Find a Childbirth Educator Near Me in Spotsylvania, VA

Elise is a ToLabor Certified Birth Doula, a CAPPA trained Postpartum Doula, an IPPA trained Placenta Encapsulation Specialist, and a Lamaze Trained Childbirth Educator. Elise also attended the University of Georgia and Piedmont College and holds a BA in Interdisciplinary Studies. She is a mother to Theo and Georgia and is married to Todd. She entered into the doula field after her own birth, which showed her the importance of building a supportive birth and postpartum team. She continued to add trainings to help extend her knowledge about the many facets of birth and offer assistance through the postpartum time. Those trainings and workshops include: Acupressure in pregnancy and childbirth, Perinatal Loss and Grief, and Spinning Babies Techniques. Elise believes that education and unbiased support lead to each birthing family feeling empowered and informed when making childbirth decisions. After personally enduring a battle with postpartum depression, she hopes to help her clients feel supported through the entire childbirth experience including the fourth trimester. Through her work as a birth doula and her own experience, she saw her clients have beautiful births, but still struggle with energy and emotions during the postpartum experience. She offers placenta encapsulation as a holistic option to balance hormones, replenish iron, increase prolactin for milk production, and boost energy levels. Outside of the birth world, Elise enjoys cheering for UGA (Go Dawgs!), arranging flowers, reading, retail therapy, and watching Hallmark Christmas movies.

My name is Caroline, and I am a birth + postpartum doula and newborn care specialist based in Richmond, VA! I have years of experience working with all kinds of families and little ones, including multiples and special needs. I specialize in babywearing education and infant feeding.

Hi, I’m Judeah, the doula behind LovelyBirths! 🤎 I’m passionate about supporting women and families through pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum journey. I believe every mother deserves to feel heard, informed, supported, and empowered as she prepares to welcome her baby. My approach is warm, compassionate, and centered around you and your individual needs. I’m here to provide emotional support, evidence-informed education, comfort techniques, encouragement, and a judgment-free space where you can ask questions and feel confident in your choices. I also love helping families prepare beyond birth through prenatal planning, postpartum preparation, meal-planning resources, and practical support. Whether this is your first baby or you're growing your family again, you don't have to navigate this journey alone. I'd be honored to support you every step of the way. 🤎 📍 Serving Richmond, NNK & surrounding areas 📧 lovelybirths3@gmail.com 📱 @lovelybirths

Hello! My name is Grace, and I own Baby Bird Birth based out of Richmond, Virginia. I found a passion for birth work after having my son in 2019, and realized that the only way we can be successful as parents and humans is through community and support. We were not meant to do this alone, and I’d love to be there for you and your family!

I'm Sam! I provide birth and postpartum support routed in calm guidance, education and emotional support. Every parent deserves to feel supported, informed and respected. My role as a doula is to protect your space and help you feel grounded in every stage from birth to labor and postpartum recovery. I walk beside you in one of life's most transformative journey.

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At Sacred Healing Doula Services, we understand that every birthing journey is unique and deserving of compassionate care. Our goal is to provide unwavering support to individuals and families, guiding them through the transformative experience of childbirth with respect, empathy, and expertise. With this approach, we offer personalized support tailored to your needs, empowering you to navigate this sacred journey with confidence and peace of mind. Trust in our dedicated team to provide the nurturing care and guidance you deserve, as we walk alongside you every step of the way. Your journey is sacred, and our hands are here to support you.

Need help after having baby? Someone to help at night with a newborn? I am a trained birth and postpartum doula and provide services in Richmond, Henrico, and Chesterfield areas. I provide calm and informed birth and postpartum care to families with services including: birth prep, birth support, postpartum food prep, postpartum support, overnight newborn support, newborn sleep support (non-sleep training), and more. I believe in holistic support and love working with families to develop the best plan to support their needs. Outside of doula work, I like to spend time in my garden, reading new books, and exploring with my kids.

Hi, I'm Hunter and I've been a Birth Doula for over 10 years now! As a Certified Professional Birth Doula I work closely with expecting folks through pregnancy to ensure that you are educated and informed about birth as well as supported and prepared to start this exciting new chapter. I provide emotional support, education and resources all through the prenatal period to you and your partner, where applicable. I continue to offer that reassurance and perspective as well as physical support, coping techniques, help with relaxation, massage and suggestions for positions the length of your labor and delivery. I can also help facilitate communication and what questions to ask your medical care team, nurse, Midwife or OBGyn, to ensure you have all the information you need to make informed decisions before and during your birth and have support advocating for your wishes. I’d be honored to help you build trust in your body and the birth process, choose a provider and birth location that will support the birth plan that you desire and help facilitate having a really meaningful birth experience. I can't wait to connect!

