Find a Birth or Postpartum Doula Near Me in Virginia

I am a midwife in SE Virginia. I have been practicing since 2007. I have 7 children, 5 grandchildren and have been married for 36 years. I believe in informed consent, education, respect, kindness and making relationships. I help families at home, our birth center or in the hospital. Our practice provides care to all pregnant people....regardless of family makeup, financial status, gender, citizen status, race or religion.

My aim is to earn the trust of my clients to guide them through their perinatal experiences and choices, but more impactfully to connect them with their own intrinsic wisdom and intuition. Supporting the PARTNER (if applicable) to support the birthing person through labor is my approach (dictated by comfort level, obviously) . As someone with a history of ED and body dysmorphia I have a passion for supporting people who have had or do have similar struggles. I am relatedly an active advocate against medical fatphobia and the associated myriad of non-evidence based biases against fat pregnant folks. My work is informed greatly by my own perinatal experiences, particularly in the realms of both birth plans and feeding plans changing, and the importance of the diagnosis and treatment of later onset postpartum mood disorders. In my free time I like to dismantle systems of white supremacy and patriarchy, tend to my indoor jungle, and build marble mazes with my kiddo.

Please refer to my Doula Match to see testimonials! Colleen is a professional birth doula trained by Birth Arts International and is located in Richmond, VA with her husband, son, and two dogs. Colleen holds a Bachelor of Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University, is a certified VBAC Doula through The VBAC Link, and is a Placenta Encapsulation Specialist through The Association of Placenta Preparation Arts. Colleen has volunteer experience as a doula with Community of Hope, a CASA Guardian ad litem, and a domestic violence/ sexual assault hospital advocate with RHART/ YWCA. Colleen has trauma informed training and is comfortable working with clients from a variety of backgrounds or mental health diagnoses. Colleen takes an individualized approach to supporting birthing people through every stage of pregnancy, labor, and delivery. Colleen is trusting of birth and our bodies to safely bring babies earth-side. She utilizes hypno-birthing techniques like breath work, visualization, and education when working with birthing people and their partners. Colleen is also certified through the Association of Placenta Preparation Arts to offer encapsulation services.

Hello! I am a state certified doula, Medicaid approved doula, perinatal specialist and placenta specialist. I support families across Hampton Roads and I would love to be considered as part of your support team.

I am a birth doula, childbirth educator and international board certified lactation consultant (IBCLC). I am hiring for VBAC clients and moms having their second, third, ect. babies.

As a full spectrum doula, integrative lactation and feeding specialist, and licensed massage therapist, I have a passion for supporting all genders, bodies, and family structures through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. My personal birthing experiences include a planned home birth, turned hospital induction, turned cesarean, followed by a home birth VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean.) I have supported births ranging from unmedicated to planned cesareans, and would love to help you achieve the birth that is best for you. I especially value the opportunity to work with queer and trans people, neurodivergent families, and people preparing for births after cesareans. I stay up to date on recommended vaccines to maintain the safety of the populations I work with.

I have been a birth doula for ten years, a CLC for six years and a postpartum doula for three years. I came to birthwork after the births of my two oldest children- we had excellent support through two very different birth experiences and that put me on this path to supporting other families. I trained with Therese Hak-Kuhn of ToLabor, and while in the midst of having children attended births occasionally for a few years, and have been doing full time doula work since 2022. I work at a group practice with an excellent backup system. My team provides five prenatal touchpoints and on call support starting at 38 weeks until your baby is born, as well as two postpartum visits. I support clients in hospital and out of hospital settings. Between the training I received at the ToLabor workshop and my own personal experiences, I grew to shape my philosophy on what my role is. Having experienced a wide variety of outcomes welcoming my own five children - one unmedicated hospital birth, one home birth transfer cesarean, and three home birth VBACs (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean) I've learned there is no one right way to give birth! My goal is to get to know each client as well as I can to best anticipate your needs during labor and birth! No two clients are the same just as no two births are the same, and knowing your preferences and how you take in information helps me show up the best way possible when you need me most!

