Find a Childbirth Educator Near Me in Portsmouth, VA

Hello! I am Devan, I am a birth doula who has completed the DONA birth doula training! I have two wonderful children I love so much and a huge soft spot for all things Harry Potter! I am a military spouse and currently serve the Hampton Roads area in Virginia. My goal as your birth doula is too help you achieve the birth you are hoping for! I am here to support your growing family and to help you welcome your little one into the world!

I’m Shonna, owner of Growing and Graced, and I offer Prenatal and Postpartum Support to families in the Hampton Roads Area and 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!

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Hi I’m Jahlai! I am a Postpartum Nurse, a Certified Labor and Postpartum Doula. I offer Childbirth Education, Placenta Encapsulation, Breastmilk/Keepsake Jewelry, and Belly Binding. Helping Expecting families with their parenthood journey is my passion.

I’m a Certified Doula and a Registered Nurse with a background in High Risk Obstetrics, Infertility and Women’s Health. I hold an BSN in Nursing and I became a certified Doula in 2023. I am a wife and a entrepreneur. While experiencing my own struggles with infertility, I have come to find that the experience of pregnancy and childbirth have always been important to me. As a nurse and community advocate, I have been disheartened by the maternal- fetal mortality and morbidity rates among minority women in the U.S. I want to combat these increasing rates by helping women achieve their utmost and most desirable birth experiences by provider birth planning, childbirth education, labor and postpartum support. Whether you are planning for a natural labor at home or a more medically assisted birth in a hospital, I am will be there to assist in the birth experience you deserve! My personal mission is to support and advocate for childbearing women of any age.

HELLO! My name is Shantella Williams! I am a state certified perinatal health specialist as a birth and postpartum doula. As a child growing up in a in home daycare and watching my parents daycare grow into a center I always knew I wanted to be a COMMUNITY WORKER as well. Working with mothers and their children has become a strong passion of mine. Graduating and receiving my certifications justified my feelings towards the safety and security mothers and their children deserve. Becoming a doula has been a journey. My passion for this field, combined with my respect for mothers and all they endure makes me eager to get on board. With a genuine and nurturing nature combined with a professional and ambitious approach, I possess the primary skills needed in my career. Including being supportive, knowledgeable,caring and having patience. These qualities will contribute to every client while positively highlighting the professionalism and competencies within myself. As a state certified perinatal health specialist I’m working as a birth and postpartum doula. I will be mentally, physically, and emotionally preparing my pregnant mothers and their families for labor and delivery. Coaching and support during pregnancy. Also, I will prepare my mothers for breastfeeding if requested as well during postpartum I will help seek any therapy that may be needed to prevent depression.

Hello! My name is Melissa! I have two babies of my own with two very difficult pregnancies, including a traumatic hospital stay that changed my life forever. I want to help teach other mamas and partners to speak up and advocate for yourself no matter what the issue is! No one can make you do anything you don’t want to your own body or your babies body.

Hello All!!! My name is D'Starr. My passion is serving my community as a birth doula, postpartum doula, a montrice (a doula that performs limited clinical skills), and maternity self care specialist. I am also currently serving the community in a home birth Midwifery practice as a Student Midwife.

A Little About Myself My name is Elise Osmun, I grew up in a small town in southern Oregon with my parents and three siblings. Over the last ten years I have made many moves in my life. My family and I left Oregon to live in San Diego California where I then attend San Diego State University to obtain a Bachelors in Psychology. While working as a professional nanny for years, I gained a beautiful community of families, mothers, and babies. I had the pleasure of meeting a doula who suggested I volunteer at the hospital birthing center to see how I liked it. I fell in love with the Doula world and went on to obtain my certification. While going through the program I realized the many other certifications that would be beneficial in helping as many people as possible. I have met my life partner and decided to join his military lifestyle. After a few moves we now have a long term home in Virginia Beach, Virginia. I have always had a strong passion for supporting families during pregnancy, labor, and postpartum. Each family has their own way of parenting, needs, and values. My goal is to support you in having a non-judgmental, informed, and respected birth experience. I am committed to getting to know you throughout your pregnancy, and creating a close relationship with you before that special day. It would be an honor to support & comfort you during these most intimate and sacred moments of your life!

As a doula, my passion lies in supporting my community through birth work, recognizing the sacred nature of bringing new life into the world. I firmly believe that having a supportive village and being educated about the birthing process are crucial elements for empowering individuals during this transformative journey. Since 2020, I have been dedicated to serving as a full spectrum doula, providing compassionate care and advocacy for birthing individuals and their families. I am here to offer assistance in any way possible, so please don't hesitate to reach out. Feel free to shoot me a message—I'm here to support you on your journey to parenthood.