son’s birth I felt called to join her team! I had the best experience and redemption natural water birth of my dreams. For years I was scared of giving birth and didn’t feel like I could do it! But with the help and encouragement from my doula I went into pregnancy & childbirth with so much confidence. This is the love and support every mother deserves!! I will be your best friend through pregnancy, birth and postpartum. Providing unlimited support through text/call. Being there for you when labor starts to help things go smoothly. Keeping you relaxed and rested whether home or hospital birth. I also will provide postpartum care best tailored to you personally. Whether it’s cooking your family a meal and/or doing some chores while you sleep. Each mother is different and my service will be modified to accommodate you specifically. I love spending time with my hubby and our 2 sweet boys. Anything outdoors, sunshine and good food you can find me there! We have lived in Nashville, Colorado and now rooted in Thomasville for good. I am a coffee and gym enthusiast when not mommin’ my crazy family. Check out Nurtured Mother NC website for more information! I am booking for mamas due 2025!

Hi there! My name is Emmabele and I am a childcare provider/doula/newborn care specialist! I know that’s quite a lot of specialities, but I’ve worked with children and families since I was 18 years old. I have a passion for loving on little ones and helping families in anyway I can. In 2023, I decided to pursue a doula career, along with becoming a newborn care specialist! I’ve worked in hospitals as a pediatric/emergency department CNA, so I believe combining my skills in childcare and the medical field will make me the best doula possible. It is my goal to make labor, birth, and postpartum a smooth transition for the families I work with.

Hello and welcome to my profile! I am a new birth doula trained by DONA International. I am a proud mom of 2. I started Gentle Melodies Doula Services because it combines music with childbirth. Depending on your style of music, I feel that I can help provide your birthing experience with a wide variety from calm, soothing melodies to relax your body and mind or something upbeat that you can do comfort measures to. It doesn't have to be your preference of comfort but it's just one of many comfort measures to help you along the way.