Hi, I’m Audrey, founder of Birth ‘n’ Herbs, a traditional birthworker, Certified Lactation Counselor, and student midwife preparing to become a Certified Professional Midwife (CPM). My approach to birth is rooted in traditional wisdom, evidence-informed care, and a deep respect for bodily autonomy. Through my experience supporting births in homes, birth centers, and hospitals, I’ve developed a passion for helping families navigate pregnancy, birth, and postpartum with confidence. I believe birth is a sacred rite of passage and that every family deserves to feel heard, respected, informed, and supported. My goal is to create a space where you feel empowered to make informed decisions, trust your instincts, and experience birth on your own terms. Whether this is your first birth or you're welcoming another little one, I'm honored to walk alongside you during this transformative journey. Education & Training Certifications Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) – Healthy Children Certified Blactation Educator – The B.L.A.C.K. Course Community Breastfeeding Specialist – Reviving the Village (YOLO) Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) – Essentials Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) – CPR Provider Midwifery Schools & Apprenticeships Da Roots Traditional Midwifery School – Year 2 (in progress) Mama’s Midwife Apprenticeship with Wantina Brooks-Roach, CPM (completed March 2026) Myrtle Tree Midwifery – Student/Birth Assistant under supervision of Hadassah Bellot, CPM (completed Sept 2026) Traditional Midwifery Freedom Path – Gather Grounded Midwifery, Teaching Midwife Racha Tahani Lawler Queen (completed Jan 2025) Midwifery-Specific Trainings Holistic Midwifery – Earth Groundz Breech Without Borders Breech 2.0 Hybrid Training Breech Without Borders Twins & Breech Masterclass Spinning Babies Workshop Herbal & Traditional Knowledge Community Doula Training – Sista Midwife Productions Grandma’s Hands I: Pregnancy, Postpartum Herbs & Nutrition in the Southern Tradition – Divine Birth Wisdom Grandma’s Hands II: Deep Time – Divine Birth Wisdom Level 1 Herbalism – Essence Herbs Herbalism & Plant Medicine Studies

