Sarah Carter, AAHCC, PD(toLabor)

Sarah is originally from the Piedmont area, but has lived in the Washington D.C. area for a few years where she trained to be a Bradley Method Teacher (Childbirth Educator) and doula through toLabor (formerly ALACE). She also is a Recreation Therapist with experience in Pediatrics and holds a Child Passenger Safety Tech certification. Besides the experience of birth, Sarah feels very passionate about breastfeeding and it's benefits for babies, families, and our society. She is currently pursuing certification as a lactation consultant and is involved with the La Leche League. Sarah's goal as a childbirth educator and doula is to provide holistic physical, emotional, and educational support to the mother-to-be and her entire birth team.

Carli Cox

Carli is a DONA trained birth doula currently working towards certificaton. Her deep commitment to women's rights and women's health led her to seek certification in the fall of 2009. In addition to her doula work she is also a part of a collective of women's health educators in the triangle area. Carli also operates a women's health information distribution project in Greensboro that seeks to educate women about their bodies. She also teaches workshops in her community, ranging in topic from fertility tracking, to homemade menstrual pad making, to basic herbal remedies. She looks forward to a lifetime of gaining knowledge and experience to help women from all walks of life.

Christina Flaherty, AAHCC

Christina is a Bradley Method childbirth educator and doula.Her passion for natural childbirth began with the birth of her second son, born naturally in a hospital in NJ. She now lives in North Carolina with her husband and two sons. She is also pursuing a certification as a lactation counselor. It is her goal to help women to have the best, safest, and most rewarding birth experience possible.She believes that with the right instruction, mental attitude and support, every woman can achieve a natural childbirth.Christina’s doula services will include two to three meetings during pregnancy with information pertaining to nutrition, exercise, relaxation, good communication with your birth team and support/coaching for partners, continued support throughout labor & birth as well as one home follow up care visit.

I received my Training as a Birth Doula with DONA in August of 2008. In February of 2009 I received my Healthy Mom's Perinatal Fitness Instructor Certification. I am currently working on the last part of Certification with DONA and also striving toward Certification as a Childbirth Educator with The International Birth and Wellness Project. Since August of 2008 I have attended over 20 deliveries and loved every one of them. I believe that everyone should have the birth experience that they desire.  I am passionate about having healthy babies and healthy mom's.  I also work with the YWCA and their Teen Mom's program. Your Birth-Day experience is one you should want to share with everyone.

Email: pkennedy0707@yahoo.com

Website: www.motheringthemotherinnc.com

Blog- www.motheringthemotherinnc.blogspot.com

LaShea is a postpartum doula, trained by DONA International. She has a B.A. in Child Development and a Masters in Education.  Being a postpartum doula enables her to utilize her education and passion of human development, education, and newborns through educating, supporting, and gently guiding mothers and families through the tender transition of bringing home a new baby. As a postpartum doula, LaShea will support and care for new mothers so that they are able to heal, rest and bond with baby. She also offers support for the partners and siblings, as they too transition into their new roles. She would love to discuss with you how she can help you during this monumental time.

Jacqueline Messick, CD(DONA)

Jacqueline is the mother of three ages 17, 15 and 11.  She has been attending births for the past 12 years and was DONA certified in 2010. Jacqueline has experience as a La Leche League leader and can help facilitate the breastfeeding process. Being a mother is the greatest joy in her life and she is honored to work with mothers during their births.

Kenny is a DONA certified birth doula. Originally from Norfolk, VA, and being the proud mother of a son, it is her passion for young people that motivates Kenny in this advocation. She is also passionate about being a part of the volunteer “DOULA” program at the Greensboro, NC YWCA. This program not only provides DONA training and continuing education to its volunteers, but offers the opportunity to work with unmarried, pregnant teens, and young adults, at this most exciting point in their life. Kenny feels that this allows her to actively practice DONA’s vision…”A doula for every woman who wants one.”

Email: KennyShulman@aol.com

I have been a DONA trained birth doula since 2009. I have three children of my own and hope that every mother will cherish their birth story as much as I do. No matter the path you choose to experience the birth of your child, I am there to support you in every way possible.

Email: piedmontdoula@yahoo.com

After having an amazing experience birthing her son, Kerry became passionate about helping women to have their own miraculous birth experiences. She believes women were created to give birth, and with support and education have the power to have a life-changing, positive experience. Kerry is a DONA certified birth doula. She also has a background in Early Childhood Education and loves being a stay at home mother to her son. She has a wonderful husband and loves spending time with her family.

Email: liebu81@hotmail.com

I have been CAPPA (Childbirth And Postpartum Professional Association) trained as a Postpartum Doula and also trained in Breastfeeding for the Postpartum Doula. At this time, I am working on certification and am looking for clients.

I am married and have two grown children and two beautiful grandchildren. Since 2003, I have been working as a professional nanny. I feel so fortunate to have found such a rewarding and fulfilling career. Most of my experience has been with newborns, infants and toddlers.  While working as a nanny, I have continued to take advantage of educational opportunities to increase my knowledge and skill so that I can provide quality service to the families I serve.  I am now expanding my services to include Postpartum Doula services. Helping new mothers during those first few months with their newborn to feel more confident, peaceful, relaxed, and less stressed, exhausted and apprehensive will only deepen my appreciation for this field. Working with families and their children is not a position that I take lightly. I know that what I do and how I do it effects the family in one way or another. I want to be a positive influence on you and your family.

Email:  socksnhats@surry.net

Email: jamiecwatkins@gmail.com