Are you feeling excited to meet your little one, but anxious about labor and unsure what to expect? Do you find yourself spending hours getting lost down internet rabbit holes researching pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum, but still lack confidence as your due date approaches? Trust me, I’ve been there! My journey to becoming a birth doula was born from my own experience with childbirth. In 2022, while living abroad, I gave birth to my son far from family and without much of a support system. I found myself scared and overwhelmed by the intensity of labor, longing for someone to guide and reassure me. That experience opened my eyes to the vital role emotional and physical support plays in childbirth, and it’s why I’m here—to offer the same kind of guidance and reassurance I longed for during my labor so you can enter those fragile early postpartum days feeling calm, empowered, and supported. I share a life filled with joy in Northern Virginia with my husband and our two children, who are the center of my heart and universe. Family is everything to me, and it’s because of them that I’m so passionate about helping others navigate the journey of birth. My life has taken me to many places, including three years spent living in Germany and eight months deployed to Afghanistan. These experiences taught me resilience, adaptability, and the importance of staying calm and grounded, especially in times of uncertainty – and I bring these lessons into my work as a doula. As your doula, my goal is to help you feel confident, empowered, and supported every step of the way. Whether you’re preparing for a hospital birth, home birth, or birth center, I will provide personalized, nurturing support that aligns with your goals. I’m here to help you navigate the unknowns and trust in your body’s ability to bring your baby into the world with strength and love. Motherhood is an indescribable gift, and I look forward to working together to nurture a birth experience that honors you, your choices, and your incredible journey.

Hey! I’m a doula working on getting my certification and looking to support mama's during labor, Im based in the DMV area✨️

Hello im a doula in Richmond Va, and I believe that everyone should be able to birth however their heart desires!

I'm the heart behind Graceful Doula Birth & Fitness- a Doula and Fitness Guide here to support you through your pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. I provide hands-on, compassionate, evidence-based care through every stage. Whether you're preparing for birth, navigating labor, or recovering after baby, as your doula, I'm here to help you feel informed, supported, and never alone. Along with birth support, I offer safe, effective fitness tailored for both pregnancy and postpartum. Whether you want to stay active during pregnancy or rebuild strength after birth, I'll guide you with the right movements for your body. My goal is simple: to help you feel strong, calm, confident, in your body and choices. You were made for this, and I'll be walking by your side.

Over a decade of support and experience provided to families in the Maryland, Virginia and DC area. As a doula and therapist I use a holistic approach to support the person and family systems. caring, evidence based information provided every step of the way. Like a guide up a mountain, I will walk with you and show you the way, while you reach your birth goals. Birth your way.

Hi, I’m Melinda Nicole, the woman behind I AM Nurse Melinda, better known as The BabieLadie®. I am a Virginia Certified Doula, Lactation Specialist, Birth Educator, and Registered Nurse with a deep passion for supporting mothers and families throughout their pregnancy, birth, and postpartum journeys. My work is rooted in education, advocacy, compassion, and helping families feel informed and confident as they make decisions about their care. I believe every mother deserves to feel heard, respected, supported, and empowered. I love helping moms and families discover their strength, ask the right questions, prepare for birth, and build confidence in themselves and their ability to navigate this incredible journey. Whether through doula support, birth education, lactation guidance, or nursing expertise, my heart is to help families feel less alone and more empowered at every step.

Birthing Kingdom LLC is owned and operated by Milan, a passionate Virginia State Certified and DONA International Trained Birth and Postpartum Doula. She believes in educating women and their partners while creating a safe and comfortable birthing space. Milan relies heavily on her faith and believes working as a doula is a way to serve God and his kingdom, this led to the creation of Birthing Kingdom LLC. After practicing under one of the most sought out doula agencies in Virginia, Milan wanted to apply her skills, knowledge and experience under a new ideology. Birthing Kingdom LLC offers birth and postpartum doula services focused on incorporating Jesus Christ into your pregnancy and birthing journey. We aim to educate parents on all things pregnancy, the labor and birthing process, postpartum care for mothers, and caring for your newborn baby. Helping you create a reassuring pregnancy, birthing environment, and postpartum period that enhances peace of mind, autonomy, and well-being is the top priority. We work with pregnant women birthing at home, birthing centers and hospitals within the Richmond, Virginia area and surrounding counties.

Hello, everyone! I'm Cecilia Myers, a wife and mom to a 2 year old son and a 4 year old daughter. I am a professional Birth and Postpartum doula. My goal is to support and empower mothers through their pregnancy, labor, and postpartum journey. Choosing to become a professional doula was inspired by my own journey through motherhood. I realized how crucial it is for future moms to have all the information and support they need to navigate this transformative time. It's my passion to ensure that every mother feels safe, informed, and supported throughout their pregnancy, labor, and postpartum period. This work is not just a profession for me; it's a calling to make a positive impact on the lives of mothers and their families. I can't wait to be a part of your special journey into motherhood and provide the care and support you deserve. Thanks for being here and joining me on this new adventure!

Hi there! I’m Ashley- a Certified Birth Doula through A Woman Who Serves, a certified Childbirth Educator, Placenta Encapsulator, and Certified Breastfeeding Specialist. My philosophy of birth is that it is made to work! A mother is innately designed by God to birth her babies, and when supported in the right way, she can leave her birth feeling empowered. My goal is to support a family in whatever way they feel is most important- through education, hands-on support, emotional support, and encouragement. I would love the chance to speak with you to see how I could best serve you during this special time!

Enriched Birth® offers childbirth education and birth story listening sessions. Our classes are inclusive, non-judgmental, evidence-based, respectful, and compassionate.

Hi there! I offer Birth, Postpartum, & VBAC Doula services to families throughout the DMV area! I believe in empowerment through education so I focus a lot on educating my clients and their partners so that they feel empowered & prepared for their birth. I am passionate about supporting Black birthing people in an effort to combat the Black Maternal Mortality rate, but I support any and every mother/birthing person who is ready to feel empowered in their birth!