The Babypreneur | Maternal Wellness Visionary | Author | Educator Founder of Whispering Lullabies & The Maternal Concierge Creator of the Sacred Sleep Method™ *** I AM A GLOBAL CARE PROVIDER*** Namaste! I'm Tory Whitney, affectionately known as Ms. Tory—a lifelong nurturer, maternal wellness advocate, entrepreneur, and visionary affectionately embracing my newest title: The Babypreneur. For more than 30 years, I have devoted my life to caring for children and families, including over seven years specializing in pregnancy, birth, postpartum recovery, newborn care, and infant sleep. As a birth and postpartum doula, newborn care specialist, infant sleep consultant, mindfulness and Hypnobabies educator, and spiritually intuitive counselor, I've had the privilege of supporting more hundreds of families through some of life's most intimate and transformative experiences. I'm also the founder of Whispering Lullabies, creator of the Sacred Sleep Method™, and author of *Sacred Sleep: A Gentle Nervous System Guide for Babies and Parents*, available on Amazon. But my journey has evolved into something far greater than providing individual care. From Caregiver to Babypreneur Throughout my career, I've traveled to globally, entered homes from all walks of life, and spent countless hours alongside families during the earliest days of parenthood. I've witnessed beautiful births, sleepless nights, emotional recoveries, quiet victories, and the extraordinary transformation that happens when someone becomes a parent. I've also witnessed something that deeply troubled me. Too many families are navigating one of the most vulnerable periods of their lives without consistent, accessible, or coordinated support. A mother may receive excellent care during pregnancy, only to feel forgotten after delivery. Parents may leave the hospital with a newborn, a handful of instructions, and more questions than answers. Families often find themselves searching separately for lactation guidance, emotional wellness resources, newborn care, sleep support, and trustworthy education. The services may exist, but the connections between them are often missing. And those gaps matter. Research has shown that appropriate social support, continuity of care, and access to maternal mental health resources can play important roles in protecting parental well-being and addressing postpartum depression and anxiety. I began asking myself a simple question: What if families didn't have to wait until they were overwhelmed to discover the support they needed? What if we could build their village before they needed it? That question helped inspire my evolution from hands-on caregiver to Babypreneur. The Maternal Concierge | Building an Ecosystem of Care My experiences traveling, working with families, and collaborating with maternal wellness professionals inspired me to create The Maternal Concierge—an ecosystem of care designed to bridge the gaps in support from pregnancy through postpartum and early parenthood. I believe no parent should have to navigate this journey alone, and no family should have to piece together an entire support system while exhausted, recovering, or emotionally overwhelmed. The Maternal Concierge brings together a collaborative village of trusted independent professionals, including birth and postpartum doulas, newborn care specialists, lactation professionals, infant sleep consultants, maternal wellness providers, educators, and other family-centered resources. Our mission is not simply to connect families with a service. It is to help create continuity, encourage collaboration, simplify access to trusted support, and nurture families through the transitions of parenthood. I envision a world where maternal care feels less fragmented, where professionals work together rather than in isolation, and where families feel supported long after the initial excitement of welcoming a baby has passed. Because caring for the baby should never mean forgetting the parent. ## The Sacred Journey of Parenthood I have always believed that the journey to parenthood is sacred. Not necessarily in a religious sense, but in the extraordinary responsibility and privilege of welcoming a new human life into the world. There is something profoundly humbling about caring for a baby. After decades of spending quiet hours with newborns, observing their expressions, studying their movements, and learning their unique ways of communicating, I have come to appreciate how much these little beings have to teach us. We often enter parenthood believing our responsibility is to teach our children everything they need to know about life. Yet sometimes, our children become our greatest teachers. They teach us patience before they can speak. They teach us presence in a world that rarely slows down. They teach us vulnerability, unconditional love, surrender, and the importance of connection. They remind us that not everything meaningful can be measured, scheduled, rushed, or controlled. I believe our children are not extensions of ourselves or possessions to shape into our own image. They are individuals entrusted to our care, each arriving with their own temperament, personality, needs, and unfolding story. Our responsibility is not to control who they become, but to create an environment where they feel safe enough to grow into who they are. That understanding has profoundly influenced both my professional philosophy and the way I nurture families. My personal foundation includes mindfulness, spiritual awareness, and intuitive practices, but my care is inclusive, nonjudgmental, and welcoming to families of all faiths, denominations, spiritual traditions, and personal beliefs. At the heart of everything I do is a universal principle: love, compassion, respect, and connection. Sacred Sleep | Understanding Before Intervention My years of caring for newborns, particularly during the quiet overnight hours, inspired the development of my Sacred Sleep Method™. I began recognizing that many traditional approaches to infant sleep focused heavily on schedules, habits, and independence without fully exploring what a baby's behavior might be communicating. I wanted to change that conversation. Sacred Sleep is a regulation-first philosophy rooted in the belief that sleep emerges more naturally when babies feel safe, supported, and understood. My guiding principle is simple: Sleep is allowed, not taught. Rather than beginning with the question, "How do we make this baby sleep?" I encourage parents to ask, "What does this baby need in order to rest?" That shift in perspective can change everything. Through an understanding of infant physiology, nervous-system development, temperament, feeding patterns, sensory needs, and responsive caregiving, I help parents recognize the reasons behind their baby's behavior. My approach prioritizes connection before correction, regulation before expectations, and responsiveness over rigid schedules. I do not use cry-it-out or extinction methods. Instead, I teach parents how to recognize subtle cues, establish supportive rhythms, and gradually encourage developmentally appropriate sleep skills without compromising their child's need for connection. Sacred Sleep is more than a sleep philosophy. It is an invitation for parents to become curious observers of their children rather than feeling pressured to control every behavior. Intuition, Experience, and the Art of Nurturing One of the most meaningful gifts my career has given me is a deeply refined understanding of the unspoken needs of babies and mothers. Babies communicate long before they develop language. Their movements, expressions, breathing patterns, body tension, and responses to their environment can offer important clues about their needs. Through decades of hands-on experience, professional education, mindfulness, and intuitive awareness, I have developed an attentive, individualized approach to recognizing these subtle communications. That same attentiveness extends to parents. Sometimes a mother needs reassurance before she asks for it. Sometimes a family needs permission to slow down, release unrealistic expectations, or recognize that they are doing better than they think. My role has never been simply to complete a checklist of caregiving tasks. It is to help families feel seen, heard, understood, and supported while sharing practical knowledge that strengthens their confidence. I combine evidence-informed care with careful observation, emotional awareness, and respect for each family's individual values and choices. A New Chapter | Education, Innovation, and Community As The Babypreneur, I am expanding my work beyond traditional one-on-one caregiving. My vision includes developing accessible educational resources, digital support tools, professional collaborations, community experiences, and innovative solutions that make compassionate maternal and infant care easier to access. Through The Maternal Concierge, I am working to strengthen the connections between families and the professionals who serve them. Through Whispering Lullabies and Sacred Sleep, I continue sharing the knowledge and philosophy developed through decades of nurturing babies and supporting parents. And through education, speaking, writing, and technology, I hope to help reshape how we think about early parenthood, infant sleep, and the importance of ongoing maternal support. My goal is not to replace the human connection that makes this work so meaningful. It is to make that connection more accessible. ## My Philosophy I believe every baby deserves to be understood. Every parent deserves to be nurtured. Every family deserves access to a village. And every professional dedicated to supporting families deserves the opportunity to contribute their gifts within a collaborative, respectful community. Parenthood is not simply about raising a child. It is also about the transformation of the people entrusted with loving and guiding that child. When we nurture parents, we nurture babies. When we strengthen families, we strengthen communities. And when we build meaningful connections between the people who care, we begin closing the gaps that have left too many families feeling alone. This is the heart of my work, the foundation of The Maternal Concierge, and the vision behind my evolution as The Babypreneur. Because the journey to parenthood is sacred, and no family should have to walk it alone. Ms. Tory | The Babypreneur Founder, Whispering Lullabies Founder & Creative Director, The Maternal Concierge Creator, Sacred Sleep Method™ Author | Educator | Maternal Wellness Advocate http://www.whisperinglullabies.com www.thematernalconcierge.com Your Needs. One Village.

