Moore County & surrounding areas: Doulas & Midwives
Based on feedback from our MoCo Moms, I’ve compiled a list of suggested Doulas & Midwives located in Moore County and surrounding areas! If you’re new to the concept of midwives and doulas, let’s take a look at how they may differ in what they can offer.
What to expect from a Doula:
Role: A doula is a trained professional who provides emotional, physical, and informational support to expecting mothers before, during, and after childbirth. Their primary focus is on providing continuous support to the mother and her partner, ensuring a positive birth experience.
Responsibilities: Doulas offer non-medical support, such as comfort measures during labor, breathing techniques, massage, and guidance on birth positions. They also advocate for the mother's preferences and help create a birth plan. Postpartum doulas may assist with newborn care, breastfeeding support, and household tasks.
Training: Doulas undergo specific training programs to become certified, although certification is not always mandatory. They do not perform medical procedures or make clinical decisions.
What to expect from a Midwife:
Role: A midwife is a healthcare professional trained in providing prenatal care, attending childbirth, and offering postpartum care to women. They focus on promoting healthy pregnancies and facilitating natural births.
Responsibilities: Midwives can perform medical tasks such as conducting physical exams, ordering laboratory tests, monitoring fetal development, providing prenatal education, assisting with labor and delivery, and managing postpartum care. They may also prescribe medications, although their approach tends to be more holistic and focused on natural childbirth.
Training: Midwives undergo extensive medical training, which can vary depending on the country and type of midwife (certified nurse-midwife, certified midwife, direct-entry midwife, etc.). They are licensed healthcare providers and are authorized to deliver babies in various settings, including hospitals, birth centers, and homes.
In summary, while both doulas and midwives support women during pregnancy and childbirth, their roles, responsibilities, and training differ significantly. Doulas provide emotional and physical support without performing medical tasks, whereas midwives are trained healthcare professionals who offer comprehensive maternity care, including medical interventions if necessary.
As you navigate options, please ensure you conduct thorough research to find the best match for you. While I haven't personally tried any of the recommendations below, you deserve to find the perfect, knowledgeable, fit for this experience. That being said, let’s explore this lineup!
Moore County Focused
Amanda Webb, Doula & Birth Services
Amanda Webb is a Doula offering the following services: Birth Doula, Birth Plans, Postpartum Planning, and Birth Trauma Processing. She has add-on options for Padsicles, Peri-Spray, Postpartum Energy Balls, Lactation Cookies, Birth Affirmations Deck of Cards, and Postpartum Herbal Bath Blend also available.
She serves the following areas: Southern Pines, Pinehurst, Whispering Pines, Aberdeen, Carthage, Cameron, Spring Lake, Lillington, Fort Liberty, Fayetteville, Raeford, Hope Mills, Holly Springs, Bunnlevel, Fuquay Varina, Cary, Raleigh, Durham, and Apex.
She is certified in Certified Birth Doula, Childbirth International, (AWE-104962), Trauma-informed training specific to birth trauma and healing from perinatal trauma, Certified to support the use of TENS for labor, DoulaVersity International, Spinning Babies Labor Support, Novice Rebozo Certification, Gena Kirby University, ServSafe Food Handlers Course, Bloodborne Pathogens for Placenta Encapsulation Professionals, Biologix Solutions, Placenta Encapsulation Training, and IPPA.
Instagram: @amandawebbdoula
List of Services: Birth Doula, Birth Plans, Postpartum Planning, and Birth Trauma Processing
Gina Conley, Birth Doula
Gina offers in-person and online Childbirth Education as well as Prenatal/Postnatal Fitness Programming. She is a Certified Birth Doula, Birth Photographer, Spinning Babies Certified Parent Educator, VBAC Link Certified Doula, Pre/Postnatal Fitness Training, and Childbirth Educator. She serves the areas of Moore County, Fort Liberty, Cary, and Raleigh.
Instagram: @mamastefit
Contact: info@mamastefit.com
List of Services: In-person and Online Childbirth Education as well as Prenatal/Postnatal Fitness Programming
Brittni Endrizzi, Birth Doula & Birth Photographer
Brittni is a Birth Doula and Birth Photographer located in Moore County, North Carolina. Her credentials include: Certified Birth Doula, Certified Postpartum Doula, Certified VBAC Specialist, Spinning Babies Labor Support Trained, UNC OR Trained for Cesarean Support, Infant First Aid & CPR certified. She serves the areas of Moore County, Fort Liberty, Fayetteville, and the Triangle area.
