Shonna Relfe - Birth & Postpartum Doula

About Shonna

I’m Shonna, owner of Growing and Graced, and I offer prenatal and postpartum support to families in the Hampton Roads area virtually by request. I specialize in Natural Births at home as well as in Hospitals. My passion for educating families on prenatal wellness, family planning, labor and delivery support, and postpartum healing stems from a seed God planted in me that he has watered and matured this seed. The result is Growing and Graced, and I am so grateful. I want to return our birth journey to the way the Father intended. Birth is a process of growth, surrender, and preparation, and with the proper support, you can have the successful pregnancy, labor, and birth you desire! Thank you for stopping by, and I would love to join your family as you embark on your season of transition!

Availability

Taking new clients

Due Nov – Dec 2026, Feb 2027, May – Sep 2027

Away Oct 28 – Nov 2

Confirmed 2 weeks ago

Due date close to the edge of this window?

Birth & Postpartum Doula services

✨ Prenatal Care With Labor and Delivery Support- 2 Prenatal appointments, Birth Plan Writing, Informed Consent Counseling and Child Birth Education Class ✨Postpartum Care- 6 Home Visits Supporting individual Family Needs for 3 hours. Ex: Mom's first Shower, Lactation Support, Laundry, Grocery Shopping, Cooking, Cleaning, Organization ✨Birth Plan Writing- Brainstorm and Finalize a Home Birth Plan or Hospital Birth Plan with details concerning interventions, desired pain management, and post-delivery care/concerns for mother and baby. ✨Postpartum Care Counseling and Planning - Counseling Couples for what the ideal environment might look like once the Family is home. We discuss visitors, timelines, general desires, and do's/don't's. Communication is Key 🔑 ✨Holistic Wellness Counseling: -Counseling Geared Toward Meal Planning and Supplements to support Expecting Mothers during the Prenatal and Postpartum Period, Early Family Planning Stages, and Families Looking for Whole Food Nutrition to Support Healthy Growth for All! ✨ Family Life Coach- I help families improve their dynamics, communication, and overall well-being. I provide guidance and support in various areas, including parenting, relationships, conflict resolution, and personal development. We will set goals, develop strategies for positive change, and foster healthier relationships among family members. ✨Mental Health Advocacy and Support for the Entire Family- Education and awareness of concerns that may arise during the process of preparing to have a child, pregnancy, labor, childbirth, and previous or current trauma that can affect the mental stability of members of the Family. I provide faith-based and holistic approaches, family activities, empowerment, resource connections, crisis support, Individual and Family Coaching, and communication exercises.

Reviews for Shonna Relfe

5.0 3 reviews

5.0

June 17, 2025

I cannot say enough good things about Shonna!! This was my first experience with a doula and I highly recommend it for anyone having a child. From the first interaction during my second trimester, until our last interaction post delivery - she has been nothing short of amazing. Shonna was always calm, supportive, reassuring, and ALWAYS saw the positive side of things. She is an expert in this profession and has made my first time with a doula an unforgettable experience. If I decide to have another one, she will be my first choice. Thank you so much Shonna for everything you did to help with the arrival of our baby!!

— Stephanie G.

5.0

October 30, 2023

Awesome for my first real home birth walked us through everything. Extremely patient because we were in labor for over 4 days!!!! She helps with meals and extra children

— Clifford W.

5.0

October 8, 2023

Shonna is an excellent service provider. She has been wonderful in providing great information on natural foods and herbs that prepares my body for pregnancy. She is very knowledgeable in educating me on how to understand the body’s natural capability of child birth from beginning to end.

— Shakeumia D.

Ready to talk with Shonna?

Free to send.

Certifications, training, and specialties

Certification and training

Roaring Motherhood Christian Birth Workers Program (2022)

Memberships and affiliations

North Texas Midwifery
Steps to Midwifery

Languages

English

Specialties

Babywearing Belly Binding Birth and Lactation Birth Assistant Birth Doula Birth Support Breastfeeding Assistance and Support Breech Birth Childbirth Education Faith-Based Counseling Healthy Eating Herbal Postpartum Care Home Birth Infant Care Labor Doula Low Milk Supply/Over Supply Mental Health Natural Birth Natural Childbirth Parenting Parenting Support Postpartum Doula Care Prenatal Care

Certifications, training, and credentials are listed by the provider. Bornbir doesn't verify them, so ask Shonna for a copy of any certificate you rely on.