I am a birth and postpartum doula as well as a newborn care specialist and infant sleep training consultant serving the Richmond, VA area. I have been involved in birth work since 1992. I have 13 children that I have delivered at home and in a hospital setting with both doctors and midwives.

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!

I’m Chaya, a DMV native, proud mama of three, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), student midwife, and birth worker with a deep passion for supporting families through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. My journey into birth work began in 2019 when I earned my CNA license, NRP/CPR certification, and full-spectrum doula certification. I originally entered nursing with the goal of becoming a labor and delivery nurse, but in 2020, I began apprenticing as a student and birth assistant alongside a local home birth midwife. That experience completely shifted the way I viewed birth and helped me develop a deeper appreciation for physiologic, intrinsic birth and the importance of protecting a birthing person’s autonomy. Since then, I’ve continued growing both in nursing and midwifery. I became a Licensed Practical Nurse while continuing my education toward my ultimate goal of becoming a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM). I’ve also spent several years working in a local hospital’s Labor & Delivery unit while running Nova Birth & Wellness, which has allowed me to experience birth from both the clinical and community-based sides of maternity care. As a doula, placenta encapsulation specialist, birth photographer, student midwife, nurse, and perinatal advocate, my heart has always been centered around supporting mothers during one of the most sacred and vulnerable seasons of their lives. Over the years, I’ve had the honor of attending more than 200 births in different roles, and every experience has continued to strengthen my passion for this work. While I have a special love for natural, physiologic birth, I believe there is no single “right” way to give birth. Every person deserves to feel informed, respected, supported, and in control of the decisions surrounding their body and their baby. Whether someone chooses a home birth, hospital birth, epidural, induction, cesarean, or an unmedicated birth, my role is to help them understand their options and feel confident in the path that feels right for them. Advocacy is at the core of everything I do. My goal is to create a relationship built on trust, safety, and genuine connection so my clients know they can confide in me, depend on me, and feel completely supported during such an intimate time in their lives. Many of the relationships I’ve formed with families have grown into lasting friendships, which is one of the things I value most about this work. My dream is to become a CNM and eventually open my own practice where I can provide families with compassionate, evidence-based, autonomous maternity care and offer the option of home birth—the same kind of empowering experience I was blessed to have with my own children.

I support parents who want a deeply intentional, holistic postpartum experience that prioritizes healing, nourishment, and emotional support, not just survival. My work centers on helping you feel prepared, rested, and cared for as you recover from birth and bond with your baby. I provide personalized postpartum planning, guidance on physical recovery, newborn care support, and practical help establishing boundaries, rhythms, and sustainable systems at home. Families who work with me value a grounded, intuitive approach to parenthood and want support that honors both the science of postpartum care and the wisdom of the body. What sets my work apart is my holistic training and focus on whole-person healing. I integrate Ayurvedic postpartum principles, offering guidance on warming foods, nourishment for breastfeeding, and practices that support hormonal balance, energy, and recovery. I help parents understand how to nourish their bodies for milk production, rebuild strength after birth, and create a home environment that promotes rest and regulation for both parent and baby. My approach blends trauma-informed emotional support, attachment-focused care, and community-centered values so you feel confident, deeply supported, and truly held during this transformative season.

Hi, I’m Blake! I’ve been working in birth since 2010. I am a Lamaze certified childbirth educator, certified birth doula, and prenatal yoga teacher. I believe that the journey through pregnancy and birth can be difficult and beautiful at the same time and love the opportunity to support parents as their family grows.

Gennifer, Growing Tree founder, is an experienced doula with over 10 years of service, specializing in lactation, sleep support, sibling support and integration. As a mother of five and bonus parent, she brings compassionate understanding to growing families. Currently studying midwifery, Gennifer is committed to ongoing education and providing comprehensive care, making her a dedicated and exceptional support for expectant parents.