Instagram: @strongasamotherdoulanc
Contact: brittniendrizzi@gmail.com
List of Services: Birth Doula and Birth Photographer
Brithgge Roach, CD(DONA), In-Home & Virtual Birth Doula
Brithgge Roach is a Birth Doula serving the greater Fayetteville, North Carolina area including Fort Liberty, Southern Pines, Whispering Pines, Pinehurst, Aberdeen, Carthage, and Sanford. Her services include Birth Doula Support, Virtual Birth Doula Support, and beautiful Placenta Art. She is certified in: Certified DONA International Birth Doula, Spinning Babies Trained, Enrolled Stillbirthday Birth and Bereavement Doula, Enrolled PAIL Advocate, Trained Yoga Teacher (HAYU), Trained Prenatal and Postpartum Yoga Teacher (HAYU), and is a Certified Holistic Health Coach (Institution of Integrative Nutrition).
Instagram: @hmblbeedoula
Contact: doula.brithgge@gmail.com
List of Services: In-Home Birth Doula Support, Virtual Birth Doula Support, and Placenta Art.
Amy South, Postpartum Doula
As a postpartum doula, Amy is a helper to the whole family after a new baby arrives. It doesn't matter if it's your 1st or 5th baby, each one brings a new adventure and an adjustment to your life which deserves a supported transition. Amy primarily serves the Moore County community.
Services to expect when Amy visits: Let the new mom rest and recover and focus on bonding with her newborn; Show the new dad ways to bond with his newborn and support his wife; Support any other family members; Provide recommendations to outside providers if needed, such as Lactation Consultants, Chiropractors, Pediatricians, etc.; Share knowledge of typical postpartum recovery needs, both mentally and physically; Attend postpartum or newborn doctor visits as support; Assist with baby care such as diapering, clothing, bathing, and bottle feeding; Help parents understand typical newborn behaviors and characteristics, sleep cycles, and typical patterns; Provide household organization and light housework; Prepare light meals; Wash, dry, and fold newborn laundry; Run errands for groceries, recovery-related needs, or newborn needs; Set boundaries for visitors if needed.
There are two packages to book: 3 four-hour visits/week, lasting 4 weeks; and 2 four-hour visits/week, lasting 4 weeks.
Central Carolina Doulas, Fayetteville
Central Carolina Doulas is an Agency founded by Aida Algarin that provides high-quality pregnancy and postpartum support services to families in central North Carolina.
They serve the following locations: Fayetteville, Fort Bragg/Fort Liberty, Spring Lake, Hope Mills, Lillington, Lumberton, Sanford, Cameron, Eastover, Raeford, Southern Pines, Pinehurst, Aberdeen, Fuquay-Varina, Holly Springs, Cary, Raleigh, Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Womack Army Medical Center, FirstHealth Moore Regional, Central Carolina Hospital, Rex Hospital, UNC Rex Holly Springs, UNC Hospital, Duke Hospital, WakeMed Hospitals, UNC Clayton, UNC Smithfield, and Home Births.
The owner, Aida is certified in: Certified Labor Doula, Spinning Babies® Certified Parent Educator, Certified VBAC Specialist, UNC OR Doula Support for Cesarean Births, Certified Postpartum & Infant Care Doula, Infant Feeding Specialist, Bengkung Belly-Binding Specialist, Childbirth & Newborn Care Educator, Baby-Wearing Educator, Placenta Encapsulation Specialist, Blood Borne Pathogens Safety, First Aid & CPR Certified, 2020 MOMS Maternal Mental Health certificate, Postpartum Support International certificate in Perinatal Mood Disorders: Components of Care, Postpartum Support International certificate in Advanced Perinatal Mental Health Psychotherapy, “When Survivor’s Give Birth” Sexual Trauma Training for Birthworkers, Bereavement Support, Safe Kids Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST). She is also bilingual: English/Spanish.
Instagram: @centralcarolinadoulas
Email: hello@centralcarolinadoulas.com
Phone: (910) 728-2926
Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Address: 154 Bow Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301
List of Services: Birth Doula, Postpartum & Infant Care, Placenta Encapsulation, Childbirth Education, Sibling Care
Doris Ann McMurray, Birth Doula
Nancy Harman CNM at Birthwise of Central NC Homebirth Midwife Care
Nancy was also mentioned several times and appears to be highly regarded by our community. She specializes in home and water births. While I couldn't locate a website for her, you can find her contact information on her Facebook page.
