Raleigh Doulas

Shelly’s knowledge and expertise comes from many years of hands-on experience with hundreds of babies. Her career working with children and families started in 1995 with an in-home daycare and assisting in births. Shelly has been a Certified Postpartum Doula since 2004 and has been working as a Sleep Consultant since 2007. She is also a Certified Lactation Counselor.

Originally from Connecticut, Shelly relocated to North Carolina in 2007 with her four sons.

“My passion is helping new parents make a smooth transition into parenthood and reducing the levels of stress and anxiety by providing physical and emotional support while allowing new moms more time to rest and recover.”

Alison began working with newborns as a professional over 20 years ago when she started her career as a live-in nanny for a newborn and toddlers. She found so much passion in her role as a nanny that she went to college and decided to make a career working with young children. She has studied early childhood education throughout her career. After being a nanny for over 10 years, she shifted her work to specialize in newborn care in 2015. Alison has completed newborn care training through Gentle Ventures, as well as Newborn Care Solutions. After working with mothers and newborns, Alison became very passionate about breastfeeding and received her lactation counselor certification in 2016. Alison continues her education through reading and professional development.

Alison is very passionate about supporting postpartum mothers and their babies after birth. She loves helping the mother bond with her baby and helping to support them in the journey of parenthood. Alison finds passion in supporting the family in any way that she can, helping with breastfeeding, caring for animals, the baby, and simple tasks around the house. Alison likes to work with open communication with the parents to provide them with the support they are looking for. Alison loves to work with the parents to create a loving, safe, and warm environment for the baby. Alison loves to work directly with the baby from the beginning to establish healthy sleep habits and environment. Alison is very passionate about a healthy sleep environment and providing a safe and comfortable environment for the baby to sleep.

Amanda is a birth and certified postpartum doula. She has 6 wonderful children, 1 dog, and 3 cats. She loves babies, especially newborns, and all things related to pregnancy and birth.
Her birth experience dates back 30+ years. She began her birth work journey supporting friends and family through their births to finally doing it professionally, becoming a doula after COVID.
In her free time she enjoys paint nights with her family and friends, crocheting, cooking, hiking, camping, line dancing, and riding rollercoasters.
"Supporting families through their birth and postpartum journey is what I feel I was called to do."

Bernadett is a postpartum doula. Before becoming a doula, she worked as a nanny for over 8 years. Worked with many families with newborns and older babies as well. As a mother of two herself, she feels a strong sense of responsibility in supporting other moms during the postpartum period. In addition to her love for babies, Bernadett also enjoys spending time outdoors with her two canine companions, a German Shepherd and a Siberian Husky.

Csilla is a postpartum doula, newborn care specialist, currently training to be certified as a holistic and orgasmic birth doula. Before focusing solely on newborn about 10 years ago she’s been a career nanny/house manager for 15 years in the Tri State Area. She has training in lactation, infant craniosacral therapy, belly binding, Rebozo and sleep conditioning.

Csilla relocated from New Jersey to North Carolina 3 years ago and lives on a farm with their dog, goats, and chickens. She enjoys gardening, playing with the animals, and sleeping when not snuggling babies.

Danielle is a mom of 5 and has 2 grandchildren! Danielle has been working with families as a postpartum doula for 5 years. In her free time she enjoys catching up on sleep and spending time with her family!

Heather has been a trained CAPPA postpartum doula since 2018. Before that, she acquired almost 30 years of childcare experience teaching children of all ages ranging from newborn and pre-school and up to high school as an assistant and substitute teacher. She has worked as a full time nanny to twins, as well as a nanny to multiple families in a nanny share capacity. As a mother of adult children, she enjoys nurturing parents the most through the wisdom she has obtained over the years, whether it be counseling them through postpartum depression, planned and unplanned c-sections, or assisting with breast and bottle feeding options.

She loves to walk alongside parents to educate, encourage and assist them with their tender moments after their little ones come home. She’s good at communicating in ways that fit both parental and baby needs and partnering with them for the best possible postpartum experience. In her free time she enjoys doing ministry with her son and spending time at the beach.

Jenn is a mom to two grown daughters and has one granddaughter. She’s worked as a postpartum doula for 9 years. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family and friends and trips to the beach.

Jolly is a certified postpartum doula with over 20 years experience in early childhood education. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her grandson, traveling and taking care of her exotic plant collection.

Kalyn is a mother to 4 children ages 2, 7, 10, and 13. Kalyn is just getting started with her career as a postpartum doula but is excited about being part of the doula community! She’s been working with families since the summer of 2023. Kalyn enjoys movie nights with her family and trips to the beach.

Lizz is a certified postpartum and infant care doula and has been caring for families for decades! She is a mom to three middle schoolers and will gladly take all the baby snuggles thrown her way. She is originally from Jersey but has been in the Triangle area since 2012. In her free time she can be found teaching dance fitness classes!

Marty is a certified postpartum doula and has been caring for babies as long as she can remember. She was also a career nanny prior to becoming a doula. She is mother to two high energy boys! They love to be outside swimming and exploring When she has spare time she is passionate about traveling, live music and trying new cuisines.

For more than 24 years, I have dedicated my career to supporting children, families, and caregivers through some of life's most important transitions. As a certified birth and postpartum doula, I bring a calm, compassionate, and nonjudgmental presence to the families I serve. My professional background includes over two decades in Montessori education as a teacher, trainer, and school leader, giving me extensive experience in infant development, family support, and helping caregivers build confidence in their parenting journey. This foundation allows me to provide evidence-based support while honoring each family's unique values, culture, and goals.

As a postpartum doula, I believe there is no single "right" way to care for a baby or navigate the transition to parenthood. My role is to meet families where they are, offering practical support, reliable information, and reassurance during a time that can be both joyful and challenging. Whether caring for a newborn overnight, supporting feeding and sleep routines, or simply creating space for parents to rest and recover, I strive to help families feel supported, empowered, and confident as they grow into their new roles.

Tess is a devoted postpartum doula and momma to three energetic boys. She has 11 yr old twins and a 7 yr old. As a mother who's navigated the ups and downs of postpartum life, she understands the challenges and beauty of this special time. She's here to offer compassionate care, a listening ear, and a helping hand.
In her free time, you can find her making memories with her children or tackling a new DIY project. She is new to the doula world, but eager to grow and learn alongside the families she serves. Tess is certified with ProDoula.

Tonya is a mom to four children and has a beautiful granddaughter she loves spending time with! Tonya has been a postpartum doula for 10 years and is also a LCSW. Tonya enjoys walking her dogs, being outside in her pool and trips to the beach with her family and friends.