Hi, I’m Siedah Israel, a Certified Labor Doula, Holistic Wellness Practitioner, and Certified Herbalist based in Fredericksburg in Spotsylvania County, Virginia. I’m a wife of 15 years and a homeschooling mother of five. My wellness and birth advocacy journey began with earning a certificate in Massage Therapy from Eastern Virginia Career College in 2018. I later completed my Doula Certification through Germanna Community College in 2024 and graduated with honors in Herbal Studies from the American College of Healthcare Sciences in 2025. I am currently in Phase I of the PEP process as I work toward becoming a Certified Professional Midwife (CPM). I have extensive experience supporting families through hospital births, birth center births, and home births. Personally, I have experienced three hospital births and two home births, which deeply informs the care, perspective, and support I offer to the families I serve. When I’m not supporting families, I enjoy homeschooling, spending time outdoors with my children, writing poetry, working on my werewolf novel, and handcrafting natural hair and skincare products. It is a true honor to walk alongside families with compassion, cultural awareness, and grounded support during such a sacred season of life.

Welcome. As a Certified Postpartum Doula, Newborn Care Expert, Lactation Consultant, and Baby Concierge, I provide personalized support for families during pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and the newborn period. My approach is centered on delivering thoughtful, individualized care that adapts to the unique needs, goals, and lifestyle of each family. Bringing a baby home is a significant transition, and every family deserves support that is both compassionate and practical. Whether you are seeking guidance with newborn care, feeding support, postpartum recovery, sleep routines, NICU transitions, or simply an extra set of experienced hands, I provide evidence-informed care designed to help families feel confident, prepared, and supported. I believe the best care is proactive, responsive, and tailored to the family in front of me. By combining professional expertise with a calm and nurturing presence, I help create a smoother transition into parenthood while empowering families to make informed decisions that work for them. My goal is to provide exceptional support, trusted guidance, and peace of mind during one of life’s most important chapters.

Alyssa is a warm and empathetic certified birth doula with over 16 years of personal and professional experience providing a nurturing, safe space, advocating for others and supporting parents through emotional roller coasters of life. Her journey as a parent herself, combined with her training and certification as a Certified Labor Doula through DONA International, equips her with the understanding and expertise to support families and enhance the birthing experience during one of life’s most transformative moments. Alyssa’s compassionate and knowledgeable approach ensures that families feel empowered and cared for as they navigate the joys and challenges of welcoming a new baby. She is a Certified Newborn Care Specialist so you can rest easy, knowing your baby is in the most capable hands! Whether you are anxious, overwhelmed or just want a professional at your birth, Alyssa provides an encouraging, centered and holistic approach to meet your individualized needs. Beyond doula support, Alyssa serves as a parental coach, providing tailored advice and emotional guidance for families transitioning into parenthood. She also is a creative photographer and runs a Nonprofit organization for wildlife rehabilitation. With a bachelor’s degree in psychology, a holistic understanding of family dynamics, and a huge heart, she fosters nurturing environments that promote growth and well-being. Whether you're preparing for your first baby or seeking ongoing support as your family expands, Alyssa is committed to being a warm, professional presence throughout your journey to parenthood.

Nia Speight is an experienced birth worker and certified doula, offering doula support services to birthing, postpartum, and bereaved parents. She’s worked within the family service profession for nine years, first as a college nanny and Registered Behavior Technician in both school and home setting, offering traditional yet personalized support. She also dedicates time advising families who need healthcare referrals, sibling assistance, and pregnancy loss support ⋆｡°✩ As a mother who decided to home birth, Nia fully understands the physical, emotional, and informational support parents require, whether they plan to have a medicated or unmedicated birth — she believes BOTH require the same level of mindfulness, decision-making, emotional preparedness and support. Nia enjoys helping parents prepare for their birth by narrowing down on what is most important to them, helping them find their voice, addressing the nervous system and physical body, sharing about postpartum, and more. During postpartum, she offers hands-on support to ensure parents are well-nourished, comfortable, and rested. Mothers can expect traditional care such as meal preparation or body recovery support. Guidance surrounding feeding, newborn care, and routines are shared with both parents. Her hope is to provide care that supports families not only through the present moment but also prepares them for the days and transitions ahead.

I am a Jesus follower, invested mom, joyful homeschooler, a passionate Birth Doula, Christian Childbirth Educator and Breastfeeding Counselor. I accompany women in labor to help ensure a safe and satisfying birth experience. I have received education and completed training for the doula’s role from DONA International and Hartland College, School of Midwifery. I draw on my knowledge and experience to provide emotional and spiritual support, physical comfort and, as needed, communication with the staff to make sure that you have the information you need to make informed decisions in labor. I can provide reassurance and perspective to you and your partner, make suggestions for labor progress and help with relaxation, prayer, soothing touch, positioning and other techniques for comfort.