Moving out of Moore County
Triangle Physicians for Women, Cary
Triangle Physicians for Women was voted best OBGYN in Cary by their patients. Their office includes six Certified Nurse-Midwives who offer expert care throughout your pregnancy, labor and delivery, and postpartum experiences. Their services throughout your pregnancy include: Preconception counseling, Early pregnancy education, Nutrition counseling, Routine prenatal visits, VBAC support and counseling, 24/7 labor and delivery support at WakeMed Cary, Postpartum care, and Breastfeeding support.
Their Certified Nurse-Midwives are advanced practice registered nurses who have completed a formal training program focusing on taking care of the healthcare needs of women throughout the lifespan. All of their nurse-midwives have graduate degrees, have passed a national certification exam, and are certified through the American Midwifery Certification Board. They work collaboratively with the doctors at TP4W in order to provide patients with a team approach to comprehensive care.
Instagram: @tp4w
Phone: 919-678-6900
Address: 600 New Waverly Place, Suite 310, Cary, NC
List of Services: Obstetrics, Gynecology, Midwives, Pelvic PT
Sacred Haven Midwifery, Selma
They provide comprehensive care which includes ongoing clinical assessments that inform risk evaluation and clinical decision-making throughout pregnancy, labor, birth, and the initial newborn and postpartum period.
Their list of services include: Prenatal Care which includes routine prenatal visits in-office once monthly until 28 weeks with an increase in visits following 28 weeks; Home Birth Services including medication, equipment, and supplies needed for emergency interventions as necessary; Postpartum Care includes three postpartum home visits for mom and baby during the first two weeks postpartum and a return-to-office visit at six weeks postpartum; Newborn Care includes exams, paperwork, and screenings; Well Woman Exams/Screenings for a full physical, pelvic exam and pap, infection screening/treatment, and contraception counseling.
They serve the following locations: Elizabethtown, Whiteville, Lumberton, Laurinburg, Southern Pines, Cameron, Spring Lake, Fayetteville, Clinton, Benson, Dunn, Clayton, Smithfield, Raleigh, Garner, Holly Springs, Fuquay Varina, Lillington.
Instagram: @sacred_haven_midwifery
Email: SacredHavenMidwifery@gmail.com
Call or Text: (252) 396-1616
Address: 117 N Raiford Street, Selma, NC 27576
List of Services: Prenatal Care, Home Birth Services, Postpartum Care, Newborn Care and Screenings, Well Woman Exams/Screenings
Haven Women’s Health & Birth Center
Haven’s new birth center is all the rage right now. A Birth Center represents a specialized facility dedicated to the childbirth process, emphasizing care through a midwifery and wellness approach. Unlike hospitals, birth centers operate independently, offering a unique model of care.
Their team ranges from several Board Certified Nurse Midwives and Nurse Practitioners, to Lactation Consultants and Nutritionists.
List of Services: Midwifery and Wellness
Ohana Midwifery & Wellness, PLLC
Based out of Roseboro and Clayton, their passionate team of women support home births in Moore County.
Services offered include: Homebirth, Well Woman and Well Child Visits, Problem Visits, Family Planning, Lactation Support, Education, Doula Support, Placenta Encapsulation
Instagram: @ohanamidwiferync
Holistic Heritage, Liberty Springs
Holistic Heritage is a five-woman experienced and compassionate birth doula team for growing families in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, Mebane, Graham, Burlington, Greensboro, High Point, Winston-Salem, and surrounding communities.
Their offerings include: Birth Doula, Childbirth Education, Birth Photography, Postpartum Doula, Placenta Encapsulation, and à la carte services.
Instagram: @holisticheritagebirthservices
Haw River Midwifery, Saxapahaw
The team at Haw River provides safe, accessible, inclusive & community-centered midwifery care to Central North Carolina.
Services offered include: Home Births, Gynecologic Care, Lactation Services, Fertility Services, Classes & Groups.
Address: 1520 Moores Chapel Cemetery Rd., Saxapahaw, NC 27253
Knitted Together Birth Services LLC, Central NC
Knitted Together is a team of Christian Birth Professionals specializing in homebirth & Postpartum Birth Support, Lactation Counseling & Breastfeeding Consultations, Birth Photography, Christian Childbirth Education, and Perinatal Mental Health.
They service central, triad, and piedmont areas of North Carolina (NC) and the Southern border of Virginia (VA) including Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, Mebane, Graham, Burlington, Greensboro, High Point, Winston Salem, Statesville, Sanford, Danville, South Boston, Martinsville, Halifax, Clarksville, & surrounding areas.
Instagram: @knittedtogetherbirthservices